Tag: U.S. Republican Party
McConnell downplays need for aid to home state’s government
LEXINGTON, Ky. — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell downplayed a new infusion of federal relief for his home state's government, questioning the need...
Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise
WASHINGTON — Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard Air Force One....
Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states
AUSTIN, Texas — Just past the gate at an entrance to the Texas Capitol, a large monument honoring the soldiers of the Confederacy looms,...
Michigan board censures GOP regent for ‘witches’ comment
LANSING, Mich. — The University of Michigan's governing board on Friday censured a Republican regent who called the state's female Democratic leaders “witches” whom...
Big effort aims to elect candidates with science backgrounds
RALEIGH, N.C. — An advocacy group plans to spend millions next year to elect more doctors, scientists and other professionals to office, arguing the...
Moderation, sometimes, for Georgia GOP despite voting law
ATLANTA — Amid a supernova of criticism over Georgia's new voting law, Republicans are still trying to appeal to swing voters in a state...
Tennessee GOP pushes gun bill over law enforcement concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When Tennessee lawmakers pushed last summer to increase penalties against demonstrators demanding police reform, they did so in the name of...
Former California cop leads GOP dream of Newsom recall
FOLSOM, Calif. — Orrin Heatlie was recovering from a back procedure and browsing social media in 2019 when he found a video of California...
‘Election integrity’ becomes key buzzword in VA GOP race
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It's an issue the top GOP contenders for governor in Virginia say is a high priority: election integrity.
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Oregon Democrats decry legislative slowdown during COVID
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's House of Representatives returned to the Capitol this week after floor sessions had been cancelled due to multiple COVID-19 cases,...
