Political Parties and Movements

Republicans Around The Country Are Working To Declare Democrats Unconstitutional

The lame-duck power grabs in Wisconsin, Michigan and North Carolina are part of a larger effort by Republicans to delegitimize any opponent.
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Wisconsin Republicans To Vote On Weakening Governor's Power

Members of the public testified against the measures at a sometimes raucous hearing that ran deep into the night Monday.
By SCOTT BAUER, AP

Wisconsin Republicans Advance Lame-Duck Power Grab

It will allow outgoing Republican Gov. Scott Walker to make one last major mark on the state’s political landscape.
By Scott Bauer, AP

Texas Republicans Want To Oust Muslim Party Leader Because Of His Faith, Emails Suggest

Some GOP leaders in Tarrant County are seeking to remove Shahid Shafi from leadership, according to leaked emails.
By AP

Minnesota GOP Senate Candidate Says People With Pre-Existing Conditions Are ‘Wealthier’

Karin Housley's website and a new ad claim she supports coverage for pre-existing conditions, but her own statements suggest otherwise.
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House Democrats Promise Action On LGBTQ Anti-Discrimination Bill

Democrats plan to move forward with the bill if they win the House majority.
By JULIET LINDERMAN, AP

Angela Merkel Won't Seek Re-Election As Party Chair: Reports

But party sources said Germany's Merkel wants to remain chancellor until 2021, when the next federal election is due.
By Andreas Rinke and Paul Carrel, Reuters

Former GOP Mega-Donor Les Wexner Now Donating To Democrats

Wexner has reportedly given at least $20,000 to Ohio Democrats since revealing last month he was no longer a Republican.
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The Midterms Loom. Here's Where Dems' Fight For The House Will Be Decided.

Two districts in Pennsylvania show where the House will be won and where a blue wave might break.
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Opinion | The Fraudulence Of Susan Collins

The Maine Republican's reputation for independence is unearned.
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