Trump's long-teased White House bid is low key in 1st week Donald Trump had teased a third presidential campaign from the moment he left the White House The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
Carl P. Leubsdorf: Will Biden run again? Should he? President Joe Biden has been in an upbeat mood since the Democrats’ best first-term midterm showing in 60 years – and no wonder. Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022
Editorial: Memo to the new Congress: Ukraine needs your help, not your grandstanding When Vladimir Putin unleashed Russia’s military might on Ukraine in February, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy was incensed. Just like the rest of America. Chicago Tribune · Nov 23, 2022
Republican Kiley captures California US House seat Republican Kevin Kiley — a state legislator who became a conservative favorite for his relentless criticism of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom — has won a U.S. House seat in northeastern California The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022
House GOP faces growing appetite for subpoena litigation after years of Trump stonewalling Many Trump allies cheered on subpoena defiance during Democratic investigations. Axios · Nov 23, 2022
GOP's McCarthy threatens to impeach Mayorkas over border House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is calling on Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign over management of the U.S. southern border with Mexico The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
Trump holds comfortable lead over DeSantis in 2024 primary poll Ex-president launched his 2024 bid with notable absences and defections The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2022
Visiting Texas border, Kevin McCarthy calls on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign The Republican leader in the U.S. House vowed to consider impeachment if the secretary, who oversees border protection, doesn’t step down. The Texas Tribune · Nov 22, 2022
Fauci’s farewell from the White House: ‘I gave it all I got’ WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci urged Americans to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations in his final briefing from the White House on Tuesday, saying he hopes he’s remembered as a dedicated public servant despite GOP criticism of his pandemic-era advice. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
Lake's "suppression" claim backfires "Republicans are trying to claim somehow they were the victim of voter suppression," Marc Elias says Salon · Nov 22, 2022
Murkowski says Supreme Court's abortion decision hurt Republicans in the midterms WASHINGTON — Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in an interview that she thinks the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade contributed to the GOP's underperformance in the midterms. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
Keystone clash: DeSantis-Trump battle already taking shape in 'most important' swing state PITTSBURGH — With a loud crowd in Pittsburgh thrusting signs in the air, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to the stage at the Downtown hotel and stirred the people to their feet with calls to "make Pennsylvania free" and "put on the full armor of God." Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
The Dunkirk election: Hey, we survived Democrats learned important lessons and developed crucial new strategies. They survived — but they didn't win Salon · Nov 22, 2022
GOP-led states ask to defend border policy in Washington case - Roll Call More than a dozen Republican-led states asked Monday night for permission to defend a pandemic-related border directive in court. Roll Call · Nov 22, 2022
Salon · Nov 22, 2022 The religious right is hurting the GOP Republicans went hard with anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and abortion bans in 2022. Even their own voters don't like it
Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022 Texas Democrats ask hard questions after midterm election losses AUSTIN, Texas — High-ranking Texas Democrats have sought to numb acute pain from a drubbing they took in this month’s midterm election by accentuating the positive:
WEKU · Nov 22, 2022 Republicans make marginal gains in South Texas as Democratic power wanes The Rio Grande Valley has long been a Democratic stronghold in Texas. Republicans invested heavily there but didn't see major gains. Still, marginal progress has Democrats worried.
WEKU · Nov 22, 2022 How GOP state supreme court wins could change state policies and who runs Congress Republican wins in state supreme court races could not only shape abortion and voting rights, but also the balance of power in Washington.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Nov 22, 2022 Editorial: GOP economics still reveres the disproven 'Laffer curve.' Why can't they learn? Arthur Laffer, the Reagan-era guru of trickle-down economics, was unchastened by the deficit explosion back then, which effectively disproved his theory that cutting taxes on the rich would increase government tax revenue. According to a recent Washington Post writeup, Laffer continues to be unchastened now, even as Britain reels from…
Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022 Editorial: Trump’s announcement and the First Amendment With the midterm elections over — along with the barrage of mailers, phone calls and TV spots — voters can be excused if they’re not eager to be immersed in the next campaign. Yet there was Donald Trump last Tuesday delivering a “very big announcement” about his intention to again…
Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022 Bill Torpy: Abortion battle redux in Georgia? GOP wants no part of that ATLANTA — The issue of abortion is not settled in Georgia. At least for now.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022 George Skelton: Trump running in 2024 is a dream come true for Democrats. He's the weakest candidate out there SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Our long national nightmare is … continuing.
Los Angeles Times · Nov 22, 2022 Rep. David Valadao wins reelection in endangered California Central Valley congressional seat LOS ANGELES — Republican Rep. David Valadao, whose vote to impeach President Trump nearly sank his campaign in the primary, will return to Congress next year, after defeating Democratic state Assemblyman Rudy Salas in the 22nd District race in California's Central Valley.
Axios · Nov 22, 2022 Pelosi throws down gauntlet for Biden, other aging leaders Pelosi handled her party's succession plan seamlessly.
Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022 After GOP wins House control, Republican leader threatens Rep. Ilhan Omar's committee role WASHINGTON – Republican Speaker hopeful Kevin McCarthy is vowing to stop Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar from serving on the Foreign Affairs Committee just days after the GOP won control of the U.S. House.