Mike Smith
Coverage of Mike Smith in the Nexus archive.
- ‘An appalling abdication’: Proposed constitutional amendment to codify same-sex marriage fails in the Delaware House
A proposed constitutional amendment to codify same-sex marriage in Delaware failed in the House, with 24 yes votes, 3 no votes, and 14 members not voting. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, aimed to protect marriage rights from being denied based on characteristics like race or sex. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings criticized the failure as an 'appalling abdication' of duty.
- How Democratic leadership sank $40 million meant to defend key seats on a gamble that backfired
Democrats spent $64 million on a failed attempt to redraw Virginia's congressional map, with $40 million coming from House Majority Forward, a Democratic-aligned nonprofit. The effort ultimately failed due to a procedural constitutional violation. Despite this, Democrats claim they are poised to take back the majority.