Senate Republicans choose new leader amid MAGA pressure campaign
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1 month, 1 week ago

Senate Republicans choose new leader amid MAGA pressure campaign

Raw Story  

Senate Republicans on Wednesday chose their next majority leader to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell and brought to a close an intense pressure campaign from President-elect Donald Trump's MAGA allies. Thune and Cornyn both boast lengthy tenures in the Senate, dating back to former President George W. Bush’s administration, and strong ties to the institutionalist wing of the GOP. Carlson mounted a pressure campaign to shoehorn Scott into the position — frustrating several Senate Republicans who told reporters they did not appreciate being bullied. In January, Thune told CNN he was deeply concerned by Trump's GOP primary success, reportedly saying “I’ve always been worried” about his chances in a general election.

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'Intraparty warfare': MAGA allies reportedly bicker over hiring
3 days, 15 hours ago

'Intraparty warfare': MAGA allies reportedly bicker over hiring

Raw Story  

While House Republicans feud over the massive government spending bill that failed to pass on Thursday, another group of Republicans are facing a different kind of feud. According to a new Politico report, MAGA allies are fighting "over the leadership of top Senate campaign groups" following Senator Mitch McConnell's exit from his role as the GOP's leader. Per Politico, the …

In his final days as Republican leader, Mitch McConnell tries to put pressure on Trump
6 days, 22 hours ago

In his final days as Republican leader, Mitch McConnell tries to put pressure on Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is now in his final …

Trump is 'already a lame duck' as first cracks appear in GOP leadership: WaPo reporter
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump is 'already a lame duck' as first cracks appear in GOP leadership: WaPo reporter

Raw Story  

During an appearance on CNN early Saturday morning, Washington Post reporter Toluse Olorunnipa stated that Donald Trump will have to tread carefully now that outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell fired a warning shot across his bow over his cabinet nominees. According to the Washington Post reporter, the fact that McConnell felt free to make a major statement on one …

GOP senators targeted by Trump allies keep door open to controversial picks
1 week, 4 days ago

GOP senators targeted by Trump allies keep door open to controversial picks

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota is the kind of Republican who has been willing to clash with Donald Trump in the past and could be seen as wavering on some of the president-elect’s more controversial choices for his Cabinet. Rounds told CNN on Wednesday he doesn’t see himself opposing any of Trump’s selections, short of “a very …

Senior Republican plots 'scheme' to derail 4 Trump nominations: MSNBC's Katty Kay
1 week, 5 days ago

Senior Republican plots 'scheme' to derail 4 Trump nominations: MSNBC's Katty Kay

Raw Story  

According to MSNBC contributor Katty Kay, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working behind the scenes with his GOP colleagues to cripple the nominations of at least four of Donald Trump's nominees to his cabinet. With Rep. Matt Gaetz already having withdrawn his name for consideration to be the next attorney general, Kay reported to the "Morning Joe" panel …

MAGA lawyer threatens senators with private investigations if they block Trump's plans
1 week, 5 days ago

MAGA lawyer threatens senators with private investigations if they block Trump's plans

Raw Story  

During a late November interview with The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell, attorney and Never Trump conservative George Conway predicted that many GOP senators, in 2025, will be too "spineless" to reject Donald Trump's most "appalling" nominees. Conway, however, noted that Republicans will have only a small U.S. Senate majority next year, and that Trump's nominees could "go down" if a handful …

'Heartburn': Divided Republicans reportedly bicker over how to pass Trump's agenda
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Heartburn': Divided Republicans reportedly bicker over how to pass Trump's agenda

Raw Story  

Republicans haven't even assumed unified control of Congress yet, and are already arguing over how they want to proceed in passing Donald Trump's policy agenda, Politico reported Wednesday. The problem fundamentally stems from whether they want to do Trump's tax plan first or his immigration priorities — and the fact that the GOP has a razor-thin majority, hindering its ability …

'Last culling': MSNBC host expects midterms to rid GOP of senators not in MAGA 'lockstep'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Last culling': MSNBC host expects midterms to rid GOP of senators not in MAGA 'lockstep'

