Republican congressional leaders badly need the newly elected representative’s vote, but local officials and lawmakers are eager to distance themselves from his scandal.
Tag: Republican Party
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Why Republican Politicians Still Hate Medicare
At this point, even their own voters support big social spending.
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New House ‘Weaponization’ Panel Stirs Memories of Joseph McCarthy
Republicans say a special committee to pursue claims of abuse of power is much like a respected 1970s inquiry, but Democrats and historians see darker historical parallels.
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Pete Ricketts Will Be Nebraska’s Next Senator, Replacing Ben Sasse
Mr. Ricketts, a Republican former governor of the state, was appointed by his successor and political ally, Gov. Jim Pillen.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia Juggles Local Issues and National Ambition
Virginia’s Republican governor is considering a presidential run, but a divided state legislature may thwart his ambitions for conservative policy victories.