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SC Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame celebrates legends |
By Jason Evans Staff Reporter jevans@thepccourier.com LIBERTY — A comment from one of the state’s music legends played a part in the creation of the South Carolina Entertainment & Music Hall of Fame. During a recent induction ceremony held at the Pickens County Performing Arts Center in Liberty, founder David Godbold discussed how the Hall
2 Falcons among 'ideal' top picks for fantasy football
Bijan Robinson, Drake London land on best picks list at NFL.com
How we picked 35 of the world’s top young scientists and engineers
Our 2026 Innovators Under 35 list will be out soon. Here’s what we looked for as we sifted through 550 nominations from around the world.
Top 10 events this weekend – seafood, tennis and a big family reunion
You've got your pick of fun things to do this weekend.
Dems eye pick-up in Wisconsin swing district as Rep Van Orden set for rematch in key House race
Rebecca Cooke won Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary, setting up a rematch with Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden this fall.
De'Zhaun Stribling Continues Turning Heads at 49ers Training Camp
The San Francisco 49ers took a lot of heat when they drafted wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling in the second round of the 2026 draft. The consensus on Stribling was that he should be a third-or-fourth-round pick. Instead, the 49ers took the Ole Miss product in the second, and many immediately called it a reach.
Veteran edge rusher named trade candidate for Dallas Cowboys
When it comes to the Dallas Cowboys, ne particular player has been named as a potential trade candidate. Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report recently named veteran defensive end Sam Williams as a trade candidate for the Cowboys. "... The influx of edge-defenders will limit the opportunities for 2022 second-round pick Sam Williams, who returned to Dallas on a one-year deal in free agency.
Google’s free streaming service now lets you pick shows and movies to watch
More free stuff to watch.
Mike McCarthy shares key update on Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor
Mike McCarthy provided an update on first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their preseason opener.
Alabama Republicans to pick nominee to challenge Democratic Rep. Figures in redrawn district
Six Republicans are competing in a special primary election Tuesday to challenge Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in November. the district's Black voting age population dropped from 48% to 40%, making it more favorable for Republicans.
2026 College Football Playoff bracket projection: Notre Dame, Georgia take top seeds
See CBS Sports' full 2026 College Football Playoff projections, including the 12‑team field, first‑round matchups, quarterfinal picks, semifinal results and a national championship prediction
Pickup truck accident in Egypt's Ismailia leaves 15 dead, health ministry says
Fifteen people were killed and 32 others were injured when a pickup truck carrying workers rolled over in Egypt's Ismailia Governorate, the health ministry said on Tuesday.
Canva’s Former CFO Says AI Cannot Fix A Broken Business
More than half of CEOs report no measurable AI return. The CFO who scaled Canva from $10 million to $2 billion says the problem was never the model you picked.
Bills may have uncovered another fifth-round draft gem
Rookie fifth-round pick Jalon Kilgore is making a strong push for a roster spot through his versatility and ball skills.
RTC’s Game Day Express returns for 2026-27 sports season
Get the full list of casino pickup locations and departure schedules as the Regional Transportation Commission kicks off its direct stadium transit service.
CeeDee Lamb is practically begging Jerry Jones to pay George Pickens: Can Cowboys afford another $40M WR?
Lamb is urging the team to "figure it out" to keep Pickens long term, and Jones seems open to the idea
Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor remains out of practice with no timeline for return
When Steelers rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor suffered an injury at practice last week, head coach Mike McCarthy indicated he would be back by Monday.
Rangers linked to former 2nd overall pick in NHL Draft
The Rangers need to make this move happen.
What the Senate did and didn’t get done in the final hours before recess
Before leaving Saturday, lawmakers confirmed President Trump’s attorney general pick and passed a spending bill.
Should Seahawks Sign Controversial Lions First-Round Pick Terrion Arnold?
Seattle scouts a potential defensive cornerstone as the former Crimson Tide standout seeks a fresh start following his release from Detroit, adding intrigue to an evolving secondary.
What to Watch Ahead of Commanders First Week of Preseason
The offseason is set to pick up for the Washington Commanders with a joint practice set for Wednesday and the first preseason game on Friday
High picks, high expectations: The Steelers hope Omar Khan's big investment in the offensive line pays off
The Steelers enjoyed one of their best eras of offensive football in franchise history from from 2014-18. With Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon...
