The platform, which was voted on at the Republican state party convention in Houston, was the latest sign of Texas conservatives moving further to the right.
Tag: Republican Party
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Mike Pence and the Soft Bigotry of Low Expectations
How much credit should he get for doing the bare minimum?
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States Address Child Care Shortages After Federal Efforts Stalled
Federal legislation has stalled, so states are stepping in. In some places, that could mean looser regulations, like 16-year-olds caring for children, without supervision.
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Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.
The hearings have demolished the myth of a stolen presidential election, but with the 2022 primary season in full tilt, the revelations have not loosened the grip of the lie on Republicans.
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Trump Attacks Mike Pence for Not Rejecting Electoral Votes in 2020
In a speech, Donald J. Trump was undeterred by the Jan. 6 House committee’s account of how his rioting supporters menaced the vice president, and the panel’s dismantling of many of his election lies.