Tricia Cotham, a Democrat who supported abortion rights, was encouraged to run for a state House seat by powerful Republicans. After she was elected, she joined them and delivered a G.O.P. supermajority.
Tag: Republican Party
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The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A.
They served in Congress and on the N.R.A.’s board at the same time. Over decades, a small group of legislators led by a prominent Democrat pushed the gun lobby to help transform the law, the courts and views on the Second Amendment.
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Trump and DeSantis Collide for First Time in Iowa, as Fortunes Diverge
A contest once viewed as a two-man race between Donald J. Trump and Ron DeSantis has settled into a new dynamic: Mr. Trump versus everyone else.
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With DeSantis Reeling, What About Tim Scott?
There’s plenty to say for Scott — but his strengths are also connected to primary-campaign weaknesses.
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With DeSantis Reeling, What About Tim Scott?
There’s plenty to say for Scott — but his strengths are also connected to primary-campaign weaknesses.