Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock

Warnock: Herschel Walker Hasn't Accepted Debates

So far, Walker has dodged debate challenges like they're paternity and lie-detector tests.
by Zack Linly
06.26.22
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Here's Every Black US Senator In American History

In the entire 233 years that the U.S. Senate has existed, there have only been 11 senators who are Black.…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
05.18.22
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Senate Republicans Disrespect KBJ As SCOTUS Nomination Confirmed

Republicans tried their damnedest to upstage the Senate vote confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson and reinforced the disrespect they've repeatedly directed…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
04.07.22
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Senate Given Biden's SCOTUS Nomination, Fast Confirmation Urged

The U.S. Senate has received the historic nomination for Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court as…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.01.22
Herschel Walker discussing infrastructure bill

Video: Herschel Walker Fumbles Infrastructure Bill Question

Herschel Walker, the football legend-turned upstart U.S. Senate MAGA candidate in Georgia, showed his ignorance about how the Senate works…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.28.22
#theblackballot Congressional Members Work On Legislation On Capitol Hill

What's Next For Voting Rights?

Civil rights leaders expressed disappointment at the U.S. Senate's failure to advance key voting rights legislation and change the filibuster…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.20.22
#theblackballot Gary Chambers, U.S. Senate candidate from Louisiana

Louisiana Senate Candidate Smokes Blunt In Pro-Weed Ad

Gary Chambers, a progressive Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate in Louisiana, smokes a blunt in his first campaign ad called…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.18.22
Patrick McMullan Archives

Dr. Oz Reportedly Shuns Oprah From Senate Campaign

Nearly 15 years after Oprah Winfrey launched the TV career of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the upstart politician running for U.S.…
by NewsOne Staff
12.27.21
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Biden Finally Serious About Tackling Voting Rights

The president's comments Friday reflect a significant turn from early remarks such as telling people they will have to out-organize…
by Anoa Changa
12.18.21
ABC News: Election Night 2020

Senate Confirms Rahm Emanuel As Ambassador To Japan

The Senate left families and democracy in limbo but managed to reward one of the country’s worst mayors of the…
by Anoa Changa
12.18.21
#TheBlackBallot Democrats Hold Unprecedented Virtual Convention From Milwaukee

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes Launches Senate Bid

Running tough races his entire life, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes aims to make sure people have the tools and…
by Anoa Changa
08.25.21
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Trump Says Herschel Walker Running For Georgia Senate

Donald Trump announced that football Hall of Famer Herschel Walker will run as a Republican for U.S. Senate in Georgia…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.25.21
Cheri Beasley

Ex-Chief Justice's Senate Race Represents For Black Women

After making history as the first Black woman Chief Justice of The Supreme Court of North Carolina, Cheri Beasley has…
by Charise Frazier
10.03.21
#TheBlackBallot Black Voters Matter Bus caravan

Black Voting Rights Tour Raises Awareness Across South

Despite the Senate's inaction, Black Voters Matter and allied organizations continue to caravan through the south to Washington, D.C., raising…
by Anoa Changa
10.03.21
election 2022 Val Demings in Orlando

Val Demings Makes Her Florida Senate Bid Official

Marco Rubio immediately lashed out at Val Demings in apparent fear after the Democratic Congresswoman formally announced that she's coming…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.03.21
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Representation Matters

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision against picking a Black woman to fill Kamala Harris' U.S. Senate seat has set off…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.04.21
Georgia Senate Candidates Ossoff And Warnock Hold Drive-In Rally In Leadup To Runoff Election

Mailing It In

1.2 million absentee ballots were requested in the upcoming Senate runoff race which could signal a positive outcome for Democrats…
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
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Mitch, Please! Charles Booker Vows 'To Beat' McConnell

The decades of the jagged thorn in the side of Democrats that is Mitch McConnell are coming to an end…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.09.21
Embattled GOP Senate Candidate In Alabama Judge Roy Moore Continues Campaigning Throughout The State

Concerns Raised About Safety Of Senate Interns If…

Sen. Cory Booker made it clear that he has serious concerns about Alabama’s GOP Senate candidate Roy Moore if he wins his…
by nigelroberts1
12.10.17
USA - Politics - California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris at the California Democratic Convention

Kamala Harris Begins Historic Turn As California’s First…

Surrounded by her family and close friends, Harris, California's sitting Attorney General, vowed to serve the people to her utmost…
by NewsOne Staff
01.03.17