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'ShamWow Guy' Gets Into Politics
'ShamWow Guy'
Running for Congress
Nov 25, 2025 12:30 AM CST

'ShamWow Guy' Running for Congress

Former infomercial star takes on longtime Texas congressman

(Newser) - Vince Shlomi, best known as the "ShamWow guy" from his infomercial days hawking the infamous ultra-absorbent towel, is now aiming for a seat in Congress, NBC News reports. Shlomi, an ex-Scientologist born Offer Shlomi but often known as Vince Shlomi or Vince Offer, has filed to run in Texas'...

Billionaire Enters California Race by Knocking the Rich: 'Bulls---, Man'

Tom Steyer throws his hat into the ring for California governor

(Newser) - He made a run for the Oval Office in 2020. Now billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer has set his sights on the California governor's mansion. NBC News reports Steyer on Wednesday entered a crowded field aiming to succeed outgoing and term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, among them former Health and...

Ted Cruz Is the New Podcast King of DC

Texas senator's show outdraws every other politician's by a landslide

(Newser) - Ted Cruz has quietly carved out a surprising niche as the most popular podcaster among US politicians, per a new report from Politico , which notes the Texas senator may be forging "a new path to the White House in today's changing political-media ecosystem." Cruz's show, Verdict ...

Candidate With 1.2K Votes: Didn't Know I Was Running

Democrats suggest Republicans were trying to siphon votes with bogus WFP candidacy

(Newser) - An 83-year-old Long Island woman claims she recently discovered she was an unwitting candidate for town supervisor—only after she received nearly 1,200 votes. "Is that a joke, or something?" Maria Delgado of Huntington asked upon learning of her candidacy, per Newsday . Delgado's daughter, Linda, told People...

Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Won't Run for House Seat

'I like the thought of forging my own path,' says Christine Pelosi, who plans state Senate run

(Newser) - Christine Pelosi, daughter of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, announced Monday that she'll seek a seat in the California state Senate instead of running for her mother's soon-to-be-vacant US House seat. The younger Pelosi, an attorney and veteran Democratic organizer, had been widely seen as a possible successor...

Trump Leaves Out Key Detail in Affordability Claim

Walmart's bundle this year is cheaper but it has fewer items, swaps out name brands

(Newser) - President Trump pointed to the lower price of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal this week as proof his economic policies are working, but critics quickly pointed out that the numbers aren't quite as straightforward as he makes them sound.
  • "Walmart just announced that Prices for a Thanksgiving Dinner is
...

Marco Rubio Makes Pick for 2028 GOP Frontrunner

Secretary of state sees Vice President JD Vance as Republicans' top pick for presidential run

(Newser) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio is privately telling allies that Vice President JD Vance is the clear frontrunner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, sources tell Politico . Rubio is reportedly prepared to back Vance if he decides to run, underscoring how quickly the GOP is looking beyond President Trump's...

Kathy Hochul Has a New Rival for Governor's Seat

Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik has announced she's running in New York

(Newser) - Rep. Elise Stefanik, a prominent Trump ally, announced her bid for New York governor on Friday. The Republican congresswoman, who has amassed more than $13 million in campaign funds, will challenge Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul in a state where Democrats typically hold the advantage, reports the Wall Street Journal . "...

JPMorgan's Dimon Reaches Out to Mayor-Elect Mamdani

Banking chief cites hope for cooperation despite skepticism over policies

(Newser) - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said he has reached out to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani following the latter's victory in New York City's election, signaling a shift in how the city's business elite are approaching the new administration. Per the New York Times , Dimon revealed in a CNN...

Democrat in District Trump Won Won't Run Again

Jared Golden has often split with his party

(Newser) - Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who holds his party's most Republican-leaning seat in the US House, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection, potentially giving the GOP a strong opportunity to flip the Maine seat next year. Golden, known for his moderate record and willingness to cross party lines,...

