DeSantis vs Trump: The Republican frenemies edging towards a potential 2024 face-off Two have split on Covid-19 vaccines as Florida governor’s profile has risen, writes Eric Garcia The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2022
GOP's critical race theory lie revealed Republicans said they wouldn't ban books or erase history — but that is exactly what they're doing Salon · Jan 28, 2022
State GOP operative charged with sex trafficking minors claims feds targeted him MINNEAPOLIS — Anton Lazzaro, the Minnesota GOP strategist charged last year with sex trafficking of minors, is arguing in a court filing that he's being singled out for prosecution due to his wealth and public profile and that the case against him should be dismissed. Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2022
Biden's sagging approval could haunt Georgia Democrats ATLANTA — President Joe Biden's honeymoon in Georgia is over, and that could have disastrous implications for Democrats scrambling to hang on to a U.S. Senate seat and win the governor's race for the first time in almost a quarter century. Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2022
Paxton Targets GOP Judges After They Strike Down His Powers on Election Fraud The embattled state attorney general is hoping to get by with a little help from his friends. Texas Observer · Jan 28, 2022
Trevor Noah on the US supreme court: ‘Why not try to make it more representative?’ Late-night hosts discuss GOP outrage over Biden’s promise to nominate the first black woman, and Democrats’ frustration with Kyrsten Sinema The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2022
How Paul Gosar became far-right favorite “We no longer have an ability to make a clear delineation between the right and far-right in the Republican party” Salon · Jan 28, 2022
‘RINO approach’: Conservatives turn up heat on McConnell for a Republican agenda WASHINGTON — Key conservatives are panning Mitch McConnell’s decision against offering an alternative agenda to voters if Republicans reclaim control of the U.S. Senate later this year. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 28, 2022
We broke the law: Texas GOP official "It was obvious to me that the renewed effort to dismantle SD 10 violated the Voting Rights Act" Salon · Jan 27, 2022
Florida GOP aims to curtail school lessons on sex, gender Florida Republicans want to forbid discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in schools The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
Faith leaders call on NFL to move 2023 Super Bowl out of Arizona over state’s threats to voting rights Several GOP-dominated states plan to overhaul election laws in latest effort to restrict voting rights The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022
Why fake Trump ‘electors’ from Georgia could face criminal scrutiny ATLANTA — The Georgians who joined a false slate of GOP electors to aid Donald Trump’s campaign to overturn the 2020 presidential election could face criminal charges, legal experts say, as federal officials launch a new inquiry into efforts to undermine the vote and local prosecutors ramp up their investigation. Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022
At the Races: SCOTUS focus - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns around the country, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in this At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jan 27, 2022
Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 7 Welcome to The Heart of the Primaries, Republican Edition Ballotpedia · Jan 27, 2022
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2022 ‘I want you to see what a s***show America is’: Veteran pollster warns UK against embracing US-style politics Veteran Republican pollster says the media in both Britain and his own country need to learn lessons from each other, writes Andrew Feinberg
Roll Call · Jan 27, 2022 Amid ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ rhetoric, some GOP candidates of color thrive - Roll Call Wesley Hunt, a Black Republican candidate for an open House seat in Texas, raised more than $1 million in the fourth quarter.
Salon · Jan 27, 2022 Jan. 6 protesters want Michigan "audit" Former Oath Keeper and Capitol protester says Michigan's not settled: "Nobody can say whether there was" vote fraud
Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022 Republican lawmakers seek new powers over elections The pervasive myths of a stolen 2020 presidential election and widespread voter fraud are still dominant in many state legislatures, as Republican policymakers call for more investigations and reshape election administration in a way that could give them a partisan advantage.
Axios · Jan 27, 2022 Tucker Carlson-fueled Republicans drop tough-on-Russia stance Republicans running in high-profile primary races aren't racing to defend Ukraine against a possible Russian invasion.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 Trump claims McConnell needs his endorsement to win Senate majority leader irked former president by refusing to endorse his false 2020 election claims
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 GOP redistricting plan passes in Kansas; court fight looms Top Republicans have pushed their congressional redistricting plan through the GOP-dominated Kansas Legislature without much trouble
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 ‘I want you to see what a s***show America is’: Veteran pollster Frank Luntz warns UK against embracing US-style politics Veteran Republican pollster says the media in both Britain and his own country need to learn lessons from each other, writes Andrew Feinberg
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022 GOP-dominated SC House approves congressional map, sending controversial plan to governor COLUMBIA, S.C. — A redrawn South Carolina congressional map expected to deepen Republicans’ advantage in the state is headed to the governor’s desk Wednesday after House lawmakers signed off on a version passed by the Senate last week.
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022 Lindsey Graham says Trump dominates GOP and hopes he’ll run in 2024: ‘It’s his party, it’s not the centre’s party’ Senator famously declared he was done with former president after Capitol riot
Tribune News Service · Jan 26, 2022 GOP uses redistricting to retain statehouse power This year’s redistricting of state legislatures is shaping up as extremely partisan across the country, as the parties in power seek to hold onto sometimes-thin statehouse majorities with creative map-drawing.