Iraq war veteran campaigning for Maine Senate receives criticism over Reddit comments
A Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine is encountering intense criticism after some of his past social media posts resurfaced. These comments touch on sensitive topics like race, sexuality, and political violence, alongside his own political views. Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran, attributed his previous online behavior to struggles with depression […]
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley to Compete in Georgia Republican Senate Primary Runoff
Georgia Senate Republican Primary Runoff Scheduled Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) and former football coach Derek Dooley are set to face off in the Georgia Senate Republican primary runoff on June 16. This follows the recent primary where no candidate secured over 50% of the vote. Collins, representing Georgia’s 10th Congressional District and running a trucking […]
Senate legislation aims to stop future government shutdowns.
Senator Lankford Proposes Bill to Avoid Government Shutdowns In an effort to prevent future government shutdowns, Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.) is advocating for new legislation aimed at ensuring federal employees aren’t left without pay. This move follows a recent failed vote to fund federal workers during a government shutdown. Lankford’s proposal comes alongside a rule […]
Democrat Senate Candidate Graham Platner Insulted Purple Heart Recipient: ‘Fool Didn’t Deserve to Live’
Old Reddit comments from Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the Maine Senate, have come to light. In these posts, the 41-year-old is seen disparaging a soldier who was shot four times in Afghanistan, stating, “That stupid motherfucker didn’t deserve to live.” In a June 2019 Reddit comment, Platner referred to a viral video, saying, […]
Alabama Senate contest moves to a runoff between Barry Moore and Jared Hudson
Alabama Senate Seat Race Heats Up Alabama is inching closer to selecting a new candidate for the seat of Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who has opted to pursue a gubernatorial run. This decision has stirred quite the competition among candidates, and, I guess, it will take some weeks before we really know who will lead […]
Group linked to Collins creates a ‘red flags’ website aimed at Senate rival
A group linked to Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) has set up a website that highlights “red flags” related to her Democratic challenger, Graham Platner. The fundraising committee, Pine Tree Results, cataloged various alleged missteps associated with Platner’s campaign aimed at dislodging Collins to gain pivotal Senate seats occupied by Republicans. “For over two decades, one […]
Trump Intensifies Pressure on John Thune, Requests Senate Leader Dismiss Parliamentarian
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump ramped up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune, urging him to dismiss Sen. Elizabeth McDonough. McDonough acts as a key interpreter of Senate rules, notably deciding which provisions qualify under the rules for the budget reconciliation process. Following the cancellation of his request for $1 billion to enhance […]
Trump claims Texas Democrat won’t win as a vegan in Senate election
Trump Critiques Talarico in Texas Senate Race President Donald Trump expressed strong confidence in his belief that Democrat James Talarico is unlikely to win the U.S. Senate race in Texas, suggesting that his vegan lifestyle makes him “unelectable” in the state. Talarico, a notable state lawmaker, recently gained attention after securing the Democratic Senate nomination […]
Rep. Wesley Hunt Supports Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race: ‘This Is the Moment to Unite’
Republican Representative Wesley Hunt from Texas has officially backed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming Texas Senate race, urging fellow Republicans to come together. Hunt, who initially entered the race but finished third and didn’t progress to the runoff scheduled for May 26, expressed his support on Tuesday. This announcement came after Donald […]
Trump calls for Senate to dismiss parliamentarian regarding ballroom security decision
Trump Urges Senate Republicans to Address Rules Referee President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Republicans to take action against Senate rules referee, Elizabeth McDonough, after funding for ballroom security was cut. On Wednesday, Trump expressed his frustration with McDonough, who plays a key role in determining what proceeds through the budget reconciliation process. Currently, […]