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Rick Scott’s income tax plan may ‘rescue’ Democratic campaigns, give GOP a problem

Tasked with helping Republicans capture the Senate majority in November, Sen. Rick Scott handed Democrats an economic hammer to swing at his party this week with a plan that called for a tax increase on millions of Americans.

Miami Herald

Incumbents in electoral trouble include Pritzker, Lightfoot, Democratic analyst says

Billionaire Ken Griffin has pumped $20 million into the gubernatorial campaign of Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin, who’s seeking the GOP nomination. And Lightfoot could face a challenge from Arne Duncan, the former U.S. education secretary.

Chicago Sun-Times

Hillary Clinton blames Trump for ‘giving aid and comfort’ to Putin before Ukraine invasion

Former secretary of state calls on ‘what’s left of the Republican party’ to stand up against those who are showing support for ‘enemy of freedom and democracy’ Putin

The Independent UK

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Inside Putin's deep appeal to the GOP

On Salon Talks, Rick Wilson breaks down the stakes of the "MAGA crazy" midterms and 2024, and what Dems need to win

Salon

Republicans eye state courts as next political battlegrounds

In most midterm election years, races for state supreme court seats are overshadowed by campaigns for governor or the Senate

The Independent UK

Republicans at CPAC cast blame for Russia’s Ukraine invasion – but not on Vladimir Putin

Republicans are placing blame for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on a certain commander in chief – but not the one who gave the order to attack, Andrew Feinberg writes

The Independent UK

CPAC day 1: GOP fighting over Ukraine

Conservatives gather for their annual meeting in Orlando — and already Republicans are fracturing over Russia

Salon

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How Democrats can save themselves

William Galston and Elaine Kamarck recommended a course correction for Democrats in 1989 because they feared for the future of liberalism. Today, the stakes are far higher, as the GOP is led by someone who attempted to overthrow a free and fair election.

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t mention the Donald: The Trump-DeSantis rivalry hits CPAC

Ron DeSantis has been closing on Trump in the polls, but can he really challenge his Florida neighbours grip on the Republican Party? Richard Hall reports from CPAC.

The Independent UK

At the Races: State of the campaigns - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Outrage as Florida Republicans pass ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill and ‘Stop Woke Act’ aimed at critical race theory

Legislation joins GOP effort to put ‘parental rights’ at forefront of 2022 campaigns that opponents argue will have chilling effect in classrooms and in the workplace

The Independent UK

Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 11

In this issue: Sen. Rob Portman weighs in on the race to replace him and Texas Railroad Commission primary makes headlines

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The real reason why the GOP loves Putin

It's not just about Trump: Like Putin, Republicans know their far-right dystopian vision can't survive a ballot box

Salon

Scott's GOP platform: Hike taxes on poor

Backlash to Scott's plan demonstrates why McConnell was smart not to say GOP positions out loud before election

Salon

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CPAC: No changes to agenda of GOP conference in light of Russia invading Ukraine, chairman says

Schlapp says conference already has a sufficient foreign policy programme because of the ‘very prominent’ ex-Trump administration officials who are set to speak

The Independent UK

Russia conflict separates GOP traditionalists from newcomers

Divisions in a rapidly changing Republican Party are evident in the divergent responses to the tensions in Ukraine

Tribune News Service

NY GOP governor’s race takes shape ahead of party convention

NEW YORK — As the state Republican convention approaches, the party’s colorful primary campaign for governor began to take a more defined shape this week, and even gained a late entry.

Texas Observer

Dan Patrick’s Ban on Tenure Could Devastate Texas’ University System

The lieutenant governor’s proposal would not only do away with academic freedom; it would make attracting the best faculty near impossible.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Conservatism is dead in this GOP

The speakers, authors, columnists and scholars who used to populate panels at CPAC are gone, replaced by Trump sycophants, wannabes, quacks like the MyPillow guy and sordid groups like white nationalists, Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Salon

Putin uses — then confuses — the GOP

Russia may successfully fracture Republicans, but a growing faction yearns for a white, nationalist strongman here

Salon

Trump feeds on Americans' loss of agency

The epicenter for this plague on Americans is the Republican Party. November may be our last chance to undo it

The Independent UK

Florida GOP 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in House

Florida House Republicans have advanced a bill to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the proposal demonizes LGBTQ people

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Missouri Republicans trade jabs as race for US Senate kicks off

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Nearly four years after he resigned from office and retreated from the capital city, former Gov. Eric Greitens returned Tuesday to officially launch his bid for U.S. Senate.

The Independent UK

Republican candidate denounces Michael Flynn as a ‘traitor’ during bad-tempered GOP debate

Senate candidate Everett Stern blasted the QAnon-courting general during a testy exchange with his opponent Kathy Barnette in Pennsylvania

Tribune News Service

Former NBA player Royce White seeks to challenge Rep. Omar as a Republican

MINNEAPOLIS — Royce White began his campaign to win back DFL U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's 5th Congressional District for the GOP for the first time in more than half a century began Tuesday standing alone in the biting cold of a snowstorm outside the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank.

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