Voters, of all political stripes, have much to lose from the imposition of a system of voting that forces them to pick sides and stay in their lanes.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s latest violent, racist rhetoric cues usual Republican crickets
The wall of silence regarding his rant about Mitch McConnell’s and McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, is both pathetic and chilling.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: McCarthy’s ‘agenda’ does Republicans no favors
It turns out everything Kevin McCarthy is willing to commit to in policy can fit on one sheet.
Posted inElection 2022, Op-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans might be about to blow the midterms
Though November was supposed to be an unprecedented opportunity for victory, fundraising is slipping and candidate quality is low.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Biden rallies for Democrats, slams ‘semi-fascism’ in GOP
President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats “to vote to literally save democracy once again” in the midterm elections.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: With normal comments, Pence highlights how abnormal his party has become
It is stunning that it was major news for a top Republican to defend the FBI and call for cooperation with a congressional inquiry.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Liz Cheney’s undetermined task ahead
The ousted Wyoming Republican says her work is only beginning. It’s not clear what, or how effective, that work will be.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Facebook removes video of armed Republican Senate candidate ‘RINO hunting’
Eric Greitens is shown armed with a shotgun breaking through the front door of a home and saying, ‘Join the MAGA crew. Get a RINO hunting permit.’ RINO is a Trump term used to deride moderate Republicans.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Texas Republicans target gay rights, Voting Rights Act; falsely say Biden isn’t president
Less than a month after 19 children and 2 teachers were massacred at a Texas elementary school, convention delegates formally rebuked Sen. John Cornyn for engaging in bipartisan gun control talks.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Republican gubernatorial candidate charged in Jan. 6 riot, roiling primary in Michigan
Ryan Kelley, a real estate broker, is accused of disruptive conduct, injuring public property and entering restricted space without permission, according to the criminal complaint.