Cheney to GOP: We're coming for Trump Thursday's explosive hearing laid it out: Trump "oversaw and coordinated" a seven-point plan to overthrow election Salon · Jun 10, 2022
Trump leads Hogan by 2-1 margin among Maryland GOP voters in potential 2024 presidential matchup, Sun/UB poll shows BALTIMORE — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, nearing the end of his administration and actively flirting with a presidential bid in 2024, could face a significant challenge winning Republican voters’ support over former President Donald Trump in the state where Hogan has been a popular, twice-elected governor, a new poll shows. Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022
Lawmakers explore options for Ukraine war crimes investigations WASHINGTON — There does not appear to be ample Republican support to amend laws that tightly prohibit U.S. support to the International Criminal Court as lawmakers search for ways Washington can assist Ukrainian officials with war crimes investigations of Russians. Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022
Voices: Impeachment didn’t work. Here’s why the January 6 hearings probably will Democrats are getting a big leg-up from their Republican counterparts this time The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Lawmakers explore options for Ukraine war crimes investigations - Roll Call Prohibition on U.S. support to the International Criminal Court has lawmakers searching for other ways to assist investigations of Russians. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2022
Mortality gap between red, blue counties Curiously, the "mortality gap" between red and blue counties was evident long before the pandemic began Salon · Jun 10, 2022
Sun-Times/WBEZ Poll: Downstate farmer Bailey racks up double-digit lead over Aurora Mayor Irvin in gov race If the numbers hold, it would represent a brutal repudiation by Illinois’ Republican voters of Irvin, his mainstream party endorsements and, pointedly, his $50 million benefactor, Chicago hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022
Competitive congressional districts are on the decline. New Hampshire bucks the trend The GOP-led legislature passed a map to dramatically redraw the state's two districts. But Republican Gov. Chris Sununu wanted both of the districts to remain competitive. WEKU · Jun 10, 2022
AOC says we are ‘on the precipice of fascism’ and blasts Republicans for ‘running away’ from January 6 riots ‘Virtually nothing has changed. That behavior continues to be encouraged’ The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022
Editorial: Florida’s DeSantis is a politically savvy power player. And he’s beating Trump at his own game He’s younger, prettier and speaks in complete, comprehensible sentences. And he speaks directly to former President Donald Trump’s rock-solid base — which is showing a few cracks. Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022
The MAGA crowd’s empty fantasies To a skeptical observer, it often looks as if restoring the social and political arrangements of, say, Alabama in the 1950s is the movement’s goal. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022
NY Republicans pitch recall proposal that would let voters remove Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg ALBANY, N.Y. — Republican lawmakers are taking aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg with a proposed constitutional change giving voters the power to remove prosecutors from office. Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022
It’s now up to Senate Republicans to have courage and pass gun restrictions The House has passed gun legislation. GOP senators have to show some backbone and help pass legislation that puts American lives over Republican political interests. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022
News briefs The race for Alaska's congressional seat is so packed, even Santa Claus is running Tribune News Service · Jun 10, 2022
Axios · Jun 9, 2022 Democrats skeptical Jan. 6 hearings will break through — but determined to hold them anyway "I think they're incredibly important, but I wouldn't call them pivotal to the election."
Los Angeles Times · Jun 9, 2022 Why a California Democrat’s ‘red flag’ gun proposal might become law WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday advanced a comprehensive package of gun reforms that would, among other things, raise the age required to legally purchase semiautomatic rifles, restrict high-capacity ammunition magazines and create stiff gun storage requirements.
Mic · Jun 9, 2022 GOP congressional candidate Carl Paladino is just wondering if Uvalde was a false flag operation His tattered history also includes praising Hitler as “a doer.”
Ballotpedia · Jun 9, 2022 Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 26 (June 9, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition
Salon · Jun 9, 2022 GOP plot to undermine Joe after election "We should have been doing this a long time ago," conservative activist says
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2022 At the Races: Hearing today, gone tomorrow? - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 9, 2022 Liz Cheney’s truth-telling about the Trumpified GOP Cheney has made it clear what this is about — her love for this “incredible jewel, this incredible blessing of a country.” It’s about the “danger of this moment.” It’s about her reverence for the Constitution.
Tribune News Service · Jun 9, 2022 Shunned by top officials, Georgia GOP pivots to Marjorie Taylor Greene ATLANTA — As Gov. Brian Kemp and other top Republicans distance themselves from the Georgia GOP, the state party is moving to the far-right fringe for a significant upcoming event.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2022 McCarthy rips Democrats over GOP bill that called Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorist attack’ - Roll Call Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy touted a measure to create a “National Commission on the Domestic Terrorist Attack” on the Capitol.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022 Big Tech attacks become rallying cry for GOP candidates Republicans are pushing an anti-Big Tech message in the midterm campaigns as they look to tap into the resentment toward large technology companies that increasingly courses through their party
Texas Observer · Jun 9, 2022 The Rising Progressive Majority in South Texas Our people are searching for new leadership, and progressive Democratic Latinas are a viable option.