Dave Canales Provides Injury Update on Haynes King
The Carolina Panthers saw an interesting development in the Hall of Fame Game last Thursday. Undrafted free agent quarterback Haynes King took the team by storm. Not many gave King a chance to make the team, considering Kenny Pickett is in place as the backup, and the Panthers haven't liked to keep more than two quarterbacks in recent times.
Dodgers offense stalls again; Dave Roberts demands more production
PHOENIX — So much for that. A day after the Dodgers snapped their season-worst seven-game losing streak, they picked up another “L” on Sunday, losing 4-2 to the Diamondbacks. Manager...
Colorado Springs business thanks community for stepping up after burglary
A Colorado Springs business was left to pick up the pieces after a break-in on Saturday. And they weren’t alone.
Former Bengals draft pick suspended by NFL
A former high-profile Bengals draft pick will start next season suspended.
Nets Rookie Brown Jr. Embracing New York Spotlight
From shattering records at Louisville to elite mentorship from Rajon Rondo, the sixth overall pick brings high-octane scoring and defensive grit to Brooklyn’s ambitious new era.
Trump picks longtime aide Will Scharf as new top White House lawyer
The White House staff secretary replaces David Warrington, who is leaving for the private sector.
Could this everyday habit really increase your risk of Alzheimer’s? Science finally answers - Futura-Sciences
Where Did This Nose-Picking and Alzheimer’s Rumor Start? Over the past few years, a persistent rumor has resurfaced: picking your nose could supposedly increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. What’s behind this eyebrow-raising claim? It all traces back to a scientific study on mice, published in the journal Nature...
Panthers sign QB Kyle Trask with Hall of Fame game hero Haynes King sidelined
Trask gives the Panthers a third QB behind starter Bryce Young and backup Kenny Pickett.
MLB Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Sunday, August 9
We share MLB moneyline predictions for all 15 games on Sunday's slate, highlighted by the Houston Astros beating the San Diego Padres as +113 underdogs!
Eagles preach patience as Makai Lemon continues to battle hamstring injury
The Eagles' 2026 first-round pick has missed four consecutive practices.
New 140W Touchscreen Travel Adapter For Smart Tech On The Move
The Epicka Pulse Duo Smart Travel Charger can repace a pile of power bricks. One charger and power adapter to replace all those separate ones for your laptop and phone.
Chad Greenway Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings’ Jake Golday
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jake Golday is earning major praise and could be a young player who can make an impact in his first NFL season. In the offseason, the Vikings used their second-round pick on Golday, and that decision might be paying off soon.Last season for the Cincinnati Bearcats, Golday earned an 82.4 overall PFF defensive grade while […] The post Chad Greenway Doesn’t Hold Back on Vikings’ Jake Golday appeared first on HEAVY.
Laremy Tunsil to be evaluated after leaving Saturday's practice
The Commanders are waiting for word on left tackle Laremy Tunsil's condition after he picked up an injury on Saturday.
Colton Hood Explains Approach to Giants' CB Battle
The New York Giants' No. 2 cornerback spot is there for Colton Hood to grab. The rookie cornerback spoke about his ongoing competition against Deonte Banks and veteran Greg Newsome II and addressed why he's not concerning himself with the depth chart just yet. Hood was the Giants' second-round pick (No. 37) and is perceived as the cornerback of the future.
Washington Nationals Expected to Promote 2026 First Round Pick
First round pick and former Texas A&M infielder Chris Hacopian is expected to be promoted this weekend
12 Gadgets To Steer Clear Of At Garage Sales
Garage sales are a great way to pick up a significant value, but make sure to steer clear of these 12 gadgets when bargain hunting.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Rallies While Fair Value Narratives Stay Cautious
Recent momentum in AMC Entertainment Holdings stock Recent trading interest in AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) has picked up after the stock showed strong momentum in recent weeks, supported by upward earnings estimate revisions and a favorable third party ranking. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. For context, AMC Entertainment Holdings has a recent 30-day share price return of 35.60% and a 90-day share price return of 72.67%, while the 1-year total shareholder return...
