Tag: Democrats

Moderate and energetic, Conor Lamb is straight out of central casting for candidates President Trump would normally endorse. (AP Photos/Andrew Harnik, Gene J. Puskar)

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Temptation of Trump: Does he secretly want to endorse Conor Lamb?

Philip Wegmann · March 12, 2018 9:08 pm

Former Vice President Joe Biden points at Conor Lamb, right, the Democratic candidate for the March 13 special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Democrats are close to an upset in Pennsylvania that could have national implications

Al Weaver, Laura Barrón-López · March 12, 2018 5:01 am

"This is not only typical of him, this is what this con man does. He diverts attention from himself by attacking others, but this business about Stormy is not going to go away," Rep. Maxine Waters said. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision for Human Rights Campaign/AP Images)

Maxine Waters: If Robert Mueller ‘doesn’t get’ Trump, Stormy Daniels will

Naomi Lim · March 11, 2018 5:28 pm

Gerrymandering Pennsylvania

Jay Cost · March 9, 2018 6:50 am

President Trump is expected to announce a 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum this week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Republicans will let tariffs ruin the economy, because they are afraid of angering Trump

Philip Wegmann · March 8, 2018 6:46 pm

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., will participate in this year's Congressional Hockey Challenge after being shot and seriously injured during last year's Congressional Baseball Game practice. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Yes, the Congressional Hockey Challenge is a real thing, and Steve Scalise will make a special appearance

Anna Giaritelli · March 8, 2018 5:56 pm

Editorial: Farrakhan and the Left

The Editors · March 8, 2018 11:05 am

Supporters of two Obamacare stabilization bills are looking into adding protections that prevent the money from funding abortions into a must-pass, two-year spending bill Congress is expected to take up this month. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said, "Hyde language needs to be in whatever we do." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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House Republicans seek anti-abortion protections in Obamacare stabilization bills

Robert King · March 8, 2018 12:27 am

The new Democratic plan would raise the top income tax rate, resurrect the unlamented Alternative Minimum Tax, and raise the corporate tax rate, similar to promises by former U.S. presidential candidate Walter Mondale to raise taxes if elected. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma)

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Democrats are going with the Walter Mondale strategy in 2018

David Freddoso · March 7, 2018 7:46 pm

"While gun control is not the answer, the best and most effective path forward, I believe, is one that safeguards our schools from becoming "soft targets," or areas with little to stand in the way of someone with bad intentions," said Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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Mark Meadows proposes $1.5B to boost school safety after Florida shooting

Anna Giaritelli · March 7, 2018 6:52 pm

Signs are clear that Democrats have a major enthusiasm advantage when it comes to the 2018 midterms, political analyst Charlie Cook said, which could give Democrats, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., the House. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Charlie Cook: 60 percent chance GOP would lose House if elections were today

Joseph Lawler · March 5, 2018 5:55 pm

"The Democrats talking about impeaching and using words like that that doesn't help them in moderate districts," Reince Priebus said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Reince Priebus: If Democrats threaten impeachment, it will help Republicans in midterms

Laura Barrón-López · March 4, 2018 7:41 pm