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Republican Senators On Matt Gaetz Dropping Out: Phew

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Republican senators were shocked last week when President-elect Donald Trump announced Matt Gaetz would be his nominee for attorney general. “I thought it was problematic, and I think, as some of our members have expressed, as they’ve learned more about it, there was perhaps some information out there that the president was not aware of …

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Fischer's Reelection Challenge: Working-Class Roots vs. Political Parties

Associated Press

Republican Sen. Deb Fischer faces her strongest challenge yet in independent Dan Osborn in the upcoming election. Osborn, a former labor union boss, resonates with voters due to his working-class background and focus on equitable economic policies. Fischer, a two-term Republican, has faced criticism from both her own party and from Osborn's campaign. However, Fischer has the support of several …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans are favored to flip the Senate. Here are key races to watch

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Republicans are favored to flip the Senate. Here are key races to watch toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Republicans are favored to take control of the Senate next year thanks to a 2024 election map that has Democrats defending seven seats in conservative or swing states and on offense for just two in the safe Republican states …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Struggle For Senate Control Goes Down To The Wire As Spending Shatters Records

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LOADING ERROR LOADING HARRISBURG, Pa. — Billions of dollars in advertising are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties portray their opponent’s candidates as extreme in a struggle for control of the U.S. Senate. Generally, campaign strategists say Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is polling ahead of his …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Senate hasn’t missed J.D. Vance — especially Republicans needing ‘a timeout’

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WASHINGTON — Republican senators may be clamoring for a selfie with Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. “I haven't had any discussion, so I don't know about that,” Sen. Chuck Grassley told Raw Story while walking through the Capitol a few weeks ago. “He's a very smart guy and contributes to discussions,” Sen. John Boozman told Raw Story on his way …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Senate Democrats are making a late push in red-leaning states as they try to hold majority

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Democrats looking to preserve their Senate majority in the face of a difficult election cycle announced Thursday they were making a “multi-million dollar investment” in television advertising in Texas and Florida races with the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee saying he’s “very confident there’s going to be more coming.” Sen. Gary Peters, chair of the DSCC, …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Sen. Thom Tillis blasts Trump on 'crazy conspiracy theorist' MAGA influencer

Raw Story

North Carolina’s senior U.S. senator and the chairman of the state Republican Party offered starkly different assessments Friday on former President Donald Trump’s recent travel with far-right activist and conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer. Enough.” Tillis’ comments echo those of his GOP colleague U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who told HuffPost on Thursday that Loomer’s history was “really toxic” …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'Breaks my heart': Dem laments Senate control likely to come down to one deep-red state

Raw Story

Regardless of whether Democrats keep the White House or Republicans retake the presidency, their ability to actually pass their agenda through Congress will depend on which party controls the U.S. Senate. While Tester is the sole remaining Democrat holding any statewide office in the Big Sky State, he's fended off well-funded Republican challengers in both 2012 and 2018, despite Montana …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Trump announces vice president pick

Raw Story

Former President Donald Trump on Monday named his running mate in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others," Trump announced on Truth Social, "I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Trump applauded Vance's service …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

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— Three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and Republican newcomer Tim Sheehy cruised to victory in Montana’s primary election Tuesday, setting up a contentious November election that could tip the balance of power in the closely divided U.S. Senate. Sheehy said the campaign was “going to be the most expensive race in American history per vote.” Tester — a former …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

'What a piece of work': Marjorie Greene's 'childish' SOTU response trashed by Senate Dems

Raw Story

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans' cold, rude and, at times, antagonistic reactions to Thursday night’s State of the Union address has one of President Joe Biden’s closest allies missing Richard Nixon. “We're not perfect by any stretch on our side, but what's happened, especially with Trump, is very, very sad,” Sen. Tom Carper told Raw Story as he walked through the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz

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AUSTIN, Texas — Democratic U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a former NFL player who broke with his party over President Joe Biden’s handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, won his Senate primary Tuesday to propel an underdog campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. Allred fended off his biggest Democratic challenger, state Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who became an outspoken voice for stricter …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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10 months ago

North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer says he’s seeking reelection

Associated Press

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. BISMARCK, N.D. — U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota is seeking reelection. He was first elected in 2018 in a closely watched race against then-Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, the last Democrat to hold statewide office in North Dakota. Cramer, a staunch Donald Trump ally, held North Dakota’s single seat in …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

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WASHINGTON — The attending physician to Congress said Thursday that he had cleared Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell to continue with his planned schedule after evaluating an incident in which McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. “After evaluating yesterday’s incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Top Republican Sen. demands Secret Service release ALL information on White House cocaine discovery

