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Montana’s Libertarian candidate for Senate says GOP is a sending message to drop out

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Jon Tester's three US Senate race wins have all come with razor thin margins, meaning third party candidates can tip races. Now a Libertarian candidate says he thinks Donald Trump is pressuring him to drop out.

Illinois State Fair GOP rally: Republicans admit 'we got lazy' in blue Illinois

chicago.suntimes.com

SPRINGFIELD — Republicans sought to reclaim their own national convention momentum at the Illinois State Fair before Democrats throw their big party in Chicago next week, with GOP leaders on Thursday shrugging off positive polling for…

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Arizona Court Sides With G.O.P. Over Abortion Language in Voter Pamphlets

www.nytimes.com

The court ruled that informational brochures the state sends to voters can use the term “unborn human being” to describe an embryo or a fetus.

GOP to fill vacancy for JP candidate by convention in Johnson County

www.arkansasonline.com

CLARKSVILLE -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has called for a convention before Tuesday in Johnson County's District 5 to fill the vacancy of the Republican party nominee for justice of the peace, according to a press release from the…

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GOP candidate and former NYPD officer forced to defend $120K in settlements for complaints that include 'arresting and assaulting an infant'

www.dailymail.co.uk

Republican Alison Esposito boasts a 25-year career as a New York City police officer, but not without record of complaints about her behavior.

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'Earned that right': Vance delivers blunt response to GOP criticism of Trump's 'off the cuff' comments

www.foxnews.com

Sen. JD Vance defended the former president's "off the cuff" comments aimed at Vice President Harris and said they are addressing her policies "90% of what we're doing."

Republican Who Endorsed Kamala Harris Pushed to Resign From GOP

www.newsweek.com

A Pennsylvania Republican's effort to keep Trump from winning the election is not sitting well with the rest of his party.

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Groyper war, dark elves, bugmen: how the GOP ticket is reviving far-right beef

www.theverge.com

Antisemitic streamer, Holocaust denier, Charlottesville rally attendee, and January 6th instigator Nick Fuentes disavowed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign last week, claiming the America First movement had been “hijacked” by…

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HORROR: Unarmed Michigan Father and GOP Activist Gunned Down by Evil Neighbor While on Walk After Daughter Touched Mulch – Here’s How to Help the Dad’s Family

A beloved Michigan father of two was killed in cold blood by his demented neighbor over the most trivial dispute possible.

GOP House candidate once sued for arresting infant, forcing New York to shell out $25,000 to baby’s mom

www.independent.co.uk

Alison Esposito ‘did not detain or stop, question and frisk an infant,’ spokesperson says

Bankers give more to Biden-Harris but favor down-ballot GOP races

www.americanbanker.com

Political contribution data shows that individual bankers have donated more to the Biden-Harris ticket than Trump in 2024, but overall have contributed more to Republicans than Democrats this cycle.

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GOP lawmakers celebrate resignation of Columbia University president

thehill.com

A host of Republican lawmakers celebrated the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik following heavy scrutiny over her handling of the school's protests and tensions over the Israel-Hamas war. Shafik's tenure, which…

US, China standoff over Olympic athlete drug testing prompts new House GOP probe

www.foxnews.com

A group of House Republicans is probing the global anti-doping agency's handling of cases involving Chinese athletes.

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GOP Lawmakers Sound the Alarm

politicalwire.com

“Never one to run the most focused or disciplined campaign, Donald Trump’s response to Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee and gaining ground on him in the presidential race seems

The GOP’s Efforts to Repeal the Clean Energy Plan Are Anti-Worker & Will Hurt Arizona

cleantechnica.com

As a union member, I know the difference a good-paying, pro-worker job can make. I am proud to be a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, which has been advocating for high safety standards, family-supporting wages…

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GOP senator demands cannabis rescheduling explanation (Newsletter: August 15, 2024)

FL marijuana polls & official’s questionable claims; Hemp seed approved for hen feed; WA psychedelics decrim; Study on drug researchers’ own drug use Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning.…

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Democrats claim GOP opponents are threats to Social Security, Medicare

www.reviewjournal.com

Wednesday marked the 89th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security. Democrats claim Republican opponents are threat to the program.

GOP polling guru Frank Luntz explains major 'plot twist' in presidential campaign and how entire voting blocs have 'collapsed'

www.dailymail.co.uk

GOP polling expert Frank Luntz explained a major 'plot twist' in the presidential campaign to the shocked hosts of CNBC's Squawk Box. He also outlined how voting blocs have 'collapsed.'

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Legendary GOP Pollster Frank Luntz Ramps Up His Criticism of Trump

www.thedailybeast.com

Longtime pollster and former GOP strategist Frank Luntz on Wednesday had some harsh words for Donald Trump, saying that the current state of the presidential race shows he is “committing political suicide.”