Washington Post – Politics:
The Republican House speaker finds himself continuously boxed in by his own side, with legislation — and maybe his job — dependent on the minority.
Author: Paul Kane
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In New Jersey, an insurgent upends a Democratic machine
Washington Post – Politics:
Rep. Andy Kim’s Senate campaign is challenging what most thought would be the coronation of Tammy Murphy, the spouse of Gov. Phil Murphy. He might also change decades of state election law.
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In Ohio, Republicans keep taking the tougher road to the Senate
Washington Post – Politics:
The Ohio GOP’s easy path to victory — nominating mainstream conservatives — runs into the MAGA reality of its voters.
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The Great Resignation hits Congress: Lawmakers are quitting, too
Washington Post – Politics:
Plenty of Congresses have been unpopular, but the 118th Congress has been so unpopular for lawmakers themselves that an unprecedented number are quitting midterm.
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This patient Republican has Biden by the ear, one night a year
Washington Post – Politics:
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) has turned State of the Union addresses into an art form, working the aisle to get one-on-one time with presidents.
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The hard-right wing of House GOP poised to grow even larger next year
Washington Post – Politics:
The Super Tuesday primaries produced a collection of defeats for the mainstream wing of House Republicans, foreshadowing even more extreme lawmakers joining their ranks next year.
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House Republicans often vote no on spending, but love to add pet projects
Washington Post – Politics:
House Republicans have stuffed the bills that fund the federal government with more than $4.5 billion worth of narrow projects in their districts, commonly known as earmarks.
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Senate Republicans will face leadership struggle between Trump, McConnell views
Washington Post – Politics:
“There’s no doubt it’s time to turn the page,” one Republican senator said Wednesday.
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GOP elder statesmen’s message to Johnson: Stop dithering
Washington Post – Politics:
Former leaders of Congress Paul D. Ryan and Patrick McHenry are seeking to send a message to the new speaker: Make your own decisions, stop kowtowing to your far-right flank.