DeSantis' war on "woke" is anti-American Vladimir Putin sent up a missile this week, and Florida's governor just had to shoot off one of his own Salon · Apr 28, 2022
The Senate is broken, and the way to fix it is… more amendments? In the 101st Congress, senators cast roll call votes on amendments to 59 bills. In the 116th, it was just 15 bills. Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022
Fabiola Santiago: My money is on Disney, mimosas and margaritas as DeSantis hits voters in the pocket I’ll take Disney theme-park magic over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fascist excesses anytime — and happily wear silly, flowered mouse ears on my head all day to broadcast my enthusiasm. Miami Herald · Apr 28, 2022
POINT: Why are Republicans so obsessed with gender issues? What makes a woman a woman? That’s the question Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn asked Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Alabama governor Kay Ivey signed legislation that threatens doctors and nurses with up to 10 years in prison for aiding transgender young people in transitioning. Florida’s… Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
How Donald Trump’s ‘big lie’ continues to shape GOP campaigns in Idaho elections When two candidates for Idaho secretary of state said President Joe Biden lost the 2020 election, it likely wasn’t a surprise to voters closely following the Republican primary races in Idaho. Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
Millionaire candidates pour cash into Ohio, Pa. Senate races Millionaire candidates and billionaire investors are harnessing their considerable personal wealth to try to win competitive Republican primaries for open U.S. Senate seats in Pennsylvania and Ohio The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Pa.'s Republican front-runners for governor square off in debate For the first time in their primary race for Pennsylvania governor, the four Republican front-runners — at least according to recent polling — went toe-to-toe on a debate stage. Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
Trump’s blessing bolsters Mccarthy with GOP after leaked audio WASHINGTON — Most House Republicans rallied around Kevin McCarthy during their first meeting since recordings surfaced of the GOP leader considering telling former President Donald Trump to resign after the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, but the support wasn’t unanimous even after Trump’s blessing. Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022
GOP candidates channel Trump aggression in primary battles The trend underscores how former President Trump primed his base to demand GOP lawmakers mirror his aggressive tactics. Axios · Apr 28, 2022
A quick recap of the audio leaks hitting Kevin McCarthy McCarthy found himself put on blast after audio recordings showed he planned to urge Trump to resign. Axios · Apr 27, 2022
Morning Joe host says new poll exposes ‘fascist’ viewpoint of large number of Republicans Former GOP congressman attacks Republican voter base The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Tucker Carlson calls Kevin McCarthy ‘a puppet of the Democratic party’ ’We will have a Republican Congress led by a puppet of the Democratic Party’ says Tucker Carlson The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
JD Vance surges in Fox News poll of Ohio Senate race following Donald Trump endorsement Ohio Senate race is test of Trump’s kingmaker power The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Dems challenge 3 Michigan GOP governor candidates' petitions The Michigan Democratic Party is challenging three top Republican gubernatorial candidates’ nominating petitions, alleging forged signatures and other issues that could keep them from qualifying for the GOP primary The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022
Mic · Apr 27, 2022 More than half of Republican voters are extremely chill with some extremely bad stuff Racism? Antisemitism? Sexual misconduct? It's all good!
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Missouri faces more lawsuits over lack of redistricting map Missouri is now facing lawsuits in both federal and state court over the Legislature's inability to pass new U.S. House districts
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Lauren Boebert met Trump advisers before Jan 6 to discuss whether Pence could override votes, aide says Ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson says Rep Lauren Boebert is one of the House members who met with White House officials to plan attempting to overturn the 2020 election
Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022 Poll: In a shift, Georgia GOP voters more confident in November elections ATLANTA — Georgia Republicans are increasingly confident in the integrity of the election system despite efforts by former President Donald Trump and his allies to promote lies about widespread fraud, according to a new Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 New recordings show McCarthy feared GOP colleagues like Gaetz and Boebert would incite violence after Jan 6 Comes after audio revealed he said he told House GOP leadership he wanted to tell Trump to resign.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 McCarthy defends 1/6 audio, House GOP backs 'next speaker' House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy told colleagues he never asked then-President Donald Trump to resign over the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol
Roll Call · Apr 27, 2022 New York's top court tosses map that favored Democrats - Roll Call The New York map ruled unconstitutional would have tilted several GOP-held district toward Democrats. The state primary could be delayed.
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Republicans applaud Kevin McCarthy after he defends Trump’s resignation comments, report says Leader of House Republicans faces political challenge as he attempts to weather fallout from leaked audio
Roll Call · Apr 27, 2022 Conflicting incentives for quick election-year spending deal - Roll Call Dynamics for a spending agreement this year are there, but history also says election years lead to delays and stopgap bills.
Tribune News Service · Apr 27, 2022 Kemp to sign GOP school bills on race, book bans and parents' rights ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp will travel to the Forsyth County school district Thursday morning to sign into law multiple education bills that Democrats fought against, his office said.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 27, 2022 A top GOP candidate for Pa. governor campaigned at an event promoting QAnon and conspiracy theories about 9/11 When candidates for public office indulge in conspiracy theories like QAnon, it’s often with a wink and a nod.