With Roe v. Wade in the balance, abortion takes center stage in political ads LOS ANGELES — The anticipated overturning of Roe vs. Wade quickly became the focus of political ads coast to coast. Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022
Buffalo: It's exactly what he wants He feeds on white rage — it got him elected president. At this point, the horror in Buffalo isn't even surprising Salon · May 16, 2022
Why Mike Pence is coming to Michigan on Tuesday LANSING, Mich. — Former Vice President Mike Pence will return to Michigan on Tuesday in hopes of boosting a petition effort to establish tax credits and a scholarship program that could help students attend private schools. Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022
Doyle McManus: Ron DeSantis is setting the agenda for the GOP, and Democrats should worry The most intriguing politician in the Republican Party is an uncharismatic governor who's trying to make the GOP's culture war appealing to suburban mothers. Los Angeles Times · May 16, 2022
GOP governor threatens Native tribes If Roe is overturned, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt threatens, the state's more than 40 Native tribes will be watched Salon · May 16, 2022
U.S. could ratify Finnish NATO membership before August, Senate Republican leader says The U.S. Congress will seek to ratify Finland's application to join the Western military alliance NATO before going on holiday in August, U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said in Helsinki after meeting with Finland's President Sauli Niinisto. Reuters · May 16, 2022
What to watch in Kentucky, North Carolina and Pennsylvania primaries Matchups will be set for two open seats in the Senate and nine in the House, but some crowded races could lead to runoffs. Roll Call · May 16, 2022
These 3 House members’ reelection bids could end Tuesday - Roll Call Incumbency certainly comes with advantages, but the political volatility of 2022 poses serious risks for those seeking to keep their perches on Capitol Hill, including some facing primaries Tuesday. A scandal-plagued newcomer to Congress, Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn, will find out whether North Carolina voters will give him another chance.… Roll Call · May 16, 2022
Republicans are fueling extremism and terror like the Buffalo shooting There is no easy fix to dealing with far-right terror. But we should stop assuming Republicans can help, when they are part of the problem The Guardian - US · May 16, 2022
A major GOP group is ditching Bill McSwain, joining a last-ditch effort to help Lou Barletta stop Doug Mastriano An influential Harrisburg conservative group that controls one of the biggest political action committees in Pennsylvania endorsed former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta for governor on Sunday, calling on other contenders to do the same to stop State Sen. Doug Mastriano from winning the Republican nomination. The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 16, 2022
Buffalo: Yes, Tucker is to blame Fox News and GOP leaders understood the "great replacement" conspiracy theory was dangerous — and pushed it anyway Salon · May 15, 2022
California Republicans see chance to unseat Democratic AG Republicans think they have a chance this year to unseat appointed Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Buffalo mass shooting: Former Trump official says Republican rhetoric is directly fueling domestic terrorism Buffalo shooting is latest high-profile incident of apparent white supremacist violence The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
McConnell, GOP senators to visit Helsinki amid NATO talks Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and a delegation of GOP senators are due to visit Helsinki on Monday for talks with Finland’s president as the previously neutral Nordic nation bordering Russia seeks NATO membership The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022 Biden’s midterm hopes bedeviled by signs of economy in distress President Joe Biden’s hopes for a political reset have been overwhelmed by an unrelenting series of economic setbacks, adding to the challenges Democrats face as they court exhausted voters ahead of the crucial midterm election in November.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 15, 2022 Oz, Barnette, McCormick scramble across Pa. ahead of Tuesday’s extremely close primary WYOMISSING, Pa. — A roller-coaster Pennsylvania campaign season careened toward a breathless finish Saturday as candidates raced to firehouses, diners, public parks, and an indoor rally, making a final push in some of the country’s most critical races.
Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022 Minnesota GOP backs Scott Jensen in race to unseat Gov. Tim Walz MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Jensen won the Minnesota Republican Party's endorsement for governor on Saturday, picking up his party's backing on the strength of a campaign built around opposition to pandemic restrictions and concern about COVID-19 vaccines.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 'Reprehensible': Oz condemns GOP opponent's tweet on Islam Republican Senate hopeful Mehmet Oz is stepping up his criticism of a far-right candidate in Pennsylvania who is gaining traction ahead of Tuesday’s primary election
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 14, 2022 ‘This place was ugly at times’: Missouri lawmakers close book on contentious session JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers ended a contentious legislative session Friday having spent much of their five months in the Capitol fighting over the boundaries for the state’s new congressional maps.
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked for saying GOP visit to Kyiv proves Ukraine isn’t dangerous Georgia rep has voted down most Ukraine bills
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 McConnell, GOP senators meet Zelenskyy in surprise Kyiv stop Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and a delegation of GOP senators met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv during an unannounced visit to the capital on Saturday
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 Minnesota GOP reconvenes to back candidate for governor Minnesota Republicans have reconvened to endorse a candidate to challenge Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, a day after delegates picked political outsider Jim Schultz to try to unseat Attorney General Keith Ellison
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 Mitch McConnell and Senate GOP delegation meet Zelensky in unannounced trip to Kyiv Republican delegation arrives as Congress mulls $40bn aid package for Ukraine
The Independent UK · May 14, 2022 Primaries spotlight coming battles over state supreme courts Upcoming primary elections for state supreme court seats in North Carolina and Arkansas are putting the spotlight on how such races across the U.S. have grown in importance in recent years and led to high-dollar, partisan battles for control
Salon · May 14, 2022 GOP's SCOTUS protest crackdown: legal? The Justice Department has not yet signaled that it will be pursuing legal action against any of the protesters