May 11, 2026 6:44 pm

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Ogles campaign paid consultant who tracked rallygoers’ phones

Tennessee Rep. Ogles Hires Controversial Firm for Campaign Services

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles’ campaign paid over $46,000 to Frontline Strategies for digital services. The firm, led by Darian Rafie, tracked rallygoers’ phones, raising privacy concerns. Rafie used geospatial tech to collect data from political events, creating ethical concerns over voter privacy.

Jonathan Bush likens MaineCare expansion to Putin bombing schools

Jonathan Bush Compares MaineCare Expansion to Putin’s Actions in Ukraine

In a controversial remark during an April 20 radio interview, Jonathan Bush, a Republican gubernatorial candidate in Maine, compared the state’s 2017 Medicaid expansion to Vladimir Putin’s attacks on Ukrainian schools. Bush criticized the expansion as a push toward “socialized medicine,” arguing it suffocates the free market. This comparison, amid ongoing debates about healthcare affordability, highlights the political tensions in the lead-up to Maine’s 2026 gubernatorial primary.

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