GOPers on Trump "hitlist" win primaries Candidates that voted to certify election results, supported Jan. 6 investigation fend off far-right challengers Salon · Jun 8, 2022
‘Trump will lose his mind’: The 6 Jan hearings vow to ‘change history’. Here’s what to expect The panel’s first hearing in prime time will feature a filmmaker who captured footage of a meeting between Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and Oath Keepers founder Elmer Stewart Rhodes, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg report The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Jan. 6 committee's members are on diverging political paths The nine members of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection find themselves on diverging political paths as each prepares for a defining moment in their careers as the series of public hearings begins The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
Then and now: GOP lawmakers' evolution on the Capitol riot Most every Republican lawmaker expressed outrage in the days after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021 The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
California Attorney General Rob Bonta heads to November, while other statewide races remain close LOS ANGELES — California's closely watched primary race for attorney general faded into a standard partisan contest Tuesday, giving the Democratic incumbent Attorney General Rob Bonta an easy victory for the top spot on the Nov. 8 ballot to likely face one of two Republicans instead of a high-profile independent… Los Angeles Times · Jun 8, 2022
Republicans turn to military veterans to help flip control of House in midterms GOP candidates with military experience are competing in swing districts. After seeing Democrats pick up seats with a similar strategy in 2018 and fielding veterans in 2020, the party sees an opening. WEKU · Jun 8, 2022
Stuart Rothenberg: What’s next for Chris Murphy? According to my 2006 calendar, I met Connecticut Democratic candidate Christopher S. Murphy on Feb. 28. I had a breakfast speaking engagement in Florida that morning but still got back to Washington, D.C., for a midafternoon interview about his run for the state’s 5th District seat. Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
GOP taps seasoned broadcaster for New Mexico governor race Republicans have picked a seasoned TV broadcaster to take on New Mexico’s incumbent Democratic governor The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
2022 Election: Katie Porter, Scott Baugh lead in 47th District primary results Democratic Rep. Katie Porter and former GOP Assembly leader Scott Baugh were out in front, as expected, as early results were posted Tuesday night in the primary race for Orange County’s coastal 47th House District. The Orange County Register · Jun 8, 2022
House special election winner Conway OK with being short-timer - Roll Call Republican Connie Conway won the special election to serve the remainder of former Rep. Devin Nunes' term in California's 22nd District. Roll Call · Jun 8, 2022
Key results from Tuesday’s primaries WASHINGTON — Voters in seven states picked nominees in primaries and in one district held a special election to fill a House vacancy on Tuesday. Here’s some of the highlights of the results: Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022
Primaries are getting more crowded with candidates, and that's good news for extremists and bad news for voters As they head to the polls to cast a ballot in primaries, voters may find themselves staring at a long list of candidates. In most cases, these primaries are winner-take-all. Whoever gets the most votes will represent their party in November. The Conversation · Jun 8, 2022
'Will we do our duty?' Cheney lays her legacy on the line One of the House members in the spotlight during Thursday's hearing on the U.S. Capitol insurrection is Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022
California Sen. Alex Padilla advances in midterm primary; congressional races likely to reverberate nationally LOS ANGELES — Sen. Alex Padilla, who was appointed to the post after Kamala Harris became vice president, easily won a spot on the November ballot after California voters hit the polls on Tuesday. Los Angeles Times · Jun 8, 2022
Roll Call · Jun 7, 2022 Key results from Tuesday’s primaries in seven states - Roll Call Voters in seven states picked nominees in primaries, and one district held a special election to fill a House vacancy on Tuesday. Here are some of the highlights of the results. California Conway headed to Congress: Connie Conway, a former Tulare County supervisor and Republican leader in the State Assembly,…
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Republican senate whip mocked for saying AR-15s are needed to shoot prairie dogs ‘If you need a weapon of war to shoot a two pound rodent, you are an idiot’
Salon · Jun 7, 2022 Republicans hijack Pride month From hiring "ex-gay" Milo Yiannopoulos to demanding genital inspections of kids, the GOP takes the hate next level
Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022 Why top Georgia Democrats are pushing Biden to forgive student debt ATLANTA — After the ground-thumping music died down, Stacey Abrams took the stage in west Atlanta to congratulate dozens of teens on graduating from high school — and pledge she'll find new ways to relieve their student debt if she's elected governor.
Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022 Kemp ad slams Abrams for 'worst state in the country to live' remark ATLANTA — Almost as soon as gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams called Georgia the "worst state in the country to live," the Democrat's campaign expected the remark to be the center of new GOP attacks. Gov. Brian Kemp's first TV ad of the general election cycle does exactly that.
Salon · Jun 7, 2022 GOP rules out new gun regs in gun bill Sen. John Cornyn completely ruled out background checks or ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Republican senator caught on his phone at opening of emotional hearing into domestic terrorism and Buffalo massacre Cornyn is senator leading GOP negotiations on gun reform after twin tragedies in Buffalo and Uvalde
Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022 GOP-led Legislature to step in as defendant in high-profile Michigan abortion lawsuit LANSING, Mich. — The Republican-led state Legislature plans to step in as the defendant in a case challenging the constitutionality of Michigan's abortion ban after Attorney General Dana Nessel said neither she nor anyone in her office would defend the state law.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022 Big campaign question for Democrats: Focus on Jan. 6 or not? The public hearings of the House committee investigating the insurrection pose a challenge to Democrats seeking to maintain narrow control of Congress
Salon · Jun 7, 2022 Jan. 6 blackout: Fox ignores hearings Fox News will not air continuous coverage of Jan. 6 hearings as Trump plans messaging blitz
Roll Call · Jun 7, 2022 Pennsylvania Senate matchup set, but Democrat remains sidelined - Roll Call In a crucial Senate contest, Republicans took weeks to settle on their nominee, while the Democrat was recovering from a stroke.