Staff Reports
Primary day has arrived once again, reminding everyone that the political circus never truly leaves town—just takes a brief intermission. This week, voters from Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin are packing their polling places to make their voices heard in races for the House, Senate, as well as various statewide and local offices. While the presidential primaries may be behind us, the excitement remains alive and well in these states.
Minnesota’s 5th District is shaping up to be the highlight of the evening, where Rep. Ilhan Omar, known for her unapologetic antics and anti-Semitic remarks, is squaring off against former challenger Don Samuels. Samuels is bringing all he has, but it’s clear that Omar’s mountain of fundraising and widespread name recognition will serve her well. Unfortunately for Samuels, the odds don’t seem to be in his favor, but the hope remains that she might just take a dive like her comrades, Reps. Cori Bush and Jamaal Bowman.
ChatGPT is already saying that @IlhanMN narrowly WON her primary tonight in Minnesota District 5, yet the polls closed an hour ago and they are JUST barely reporting the results. 🚨🚨🚨
District 5 sat at 0% for over an hour…
AI response:
“Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly won the… pic.twitter.com/5GwVLXNVRD
— The Patriot Voice (@TPV_John) August 14, 2024
Meanwhile, in the Land of 10,000 Lakes—which likely has only a handful of lakes worth mentioning—Sen. Amy Klobuchar is expected to breeze through her primary. On the Republican side, there’s a showdown brewing between former NBA player Royce White and Joe Fraser. Both are close in endorsements and funding, but White’s familiarity from sports fame gives him an edge in name recognition. Minnesota voters can also cast their ballots for some judicial positions, reminding everyone that not all judges wear robes or constantly sigh over absurd cases.
Wisconsin and Vermont are also in the spotlight as several races gain attention. The Badger State has three Republican challengers lining up to take a swing at Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Meanwhile, Vermont’s Democrat candidates are locked in a nail-biter as they prepare to take a shot at incumbent Gov. Phil Scott—who, for once, finds himself unchallenged in the GOP primary. Connecticut is not one to miss the party, either, as two Republicans hope to knock Sen. Chris Murphy off his pedestal come November.
For those eagerly awaiting results, polls are set to close at staggered times: 7 p.m. Eastern in Vermont, 8 p.m. in Connecticut, and 9 p.m. in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. Results will roll in promptly—thanks to Decision Desk HQ—like clockwork. This election cycle remains critical, as conservatives brace for the fallout of another two years under leftist leadership. The stakes have never been higher, with many believing that America may not withstand another term rife with Democrat policies. Keep an eye on these races and prepare for the consequences.
