Tag: Byron York

New York Times columnist David Brooks argued on PBS' "NewsHour" Friday night that "Sen. Ted Cruz and similar legislators" are obstructionists who care more about undermining the Republican establishment than advancing legislation. (AP/Justin Hayworth)

Like Obama, Ted Cruz uses brilliant rhetoric to sell a bad idea

Byron York · August 22, 2013 4:00 am

A poll found 71 percent opposed a government shutdown as a way to defund the president's health care law. (Thinkstock Image)

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GOP poll finds strong opposition to government shutdown

Byron York · August 22, 2013 4:00 am

Some within the Republican Party are considering having the party produce the presidential primary debates itself, rather than having the news networks produce them. (AP File)

Republicans look to change structure of campaign debates

Byron York · August 19, 2013 4:00 am

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, (D-Minn.), spoke at the North Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, Friday Aug. 16, 2013. (AP/The Globe Gazette, Jeff Heinz)

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If Hillary is a lock, what’s a Democrat to do? Campaign for veep

Byron York · August 18, 2013 4:00 am

The Republican National Committee wants NBC and CNN to cancel upcoming programs on Hillary Rodham Clinton and is threatening to blackball the television networks from future Republican presidential debates if they fail to comply. NBC has announced a miniseries "Hillary" starring Diane Lane. It's expected to be released before the 2016 presidential election. (AP/Cliff Owen)

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The key part of the RNC resolution on NBC and CNN debates

Byron York · August 16, 2013 4:00 am

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney arrives to his election night rally in Boston on Nov. 7, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Fractured GOP struggles to exploit Obama’s weakness

Byron York · August 15, 2013 4:00 am

Hillary Clinton (AP/Matt Rourke)

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Conservative columnist touts Hillary Clinton for president

Byron York · August 14, 2013 4:00 am

In (partial) defense of the Missouri rodeo clown

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In (partial) defense of the Missouri rodeo clown

Byron York · August 13, 2013 4:00 am

U.S. Capitol Building, Thursday, August 8th, 2013

House at risk in 2014 unless GOP offers agenda

Byron York · August 12, 2013 4:00 am

TAMPA, FL - AUGUST 29: Senate Republican Candidate, Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz speaks at the "Patriots for Romney-Ryan Reception" on August 29, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Former Massachusetts Gov. Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate during the RNC, which is scheduled to conclude August 30. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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Is Ted Cruz the 2016 GOP frontrunner? In Iowa, maybe

Byron York · August 11, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Michael S. Lee, R-Utah, has asked colleagues to sign a letter promising to "not support any continuing resolution or appropriations legislation that funds further implementation or enforcement of Obamacare." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Even delaying Obamacare vexes divided GOP

Byron York · August 8, 2013 4:00 am

Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, left, listens to Texas Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, right, during a news conference outside the Texas state Senate chambers July 11 in Austin. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Why isn’t Rick Santorum the GOP 2016 frontrunner?

Byron York · August 6, 2013 4:00 am