Yes, the GOP really will impeach Biden It's not just MTG and the wingnuts — although they're driving the train. Donald Trump will settle for nothing less Salon · Oct 28, 2022
Appeals court: Release Trump's taxes Trump could still appeal to the Supreme Court — and run out the clock before potential GOP House takeover Salon · Oct 28, 2022
Man who attacked speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi facing attempted homicide charge – as it happened Paul Pelosi was attacked at San Francisco home while House speaker was in Washington The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
Democrats cautiously campaign on Jan. 6, democracy threats Democrats running for office this year in Republican-leaning areas or swing states are grappling with how much they should talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection, if at all The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
New US state voting laws present most intense voter suppression threat in decades Proliferation of new legislation comes in response to false claims about the 2020 election The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
Michigan GOP: Ban books on divorce It's a ludicrous idea that reflects the real Republican plan: Education is about social control, not learning Salon · Oct 28, 2022
Resumes, hometowns, politics vary more than three secretary of state candidates’ plans for job-rich office Former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias of Chicago is the front-runner to complete his political comeback over central Illinois GOP state Rep. Dan Brady and suburban Libertarian Jon Stewart. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022
State legislative races are on the front lines of democracy this midterm cycle More than 6,000 state legislative seats are up for election this year. Republicans and Democrats are spending tens of millions in a battle to shift the balance of power in these chambers. WEKU · Oct 28, 2022
Jonathan Bernstein: Democrats were smart to meddle in GOP primaries It appears that a controversial Democratic campaign tactic might be working. Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022
Democrats try to flip narrative amid barrage of ‘soft on crime’ attack ads GOP ramping up spending for grisly, racist ads that cast Democrats as ‘dangerously liberal’ with crime emerging as top concern among voters The Guardian - US · Oct 28, 2022
Republican wave tested by competitive Senate race in Ohio A surprising dynamic is taking shape in Ohio, where Republicans are hoping to ride a wave of national discontent with Democrats to take control of the Senate The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022
After the midterms, get ready for the antics If Republicans take over the House of Representatives — as normally happens during off-year contests — all they’re really going to do over the next couple of years is put on a show. A Fox News-themed extravaganza. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022
U.S. Senate forum: Duckworth, Salvi find rare common ground — but it’s in Arlington Heights for Bears stadium In the forum hosted by the Chicago Sun-Times, WBEZ and WTTW, Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Republican challenger Kathy Salvi disagreed on abortion, guns and a host of issues, but both said they support the Chicago Bears moving from Soldier Field to Arlington Heights. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2022
Greg Abbott, Texas Republicans shift millions to fund border security, school safety AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott and GOP legislative leaders on Thursday shifted nearly $775 million into border security and school safety, plus $100 million to cover bills from Texas’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022
The Texas Tribune · Oct 27, 2022 Texas diverts $359.6 million from prisons to keep Greg Abbott’s border mission operating The latest infusion was among $874.6 million in “emergency” budget transfers requested by the Texas Legislative Budget Board, which is composed of GOP state leaders and budget writers.
Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022 GOP candidate's voting lawsuit targets Detroit 2 weeks before election DETROIT — Kristina Karamo, the Republican candidate to be Michigan's secretary of state, has filed a lawsuit, two weeks before Election Day, asking a judge to require residents of Detroit to vote in person or obtain their ballots in person at the clerk's office.
Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022 The US government wants to argue against North Carolina lawmakers at the Supreme Court RALEIGH, N.C. — The United States government is so opposed to a theory North Carolina lawmakers plan to argue in front of the Supreme Court that it now wants to be included in oral arguments.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 27, 2022 ‘Waiting on Pennsylvania’: Why the US Senate race may drag past Election night WASHINGTON — If Pennsylvania’s tightening U.S. Senate race turns out to be as close as its current trajectory, it’s unlikely the winner will be apparent on the night of Nov. 8.
Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022 As Herschel Walker faces new abortion claim, a familiar pattern emerges among his allies CUMMING, Ga. — There was almost a sense of routine among Herschel Walker and his supporters during his first major rally since another round of damaging allegations was leveled against him.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 Georgia candidates head to party bastions amid early voting Georgia’s top candidates are campaigning in communities dominated by their own supporters as they seek to boost turnout amid heavy early voting statewide
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 Scientists say Americans die younger in states run by conservatives ‘More liberal policies on the environment, gun safety, labor, economic taxes and tobacco taxes in a state were associated with lower mortality’
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 Whoopi Goldberg calls Lindsey Graham ‘ignorant as hell’ over Herschel Walker race comments Senator said the fact that Republican candidate is Black proves the GOP isn’t racist
Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022 At the Races: Keys to the Senate - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
The Guardian - US · Oct 27, 2022 Is Herschel Walker the worst candidate the Republicans have ever run? Republican men can be accused of any number of horrors, and not risk their party’s support
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2022 What about whataboutism: A conversation with David Corn “Hunter Biden is one guy, and whatever happened with Hunter Biden and his laptop and anything is a peanut compared to an insurrectionists riot,” said David Corn, author of “American Psychosis: A Historical Investigation of How the Republican Party Went Crazy.”