JD Vance marks end of GOP conservatism The Republican Party has abandoned conservative values to serve a single man Salon · Jul 29, 2024
JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism Since Donald Trump chose Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, it’s been widely noted that Vance once described Trump as “reprehensible” and “cultural heroin.” However, the day after Vance won his own Senate race in 2022, he reportedly made it known that he would support Trump for president… The Conversation · Jul 26, 2024
Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket? Vice presidential picks can’t help a presidential candidate, but they can hurt one, according to political scientists. Presidential campaigns still spend a fair amount of time thinking about running mates and the ways in which they might boost the ticket – or at least not hurt it. The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024
Lawmaker stock-trading ban legislation advances in Senate - Roll Call A measure that would block members of Congress from trading stocks while in office won committee approval on Wednesday. Roll Call · Jul 24, 2024
Sen. Romney Praises Biden's Decision, Won't Support Trump In Election Senator Mitt Romney supports Biden's decision, advocates for policy-focused discourse, and declines to support Trump. Top News · Jul 24, 2024
Aaron Sorkin retracts controversial essay calling for Democrats to nominate Mitt Romney: ‘I take it all back’ ‘The West Wing’ creator has now endorsed Kamala Harris after President Biden’s decision to step aside The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024
West Wing boss retracts wild POTUS plan Aaron Sorkin treated the presidential race as a TV drama, offering a solution that was unpopular, to say the least Salon · Jul 22, 2024
The West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin pens essay telling Democrats to nominate Mitt Romney for president TV writer says nominating a Republican would be ‘the end of Donald Trump in presidential politics’ The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024
Trump choice J.D. Vance could be win for Peter Thiel, venture capital Vance is the first former venture capitalist on a major party ticket since Mitt Romney. His footprint is mostly tied by association to his biggest backer, Peter Thiel. Fortune · Jul 15, 2024
Republican Convention Puts Spotlight on Wisconsin GOP’s Anti-Union Agenda State Republicans devastated unions, but union electoral power remains crucial to defeating Donald Trump. Capital & Main · Jul 12, 2024
Biden's crisis throws MSNBC into chaos Democrats' house network circles the wagons around Joe Biden, risking its last vestiges of credibility Salon · Jul 6, 2024
Do presidential debates really matter? What history says about voters forgiving Biden’s rough night ‘Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know,’ Obama said after Biden’s debate night blunder, showing there is time for the incumbent to bounce back The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024
US presidential debates: the 10 most memorable moments Ahead of Biden and Trump’s first debate of the 2024 election cycle, here are some memorable moments from history The Guardian - US · Jun 27, 2024
Utah Rep. John Curtis Wins Republican Senate Primary Utah Rep. John Curtis wins Republican Senate primary over Trump-backed contender. Curtis engages with constituents through innovative 'hiking town hall' ev... Top News · Jun 26, 2024
Roll Call · Jun 25, 2024 Key results from Colorado, New York, South Carolina and Utah races Lauren Boebert and Claudia Tenney won while Jamaal Bowman and three Trump-backed candidates lost as four states held elections.
Top News · Jun 25, 2024 Utah Republican Primary Tests Trump Influence Utah's Republican primary elections feature key races for Senate, Governor, and House seats, offering insights into party dynamics and potential outcomes.
Roll Call · Jun 24, 2024 Buck replacement, Boebert switch top races for open seats - Roll Call Voters will replace Ken Buck and pick nominees to fill the seats of Mitt Romney, Lauren Boebert, John Curtis, Jeff Duncan and Doug Lamborn.
The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024 Why Trump has an advantage over Biden in their first debate of the 2024 election season Incumbents tend to do worse in the first debate of the presidential election season as they step out of their ‘protected bubble’
Reason · Jun 20, 2024 In Congress, Debate Rages About How To Prevent the Next Lab Leak The Biden administration says its new guidance will make pandemic research safer. Critics say it suffers the same flaws as past, failed gain-of-function regulations.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Biden is playing the Obama game on immigration now Biden is trying to balance seeming tough on immigration while also providing fair paths to citizenship. But the politics on this issue are not as simple as they once were
Top News · Jun 13, 2024 GOP Senators Absent From Trump Meeting Due To Scheduling Conflicts Key Republican senators, including Collins, Romney, and Murkowski, are absent from Trump's meeting, raising questions about party dynamics and relationship...
Roll Call · Jun 11, 2024 Downplaying AI’s existential risks is a fatal error, some say - Roll Call Some lawmakers are pressing the issue of the threats posed by AI after a recent bipartisan Senate report largely sidestepped the matter.
Salon · Jun 6, 2024 WSJ Biden age "hit piece" slammed The Murdoch-owned paper's criticism of Biden's age relied on Republican's retelling of Biden's private performance
The Independent UK · May 24, 2024 Massachusetts governor adds to number of individuals eyed for pardons Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has recommended another three individuals for pardons, putting her on track to push for more individual pardons in her first year and a half as governor than her two immediate predecessors recommended in their eight years in office
Top News · May 21, 2024 Republican Congressman Defends Support For Trump Amid Criticism Republican congressman Ralph Norman defends support for Trump amid criticism from Senator Mitt Romney, highlighting deep political divisions within the Rep...