Carbondale hands out hundreds of fresh food boxes
CARBONDALE — Around 500 food boxes were given out on Friday between resident pickups, deliveries and donations from the Carbondale city government.
UFC Vegas 120 Predictions for Mateusz Gamrot vs Quillan Salkilld
UFC Vegas 120 goes down this Saturday, August 8, at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 12 fights on the card, it should be an exciting night of action for fight fans who are looking forward to seeing some entertaining scraps. Here are our picks for all 12 fights on the card. The main event of UFC ...
Avon farm owner says road construction project threatens nearly 175-year-old business
The fifth-generation owner of Pickering Hill Farms says a road construction project on Detroit Road has blocked access to his parking lot for more than 100 days, cutting into business during the farm’s peak season.
Senate confirms Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA and clears 73 other Trump nominees
Hamilton was among a group of 74 nominations approved by the Senate, including President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, and his choice for ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman Compares Struggling Rookie to All-Pro
Howie Roseman’s latest draft class isn’t looking great to start the 2026 NFL training camp sessions for the Philadelphia Eagles. After spending high-end picks on Makai Lemon and Eli Stowers, both rookies have had their fair share of struggles throughout the first week of camp. The former started off with a quiet run before going […] The post Eagles GM Howie Roseman Compares Struggling Rookie to All-Pro appeared first on HEAVY.
Small Business Employment Index Picks Back Up
NFIB’s July Jobs Report shows that the Small Business Employment Index rose after four consecutive months of decline, registering 102.1 in July after measuring 100.2 in June. The current reading is above the 2025 average of 101.2 and the historical average of 100.0. In July, 36% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could
Blanche's attorney general confirmation is in doubt as GOP Sen. Murkowski opposes his nomination
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said Friday she will oppose Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, narrowing the confirmation path for President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department.
Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs is living up to expectations
Expectations are high for Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, the No. 11 overall draft pick who is being counted on to help overhaul their defense.
Falcons release 2022 second-round pick Troy Andersen
The Falcons announced the release of linebacker Troy Andersen on Friday morning.
NFIB July Jobs Report: Small Business Employment Index picks back up
Owners reported more unfilled positions and stronger hiring plans, even as qualified applicants remained scarce and compensation pressures increased.
Trump’s Pick for Attorney General Just Made Terrifying Promises About Abortion
Todd Blanche wants to take fundamental rights away from millions of women.
What’s filming in Georgia? Films with the Rock, Kristen Stewart, Pete Davidson
Georgia film production picked up in August from July, with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kristen Stewart coming to town for different productions.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Picks up 15th win
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Picks up 15th win
PHOTOS: Blueberry festival weekend drives influx of visitors to South Haven businesses
The National Blueberry Festival began Thursday in South Haven, bringing visitors to local farms and businesses.
Struggling Eagles Draft Pick Addresses ‘Mental’ Challenges
Struggling Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Eli Stowers addressed the "mental" challenges holding him back in training camp. The post Struggling Eagles Draft Pick Addresses ‘Mental’ Challenges appeared first on HEAVY.
Springfield Business Journal: Children's Mercy with Mercy plans December opening for O'Reilly Pediatric Center
By Geoff PickleMembers of the media yesterday were invited to a sneak peek of the O’Reilly Pediatric Center, a joint project between Mercy Springfield Communities and Kansas City-based Children’s Mercy.The pediatric outpatient center is located on Mercy's south campus that also includes its orthopedic hospital and a new emergency room. The...
2026 MLB Odds: 5 Best Post-Trade Deadline Bets
Will Hill delivers his five MLB best bets post-trade deadline. See his pick for the World Series matchup and the winner.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, Aug. 6, through Wednesday, Aug. 12? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Sends Strong Message to Kyler Murray
Minnesota Vikings QB Kyler Murray is looking for a fresh start after the Arizona Cardinals cut ties with him this offseason. The former No. 1 pick is in a QB competition with J.J. McCarthy as the two eye the Vikings’ starting job. During his time with the Cardinals, Murray posted a passer rating of 92.2 with […] The post Vikings GM Nolan Teasley Sends Strong Message to Kyler Murray appeared first on HEAVY.
