POLITICS08/09/26

Maine Senate Race Shifts

Maine's Collins-Jackson Senate race draws scrutiny from both parties amid new controversies.

Photo: Fox News Politics

DIFFERENT FOCUS

Washington Post emphasized Collins Losing Democratic Support; Fox News Politics emphasized Democratic Nominee Scandal Focus.

LEFT FOCUS

▸Washington Post reported that some Democratic-leaning split-ticket voters who backed Collins before are now more reluctant to support her again. — Washington Post

RIGHT FOCUS

▸Fox News reported that a bombshell report alleges Jackson fathered two children with his second cousin. — Fox News Politics
▸Fox News reported Democratic senators are still backing Jackson despite the new allegations. — Fox News Politics
▸Fox News reported that Platner exited after sexual misconduct claims before Democrats chose Jackson. — Fox News Politics

DOJ Threatens California Election Officials

The DOJ warned California officials that processing ballots from suspected noncitizens could result in criminal prosecution.

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Left: Feds pressure California mid-election with criminal threat

Right: Trump vows jail if noncitizen ballots are counted

DOJ charged 28 noncitizens and arrested 11 in California under 'Operation Protect the Vote.'

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Thursday: The Justice Department gave California 48 hours to review flagged noncitizen voters or face emergency legal action.

Sunday: DOJ threatens criminal prosecution for processing noncitizen ballots

Tuesday: DOJ charges 28 noncitizens, arrests 11 in California

Left: Defendants say they never registered to vote.

Right: DOJ arrests 11, charges 28 noncitizen voters.

Trump rallied in Dalton, Georgia, backing Senate and governor candidates Collins and Jackson.

Left: PBS: Rally hits a state split by Trump's claims

Right: Breitbart: NFL star Gurley joins Trump on stage

FEC filings show Elon Musk gave $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund to defend Ken Paxton.

Left: Dems call it a billionaire rescue mission

Right: Musk quietly funds record-breaking Senate race