Battle lines for the midterms firming up: Hope for the future versus fear and loathing

Commentary on the news as seen from America's southernmost region

Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, opens city’s pools. Yes, he’s having fun.

By J.C. Bruce

Tropic Press

In Democratic and Republican gatherings in Texas and Florida over the past few days, the tone that will define the midterm elections became clearer, if not especially surprising.

For the Republicans—meeting at the Hard Rock Casino in Davie, Florida—the me…