Post-Primary Recap: The Electability Argument Falls Flat
Kingmaking isn’t what it used to be in Democratic politics.In Democratic primaries for governor of Kansas, Michigan’s 7th district, and Michigan’s open Senate seat, battle-tested and popular Democratic elected officials urged voters to select the candidates they said would be stronger general election choices. Instead, Democratic primary voters picked candidates who were more progressive, despite warnings that those nominees could tank the party’s chances of clawing back control of Congress.
UPS rolls out pickup upgrades for small business shippers
The enhancements give customers more control and information when using options like Smart Pickup, a UPS executive said.
Wyndham Championship PGA Picks: 10 Golfers to Watch This Week
With the Wyndham Championship here and the FedEx Cup approaching, PGA Tour fans wonder who to pick at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. Given this is the final week of the regular season on the PGA Tour, plenty of players will be looking to sneak into the FedEx Cup Playoffs or solidify their […] The post Wyndham Championship PGA Picks: 10 Golfers to Watch This Week appeared first on HEAVY.
Exclusive | Pete Hegseth Army Chief Pick in Jeopardy Over Republican Objections
Some lawmakers and experts say Gen. Christopher LaNeve lacks experience at the four-star level.
Patriots Injury Update: Gabe Jacas Shares News from Training Camp
It was long-awaited, but New England Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas has finally been practicing with the team during Training Camp. After a long offseason of struggling to sign him, not to mention injury concerns, it’s been good to see him get on the field and show what he can do.Those injury concerns felt like […] The post Patriots Injury Update: Gabe Jacas Shares News from Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
Pickleball, anyone? It’s for a good cause
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION Arvada News: Pickleball is still quite the rage, and to capitalize on its popularity, the Rocky Mountain Children’s Health Foundation will host its first fundraising tournament on Aug. 23. It will be from 2-5 p.m. at Chicken & Pickle, 14225 Lincoln St., Thornton. Teams of two will compete in a full bracket-style tournament to determine the victor. Tickets […]
Agassi Sports Entertainment Launches Global "Let's Play" Pickleball and Padel Platform Initiative
Company plans to pursue potential acquisitions, strategic partnerships and franchising opportunities, with Germany and Australia expected to serve as initial international markets
Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gets Clear on Kyler Murray Decison
The Minnesota Vikings decided to bring Kyler Murray to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting QB job. Moreover, the Vikings did their homework on Murray before deciding he would be their pick to sign and give McCarthy a challenger for the starting job.In the offseason, the Arizona Cardinals decided to cut ties with the […] The post Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell Gets Clear on Kyler Murray Decison appeared first on HEAVY.
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Has Blunt Message for Fernando Mendoza
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to be competitive this upcoming 2026 NFL season after a disastrous 2025 campaign under former head coach Pete Carroll. One of the new faces on the team is No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza, and Maxx Crosby is already taking him under his wing.Despite both players being on opposite sides […] The post Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Has Blunt Message for Fernando Mendoza appeared first on HEAVY.
Bucs' Walker is Healthy and Turning Heads at Training Camp
After losing his rookie season to injury, the former fourth-round pick is dominating early practices, racking up daily sacks and proving he belongs in Tampa Bay's revamped defense.
Buffalo Bills Land Big Josh Allen Update During Training Camp
The Buffalo Bills and superstar quarterback Josh Allen will enter the 2026 NFL season being viewed once again as a top-tier Super Bowl contender in the AFC.Over the last handful of years, Allen and company have been a top pick to win a championship. Unfortunately, the team has come up short time and time again […] The post Buffalo Bills Land Big Josh Allen Update During Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY.
Fact-checking Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens' claims ahead of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Michigan Democrats will pick their nominee for the U.S. Senate on Aug. 4 in a battle dominated by views on U.S.-Israel relations and the Democratic Party’s future.
Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman in Stunning Al East Blockbuster
The Red Sox just acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old switch-hitting catcher was the first overall draft pick of the 2019 draft. Multiple outlets confirmed the rare AL East Blockbuster with multiple prospects traded in return for Rutschman. The Orioles will receive C Carlos Narváez. Other names include MLB’s No. […] The post Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman in Stunning Al East Blockbuster appeared first on The Lead.
Maryland Democrats considering partisan redistricting for 2028 election
Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
If Not AOC, Then Who?
