Republicans ‘Long Ago Sacrificed Their Claim to Be the Party of Family’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Deadline” that he thinks the Republican Party “sacrificed its claim to being the party of family a long time ago.” Buttigieg said, “Classic projection, isn’t it? All of the things he talks about, virtue, strength, security, family, these are all things that the Trump Republican Party has […]
Hispanic House Republicans compare Biden to Venezuelan leader Maduro over ‘outrageous’ SCOTUS plan
Three Cuban-American House Republicans are comparing President Biden to some of Latin America’s most notorious dictators over his proposed Supreme Court reforms. Florida Republican Reps. Maria Salazar, Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos Gimenez recorded a video earlier this week arguing that Biden’s plan is consistent with tactics used by Venezuela’s former president Hugo Chavez and current […]
J.D. FOSTER: Can Republicans Save America’s Budget Before It’s Too Late?
Republicans won control of the House by promising to pass all 12 annual budget bills on time, before the House went into recess in August. Only five people passedThere is still a month until Congress returns from recess to begin the next fiscal year, but none of the other bills are likely to pass. Budget […]
Republicans won’t ease inflation if they don’t cut spending
With House Republicans on a six-week recess, it’s a good time to look back on the worst Republican-controlled Congress in history. Even more ominously, they have refused to cut spending by a cent and have actually increased the budget from record levels during their term. Clearly, they have no appetite to cut spending even if […]
To win in November, Republicans must translate their message for the new GOP coalition
As the Boeing Dreamliner that is the Democratic 2024 presidential campaign disintegrates in mid-air, many of the Republican camps I speak to as a political consultant are on standby, munching on what might be called popcorn, waiting for the dust to settle. But Republicans won key Senate and House elections. Consistently poor performance Candidate Trump. […]
Republicans can’t ignore Kamala Harris’ biggest weakness
The 2024 presidential race was upended last week when Joe Biden dropped out of the race and Kamala Harris was selected as his de facto successor. With just weeks to go until polls open, the sprint is on to cement the presumptive Democratic nominee in voters’ minds. Fortunately for Republicans, Harris has plenty of weaknesses […]
Republicans slam Biden-Harris Supreme Court reforms: ‘Threat to democracy’
Republicans on Monday denounced President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ push for radical Supreme Court reforms as “outrageous” and a “threat to democracy,” likening the effort to the judicial branch reforms that led to the rise of Venezuela’s socialist dictatorship. The Biden-Harris proposal includes passing legislation limiting Supreme Court justices’ terms to 18 years, […]
Georgia Democrats and Republicans Find Common Ground, Demand Switch to Paper Ballots
Democrats and Republicans in Georgia have found common ground, calling on the state elections board to phase out electronic voting machines and switch to paper ballots. The two political parties in the state It is called According to 11Alive News, the Georgia Board of Elections is calling for the state to switch from using Dominion […]
Stewart to Republicans criticizing Biden's exit: 'You can replace your old guy too'
Comedian Jon Stewart criticized Republicans who criticized President Biden for dropping out of the election, suggesting that the GOP could also field a candidate to replace former President Trump. Stewart played footage of Republicans claiming that Biden’s decision to drop out of the race and endorse Vice President Harris was a “coup” within the Democratic […]
The optics war: Democrats renominate, Republicans recalibrate
Politics and elections are about appearances, and while the Democrats may have made some changes to their appearances recently by propelling Vice President Harris into the running to become the Democratic presidential nominee, the Republicans have also made some appearances recently. It’s no secret that House Republicans are struggling to govern. They have historically struggled […]