Monthly Archives: October 2022

A planned price cap on Russian oil could be delayed as key guidance is now seen coming after US midterm elections, report says

REUTERS/Mikhail Metzel/RIA Novosti/Kremlin The plan to cap Russian oil prices could be delayed as policymakers try to smooth market volatility ahead of midterm elections. Sources familiar told the WSJ that key guidance on the price cap would be set after the November 8 midterms.  That could delay the price cap proposal and slash Russian oil…

Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola faces off against former Republican Gov. Sarah Palin and others in Alaska’s at-large congressional district election

Former Republican Gov. Sarah Palin, left, faces Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola, right, and three other candidates. LM Otero/AP Photo; Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP Photo; Insider Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola is running against three others — including Sarah Palin — in Alaska’s at-large congressional district.  Alaska has only one congressional district and therefore does not go through a…

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly vies for reelection against Republican Derek Schmidt in Kansas

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is seeking a second term as governor of Kansas. Kelly, one of the most vulnerable Democratic governors, faces Attorney General Derek Schmidt.   In 2018, Kelly defeated GOP gubernatorial nominee Kris Kobach, by 5 points — 48% to 43%.  Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is running for a second term against Republican Attorney…

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces off against Trump-backed Republican Tudor Dixon in Michigan’s governor race

Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan is taking on Republican Tudor Dixon. Paul Sancya/AP; Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is facing off against Republican Tudor Dixon in Michigan’s gubernatorial election. Trump backed Dixon before her primary win and she has raised unfounded questions about the 2020 election. Whitmer has sought to highlight that…

Gov. Steve Sisolak faces off against Trump-endorsed Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada’s gubernatorial election

Republican Joe Lombardo, left, will challenge Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak, right. Ellen Schmidt/AP Photo; Insider Gov. Steve Sisolak is running against Republican Joe Lombardo in Nevada’s gubernatorial race.  This is one of 36 gubernatorial elections taking place in 2022.  Should Lombardo win, Nevada will no longer hold a Democratic political trifecta.  Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak…

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers faces off against Trump-backed Republican Tim Michels in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Tim Michels are facing off in Wisconsin’s governor race. Scott Olson/Getty Images Democratic Gov. Tony Evers faces off against Republican Tim Michels in Wisconsin’s governor race. Michels won a contested GOP primary after receiving Trump’s backing. Evers has tried to pin Michels down on abortion after the state’s ban…

Democrat Katie Hobbs faces off against Trump-endorsed Republican Kari Lake in Arizona’s gubernatorial election

Democrat Katie Hobbs is running against Republican Kari Lake in Arizona’s gubernatorial race.  This race is one of six Republican-held governorships up for election in a state Biden carried in 2020.  Republican Gov. Doug Ducey can’t run for reelection because of term limits.  Democrat Katie Hobbs faces off against Republican Kari Lake in Arizona’s gubernatorial…