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GOP rep on his own party: 'It's basically like we're the Titanic'
"This is not good for the future of this country," Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said, taking stock of his party.
Monday's Campaign Round-Up, 5.10.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Biden enjoys levels of support his predecessor never reached
Biden has managed to pull off a polling feat Trump felt the need to lie about. The prospect for practical benefits are real.
Republicans take steps to hide discouraging polls about Trump
The National Republican Congressional Committee apparently doesn't want its own members to know about Trump's unpopularity in key districts.
Arizona Republican: Election audit 'makes us look like idiots'
One Arizona Republican legislator supported the new election audit -- though he now concedes he didn't know "it would be this ridiculous."
Ohio GOP calls for one of its own to resign after anti-Trump vote
The Ohio Republican Party Anthony Gonzales' career on Capitol Hill should come to an immediate end - because he supported Trump's impeachment.
Ron Johnson stoops lower with misguided anti-vaccine 'questions'
If there's a competition among Senate Republicans to see who can be the most irresponsible about the pandemic, Wisconsin's Ron Johnson has taken the lead.
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GOP starts to pay a price for opposing, then promoting, relief bill
Republicans keep touting the Democratic relief bill that received literally zero GOP votes. This is more than just a passing curiosity.
Republicans shield Trump from consequences in Stormy Daniels case
The former president may not be in office anymore, but some Republican officials continue to carry his water.
Job growth in April falls short, jolts debate over Biden's plans
This morning's jobs report should be a wake-up call to Congress: Biden's American Jobs Plan matters. Approaching the issue with passivity is a mistake.
Liz Cheney's would-be successor makes a misguided pitch to the GOP
What does it take to be a Republican leader in 2021? Elise Stefanik is answering the question in painfully embarrassing ways.
Thursday's Mini-Report, 5.6.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Biden's ACA special enrollment period continues to pay off
As one observer put it, "So this is what it looks like when the people in charge of 'Obamacare' want to enroll as many people as possible."
Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 5.6.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Justice Dept takes an interest in Arizona's bonkers election 'audit'
Arizona Republicans have handed millions of ballots over to Cyber Ninjas, led by a conspiracy theorist. What could go wrong? According to the DOJ, plenty.
Why Florida Republicans' new voter-suppression law matters
Florida officials took great pride in how well their system of elections performed in 2020. State Republicans are imposing new voting restrictions anyway.
As economy recovers, unemployment claims dip below key threshold
Now that the total is below 500,000 for the first time in 14 months, it's getting easier to see a light at the end of the tunnel.
With her party turning on her, Cheney makes her pitch to the GOP
Cheney says Trump is "seeking to unravel critical elements of our constitutional structure that make democracy work." It's a belief that may end her career
Why Mitch McConnell's candor about his '100% focus' matters
Mitch McConnell keeps telling anyone who'll listen that he prioritizes partisanship over governing. It's time to believe him.
Wednesday's Mini-Report, 5.5.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Tennessee Republican badly misstates the three-fifths compromise
Debating the importance of race and history is worthwhile. Defending the Constitution's three-fifths compromise is not.
Why Trump's new tech 'platform' is so hilariously underwhelming
In March, Jason Miller said Trump's new tech platform would "completely redefine the game." Two months later, that boast is kind of hilarious.
On hot mic, McCarthy shares candid perspective on Cheney, her future
In February, McCarthy stood with Cheney, stressing the need for "unity." Three months later, "unity" has been thrown out the window.
Tuesday's Mini-Report, 5.4.21
Today's edition of quick hits.
Democrats eye a creative approach to passing immigration reform
What if Democrats could circumvent a GOP filibuster on immigration by using the budget reconciliation process? The gambit is clearly on the table.
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 5.4.21
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Why Charlie Crist's new gubernatorial campaign in Florida matters
Charlie Crist flipped the political snowglobe this morning, and his decision will have implications far outside his St. Petersburg-area district.
Trump voter in Pennsylvania convicted of voter fraud
As a Trump voter in Pennsylvania is convicted of casting a ballot for his dead mother, whatever happened to the reward money offered by Texas' Dan Patrick?