Fmr Obama Advisor Dan Pfeiffer Says Dems Let GOP ‘Brand’ Them As ‘Cultural Elites’ Who Alienated Working-Class Voters
Dan Pfeiffer, former adviser to President Barack Obama, said on his podcast Sunday that Democrats have allowed Republicans to brand the party as a “cultural elite,” which has led to working-class voters turning away from the party. He claimed that was the reason he left. Following President-elect Donald Trump's victory Tuesday night, Democrats and political […]
Swing state rep announces run for GOP conference chair after Stefanik tapped for UN ambassador
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) has officially announced her candidacy for chair of the Republican Conference in the next Congress, following the current chair's selection for the top role in the Trump administration. “The modern Republican Party embodies my home state of Michigan, giving Republicans a majority in the White House, the Senate, and the House […]
GOP wins first Philadelphia state Senate seat in 28 years, as red gains in blue areas continue
In Tuesday's election, neither President-elect Donald Trump nor Sen.-elect David McCormick came close to winning Philadelphia County, but the Republican Party still scored a historic victory in the Blue Fort and expanded Republican overrepresentation nationwide. reflects the performance. In Northeast Philadelphia, the most moderate part of the liberal city, Joe Picozzi defeated Democratic state Sen. […]
Fed Employees Pour Cash Into Blue Coffers, Leaving GOP Out in the Cold
According to OpenSecrets.org, Federal Reserve employees have overwhelmingly donated to Democrats this election cycle, with $552,000 going to blue candidates and only $51,000 going to Republican candidates. It was a dollar amount. The woeful underestimation of Republicans underscores concerns that the Fed is becoming politically unbalanced. The Fed has tremendous influence over the economy, and […]
Political heavyweights partake in pressure campaign for GOP Senate leader
While most U.S. senators have remained silent ahead of the Republican leader's vote, many influential figures online are starting to raise their ratings. Republican Sens. John Thune (South Dakota), John Cornyn (Texas) and Rick Scott (Florida) will face off in the race to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday. are. Only nine senators […]
Former GOP strategist: Election was a ‘thorough a–kicking for Democrats’
Former Republican strategist Mark McKinnon said the election was a “deep dive” for Democrats and argued it may be the wake-up call they needed. “I think the only good news about this election for Democrats is probably that it was such a thorough election…There shouldn't be a debate about 'was this or was that?'” It […]
Trump allies back Rick Scott in GOP Senate leader race as they look to influence secret ballot
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has begun to receive a large amount of support from conservatives aligned with President-elect Donald Trump, following his decisive presidential re-election victory last week. That includes support from billionaire X owner Elon Musk and several U.S. senators. “Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader!” Musk wrote on his platform Sunday. The Tesla […]
GOP Senators Rally Behind Newly-Elected McCormick As Schumer Refuses To Invite Him To Orientation
According to Politico, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has refused to invite Pennsylvania Republican Sen.-elect Dave McCormick to his Senate orientation in November, saying McCormick's campaign is not yet over. Associated Press (AP) called In Pennsylvania's Senate race, it was announced Thursday that McCormick defeated incumbent Democratic Sen. Bob Casey with 49% of the vote […]
Trump Chooses GOP Rep Elise Stefanik As US Ambassador To UN
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Republican New York Rep. Elise Stefanik to be the United States' ambassador to the United Nations, the New York Post reported on Sunday. Stefanik is one of the first appointments announced by the incoming administration since Trump won this year's presidential election last Tuesday. President Trump told the New York […]
GOP Senate Majority Leader-Hopefuls Scramble To Address Trump Demands Ahead Of Inauguration
Republican senators vying for majority leader vowed Sunday to meet President-elect Donald Trump's demands ahead of Inauguration Day. playing cards revealed On Sunday, Republican-majority Senate leaders must support recess appointments to ensure Cabinet positions are confirmed quickly and unimpeded. The three senators vying for the leadership position – Sens. John Thune of South Dakota, Sen. […]