Herschel Walker lied about college Not only was he not at the top of his class, as he's stated many times before, but he didn't graduate at all Salon · Apr 2, 2022
Black Democrats try to revive party in Trump territory Dozens of Black Democratic candidates are seeking office in heavily Republican states that former President Donald Trump won easily in 2020 The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
Everybody blames Mitch McConnell Republicans are angling to nix the waivers from President Biden's federal budget for 2023 Salon · Apr 2, 2022
Democrats may focus on GOP’s Bailey, but Irvin is more serious Pritzker challenger Irvin can tap limitless funds from billionaire Ken Griffin, he’ll have history on his side as potentially the state’s first Black governor. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022
House votes to legalize cannabis, but Senate has its own ideas WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill to legalize marijuana for the second consecutive Congress, signaling a continued interest by Democrats in overhauling the federal approach to a substance that is legal for medical use in 37 states. Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022
Georgia GOP worried Walker "can't win" Trump threw his support behind the former NFL star but some Republicans say his "baggage is too heavy" Salon · Apr 1, 2022
The House Just Approved Marijuana Legalization Again, but GOP Support Remains Nearly Nonexistent Just three Republicans voted for the MORE Act, two fewer than in 2020. Reason · Apr 1, 2022
Dem: Sinema "enabling" GOP voter purge Rep. Raúl Grijalva accuses Sinema of helping Republican legislature gut civil liberties Salon · Apr 1, 2022
Disney hysteria moves to violent calls The new Republican war on LGBTQ right is a full-blown "Satanic panic"-style frenzy of urban legends — and violence Salon · Apr 1, 2022
Cawthorn ridiculed at GOP fundraiser His "own GOP colleagues spent some of the fundraiser, feet away, quietly joking at his expense," Politico reports Salon · Apr 1, 2022
Senior GOP senator seems to admit fellow Republicans’ grilling of Ketanji Brown Jackson was all about getting on Fox News ‘The main thing they did this for is so they can get TV time’ The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
House votes to legalize cannabis, but Senate has its own ideas - Roll Call Marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and federal legalization is “long overdue,” supporters say. Now all eyes are on the Senate. Roll Call · Apr 1, 2022
YouTube apologizes for yanking Pa. GOP governor forum video PHILADELPHIA — The biggest news in the Republican primary for governor this week was Big Tech backing down when called out for censorship. The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 1, 2022
The Republican takeover of Wisconsin After launching a baseless election audit, Republicans are refusing to turn over documents relating to the recount Salon · Apr 1, 2022
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 In Kansas, a 'mountain of evidence' promised to prove gerrymandering of congressional map Jowei Chen, a political science professor at the University of Michigan, had a computer draw 1,000 versions of Kansas congressional maps, using non-partisan and traditional guidelines.
Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022 Lindsey Graham says he will vote ‘no’ on Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson CHARLESTON, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he will not vote for Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson to serve on the Supreme Court, denying President Joe Biden of another Republican vote for his historic nominee who will likely be confirmed as the first Black woman to serve…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 1, 2022 Missouri House scraps Senate-approved map of state's congressional districts JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri House on Thursday jettisoned a Senate-approved blueprint for the state’s congressional maps, with House members again urging senators to meet to work out differences.
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 1, 2022 McConnell optimistic GOP primaries will produce ‘fully electable’ candidates everywhere WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday he’s optimistic Republican primary voters will choose “fully electable” candidates in each of the key states hosting 2022 Senate campaigns this year.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022 Democrats air TV commercial attacking Republican Richard Irvin’s work as criminal defense lawyer It’s certainly not the first time the Democratic Governors Association has tried to influence a GOP primary for Illinois governor. But Republican Richard Irvin’s campaign said the new ad shows “Pritzker is running scared,”
McClatchy Washington Bureau · Apr 1, 2022 Republicans turn on Rep. Cawthorn as top NC GOP officials back his primary challenger RALEIGH, N.C. — Three of North Carolina’s most powerful Republican elected officials are backing a primary-election challenger to U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Roger Stone defends Madison Cawthorn and says he can confirm DC’s cocaine-fuelled orgies ‘first hand’ Veteran activist’s comments undercut statement from House minority leader McCarthy
Ballotpedia · Mar 31, 2022 Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 16 (March 31, 2022) Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Missouri House rejects congressional map as standoff worsens The Missouri House has defeated a congressional redistricting plan passed by the state Senate — intensifying a stalemate that could lead to court intervention
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Former Congressman mocks fellow Republicans’ fear at US border: ‘They were expecting the Battle of Mogadishu’ Will Hurd says some his colleagues feared ‘shootouts in the streets like Black Hawk Down’
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Ms Jackson is the first Black woman on the Supreme Court