Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 33 Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition Ballotpedia · Aug 9, 2022
From ‘lock her up’ to ‘defund the FBI’: How Trump and the GOP changed course on prosecuting political figures GOP allies echo years of grievances that cast the multiple investigations facing former president as politically motivated ‘witch hunts’ while demanding the prosecution of their rivals The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Trump and GOP fundraise off FBI raid Republicans wasted no time trying to turn their performative outrage into solicitations for donor cash Salon · Aug 9, 2022
The FBI raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home: Who knew what and when? Cover-of-dusk raid caught Washington completely off guard The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
Climate, health and tax debate moves quickly to campaign realm - Roll Call Republicans attacked the reconciliation package, which Democrats say could reduce inflation and bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Roll Call · Aug 9, 2022
Editorial: Republicans brave the risks to support same-sex marital rights It took guts, perhaps along with a careful look at polling results, for 47 House Republicans to join their Democratic colleagues in approving a bill late last month to codify interstate recogniton of same-sex marriages. Rep. Ann Wagner was the sole Missouri Republican to support it. In these hyperpartisan times,… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 9, 2022
Editorial: GOP opposition to climate-and-drug bill highlights party's twisted priorities Senate Democrats over the weekend passed legislation to help industry and individual Americans move to cleaner energy, make corporations pay their fair share in taxes and lower prescription prices for struggling seniors, all while lowering the deficit and, potentially, inflation. Republicans’ sole contribution to this historic package was to keep… St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 9, 2022
Trump and Pence choose sides in the contentious GOP primary for Wisconsin governor Wisconsin's Republican primary for governor between Tim Michels and Rebecca Kleefisch could determine the future of the GOP in the state and whether the party can defeat Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat. WEKU · Aug 9, 2022
Voters in 4 states to decide secretary of state nominees Voters in four states on Tuesday will determine their party’s nominees for the statewide office that typically oversees elections The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022
GOP’s Phillips to leave FTC, boosting Khan’s advantage Republican Federal Trade Commissioner Noah Phillips said he plans to step down this fall, which will hand an even bigger majority to progressive Chair Lina Khan to advance her agenda. Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022
Trump-backed Pennsylvania governor candidate Doug Mastriano to appear before Jan 6 committee The GOP candidate’s attorney wants to record the interview or have access to unedited tape, which he says the committee refuses to discuss The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Election issues in this Arizona county provide fodder for both political parties Last week's primary in Pinal County was marred by ballot issues, giving both Republicans and Democrats opportunity to push their respective narratives about election administration. WEKU · Aug 8, 2022
In Michigan, election denial probe looms over critical races Matthew DePerno made his political reputation on loudly and repeatedly questioning the 2020 presidential election results The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
Russian state TV calls for Trump support and to ‘not be shy about it’ Same pundit previously mocked Trump on air The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Liz Cheney says she would find it ‘very difficult’ to support Ron DeSantis for president Gulf between GOP representative and her party’s voters grows
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 8, 2022 Kansas voters turned out to save abortion rights. That’s a good sign for the rest of America. That victory for privacy, freedom and bodily autonomy was driven by huge voter turnout and the organizers who worked to achieve it.
Salon · Aug 8, 2022 Climate bill exposes GOP nihilism Republicans reject an all-carrot-no-stick effort to save the planet for the babies they wish to force women to have
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Trump ally accused of attempting to illegally seize voting equipment in Michigan Matthew DePerno was a ‘prime instigator’ and illegally ‘orchestrated a coordinated plan’ to seize and manipulate machines, according to request for special prosecutor
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 Trump’s 108-minute CPAC speech is branded ‘unapologetic fascism’ with ‘blood-and-soil rhetoric’ ‘Trump’s rhetoric is significantly more extreme than even a few years ago’
Roll Call · Aug 8, 2022 Democrats stand ground against GOP immigration amendments - Roll Call Senate Democrats stuck together in floor votes over the weekend to stop immigration-related amendments to their budget reconciliation bill.
Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022 Empty Minnesota seat, potential milestone for Vermont women highlight Tuesday elections WASHINGTON —Voters on Tuesday are filling a House seat in Minnesota that’s been open since Rep. Jim Hagedorn died in February. Vermont may move toward sending its first woman to Congress ever. And, just like last week, a member of “The Squad” of ultraliberal House Democrats faces a more mainstream…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022 Biden can still stop Trump, and Trumpism – if he can find a bold plan and moral vision The US president is struggling and his divisive rival still has the Republican party in his grip. But there are reasons for hope, says Guardian US columnist Robert Reich
The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2022 Republicans, Democrats prioritize legislative races targeting Collin County and South Texas seats The Republican majority in the Texas House appears safe in November — and the battlefield is smaller than it was in 2020 — but both sides says the races have high stakes.
Roll Call · Aug 8, 2022 Empty Minnesota seat, potential milestone for Vermont women highlight Tuesday elections - Roll Call Tuesday's elections will fill a Minnesota House seat open since February while Vermont might move toward sending its first woman to Congress.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022 What to watch in Wis., 3 other states in Tuesday's primaries The Republican matchup in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in Tuesday's primary elections features competing candidates endorsed by former President Donald Trump and his estranged vice president, Mike Pence