Washington Post – Politics:
The judge in Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial went further than other judges in threatening jail for Trump’s gag-order violations. But judges have wielded such threats cautiously before.
Author: Aaron Blake
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Poll shows how RFK Jr.’s appeal to anti-vaccine right could hurt Trump
Washington Post – Politics:
The first significant poll on this issue validates GOP concerns about it.
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Yet another dubious election deadline maneuver, in Florida
Washington Post – Politics:
Rep. Bill Posey’s (R-Fla.) well-timed retirement — well-timed for his chosen successor, at least — follows a long line of such ploys.
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Harsh deportation tools are just fine with many Americans
Washington Post – Politics:
The Biden campaign has sought to highlight Trump’s plans for mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. The broad strokes of that plan, though, have significant support.
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How Trump’s trial is playing, politically
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A new poll provides some of the best hints yet.
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Kavanaugh says ‘most people’ now revere the Nixon pardon. Not so fast.
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It might have been true at one point. It’s not so clear it is anymore — particularly as another former president stands accused of his own dirty tricks.
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The right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem
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The party elevated her when it helped Kevin McCarthy win the speakership 15 months ago — despite plenty of reasons to worry about that. Now the bill has come due, and the fretting has ensued.
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How Pecker’s testimony bolsters claims of Trump’s election-related scheme
Washington Post – Politics:
Breaking down former National Enquirer executive David Pecker’s testimony Tuesday, and its meaning to the Trump hush money case.
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Trump claims 200 million Americans ‘love’ him. How many actually do?
Washington Post – Politics:
A deep dive on this actually quite relevant question. (Spoiler: It’s a fraction of 200 million.)