‘America, this is a warning’: pro- Trump Maga media in a froth over Europe protests Fox News and others have toed president’s line – seemingly hoping unrest abroad will make people vote Republican The Guardian - US · Oct 22
‘Joke hire’: Trump insiders have knives out for Katie Zacharia after ‘train wreck’ briefing ANALYSIS: Insiders worry that Trump’s snap decision to select Zacharia against the advice of his chief of staff echoes mistakes of his first term, writes Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Oct 14
The Senate still wants candy No golden ticket is required to take a seat in the sweet spot in the Senate: the famous “candy desk.” But with Sen. Markwayne Mullin soon vacating it to lead the Department of Homeland Security, questions are swirling over who the chamber’s new candy maestro will be. The tradition began… Roll Call · Mar 10
A cold snap could swipe the spotlight in low-drama Iowa caucuses Besides being first, Iowa's caucuses have marketed the element of surprise. Since their start in 1972, the caucuses' big story has most often been news because it caught many in the media off guard. WEKU · Jan 14, 2024
Could Iowa be Ron DeSantis’s last stand? Florida governor has done ‘everything right’ and his Iowa campaign is a ‘well-oiled machine’. But will it be enough? Eric Garcia and Gustaf Kilander take a look at the DeSantis campaign heading into the first-in-the-nation contest The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2024
Trump expands ‘commanding’ lead in Iowa a month before caucus, poll shows Former president received 51% support despite facing 91 criminal charges and warnings of authoritarian threat he poses The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2023
When are the Iowa caucuses and why are they so important? Prominent Iowa pollster tells Gustaf Kilander, ‘it should be impossible to poll caucuses accurately because they’re designed for things to change at the very last moment’ The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Former Florida congressman struggles in Iowa presidential race - Roll Call Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited all 99 Iowa counties, but completing a “full Grassley” may not help, analyst Nathan L. Gonzales writes. Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023
It's time to cancel Trump's reality show The threat of growing war leaves Trump looking so very small Salon · Nov 9, 2023
Sarah Silverman mocks Santorum for ‘sexy’ abortion remark It came after Ohio voted to codify abortion rights into the state constitution and legalize recreational use of cannabis The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2023
Ex-GOP candidate says ‘pure democracy not the way to run a country’ ‘I thank goodness that most of the states in this country don’t allow you to put everything on the ballot,’ Rick Santorum says The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Fox tries to cope with election failure And over on Newsmax, Rick Santorum lamented that “pure democracies are not the way to run a country” Salon · Nov 8, 2023
Robin Abcarian: Hang on to the pill and your IUD. After abortion, birth control is the next fight Mark my words: Contraception is the next front in the war on women. And we can't say we haven't been warned. Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023
Myth America review: superb group history of the lies that built a nation Julian Zelizer and Kevin Kruse marshal a fine array of historians for a bestselling assault on rightwing nonsense The Guardian - US · Jan 28, 2023
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 3, 2022 Pa. gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano blasted by fellow Republicans in the final days of campaign PHILADELPHIA — It is almost impossible to overstate how bad the press coverage has been for Doug Mastriano’s gubernatorial campaign. Enough to give a campaign manager nightmares straight through to the 2023 primary.
The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2022 Inside Steve Bannon’s ‘disturbing’ quest to radically rewrite the US constitution By taking over state legislatures, Republicans hope to pass conservative amendments that cannot be electorally challenged
Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022 Commentary: Why CNN’s efforts to appease democracy’s enemies will backfire Since 2016, MAGA propagandists like Kayleigh McEnany, Jason Miller, Jeffrey Lord, Rick Santorum, Ben Ferguson, Steve Cortes, Corey Lewandowski have at one time or another been on the CNN payroll. On one hand, they aided and abetted a figure who amplified violence against CNN, labeled the free press the “enemy…
Salon · Aug 4, 2022 After Kansas, right's in deep denial After a stunning defeat in the Sunflower State, abortion foes make up excuses: Maybe they didn't go far enough!
Salon · Aug 1, 2022 GOP pushes to rewrite the Constitution The effort is "well-funded," partially through cryptocurrency
Salon · Jul 16, 2022 Vince McMahon and Trump's America Pro wrestling mogul (and Trump pal) Vince McMahon built an empire on exploitation — and that's barely even news
Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2022 LZ Granderson: Herschel Walker is unfit to serve in the US Senate The current incarnation of anti-intellectualism in Republican politics — epitomized by the campaign of former football star Herschel Walker for U.S. Senate in Georgia — started in earnest in the winter of 2012 with a quip from former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania, who was seeking the Republican presidential nomination.…
Los Angeles Times · Jun 2, 2022 LZ Granderson: Republicans use ‘God’ to turn tragedies into talking points A number of so-called religious conservatives like to explain away national tragedies — be they natural or man-made — through the lens of God’s wrath, or at least indirect punishment for “sins.” Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich blamed same-sex marriage for the 2008 economic crash. Former Sen. Rick Santorum blamed abortions…
Axios · Apr 10, 2022 Rick Santorum endorses Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania Senate race Former President Trump on Saturday made a surprise endorsement of Mehmet Oz, better known as Dr. Oz.
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022 Trump backs Dr. Oz in key Senate endorsement for midterms Donald Trump endorsed celebrity physician Mehmet Oz over former Bridgewater Associates executive David McCormick in the Republican primary for a Pennsylvania Senate seat, providing crucial support that could swing a close race.