Marjorie Taylor Greene: can Democrats unseat the far-right extremist? Georgia in focus: A Democratic challenger who raised $10.8m is facing an uphill battle against the Maga congresswoman The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2022
Q&A: John Yarmuth ‘waxes philosophical’ (and warns not to eat the Jell-O) Sometimes with these interviews with retiring lawmakers, Heard on the Hill tries to goad them into letting their colleagues know just what they really think about them before they go. It rarely works. These men and women are disciplined by nature, not electoral concerns, but sometimes they cut loose a… Tribune News Service · Oct 6, 2022
Commentary: The threat to democracy that no one’s talking about Few people would characterize the conservative South as enlightened when it comes to electoral politics. But the truth is that in some respects it is more advanced than many Democratic strongholds. While states like Oregon and New York continue to employ closed party primary elections, even as the electorate becomes… Tribune News Service · Oct 6, 2022
Peter Thiel backs right-wing dating app "The Right Stuff" was developed by Ryann McEnany, sister of former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Salon · Oct 6, 2022
What is MAGA in 2022? Toxic nostalgia Trump's core loyalists are older, less educated, more Southern, more Christian — and driven by resentment Salon · Oct 5, 2022
Rep. John Yarmuth ‘waxes philosophical’ (and warns not to eat the Jell-O) Retiring House Budget Committee chair shares his parting thoughts about Congress and “the stench of MAGA world.” Roll Call · Oct 5, 2022
George Conway: Trump will be convicted Longtime GOP lawyer says Trump won't take a deal and will call for MAGA violence — but his time is almost up Salon · Oct 3, 2022
The Democrats are purposely boosting far-right Republicans. This will backfire Democratic strategists have spent millions of dollars to aid extremists, on the theory they’ll be easier to defeat in the general election. We will all live with the consequences The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022
Trump, Michigan Republicans put faith in 'MAGA movement' at Warren rally WARREN, Mich. — Former President Donald Trump encouraged Michigan voters to support his slate of Republican candidates during a rally in Macomb County on Saturday, saying they could "save the day" in the battleground state. Tribune News Service · Oct 2, 2022
Trans activist warns: No one is safe Brynn Tannehill says MAGA victory will endanger all Americans, eventually — but people like her will be first Salon · Sep 28, 2022
My donations are principled – unlike the Democrats who support Maga candidates Letter: Kenneth C Griffin defends his financial support for politicians and attacks ‘hypocritical and cynical’ spending by Democrats to influence Republican primaries The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2022
Dr Bandy Lee warned five years ago that Trump was dangerous. She’s more worried now Psychiatrist Bandy Lee works with gang leaders and maximum security offenders. When Donald Trump ran for office, she noticed frightening similarities and warned the world. Much of her predictions have come - or are coming - true. Now, she’s worried about America’s ‘demise’, she tells Sheila Flynn The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Ron DeSantis privately calls Trump a ‘moron’ and vents about him running for president The Florida governor also reportedly plans to go on a ‘full frontal attack’ should the two MAGA Republicans faceoff against one another in the presidential election The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Donald Trump and the rise of "QMaga" GOP is "now willing to follow Trump further into the depths of fearmongering and madness," columnist writes Salon · Sep 27, 2022
Salon · Sep 25, 2022 Is this Mitch McConnell's darkest hour? Mitch's legacy is a damaged Senate and a thoroughly corrupted Republican Party. Losing in 2022 could be the end
Reason · Sep 23, 2022 Review: With Depictions of Politician Beheadings and Plunger Abortions, How Has GWAR Not Been Canceled Yet? Joe Biden, MAGA fans, and Xi Jinping all fall victim to the band's violent displays on its current tour.
Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022 Gene Collier: Did Trump's Youngstown show take Democracy to a new threat level? Respected, decorated, widely influential generals in the Army of the Punditocracy have kicked open the fire doors on this topic, and the alarms are blaring.
Salon · Sep 20, 2022 AZ GOPer joins 9/11, Sandy Hook truthers Secretary of State candidate Mark Finchem is running a "singularly conspiratorial campaign"
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 19, 2022 Book bans are an attack on freedom to read, teach and learn We cannot build a future together if we are not willing to honestly face the truth about our past and our present.
Salon · Sep 19, 2022 Will any Republican ever admit defeat? GOP's latest campaign tactic is also a fundraising grift: Never concede defeat to anyone, even another Republican
Salon · Sep 19, 2022 "Day of reckoning" is coming for Trump Kenneth McCallion battled Trump in court — and says Merrick Garland has "overwhelming evidence" for conviction
Salon · Sep 18, 2022 Ken Burns makes the Holocaust personal Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein show us how America's antisemitism delayed our entry into World War II
The Texas Tribune · Sep 18, 2022 Young conservatives, politicians and media stars convene near Houston to “win the culture war” The gathering at Grace Woodlands church was for the Texas Youth Summit, an annual event that promotes conservative activism among students and young adults.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 17, 2022 Riot Fest is a benefit to Douglass Park and Chicago I am a lifelong Chicago resident, for 63 years. I have been inconvenienced by sporting and other events and numerous street festivals and parades. This is what I have come to expect living in a large urban area.
Reason · Sep 16, 2022 Americans Reject Biden's Divisive Rhetoric The president’s Philadelphia “threats” speech gets thumbs-down from the public.