Tag: Republican Party

House Speaker Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Democratic leaders "have continually found new excuses" not to meet with the administration to discuss important issues such as tax reform and government funding. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republicans warn Pelosi, Schumer ‘antics’ put government funding at ‘great risk’

Al Weaver · November 28, 2017 5:45 pm

If Jack Ryan's inappropriate request of his wife had to be revealed in the public interest, despite their shared interest in keeping it sealed, then why should Conyers' misbehavior be kept secret just because complainants in congressional cases of sexual harassment are forced to sign non-disclosure agreements? (AP Photo/Stephen J. Carrera)

Beltway Confidential

Jack Ryan’s past was laid bare; all the more reason to see John Conyers’

David Freddoso · November 28, 2017 4:39 pm

Retired Marine Col. Lee Busby has thrown his hat into the ring as a write-in candidate for Alabama's Senate seat. For undecided conservative voters, Busby could be the ideal option to prevent both Republican Roy Moore, who faces several sexual misconduct allegations, and Democrat Doug Jones from representing the state. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)

Beltway Confidential

For conflicted Alabama Republicans, Lee Busby is the answer

Siraj Hashmi · November 28, 2017 1:27 am

For the GOP, 2018 prospects hinge on retirements and tax reform

Susan Ferrechio · November 28, 2017 12:01 am

Sen. John Cornyn said he hopes to bring the legislation to the floor by Wednesday despite objections to the legislation by Sens. Ron Johnson and Steve Daines. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate could hold first tax vote as early as Wednesday

Joseph Lawler, Susan Ferrechio · November 27, 2017 9:49 pm

While growing up and out of outrage culture used to be the norm for conservatives, the campus attitude has now infested the Republican Party top-to-bottom. (AP Photo/Jocelyn Gecker)

Beltway Confidential

College campus outrage culture has taken over the conservative movement

Kevin Glass · November 27, 2017 9:39 pm

During his rant on an MSNBC panel, Fernand Amandi also called the Republican party "pro-Putin" and "anti-children." (Twitter)

Red Alert Politics

University of Miami lecturer: GOP is ‘pro-pedophilia’ and a ‘domestic terror group’

Lauren Cooley · November 27, 2017 9:32 pm

By confirming Trump's appointments, Senate Republicans can show conservatives that, despite all appearances and all challenges, they're willing to work with the president and push the platform that voters chose in 2016. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Hey Senate GOP: Want grassroots conservative support? Confirm Trump’s nominees

Adam Brandon · November 27, 2017 7:01 pm

Washington Secrets

Mainstream Scream: MSNBC features pollster calling GOP ‘domestic terror group’

Paul Bedard · November 27, 2017 6:45 pm

What the ad lacks in logic, it makes up for in raw appeals to emotion. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Beltway Confidential

New ad: Roy Moore has never been caught before, so how could he be guilty now?

Philip Wegmann · November 27, 2017 4:46 pm

President Trump's supporters will not turn on him if he plans to run for re-election in 2020, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mark Cuban: Trump’s supporters are not going to turn on him

Caitlin Yilek · November 27, 2017 2:24 pm

Reports in the last week have suggested former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon's clout may be waning, especially with some high-level donors who are needed to field a nationwide slate of candidates outside the Republican establishment. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Steve Bannon’s machine isn’t controlling Republican in Colorado governor’s race

Todd Shepherd · November 27, 2017 5:01 am