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Midterm Elections Round-Up, 11.29.22
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
McCarthy warns that Dems could end up picking the next speaker
Kevin McCarthy appears to be so nervous about his leadership bid that he's now warning that Democrats "could end up picking who the speaker is."
Kellyanne Conway meets with Jan. 6 panel, with Ornato up next
The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack is nearing its endpoint, but it's still sitting down with some key figures from Trump's orbit.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell launches odd campaign for RNC chair
The good news for Ronna McDaniel’s Republican critics is that she's facing a high-profile rival. The bad news is that the rival is the pillow guy.
GOP’s Graham tries a little too hard to find a ‘double standard’
By complaining about an imagined “double standard,” Lindsey Graham accidentally stumbled onto an important point.
After Trump’s dinner with antisemites, Pence almost gets it right
Mike Pence said Donald Trump should apologize for having dinner with notorious antisemites. Unfortunately, he didn’t stop there.
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Monday’s Mini-Report, 11.28.22
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Trump’s offensive against Jack Smith takes an incoherent turn
The former president’s tirades about special counsel Jack Smith seem to reflect something more important than his routine lying: Donald Trump seems scared.
Midterm Elections Round-Up, 11.28.22
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Still looking for GOP backing, McCarthy pitches another stunt
Kevin McCarthy's first pitch for a symbolic gesture proved to be a bust. Now he has a second one in mind.
Mike Pompeo’s passive-aggressive road to the national spotlight
Mike Pompeo wants to distance himself from Donald Trump, but he's apparently afraid to mention the former president's name.
Why far-right Republicans came up short in Arizona’s elections
Arizona's Kari Lake is blaming conspiracy theories for her gubernatorial defeat. The truth that explains the outcome is much simpler.
Republican voter fraud units prove to be a predictable bust
Republicans created election integrity units to uncover evidence of systemic fraud. The fact that investigators came up empty matters.
Trump scrambles to defend Mar-a-Lago dinner with notorious bigots
The problem is not just Trump's willingness to dine with notorious bigots. It's also Republicans' willingness to remain silent about it.
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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 11.23.22
Today’s edition of quick hits.
DOJ reportedly seeks answers from Pence in Jan. 6 investigation
Pence was willing to ignore the Jan. 6 committee. Blowing off the Justice Department, which has some questions for him, would be something else entirely.
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