Raw Story  

The MAGA wing of the Republican Party has been successful in taking over the House of Representatives, but there are still those in the U.S. Senate who don't adore Donald Trump. But in two years, one-third of the Senate will be up for reelection again — and an MSNBC reporter thinks that could see a further culling of those not …

Republican senator stands up to Trump on live TV — and gets hit by MAGA fury
3 weeks ago

Republican senator stands up to Trump on live TV — and gets hit by MAGA fury

Raw Story  

A senior Republican stood up against president-elect Donald Trump’s plan to fire FBI director Christopher Wray on Sunday — and was immediately hit by the wrath of MAGA. Sen. Mike Rounds appeared on ABC’s This Week and said Wray was a “very good man” and he didn’t have “any complaints about the way that he’s done his job right now.” …

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning
4 weeks ago

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — It’s a short phrase in the Constitution, mentioned in passing. The withdrawal of Matt Gaetz as Trump’s nominee for attorney general dramatically affirmed that the Senate still maintains its “advice and consent” powers when it comes to vetting and installing a president’s Cabinet. “From what I’m hearing from my Republican colleagues on everything from defense secretary to other …

How GOP lawmakers are 'privately' pushing back on full Trump House takeover: report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How GOP lawmakers are 'privately' pushing back on full Trump House takeover: report

Raw Story  

Ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz's withdrawal from the attorney general nomination earlier this week offers a preview of how Republicans might push back on President-Elect Donald Trump's desire to completely take over the Legislative Branch, according to Politico's Olivia Beavers, Jordain Carney, and Myah Ward. Ahead of the former Florida congressman's withdrawal amid facing sex trafficking allegations, "GOP senators pushed back privately, …

Rebel GOP senators begin to stand up against Trump plan
1 month ago

Rebel GOP senators begin to stand up against Trump plan

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to use a process known as "recess appointments" if GOP senators give him a hard time with his more controversial administration picks, who range from anti-vaxxer conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard — whose critics consider her an apologist for …

Donald Trump just blew up any concept of a MAGA mandate
1 month ago

Donald Trump just blew up any concept of a MAGA mandate

Salon  

Contrary to his customary bragging that he won the election in an unprecedented landslide, President Donald Trump's percentage of the popular vote has fallen below 50% and it drops a little bit lower every day as the final votes are tallied up. Ever since Elon Musk and the rest of Trump's crack transition team gathered at Mar-a-Lago to plot his …

New GOP Senate majority leader again has his 'hands full' with 'Donald Trump 2.0': analyst
1 month, 1 week ago

New GOP Senate majority leader again has his 'hands full' with 'Donald Trump 2.0': analyst

Raw Story  

A CNN analyst said Thursday that Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet picks that continue to stun Capitol Hill are just another example that the president-elect better be taken “at his word.” CNN’s Jamie Gangel revealed Republicans' private views about Trump’s still-evolving administration Thursday as news broke he'd offered Robert Kennedy Jr. the role of Health and Human Services secretary. It’s a …

Warning signs for Trump after GOP lawmakers give him the 'back of their hand': ex-senator
1 month, 1 week ago

Warning signs for Trump after GOP lawmakers give him the 'back of their hand': ex-senator

Raw Story  

According to former Sen. Claire McCaskill, President-elect Donald Trump's post-election honeymoon with Republican party lawmakers hit a major bump on Wednesday during a secret vote. Speaking with the hosts of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," McCaskill –– after criticizing the former president's cabinet picks –– noted the Senate Republicans bypassed MAGA-favorite Sen. Rick Scott to replace majority leader Mitch McConnell with Sen. …

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends to nominate controversial Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. “I think it’s a little bit of a test,” said Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of …

Secret vote for Senate leader shows Washington isn't completely 'Trump-ified': columnist
1 month, 1 week ago

Secret vote for Senate leader shows Washington isn't completely 'Trump-ified': columnist

Raw Story  

North Dakota Sen. John Thune’s win as GOP Senate majority leader exposed the first cracks in Donald Trump’s "MAGA-verse" that became more fortified after his decisive election night victory, according to a longtime conservative columnist, who added that MAGA influencers "just don’t carry that much weight in the halls of the Senate." “Not every established rule, custom and norm in …

Senator John Thune elected Senate Majority Leader by Republicans: Trump’s allies must be pissed.
54 years, 11 months ago

Senator John Thune elected Senate Majority Leader by Republicans: Trump’s allies must be pissed.