What do we do if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decides not to run for president in 2028? It makes sense that many leftists are currently focused on calling on her to take the plunge. But the absence of a Plan B, or even much discussion about one, is worrisome. The US Left can’t afford to sit out the 2028 Democratic primary. Doing so in 2024 was a disaster: our abstention self-marginalized anti-billionaire politics from the national conversation and thereby gave space for Harris to pivot to the “center” (i.e. the policy preferences of corporate donors, establishment hacks, and AIPAC). Abstaining again in 2028 would be especially counterproductive since democratic socialists now have so much wind in our sails after our big electoral wins in NYC and across the country. It’s time to deepen our momentum, organization, and profile — not to retreat to the margins during America’s single most important political battle. Even more urgently, keeping Trump’s heir out of the White House may depend on whether leftists and the party’s unprecedentedly disenchanted base can force the Democrats in 2028 to take meaningful steps towards a very angry electorate and away from the corporate-consultant blob that has helped get us into this mess. If AOC (or Abdul El-Sayed) decides to run, we should enthusiastically go all in — DSA, fighting unions, progressive organizations, anybody who wants to see a better country and world. But, as far as I can tell from the outside, there’s a real chance that she doesn’t run. And we can’t just wait and see where she lands before discussing alternatives, since AOC’s decision might not come for quite a while, giving us little time to scramble at the last minute for an alternative. So we should start working now on getting a Plan B into motion, and recruiting a good candidate for the role. Here’s one idea. A Worker Candidate — Healthcare Not Warfare 2028 Run a union worker Leftists don’t need to always run experienced, well-known socialist politicians for high-profile contests. Lula, the current president of Brazil, began his political career as a metalworker militant who ran for governor of São Paulo in 1982. Especially in an era of institutional distrust, it’s possible to lean hard into making a virtue out of a working-class comrade’s distance from traditional politics. Experience abroad shows this clearly. Rachel Kéké — an immigrant hotel housekeeper — ran as the candidate of the leftist La France Insoumise for the National Assembly in 2022, defeating a former minister in the Macron government. The Belgian Workers’ Party in 2024 won its first Flemish seat in the European Parliament by running Rudi Kennes, a three-decade veteran of the Opel Antwerp auto factory. And the South Korean left in 2024 elected auto factory militant Yoon Jong-oh to the National Assembly. If a tiny French Trotskyist organization could make such a big splash in 2002 and 2007 by running a well-spoken postal worker cadre for office — the LCR’s Olivier Besancenot received about 1.5 million first-round votes — it’s not far-fetched to expect that a much larger organization like DSA, together with a broader coalition of the willing, could run this playbook to much greater effect. This is especially the case now that almost everything DSA does immediately becomes a national news story. We don’t need someone famous. We just need a charismatic, well-vetted comrade who works in a relatable working-class occupation — e.g. a nurse, or a worker in auto or construction, or at Amazon. Ideally, they have a compelling personal story or have been part of a significant strike or organizing campaign, but even those criteria don’t necessarily have to be deal-breakers. The main lesson of the Graham Platner fiasco isn’t that we should never run outsiders for office (the momentum he generated proves the exact opposite), but that they need proper vetting and roots in democratic membership organizations like DSA or a union. In any case, there are plenty of ways to signal working-class authenticity without resorting to Platner’s or Fetterman’s performative macho white dude affect. Better to have someone of any gender or race who is actually working class, with firm socialist politics, who can speak from experience about the day-to-day realities of trying to make it in America. There are surely at least a dozen such worker leaders in our movement nationwide; we just need to sit down and convince one that their personal sacrifice for the greater good (i.e. running for president) will be worth it. If we don’t have a frontrunner with a clear path to victory like AOC (or El-Sayed, were he to win Michigan), it’s better to embrace someone whose decision to run in itself tells an important story about US politics: workers have been iced out of our political system and are now fighting hard to break back in. The novelty factor, in itself, would generate press. And it would help democratic socialists signal to the American public that our movement’s defining characteristic is that we represent workers vs. bosses, not that we’re “the furthest left” force in American politics — a framework that suggests we’re extremists and that helps our opponents isolate us from non-college-educated voters by highlighting extremely minoritarian (and misguided) stances included in DSA’s platform like prison abolition. We don’t get many opportunities