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Mitt Romney’s Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics
1 week, 4 days ago

Mitt Romney’s Senate exit may create a vacuum of vocal, conservative Trump critics

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — With Mitt Romney set to exit the U.S. Senate, Washington will be without one of its strongest conservative critics of Donald Trump when the president retakes the White House in the new year. The retiring senator will reflect on his two-decade political career, which included the 2012 Republican presidential nomination, a term as Massachusetts governor and …

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Donald Trump calls Putin; Wisconsin polls; Elon Musk’s hurricane misinformation: The biggest political stories of the week.
2 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump calls Putin; Wisconsin polls; Elon Musk’s hurricane misinformation: The biggest political stories of the week.

Slate  

This week’s winner in excessive cutesiness in an answer goes to a longtime heavyweight in the genre, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney. But he’s also never endorsed a Trump opponent. “I’ve made it very clear that I don’t want Donald Trump to be the next president of the United States,” he said, “and you’re going to have to do the very …

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Arlington cemetery controversy shines spotlight on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s sudden embrace of Trump
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arlington cemetery controversy shines spotlight on Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s sudden embrace of Trump

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Cox, 49, said in his note that he believed Trump could save the country “by emphasizing unity rather than hate.” “You probably don’t like me much,” Cox wrote. “He allowed himself to compromise his values, and he’s not the first politician aligning with Donald Trump to have found himself in …

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Arlington cemetery controversy shines spotlight on Utah governor, former Trump critic
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Arlington cemetery controversy shines spotlight on Utah governor, former Trump critic

LA Times  

In this combination photo, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at the National Governors Assn., in July in Salt Lake City, left, and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a town hall last week. Cox, 49, said in his note that he believed Trump could save the country “by emphasizing unity rather than hate.” “You probably don’t like me much,” …

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US Rep. John Curtis wins Utah GOP primary for Romney’s open seat, while Gov. Spencer Cox also wins
5 months, 4 weeks ago

US Rep. John Curtis wins Utah GOP primary for Romney’s open seat, while Gov. Spencer Cox also wins

Associated Press  

PROVO, Utah — A pair of moderate Utah Republicans won primary elections Tuesday for U.S. Senate and governor over far-right candidates who are loyalists to former President Donald Trump, the latest example of how Utah is a rare Republican state that doesn’t fully embrace Trump’s stranglehold on the GOP. U.S. Rep. John Curtis, who won the GOP primary for Mitt …

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In the race to replace Sen. Romney, Utah weighs a Trump loyalist and a climate-focused congressman
6 months ago

In the race to replace Sen. Romney, Utah weighs a Trump loyalist and a climate-focused congressman

Associated Press  

OREM, Utah — As he led a crowd of picnicking families in the “YMCA” dance, Trent Staggs gleefully waved a “Utah for Trump” flag at a recent campaign rally — one more not-so-subtle reminder to voters that he is backed by the former president in the race to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney. “I don’t want another senator that …

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In the race to replace Sen. Romney, Utah weighs a Trump loyalist and a climate-focused congressman
6 months ago

In the race to replace Sen. Romney, Utah weighs a Trump loyalist and a climate-focused congressman

LA Times  

This combination photo of Republican Senate nominees speaking in Salt Lake City shows Rep. John Curtis, left, in April, and Trent Staggs, a former mayor of Riverton, Utah, on June 10. As he led a crowd of picnicking families in the “YMCA” dance, Trent Staggs gleefully waved a “Utah for Trump” flag at a recent campaign rally — one more …

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Republican candidates for Utah’s open US House seat split on aid for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

Republican candidates for Utah’s open US House seat split on aid for Ukraine

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — All five Republicans battling for Utah’s only open U.S. House seat agreed in a debate Wednesday that they see an urgent need to reduce federal spending, but only some said cutting military aid to Ukraine would be an effective way to achieve that goal. “Future aid to Ukraine will be based on facts on the ground …

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Republican contenders for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat clash over support for Trump
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican contenders for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat clash over support for Trump

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Three of the four Utah Republicans vying for the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney sought to portray themselves as the most loyal to former President Donald Trump during Monday’s primary debate, while the likely frontrunner stood out as someone willing to challenge party leadership. Observers are closely watching whether voters select a successor whose …

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Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Utah GOP picks Trump-backed mayor as nominee to replace Sen. Mitt Romney, but primary foes await

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Republican Party on Saturday selected Trent Staggs as its nominee to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate, hours after the local official received former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. The mayor from Riverton, just south of Salt Lake City, still must face other top contenders in the June 25 GOP primary, including U.S. Rep. …

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Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Utah Republicans to select nominee for Mitt Romney’s open US Senate seat

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly a dozen Utah Republicans vying to replace Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate are set to square off Saturday for the party nomination in a race expected to reveal the brand of political conservatism that most appeals to modern voters in the state. Observers are closely watching whether voters select a successor whose politics align …

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A congressman and a senator’s son have jumped into the Senate race to succeed Mitt Romney in Utah
11 months, 3 weeks ago

A congressman and a senator’s son have jumped into the Senate race to succeed Mitt Romney in Utah