Slate  

South Dakota Sen. John Thune was elected Senate Republican leader on Wednesday, replacing Mitch McConnell in the role after his record-setting run of 18 years. “We have a mandate from the American people, a mandate not only to clean up the mess left by the Biden-Harris-Schumer agenda, but also to deliver on President Trump’s priorities.” Thune, who in the past …

Watch live: Senate Republicans speak for first time since John Thune elected Senate majority leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch live: Senate Republicans speak for first time since John Thune elected Senate majority leader

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as the Senate Republicans speak for the first time …

GOP keeps control of House — handing Trump coveted trifecta
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1 month, 1 week ago

GOP keeps control of House — handing Trump coveted trifecta

Raw Story  

Republicans in Congress will hold onto the House of Representatives in a major victory that paves the way for President-elect Donald Trump to begin the first two years of his second term with his party controlling both chambers of Congress. The victory, called by CNN and NBC News Wednesday, is a worst-case scenario for Democrats still reeling from last week’s …

'Horrible day!' MAGA fans feel 'backstabbed' by 'anti-Trump' Senate majority leader choice
1 month, 1 week ago

'Horrible day!' MAGA fans feel 'backstabbed' by 'anti-Trump' Senate majority leader choice

Raw Story  

Senate Republicans chose a new majority leader to replace Mitch McConnell, and Donald Trump's MAGA fans are furious. "Thune has notoriously been anti Trump," said MAGA gadfly Laura Loomer. "Trump won a historic landslide and a national mandate so naturally our Republican Senate elects one of the biggest Trump haters on planet earth as Majority leader," added influential right-wing account …

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as next leader, reject Trump loyalist push
1 month, 1 week ago

US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as next leader, reject Trump loyalist push

Firstpost  

Republican senators have elected a well-regarded insider John Thune of South Dakota as their new leader, bypassing calls from Trump supporters for a loyalist US Sen. John Thune arrives for the Senate Republican leadership elections at the US Capitol on Wednesday in Washington, DC. AFP Republican senators have elected a well-regarded insider John Thune of South Dakota as their new …

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
1 month, 1 week ago

John Thune Will Be Senate’s New Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Whip John Thune was elected the next Senate Republican leader on Wednesday, ensuring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s right-hand man will lead the new GOP majority as President-elect Donald Trump begins his second White House term next year. “This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today,” he said. “We …

A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader
1 month, 1 week ago

A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year and Republicans take back the Senate majority. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick Scott have been …

Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could shape the future of the Senate, and the party, as Donald Trump reclaims the presidency. South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick …

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress
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1 month, 1 week ago

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress

NPR  

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans have selected their party leaders for the next Congress under President-elect Donald Trump. Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. We are one team, we are excited to …

Republicans pick Thune over Trump loyalist as Senate majority leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Republicans pick Thune over Trump loyalist as Senate majority leader

Al Jazeera  

Republicans in the United States Senate picked veteran John Thune to be the chamber’s new leader, as lawmakers, scrambling to prepare for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, rejected his camp’s favoured candidate. Thune, who already holds a more junior leadership position, beat Texas Senator John Cornyn in a run-off vote to replace outgoing party leader Mitch McConnell. Thune’s win in …

'Early test': Analyst sees Trump's post-election moves leaving some in GOP 'bristled'
1 month, 1 week ago

'Early test': Analyst sees Trump's post-election moves leaving some in GOP 'bristled'

Raw Story  

Some members of the Republican Party are growing concerned about the post-election moves they're seeing Donald Trump making as he staffs his next administration, according to a report Tuesday. The move "presents an early test of how willing fellow Republicans and other traditional GOP allies will be to accede to Trump’s demands, or whether — and how — they might …

'Ugly' and 'increasingly aggressive' MAGA campaign against GOP senators intensifies
1 month, 1 week ago

'Ugly' and 'increasingly aggressive' MAGA campaign against GOP senators intensifies