Daily Mail

Sen. Tom Cotton wants more clarity after the Secret Service found cocaine inside the White House over the weekend – and is demanding Americans and Congress receive their well-deserved answers. Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee Ranking Member Sen. Tom Cotton is demanding answers from the U.S. Secret Service on finding cocaine in the West Wing as hunt ensures over who's …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Maryland Rep. David Trone announces US Senate run

Associated Press

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. — Maryland Rep. David Trone announced Thursday he will run for the U.S. Senate seat that will be opening with the retirement of Sen. Ben Cardin. “Ben Cardin was a great U.S. senator, and we’re looking forward to following in his huge shoes,” Trone said in an interview with The …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Texans who have run for president over the last 7 decades

Associated Press

No current or former Texas politician has announced a campaign for the 2024 presidential race. 2020: Democratic former Rep. Beto O’Rourke; Democratic former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro 2016: Republican Sen. Ted Cruz; Republican former Gov. Rick Perry 2012: Perry; Republican Rep. Ron Paul 2008: Paul 2004: Republican President George W. Bush was reelected 2000: Gov. George W. Bush won …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Biden files: Republican Sen. Tim Scott tears into administration

Daily Mail

Republican South Carolina Senator Tim Scott on Monday denounced the 'stench of hypocrisy' he believes is wafting from the Biden administration amid growing backlash over the president's possession of classified documents. Scott appeared on Fox News just as the White House revealed there were no visitor logs for Biden's private house, amid concerns over who could have accessed the classified …

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2 years ago

Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging. Richard Hernandez, who was Brown’s campaign adviser, said, “He has committed to his supporters that he will never stop fighting for their issues, but he has not made any decisions as to …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Sen. Mark Kelly takes early lead in battleground Arizona

Associated Press

PHOENIX — Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly has been fighting to hold on to the seat he won for Democrats two years ago, but he faced a vastly different political environment heading into Tuesday’s election against Republican venture capitalist Blake Masters. Kelly’s 2020 special election victory gave Democrats both of Arizona’s Senate seats for the first time in 70 years. He’s …

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2 years, 2 months ago

All eyes on Nebraska Gov. Ricketts to replace Sen. Sasse

Associated Press

— With Ben Sasse apparently ready to resign his Nebraska U.S. Senate seat to become president of the University of Florida, speculation is rampant that his temporary replacement could be Gov. “I think the obvious candidate is Pete Ricketts, and if he wants to be a U.S. senator, then it’s his to take,” said Mark Fahleson, a former chairman of …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on ‘MAGA Republicans’

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — In recent days, President Joe Biden has sharpened his attacks against Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for posing a threat to democracy. “It’s a particularly strong issue for our base,” said Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the official campaign arm of Senate Democrats. “Folks want us, want people to …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Busch beer heiress Valentine enters Missouri US Senate race

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— Anheuser-Busch beer heiress Trudy Busch Valentine on Monday filed to run for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Missouri. Valentine’s entrance to the race comes days after Republican candidate Eric Greitens was accused of physically assaulting members of his family, which added fresh urgency to a GOP push to ensure the party doesn’t nominate a damaged candidate who risks …

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Republican Senators On Matt Gaetz Dropping Out: Phew

Fischer's Reelection Challenge: Working-Class Roots vs. Political Parties

Republicans are favored to flip the Senate. Here are key races to watch

The Struggle For Senate Control Goes Down To The Wire As Spending Shatters Records

The Senate hasn’t missed J.D. Vance — especially Republicans needing ‘a timeout’

Senate Democrats are making a late push in red-leaning states as they try to hold majority

Sen. Thom Tillis blasts Trump on 'crazy conspiracy theorist' MAGA influencer

'Breaks my heart': Dem laments Senate control likely to come down to one deep-red state

Trump announces vice president pick

Montana US Sen. Jon Tester to face GOP newcomer Tim Sheehy in election key to Senate control

'What a piece of work': Marjorie Greene's 'childish' SOTU response trashed by Senate Dems

Democratic Rep. Colin Allred wins US Senate primary in Texas and will challenge GOP Sen. Ted Cruz

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

North Dakota Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer says he’s seeking reelection

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

Top Republican Sen. demands Secret Service release ALL information on White House cocaine discovery

Maryland Rep. David Trone announces US Senate run

Texans who have run for president over the last 7 decades

Biden files: Republican Sen. Tim Scott tears into administration

Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder

Sen. Mark Kelly takes early lead in battleground Arizona

All eyes on Nebraska Gov. Ricketts to replace Sen. Sasse

Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on ‘MAGA Republicans’

Busch beer heiress Valentine enters Missouri US Senate race