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Texas GOP convention delegates boo Sen. John Cornyn over bipartisan gun law talks in Washington

HOUSTON — Republican Sen. John Cornyn on Friday was roundly booed at the Texas GOP Convention by delegates angry about his key role in a bipartisan Senate compromise on gun safety.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

GOP candidates undeterred after rival wins Trump endorsement

Kentucky gubernatorial hopeful Ryan Quarles is doubling down on his grassroots Republican strategy

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Next Alaska House member will come from a field of 4 that includes Palin

Three of the four candidates who advanced from Alaska’s all-party special House primary last weekend may have familiar names, but the Last Frontier State is living up to its nickname by venturing into unexplored territory in the way it will pick a winner in August to serve the remainder of…

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

'A gamble': Abrams bets her appeal can reshape Democratic ticket in runoffs

ATLANTA — Turnout in next week's Democratic runoffs is expected to be so light that statewide candidates are battling apathy as much as they're feuding with each other. Stacey Abrams hopes her name-brand appeal can tilt the balance in favor of her favorite contenders.

Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2022

Overtime campaigns near end in Alabama and Georgia, while Virginia picks challengers - Roll Call

Races Tuesday include the Alabama GOP Senate runoff in which Trump endorsed Katie Britt after rescinding his backing of Rep. Mo Brooks.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2022

McConnell vs. MAGA: Guilfoyle dives in

GOP Senate hopeful, Kimberly Guilfoyle accuse Mitch McConnell of a "smear campaign"

Salon · Jun 17, 2022

Trump weighs another run as GOP rivals eye own campaigns

Former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempts to remain in power by challenging American democracy have been thrown back into the spotlight by the Jan. 6 committee, with harrowing footage and searing testimony from his closest aides and family

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

The January 6 hearings aren’t acknowledging the elephant in the room

The attack on the US Capitol wasn’t the isolated doing of Trump and a few loyalists. Nearly the entire Republican party is now united behind it – and the attack on democracy hasn’t ended

The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2022

Next Alaska House member will come from a field of four that includes Palin - Roll Call

The state’s ranked choice voting system gives incentive for candidates to message across party lines, advocates say.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2022

American monster: Yes, but who made him?

Maureen Dowd's description overlooks a crucial point: It took decades of America's decay to birth this monster

Salon · Jun 17, 2022