to speak to tens of millions of Americans; we need to use these opportunities to broaden our appeal beyond those already in our orbit. Run to polarize the 2028 primary and general election around “Medicare for All” and “End All Aid to Israel” Why should democratic socialists use our scarce time and volunteer energy to run in a race we’re unlikely to win? Running in the 2028 primary will not only recruit us scores of members (imagine having a DSA member intervening in eleven nationally televised primary debates!), but — more importantly — it has the potential to be a decisive leap forward towards an America that finally starts meeting the needs of working people instead of HMO and AIPAC billionaire donors. Polarizing litmus tests are good, actually — as long as they’re fought for around popular demands in a thoughtful and strategic way. Democratic socialists have an opportunity and responsibility to make the 2028 primary about two of the most widely and deeply felt issues of our moment: domestically, America’s unaffordable, family-breaking private healthcare system; internationally, America’s bankrolling of the genocidal Israeli government. A candidacy relentlessly demanding Medicare for All and No Aid to Israel would pose a sharp question to the American public, the Democratic Party, and other 2028 contenders: Why can’t working-class Americans afford their healthcare bills at the same time that our government is spending at least $3.8 billion yearly to fund an Israeli regime eager to keep dragging us and the world into more forever wars? Our candidate can agitate around a clear message: I’m running to give voice to all those working-class Americans who are struggling to get by. No matter what state you live in, who you voted for in 2024, or your background, it’s just plain common sense that we should make healthcare more affordable instead of spending billions to enable the Israeli government’s crimes against humanity. Every American who agrees with me when I say ‘Medicare for All — Not a Dime for Israel’ should make their voice heard through our campaign. Racking up a high number of votes for this agenda is a crucial way to show the Democratic Party and the country as a whole that we can’t keep supporting a life-destroying status quo in our healthcare system and in the Middle East. If we want to defeat Trump’s handpicked crony this coming November, we need to speak to ordinary people’s frustrations with the status quo — we can’t keep running the same tired establishment playbook and expecting a different result. For those highly engaged voters (or skeptical media pundits) who raise concerns about wasting votes, the candidate can take the time to explain why this isn’t the case: It's true I'm a long shot. But Zohran showed anything can happen — and voting for me is a pragmatic decision, not a wasted vote. In a heavily divided primary with a large number of candidates and a very discredited establishment, my campaign and the democratic socialist movement I’m part of are positioned to be the balance of power if we can get a large enough number of voters to loudly demand Healthcare Not Warfare. Since there’s a high chance no candidate will get to 50% in the 2028 primaries, the Democrats could very well be heading towards a brokered convention, where a disciplined, principled current committed to breaking from corporate donors can play an outsized role in making sure whoever ends up with the nomination raises the banner of single-payer healthcare and cutting aid to Israel. How exactly could running this sort of primary campaign be translated into actual leverage? The candidate replies: I’m aiming to win the nomination, but if I don’t achieve that goal, my delegates and I will pledge our support in the primary only for a candidate who agrees in the general election to call for ending US aid to Israel and establishing Medicare for All at home. These are both winning planks for November against the Republicans, and the only reason I can see that other candidates haven’t yet raised these is that they’re still more scared of the donor class than they are of the people. That needs to change. If Democratic leaders want young people, workers, and those sick of the status quo to show up in big numbers this November, they need to meet us halfway. In this way, whether or not we win the nomination, democratic socialists could still play a decisive role in 2028. The approach outlined here is similar to what radical left parties periodically do in parliamentary democracies like Denmark or Sweden when they find themselves as a junior partner electorally: they dictate to center-left allies what their terms would be for enabling, from the outside, the formation of a new government. Running a Healthcare Not Warfare candidate will make it significantly more likely that the 2028 Democratic candidate stands with ordinary people instead of donors on these two pivotal planks — a shift that will, in turn, make it easier to achieve the existentially important task of defeating MAGA’s heir in November. Look at how much popular traction the Uncommitted movement got with a similar strategy in 2024 with so little on-the-ground organization — surely we can go much further with a working-class candidate, a much bigger DSA, and a Democratic Party base that has turned against Israel, billionaires, and the hacks in the party who prop