Blue Dogs
Coverage of Blue Dogs in the Nexus archive.
- Democratic group offers Colorado primary postmortem
Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ political arm BOLD PAC supported Manny Rutinel, who won a Colorado primary against Shannon Bird by 30 points. The primary was a proxy battle among Democratic-aligned groups, with Rutinel's victory attributed to Latino voter turnout in a district that narrowly voted for Trump in 2024.
- Progressive Manny Rutinel wins primary in battleground Colorado House district
Progressive state Rep. Manny Rutinel won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 8th District, defeating former state Rep. Shannon Bird. Rutinel will face GOP Rep. Gabe Evans in the general election, with Republicans viewing him as a stronger opponent than Bird. The district, which is 40 percent Latino, is a key target for Democrats, who have reserved millions for advertising, while Evans has raised $3.4 million for the race.
- What it's like to holiday in Chernobyl - with abandoned hotels, tours requiring radiation testing, and dogs who've turned blue
The article explores the unique experience of holidaying in Chernobyl, highlighting abandoned hotels, tours that require radiation testing, and the phenomenon of dogs turning blue. It underscores the blend of curiosity and caution surrounding the region.