Raw Story  

Republican lawmakers are crawling all over each other as they try to get Donald Trump's seal of approval to lead the U.S. Senate. Punchbowl News reports senators are waiting to see who Trump endorses for the new majority leader post being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell. "The online pro-Scott pressure campaign has gotten ugly, with an army of prominent MAGA …

GOP losses 'only strengthen Donald Trump's hand' over Senate leadership: Morning Joe
1 month, 1 week ago

GOP losses 'only strengthen Donald Trump's hand' over Senate leadership: Morning Joe

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Joe Scarborough said a string of Republican losses in swing state races could give him leverage in the battle to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader. Some of the president-elect's advisers believe he should block Sen. John Thune, who is disliked in MAGA circles, in a leadership struggle against Sen. John Cornyn and Sen. Rick Scott, and the "Morning …

MAGA congresswoman turns on McConnell on Fox News: He's done 'more harm' than Schumer
1 month, 1 week ago

MAGA congresswoman turns on McConnell on Fox News: He's done 'more harm' than Schumer

Raw Story  

A MAGA congresswoman turned on a senior member of her party Monday night when asked on Fox News about the state of the race to become the next Senate majority leader. After fending off a challenge for her seat in November, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined "The Ingraham Angle" and was asked by host Laura Ingraham her thoughts on the …

Why Trump’s MAGA base wants Rick Scott for Republican Senate majority leader over his rivals.
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54 years, 11 months ago

Why Trump’s MAGA base wants Rick Scott for Republican Senate majority leader over his rivals.

Slate  

Having taken the presidency last week in convincing fashion and having long possessed House Republicans by the throat, the MAGA movement this week turns its eyes to the Senate. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott, intensified over the weekend as President-elect Donald Trump’s win reverberated through the caucus—and Trump’s most ardent MAGA supporters attempted to bully Republican senators into …

'They're trying to bully us': GOP senators revolt over new MAGA pressure campaign
1 month, 1 week ago

'They're trying to bully us': GOP senators revolt over new MAGA pressure campaign

Raw Story  

Republican senators are pushing back against President-elect Donald Trump and his base of MAGA supporters as they try to ram a potential party leader down their proverbial throats, according to a new report. Mounting calls for Sen. Rick Scott to become next majority leader has infuriated several GOP senators who do not want to consider conservative pundits' demands when choosing …

‘Not serious’: Trump reportedly dismissed Rick Scott’s bid for Senate leadership role
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Not serious’: Trump reportedly dismissed Rick Scott’s bid for Senate leadership role

Raw Story  

Florida Sen. Rick Scott’s hopes of becoming the Senate’s next Republican leader were privately pushed aside by former President Donald Trump, who according to new reporting, told allies his bid was “not serious.” Scott is seen as a likely replacement for outgoing Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell’s position, along with Sens. A Trump endorsement could have major implications for the …

Mitch McConnell was the true architect of Trump’s second term
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitch McConnell was the true architect of Trump’s second term

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As the vote count at the Republican National Convention in …

Republican warns GOP could 'squander the best opportunity' its had in a 'long time'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republican warns GOP could 'squander the best opportunity' its had in a 'long time'

Raw Story  

Sen. John Cornyn made a final sales pitch to voters before Tuesday’s election for a second Donald Trump term – and a GOP majority in Congress – warning his fellow Republicans Monday that the next two years will have been “squandered” if Trump doesn’t return to the White House and Republicans don’t control both chambers. “I think we’re going to …

Senate Republicans will choose first new leader in nearly 20 years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Senate Republicans will choose first new leader in nearly 20 years

NPR  

Senate Republicans will choose first new leader in nearly 20 years toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Samuel Corum/Getty Images The only thing close to certain about the next Senate Republican leader is they will likely be named John. The top two candidates vying to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as Senate leader are Sens. Thune, as the current second-highest-ranking Republican, …

Senate GOP leaders refuse to commit to allowing Harris SCOTUS nominees up or down vote
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate GOP leaders refuse to commit to allowing Harris SCOTUS nominees up or down vote

Raw Story  

Senators most likely to succeed Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the former Senate Majority Leader, are already suggesting a policy of obstruction, refusing to commit to even allowing an up or down confirmation vote on any of Vice President Kamala Harris's potential Supreme Court nominees if she wins the White House and should the GOP take back control of the …