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. A congressman and a senator’s son jumped into the race Tuesday for the Utah U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney. Republican U.S. Rep. John Curtis announced his campaign to a TV station after saying last fall he had decided not to run. After people asked him to reconsider, …

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Zelenskyy Set To Meet Biden At White House Amid Push For More Aid From Congress
1 year ago

Zelenskyy Set To Meet Biden At White House Amid Push For More Aid From Congress

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The visit is intended “to underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they defend themselves against Russia’s brutal invasion,” the White House said in a statement Sunday. via Associated Press Congress already has allocated $111 billion to assist Ukraine, and Biden’s budget director, Shalanda Young, said in a letter this past …

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Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid
1 year ago

Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve more aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will meet at the White House on Tuesday as the U.S. administration steps up the pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv in its war with Russia. The visit is intended “to underscore the United States’ unshakeable commitment to supporting the people of Ukraine as they …

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Biden’s focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooks
1 year ago

Biden’s focus on bashing Trump takes a page from the winning Obama and Bush reelection playbooks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s campaign manager recently sent a fundraising email meant to reassure supporters worried about the Democrat’s reelection chances, urging them to take a “quick walk down memory lane.” Julie Chavez Rodriguez noted that many Democrats 12 years ago questioned whether President Barack Obama would win a second term. “Next year’s election will be a choice between …

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Zelensky will meet Biden at the White House amid a bigger push for Congress to approve more aid
1 year ago

Zelensky will meet Biden at the White House amid a bigger push for Congress to approve more aid

LA Times  

“This is a time to really step up because if we don’t, we know what happens,” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, pictured Thursday, said on Sunday about aid for Ukraine. “Putin will be able to move forward with impunity and we know he won’t stop in Ukraine.” President Biden and Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, will meet at the White …

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Race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney heats up as Republican Utah House speaker formally enters race
1 year, 2 months ago

Race to replace Sen. Mitt Romney heats up as Republican Utah House speaker formally enters race

Associated Press  

DRAPER, Utah — Promising to fight against liberal activism in Washington if elected, Republican Utah House Speaker Brad Wilson formally announced Wednesday night that he is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Mitt Romney, who recently announced he won’t run for reelection. “Joe Biden and radical leftists as well as ‘go along to get along’ Republicans are …

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‘The next generation of leaders must take America,’ Mitt Romney won’t seek Senate reelection, calls for new generation
1 year, 3 months ago

‘The next generation of leaders must take America,’ Mitt Romney won’t seek Senate reelection, calls for new generation

Hindustan Times  

Mitt Romney, the Utah senator and former presidential candidate, announced on Wednesday that he will not seek another term in the Senate when his current one expires in January 2025. Romney Called for a "new generation of leaders" while also criticizing both U.S. President Joe Biden and former U.S. President Donald Trump. “The next generation of leaders must take America …

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From failed presidential candidate to Trump’s Republican nemesis: The rise, fall and rise again of Mitt Romney
1 year, 3 months ago

From failed presidential candidate to Trump’s Republican nemesis: The rise, fall and rise again of Mitt Romney

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. In the Post interview, he derided his own party’s voting base, accusing them of …

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New book reveals frantic warnings Mitt Romney made to Mitch McConnell before Jan. 6: 'McConnell never responds'
1 year, 3 months ago

New book reveals frantic warnings Mitt Romney made to Mitch McConnell before Jan. 6: 'McConnell never responds'

Raw Story  

Excerpts of a new book on Sen. Mitt Romney were published by the Atlantic Wednesday as he announced he was stepping down – and in it were some bombshell revelations about January 6. The biography, "Romney, A Reckoning" by McKay Coppins shared details including claims that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ignored Romney when he expressed concern about being targeted …

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Trump delights in Mitt Romney not seeking re-election: ‘He did not serve with distinction’
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump delights in Mitt Romney not seeking re-election: ‘He did not serve with distinction’

The Independent  

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Trump foe Mitt Romney announces he won't seek reelection to Senate
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump foe Mitt Romney announces he won't seek reelection to Senate

Raw Story  

Utah GOP Senator and former presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced this Wednesday that he will not seek a second term in the Senate, The Washington Post reported. In an interview, Romney said it's time for a new generation to “step up” and “shape the world they’re going to live in.” “It’s very difficult for the House to operate, from what …

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Mitt Romney Announces He Won't Seek Reelection
1 year, 3 months ago

Mitt Romney Announces He Won't Seek Reelection

Huff Post  

Sen. Mitt Romney announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024. “They’re the ones that need to make the decisions that will shape the world they will be living in.” Romney, the 2012 GOP presidential nominee and former governor of Massachusetts, segued his announcement into speaking about the country’s future through the lens of the upcoming 2024 presidential election. …

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Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career
1 year, 3 months ago

Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

Associated Press  

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, ending a storied two-decade political career that included the 2012 Republican GOP nomination for president and a term as Massachusetts governor. Romney said at the news conference that he belongs to the “wise wing of the Republican Party” and doesn’t think it will fade away. Members …

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