Democrats sound the alarm over pro-Trump Senate nightmare Biden's campaign pollster called this "the worst political environment" he's seen in 30 years. Axios · Apr 19, 2022
‘You always have to talk about health’: Trump shows his first card in closely held 2024 hand - Roll Call Donald Trump plays coy about another White House run. But he has showed a card, suggesting his health will play a bigger role in his decision. Roll Call · Apr 19, 2022
Editorial: DeSantis owns the ‘libs’ and has turned Florida into MAGA Central Gov. Ron DeSantis has governed like an extremist. He’s stoked racial animosity. He’s disregarded the 73,000-plus Floridians who have died from COVID-19. He’s scapegoated LGBTQ youth. He’s forced the state Legislature to cede power to him in the redrawing of congressional districts that likely diminish Black representation. He’s got autocratic… Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2022
Giannoulias raises more cash than all other Democrats and Republicans in secretary of state race combined Monday marked an Illinois State Board of Elections deadline to file a required quarterly report of contributions and expenditures, but a number of primary candidates had not yet filed their reports late Monday. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022
Trump news - live: Ex-president claims Piers Morgan promo ‘doctored’ as new audio shows he didn’t storm out Giuliani made an appearance on stage singing ‘Bad to the Bone’ The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022
Florida frets over rejected math textbooks as local school officials await details TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Days after rejecting dozens of math textbooks for including what the state Department of Education claimed were “indoctrinating concepts,” Florida officials on Monday continued to refuse requests for examples. Miami Herald · Apr 18, 2022
Why Democrats, Republicans and GOP Senator Rick Scott are all fighting over his tax proposal Republican plan calls for millions more to pay income taxes The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
Eight candidates running in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District Republican primary Eight candidates are running in the Republican Party primary for North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District on May 17, 2022. Sandy Roberson and Sandy Smith led in endorsements and fundraising as of March 31, 2022. Will Aiken, Brad Murphy, Ernest Reeves, Brent Roberson, Billy Strickland, and Henry Williams are also running… Ballotpedia · Apr 18, 2022
Florida Legislature to vote on DeSantis' congressional map Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
Member vs. member House races top $6.5 million in first quarter - Roll Call New fundraising reports offer a glimpse of how the fight is going for members facing each other in primaries this year. Roll Call · Apr 18, 2022
Florida rejects math textbooks for ‘prohibited topics’ like critical race theory Top state Republican official claims textbook publishers are making ‘systematic attempt’ to ‘infiltrate’ classrooms The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
Senate Democrats raise money furiously to defend majority - Roll Call Senate Democrats built up their war chests this quarter, including candidates who don’t face primary challengers. Roll Call · Apr 18, 2022
GOP's war on education starts with math Florida bans 50 math books while a Republican judge in Texas argues there's no reason "to provide a public library" Salon · Apr 18, 2022
'I will win': Greitens undeterred in Missouri Senate race Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, whose ex-wife recently accused him of physical abuse, says he will not drop his political comeback bid for the U.S. Senate The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022 ‘How do you think it would end’: Ilhan Omar questions whether Muslims would receive same treatment after sharing video of Christians singing on plane ’I think my family and I should have a prayer session next time I am on a plane,’ the Minnesota lawmaker tweeted alongside the viral video
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 18, 2022 Now we know how much Mehmet Oz and David McCormick are personally spending on their Pa. Senate campaigns PHILADELPHIA — It's good to be a front-runner. Or just incredibly wealthy.
Salon · Apr 18, 2022 Does Trump still have the juice? Endorsements based upon Trump's own personal vendettas and celebrity worship will be put to the test this election
Salon · Apr 18, 2022 Fukuyama: We can still save democracy The man who brought us "The End of History" says America faces long-term "political decay," but it's not too late
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 18, 2022 Lindsey Graham and Joe Biden used to be close. Can they ever be friends again? President Joe Biden was acknowledging lawmakers he was supposed to thank at a White House bill signing when he came across the name on the teleprompter of his former friend and colleague Lindsey Graham.
Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2022 Patricia Murphy: George W. Bush's subversive, inspired push for immigration reform ATLANTA — I remember hearing in 2013 that George W. Bush had taken up painting. It sounded like a surprisingly artsy, but pleasant hobby for a man who had finished two terms in the White House and was finally done with politics after decades in the game.
The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2022 ‘Election integrity summits’ aim to fire up Trump activists over big lie The Conservative Partnership Institute’s meetings promote poll watching and ‘clean’ voter rolls, sparking fears of vote suppression
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022 Trump news – live: AG dubbed ‘racist’ for investigating his taxes says she won’t be ‘bullied’ The former president sent out two Easter statements on Sunday, both taking aim at his rivals
Financial Times · Apr 18, 2022 Donald Trump and the Republicans’ midterm dilemma The party’s candidates in Pennsylvania are appealing to supporters of the former president, but that could backfire in the election
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022 Sean Casten fundraising haul: $2 million banked beats rival Marie Newman’s $552,510 balance The latest fundraising numbers and analysis for the big Illinois congressional races.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 17, 2022 Politics at the pump: Illinois Democrats’ election-year plan to pause gas tax hike sparks backlash from station owners CHICAGO — By Fourth of July, Illinois drivers likely will be greeted at the gas pump by 4-by-8-inch signs informing them that as they fill their tanks, they’re actually saving money, courtesy of their elected leaders in Springfield.