them up. Objections and Responses There are quite a few objections to this proposal, many of which are very reasonable. Let me briefly address each here. Socialists shouldn’t waste their scarce time and resources on a candidate unlikely to win. This is a good rule in general, but there are important exceptions, and presidential elections are the main one. There’s no other political contest that gets anything like this level of attention and engagement in the US, so if you want to be a serious force in nationwide politics, you basically can’t afford not to have a candidate. Far from being an overall drain on our resources, running a dynamic 2028 campaign would likely result in a major net increase in members and capacity. In that spirit, the very pragmatic Milwaukee sewer socialists — who mostly ran to win at home in Wisconsin — supported Eugene Debs’s propagandistic presidential campaigns, which they correctly saw as a crucial means of recruiting to the Socialist Party. And now that the (post-1972) Democratic Party gives more weight to voters than party operatives in determining its presidential nomination, it’s become feasible to run as a socialist in primaries without risking a split in the vote against the Republicans in November. We should just support Ro Khanna, who also supports M4A and ending aid to Israel. I like Ro Khanna and would enthusiastically vote and canvass for him for president were he to get the nomination. But there’s a real chance that Khanna’s bid for office doesn’t catch on; he lacks the grassroots organizational apparatus of DSA, and, because he’s not really of the Left or labor (despite his current very good positions), he’s unlikely to generate the type of buy-in and enthusiasm that a DSA candidate would. Moreover, Khanna would be running as an individual, not as someone emerging from and building an organized movement — his campaign would not likely focus on building sustained power from below, nor would it likely polarize the 2028 primary around M4A and Israel aid. Also, and not inconsequentially, the poor electoral results for Tom Steyer and Saikat Chakrabarti this spring suggest that there’s perhaps not much of a popular appetite in the Democrats’ base to support multi-millionaire class traitors. Much better, then, to run a democratic socialist worker. If by Super Tuesday it’s clear that our campaign has captured the main left lane in the primary, Khanna should drop out and endorse us; conversely, if he’s managed to capture this lane, DSA could at that point transform its Healthcare Not Warfare campaign into an independent campaign to elect Ro Khanna focused on winning (and holding him accountable to) those two critical planks. An openness to consolidating an anti-corporate candidate by Super Tuesday is a necessary component of the strategy I’m proposing, because otherwise we risk splitting the primary votes (per DNC rules, you need at least 15% to get any delegates to convention). We should convince Shawn Fain or Sara Nelson to run for president instead. I agree it’d be great if either ran for president, but my impression is that there’s basically no chance that will happen in 2028, because both are firmly focused on their union leadership duties (and, in the case of Fain, beating back a federal witch-hunt). This plan could have DSA end up endorsing a non-socialist, non-DSAer for president. That’s against our principles. It’s a myth, and bad politics, that socialists can’t ever support candidates who aren’t members of their organization and/or who don’t call themselves socialists. Bernie, after all, was not a DSAer. And socialists abroad regularly make tactical decisions about if and when supporting a non-socialist candidate makes sense from the standpoint of promoting working-class interests, defending democracy, and building a socialist current in the process. If your “principles” prevent you and DSA from helping achieve the momentous stride forward of having a Democratic candidate in 2028 run on Medicare for All and ending aid to Israel, those “principles” are not very good. In fact, they actively undermine the causes they’re aiming to support. We shouldn’t confuse principles (working-class independence) with tactics (the best way to advance this in a given context). In my recent article in Catalyst on Milwaukee sewer socialism (I’ve uploaded the full text here), I have a section showing how similarly rigid rules about endorsements had to be eventually discarded in the old Socialist Party nationwide after WWI because they tended to lead socialists towards a sectarian abstention from broader anti-corporate electoral insurgencies beyond their party’s control. For what it’s worth, Lenin’s current under Tsarism frequently backed bourgeois candidates in the second round of elections and Lenin himself advocated that British Communists support Labour Party candidates; for his part, Kautsky in 1912 defended the German Social Democracy’s electoral pact with the Progressives in the runoffs. If our predecessors could be that tactically flexible in an era before the limits of their underlying strategic assumptions about intransigent class politics in capitalist democracies were made clear, then there’s no need to insist on being more tactically rigid today, after a century’s worth of accumulated experience. As long as you maintain your own political profile and organization