GOP effort to combat voter ‘fraud’ falls victim to fraud The petition drive is one of many GOP efforts that have been derailed by fraudulent signatures in recent weeks The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
First of many ‘touchstones’ starts Thursday in prime time for Jan. 6 committee WASHINGTON — The first time the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection gathered for a public hearing, members heard from law enforcement officers who were physically assaulted, verbally abused and traumatized by pro-Donald Trump rioters who stormed the building. Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022
"Trumpian": GOP pours money in SF recall The effort to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin has in large part been led by William Oberndorf Salon · Jun 7, 2022
Editorial: Fighting corruption should be a top priority for Illinois AG. Steve Kim has the right resume The last time a Republican held the office of Illinois attorney general, Mayor Richard M. Daley was firmly ensconced in his reign, the musical “Chicago” had become a box office smash and the shoe bomber, Richard Reid, pleaded guilty to trying to take down an American Airlines flight over the… Chicago Tribune · Jun 7, 2022
Iowa's Finkenauer aims for a return to Congress, this time by toppling Sen. Grassley Former U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer is facing a tougher-than-expected Democratic U.S. Senate primary in a state that has become more of a GOP stronghold in the last decade. WEKU · Jun 7, 2022
5 GOP contenders compete to take on New Mexico governor The state has some of the strictest public health mandates in the country. Five Republicans head into Tuesday's primary election hoping to take on Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in November. WEKU · Jun 7, 2022
Primary contests to watch Tuesday, led by races in California, Iowa and Montana June's primary calendar kicks off Tuesday with seven states holding contests. One local race to watch: LA mayor. WEKU · Jun 7, 2022
First of many ‘touchstones’ starts Thursday in prime time for Jan. 6 committee - Roll Call The committee will begin to tell the public what it has found—the product of more than 1,000 interviews and over 140,000 documents. Roll Call · Jun 7, 2022
Nicholas Goldberg: What makes Rudy Giuliani's son think he's qualified to be governor of New York? What does it say about the state of our democracy that Andrew Giuliani — onetime pro golfer, Trump factotum and son of the man formerly known as "America's mayor" — could conceivably become the Republican candidate for governor of New York? Los Angeles Times · Jun 7, 2022
5 Republicans vie for governor in New Mexico primary Republican voters are choosing a nominee for New Mexico governor from a field of five candidates The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
Newsom expected to cruise to victory in California primary California Gov. Gavin Newsom is back on the ballot after defeating a recall attempt last year The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
GOP incumbents face House primaries in Democratic California A slate of Republican U.S. House members in heavily Democratic California are facing primary challengers on Tuesday in races that will help determine control of Congress The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022
44% of GOP: US must accept mass violence "Living with the threat of random mass violence isn't freedom," Democrat fires back Salon · Jun 7, 2022
Is it ‘election fatigue’? Early voter turnout in California’s primary is dismal so far LOS ANGELES — Judy Nguyen is frustrated that anyone with enough money or the right connections can run as a candidate in an election. She’s disappointed she hasn’t seen immediate, tangible change under President Joe Biden. And she feels for Americans who are trying to survive in an era when… Los Angeles Times · Jun 6, 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Arizona judge declines GOP request to block mail voting An Arizona judge is declining a request by the state Republican Party to block most mail ballots for the 2022 election, preserving the voting method used by the overwhelming majority of voters
Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022 Republican gubernatorial hopeful Perry Johnson asks federal judge to cease printing of Michigan primary ballots LANSING, Mich. — Republican Perry Johnson asked a federal judge Monday to order the Michigan secretary of state's office to "immediately cease the printing of August 2022 primary ballots" as he made a last-ditch effort to get back into the race for governor.
Orlando Sentinel · Jun 6, 2022 Florida Gov. DeSantis seeks control over universities, targeting tenure and ‘politicized’ classes ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies are seeking more influence in university classrooms, targeting tenure, waging a battle against “politicized” courses and contemplating a significant change in how professors are hired across the state.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Pete Buttigieg calls out Ted Cruz’s ‘insanity’ over door solution for mass shootings Transportation secretary says focusing on doors is ‘definition of denial’ of gun violence epidemic in US
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Some in Ga. GOP want closed primaries after Trump picks lose Some Republican activists are calling on abolishing Georgia’s open primary system
Salon · Jun 6, 2022 Trump picks McCarthy and makes MAGA mad The former president called McCarthy an "outstanding representative for the people of California"
Salon · Jun 6, 2022 Republicans love gun crimes and massacre Crappy gun laws cause our crime problems. But Republicans blame liberal prosecutors and make racist arguments
Mic · Jun 6, 2022 Minnesota is a vital abortion oasis to millions in the Midwest. Republicans are scrambling to change that. With Roe on the brink and a crucial governor’s race looming, providers in the state are bracing themselves.
Tribune News Service · Jun 6, 2022 How Pa.'s Senate race between Fetterman and Oz could play out HARRISBURG, Pa. — The matchup is finally set: Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will face Republican Mehmet Oz in the November election, in what's expected to be one of the most-watched and expensive Senate races in U.S. history.
Roll Call · Jun 6, 2022 What’s next for Chris Murphy? - Roll Call Connecticut Sen. Christopher S. Murphy focuses on what's possible in politics, a trait Democrats should be looking for, Stu Rothenberg writes.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2022 Liz Cheney says Jan 6 was ‘extremely well-organised’ conspiracy and Trump has expressed no remorse The January 6 Committee will hold its first prime time hearing on Thursday