Trump Sees 2 Factors at Play in GOP Losses

Shutdown was one, he concedes

(Newser) - President Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that Tuesday wasn't a great day for the GOP. Speaking at a White House breakfast with GOP senators, Trump had the following to say, per CNBC :
  • "Last night, it was, you know, not expected to be a victory, it was very Democrat areas,
...

Mamdani Taunts Trump in Victory Speech

NYC mayor-elect pledges to 'terrify a despot,' tells president to 'turn up the volume'

(Newser) - Don't expect the battle between President Trump and Zohran Mamdani to calm down now that the latter has been elected mayor of New York City . In his victory speech Tuesday, Mamdani called out Trump directly, saying the "city that gave rise to him" would be the same one...

Big Takeaways From Tuesday's Election
Big Takeaways
From Tuesday's
Election
THE RUNDOWN
Nov 5, 2025 6:42 AM CST

Big Takeaways From Tuesday's Election

Victories in key races signal shifting voter sentiment in favor of Democrats

(Newser) - Democrats scored sweeping victories across major states in Tuesday's elections, signaling a sharp backlash to President Trump's policies and offering their party new momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms. Voters turned out in "extraordinary" numbers for an off-year contest, per the New York Times , delivering wins for...

Abbott Jokes About Imposing a Tariff on New Yorkers

Texas governor riffs on New York mayoral race and exodus fears

(Newser) - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has apparently heard the speculation that some New Yorkers might flee the city should frontrunner Zohran Mamdani win the mayoral election on Tuesday. "After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC," the governor...

Trump Doesn't Endorse the GOP Candidate in NYC Mayoral Race

President endorses independent Cuomo, blasting frontrunner Mamdani

(Newser) - On the eve of New York City's mayoral election, President Trump made a surprise move by endorsing independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, the former Democratic governor, over both the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Trump, who has spent weeks signaling his preference for Cuomo , officially declared...

Obama Doesn't Quite Endorse in Call to Mamdani

Former president offers counsel in New York mayoral race

(Newser) - Barack Obama quietly reached out to Zohran Mamdani on Saturday, offering a rare gesture of support days before New York's mayoral election. The former president's 30-minute phone call, described by people familiar with the conversation, was not an endorsement, the New York Times reports, but Obama praised Mamdani'...

Ohio Panel's Redistricting May Boost GOP in Midterms

Republican-dominated commission adopted new US House districts, would could earn GOP 2 seats

(Newser) - A Republican-dominated Ohio panel adopted new US House districts on Friday that could boost the GOP's chances of winning two additional seats in next year's elections and aid President Trump's efforts to hold on to a slim congressional majority. The action by the Ohio Redistricting Commission comes...

Cuomo Appears to Be Closing Fast on Mamdani

Former governor has cut lead in half to 10 points a week before NYC mayoral election

(Newser) - The seemingly insurmountable lead that Zohran Mamdani held in the New York City mayor's race doesn't seem quite so insurmountable anymore. A week before the election, a Suffolk University poll shows that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has cut Mamdani's lead in half and now trails by 10...

Ireland Turns Left in Electing Next President

Young people, musicians, artists help Catherine Connolly to a landslide victory

(Newser) - Catherine Connolly, a left-wing independent, has swept Ireland's presidential election, defeating Heather Humphreys of the center-right Fine Gael party. Humphreys conceded Saturday when Connolly was pulling 64% of the vote with two-thirds of ballots counted, the Guardian reports. Although Ireland's presidency is primarily symbolic, Connolly's victory is...

Harris Says She's a Maybe on Deciding to Run Again
Harris Suggests She Just Might
Oct 25, 2025 1:30 PM CDT

Harris Suggests She Just Might

Former Democratic nominee says another presidential run could happen

(Newser) - Assessing her failed presidential campaign, Kamala Harris acknowledged a few regrets in a new interview promoting her book. But the former vice president and Democratic nominee told the BBC that she's not ready to write herself off as a future White House occupant. Asked directly if she might seek...

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