while engaging in broader coalitional efforts, there’s zero inherent contradiction with the principle of political independence. More specifically: DSA and allied organizations should enthusiastically back Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed if AOC declines to run and he throws his hat in the presidential ring. (I have no idea whether he’s even considering this path, but there’ll surely be chatter about it if he wins his Senate race this November.) Though he doesn’t call himself a socialist, El-Sayed is a principled Berniecrat, a consistent fighter for Palestine, and would have a clear path to victory. Using the “s” word is far less important than whether a campaign fights for the interests of working people at home and abroad — and whether actively participating in it can grow the organized working class and the Left. And the same holds true if a less anti-corporate candidate were, under pressure, to adopt our two Healthcare Not Warfare planks. Why focus only on M4A and ending US aid to Israel? There are so many other important issues to fight for! Obviously there are many pivotal issues beyond healthcare and Israel, and our candidate — and especially our organizations involved in the campaign — should be prepared to speak on all of these. But one of the crucial lessons of the Zohran campaign is that you have to relentlessly stay on message if you want to cut through the noise. CNN and Fox News will want to talk about DSA’s views on Venezuela and abolishing the police; we need to polarize the debate on the widely and deeply felt issues that are most favorable for growing the Left, isolating our opponents, and winning urgently needed changes. One recent poll found 63% of Americans support M4A, even after respondents were told it would raise taxes and eliminate most private insurance. Another found that 74% of Democrats opposed “providing additional economic and military support to Israel.” And focusing on two demands sets the campaign up to be able to leverage its mandate to make clear demands upon other candidates (which we can’t do if we run with a laundry list of demands). Talking about a Plan B is a distraction from the more urgent work of building a groundswell of calls on AOC to run. It’s good for DSAers, fightback unionists, and progressive organizations to try to convince AOC to run. This proposal is meant as an addendum to pushes to get AOC to run and to line DSA up for that eventuality, not as a substitute for those efforts. But I’m worried that, like in 2024, we might eventually find ourselves with no time to find a viable alternative unless we start now. DSA, with its abundant deliberative processes, moves slowly. The approach you’re suggesting seems risky. If a DSA candidate runs but doesn’t receive a lot of votes, it’ll undercut our current national momentum. This is a reasonable worry. All big initiatives always carry risks, and the path I’m advocating is certainly not free of these. That said, if a Healthcare Not Warfare campaign doesn’t catch on like we envisioned, it’s a pretty simple pivot in March 2028 to explain that in the future we really need our standard-bearers like AOC, or our growing bench of national electeds, to step up in presidential primaries. Moreover, it’s worth noting that the risk of my Plan B proposal is on the whole significantly less than the risk entailed by an AOC run. We should all back her if she runs, since she’d fire up the base, provide huge openings for organizing, have a real shot at defeating a Republican (especially given MAGA’s unpopularity), be a great standard-bearer for our issues, particularly M4A and ending aid to Israel, and be less willing than mainstream candidates to capitulate to any anti-democratic machinations from Trump and co. But it’s also true that AOC could lose, which would be a devastating setback to the country and the Left. Or she could win and find herself unable to pass much, if any, of her (and our) program, a demoralizing prospect. So if we’re willing to take these risks with AOC (and we should), it follows that we should be able to take lower-level risks if she doesn’t throw her hat in the ring. What’s Your Plan B? The US Left is facing its biggest opening for growth and influence since the 1930s. Initiatives that would have been impossible a few months ago are now potentially feasible. A President AOC is now easier to imagine, but if she ultimately assesses that the risks aren’t worth the potential reward in 2028, we can’t be left flat-footed. So even if you’re not convinced by the specifics of my Plan B, I hope you can at least agree that it’d be a disaster for us not to have one — and not to start getting a Plan B into motion. Hopefully other organizers and political currents will put forward their responses and alternative ideas ASAP. The stakes are too high to just wait and see. More As always, please share this article widely. This newsletter depends on all you lovely people to get the word out. Thank you! I uploaded the full text of my Catalyst article on Milwaukee sewer socialism here (it’s updated and 3x as long as the version published earlier on this substack). If you haven’t yet, please make sure to subscribe to Catalyst here; I read every issue front to back, highly recommend. 🌹🎵 Ivan Lins (arranged by Arthur Verocai) — “General da Banda” 🌹🎵
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