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North Carolina GOP pushes legal theory that would change elections nationwide. Why it might work.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican lawmakers lost their recent U.S. Supreme Court appeal to stop the 2022 elections from being held using district maps the lawmakers didn’t get to draw themselves. But some in the party hope Monday’s ruling is just the first step in a coming legal fight, and not…

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

Ex-Sen. David Perdue qualifies for spot in Georgia's gubernatorial GOP primary, pledging to unite party

ATLANTA — Former U.S. Sen. David Perdue formally qualified to challenge Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the GOP primary Wednesday, sealing his decision by declaring that he is the only Republican who can unite the party’s base against Democrat Stacey Abrams.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

Perdue sees Georgia GOP victory despite Kemp advantages

Republican David Perdue has qualified to run for Georgia governor

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

GOP-Led Psilocybin Decriminalization & Research Bill Heads To Oklahoma Senate

A bill to decriminalize low-level possession of psilocybin and promote research into the therapeutic potential of the psychedelic is heading to the Oklahoma Senate after House members gave it the green light.

Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022

Defense spending deal bristles with weapons Biden didn't seek - Roll Call

The big defense budget Congress is set to pass marks a win for GOP defense hawks over progressive Democrats.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

SCOTUS could let the GOP rule forever

How the right turned a fringe constitutional theory into a brutal political weapon that could lock in GOP power

Salon · Mar 9, 2022

With map set, North Carolina prepares for crowded primaries, comeback attempts

North Carolina GOP primary voters will weigh Rep. Madison Cawthorn's short-lived district switch and Renee Elmers' attempted comeback.

Roll Call · Mar 9, 2022

Editorial: Miami extremist faces Jan. 6 charges. Add it to the Florida GOP’s list of shame

Miami’s own homegrown extremist, former Proud Boys national chairman Henry “Enrique” Tarrio, has been indicted on grounds he directed his group during the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, another indication of the Republican Party’s terrifying tolerance of white supremacy and extremism. And Florida is once again at center…

Miami Herald · Mar 9, 2022

GOP candidate sparks outrage by saying ‘if rape is inevitable, you should just lie back and enjoy it’

Robert ‘RJ’ Regan also defends Russian president Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022

GOPer slammed for "shameful" rape remark

Robert Regan said that’s the advice he gave his three daughters. One of them begged voters to oppose her dad

Salon · Mar 8, 2022