Author: Michael Scherer

Washington Post – Politics:

As the Jan. 6 committee focuses on Pence’s role in certifying Biden’s win, the former vice president is making moves toward a campaign for the White House — whether Trump runs or not.

Washington Post – Politics:

Despite opposition from most Americans, many conservatives are pushing abortion bans that do not include exceptions in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

Washington Post – Politics:

Some Republicans fear a Trump announcement he will run in 2024 will undercut them at a time when they have a strong chance of retaking the House and Senate.

Washington Post – Politics:

Four months from Election Day, Republicans are struggling in several of the marquee races in the fight for control of the upper chamber.

Washington Post – Politics:

While being known for his own false and misleading emails, Trump faces armies of unaffiliated fundraisers who ape his message and sometimes threaten Republicans in Trump’s name.

Washington Post – Politics:

While Democrats have leaned heavily into elevating abortion concerns, Republicans in midterm races have often been avoiding questions or taking pains to shift the topic.

Washington Post – Politics:

The landmark conservative Supreme Court victories this week on abortion and guns capped a year-long string of victories on the right.

Washington Post – Politics:

Until recently, the Court hewed closely to shifting public views on key social issues like same-sex marriage, private sexual conduct, workplace protections for transgender people and popular support for laws and executive orders on immigration and health care.

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The strategy has diverted some of the focus away from federal races toward governor and secretary of state races, election-administrator contests and measures aimed at protecting ballot access and tabulation.