'Republican Infighting': Top GOP Senators are reportedly 'breaking with Trump' on key plan
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Republican Infighting': Top GOP Senators are reportedly 'breaking with Trump' on key plan

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's policy suggestions aren't exactly being embraced by Republican Senate leaders, according to a new report Sunday. Axios reported over the weekend that "Top Senate Republicans are breaking with former President Trump over his plan to impose across-the-board tariffs on goods coming into the U.S." "The comments from senators, including two vying to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader, …

Kellyanne Conway warns down-ballot Republicans they can’t rely on Trump
5 months ago

Kellyanne Conway warns down-ballot Republicans they can’t rely on Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway warned that downballot Republicans cannot …

Mitch McConnell Shakes Hands With Trump, Putting Their Feud Behind Them
6 months, 1 week ago

Mitch McConnell Shakes Hands With Trump, Putting Their Feud Behind Them

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to bury the hatchet with former President Donald Trump on Thursday, giving him a warm reception as he spoke on Capitol Hill with Senate Republicans about the GOP agenda and the 2024 election. @realDonaldTrump is greeted by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., …

South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
9 months, 2 weeks ago

South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate once Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November. He told another local news outlet, Dakota News Now, that McConnell stepping down is “a chance for a reset and I’d like to be a part of it.” …

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will step down from the post in November. “And I am confident Senate Republicans can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional …

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run to succeed McConnell as GOP leader
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run to succeed McConnell as GOP leader

LA Times  

Sen. John Cornyn, who served as Mitch McConnell’s No. “And I am confident Senate Republicans can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional republic.” There has long been speculation that Cornyn, South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso — the “three Johns” — would all vie to replace McConnell if and when …

Opinion: Why don't rational GOP leaders keep quiet instead of endorsing Trump?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Why don't rational GOP leaders keep quiet instead of endorsing Trump?

LA Times  

The Republican Party’s transformation into an anti-government populist movement has been a bottom-up phenomenon: Conservative voters, radicalized by right-wing radio, Fox News, social media and opportunistic demagogues, rose up for their tea party takeover. I was reminded of the invective “boneless wonder” — Winston Churchill’s description of an opposition-party British prime minister a century ago, based on a childhood memory …

These Republican lawmakers are 'uneasy' about Trump's success in GOP primary: report
11 months ago

These Republican lawmakers are 'uneasy' about Trump's success in GOP primary: report

Raw Story  

There's more than enough time for some GOP lawmakers to support their presidential candidate, whoever it may be. While Trump won Iowa by a 30-point margin over Florida Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, some in D.C. believe the contest isn't over and therefore aren't endorsing Trump yet, according to CNN. “I’ve always been worried” about Trump’s chances …

The Senate Is Turning More MAGA ― And It Could Boost A 2nd Trump Presidency
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The Senate Is Turning More MAGA ― And It Could Boost A 2nd Trump Presidency

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― A second Donald Trump presidency could be more unbound thanks to the changing face of the Republican Party, where traditional GOP stalwarts are gradually being replaced with hard-charging MAGA loyalists eager to defend and amplify his tactics. It’s an open question as to how long 81-year-old Mitch McConnell ― the Senate GOP leader who Trump …

GOP senator insults Trump's 'signature professional achievement' in rant about dumping him
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP senator insults Trump's 'signature professional achievement' in rant about dumping him

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's inevitability as the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination is weighing on the minds of an assortment of GOP donors, campaign consultants and GOP lawmakers who believe he is headed for another loss. Sen. Kevin Cramer who is backing the longshot bid of his home state Governor Doug Burgum is conceding, "I just don’t see a path for anybody …

Opinion: Republican villains are making the GOP an unindicted co-conspirator in Trump's attack on democracy
1 year, 4 months ago

Opinion: Republican villains are making the GOP an unindicted co-conspirator in Trump's attack on democracy

LA Times  

History will not be kind to former President Trump’s enablers, including Sen. Ted Cruz, pictured at last year’s Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas. “Every time bad news comes out about Hunter or Joe Biden,” Cruz said, “you can set a stopwatch & within hours, some clown goes & indicts Donald Trump again.” Right, and the dozens of grand jurors …

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