Tag: Elections

Collins said a major problem for her is that the bill lets states waive pre-existing condition protections in Obamacare plans. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

National Security

Susan Collins: ‘Too difficult to say’ if Trump will win the Republican nomination in 2020

Joel Gehrke · August 21, 2017 3:23 pm

"These people were not on a legitimate left-to-right political spectrum of any kind," Ed Gillespie said at a gathering of activists with the free-market group Americans for Prosperity. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Ed Gillespie: Charlottesville ralliers aren’t on right-left spectrum

Joseph Lawler · August 19, 2017 9:37 pm

Last year, the Obama administration filed an amicus brief in favor of civil rights groups who were challenging the way Ohio purges its voter rolls. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

US Commission on Civil Rights: Trump’s reversal on voter case could lead to ‘disenfranchisement’

Kelly Cohen · August 18, 2017 7:46 pm

When Rokita was getting attacked as a political diva, Messer was solidifying his credibility in the district. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Beltway Confidential

Driving Mr. Messer: Indiana congressman mocks Rep. Todd Rokita’s 8-page chauffeur memo

Philip Wegmann · August 18, 2017 3:49 pm

President Trump on Thursday called Sen. Jeff Flake "toxic" and "weak" on border security and crime, and praised his primary challenger. (AP Photo/Bob Christie)

Trump cheers primary challenge to ‘weak,’ ‘toxic’ Jeff Flake

Melissa Quinn · August 17, 2017 11:19 am

Kasich has long been critical of Trump. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Kasich may launch primary challenge against Trump in 2020: Report

Ariella Phillips · August 16, 2017 9:28 pm

The districts represented by Blake Farenthold and Lloyd Doggett violated federal law, a three-judge panel found. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Federal court scraps two Texas congressional districts

Ryan Lovelace · August 16, 2017 5:15 pm

GOP group accuses CFPB Director Richard Cordray of Hatch Act violation

Joseph Lawler · August 16, 2017 4:32 pm

Everyone in D.C. seems to be pulling for Judge Roy Moore's opponent, incumbent Sen. Luther Strange, and in a race that's increasingly about sticking it to Washington, that's an advantage. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Beltway Confidential

The one stat to remember after Alabama’s special senate election

Philip Wegmann · August 16, 2017 2:15 pm

Lieutenant governors are tasked with a variety of responsibilities that give them the experience needed to go on to become successful governors Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)

Looking for the next batch of governors? You don’t have to look far

Mark Hutchison · August 16, 2017 12:00 pm

Brooks is one of three Republicans vying for Attorney General Jeff Sessions' old U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Sen. Luther Strange and ex-state Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rep. Mo Brooks listed as ‘inactive’ voter in Alabama Republican Senate primary

Naomi Lim · August 15, 2017 10:50 pm

Former Alabama Chief Justice and Senate candidate Roy Moore rides in on a horse named "Sassy" to vote a the Gallant Volunteer Fire Department, during the Alabama Senate race. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore rides a horse to the polls

Caitlin Yilek · August 15, 2017 5:21 pm