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Nov 04 2022
Opinion
In 2022 midterm elections, 'It's the economy, stupid' still applies
In 1992, the infamous Democratic strategist and campaign adviser, James Carville, famously coined the phrase "It’s the economy, stupid" as part of a campaign effort to win voters to Bill Clinton.
It was a contentious presidential year. President George H. W. Bush was seeking re-election but given the prevailing recession and growing economic uncertainty, Carville identified the pain
Guest Writer - RightJan 03 2023
News
McKee sworn in for four-year term as R.I. governor - The Boston Globe
As you might have seen in my TV commercials this past year, family is very important to me,” McKee said. “And I’m glad to have them here with me today.” PROVIDENCE — Governor Daniel J. McKee began a full four-year term on Tuesday, standing on stage next to his late father’s office chair and thanking his 94-year-old “celebrity mom,” who starred in his campaign ads. Before giving his speech,
The Boston GlobeJan 03 2023
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Democrat Craig Greenberg sworn in as Louisville, Ky. mayor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Craig Greenberg has been sworn in as mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, 11 months after surviving a shooting at his campaign office. Greenberg took the oath of office Monday before a crowd that included Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. While acknowledging that Louisville faces challenges, “whatever neighborhood we live in, we love this city like we love our family,” he
Associated PressJan 10 2023
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House easily passes resolution to create bipartisan China select committee
The House voted overwhelmingly to pass a resolution Tuesday to create a select committee focused on U.S. competition with China, fulfilling a campaign promise Republicans made in the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections.
The resolution passed in a 365-65 vote, with 146 Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
The select committee, chaired by Rep. Mike Gallagher (
The HillJan 26 2023
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California Rep. Adam Schiff enters marquee Senate race
Rep. Adam B. Schiff, a decades-long fixture in San Fernando Valley politics who rose to national prominence as a top Democratic foe to then-President Trump, is joining a contest for U.S. Senate that is quickly shaping up to be highly competitive, he announced Thursday.
A mild-mannered former prosecutor, Schiff built a profile as a moderate Democrat focused on foreign policy and national
Los Angeles TimesFeb 06 2023
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Evangelicals Fear LGBT Blessings Proposal Would Split the Church of England
This coming week promises to be one of the most historic—and controversial—in the life of the Church of England, as its governing body, General Synod, heads toward a resolution of a long debate over blessings of same-sex couples.
After years of wrangling over how the church should deal with homosexuality, its bishops announced in mid-January that they would not agree to same-sex
Christianity TodayJan 30 2023
Perspectives Blog
When California Democrats Lead the Way
From the CenterIt was clear during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary that the hearts of party activists yearned for a liberal nominee like Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, but the sheer necessity of preventing Donald Trump’s re-election brought them to the practical option of Joe Biden. Now that their better-than-expected showing in last year’s midterm elections has made it almost
Dan SchnurJul 20 2022
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Democrat Rochelle Garza outraises GOP incumbent Ken Paxton in Texas AG race
Democratic attorney general candidate Rochelle Garza raked in more campaign cash than GOP incumbent Ken Paxton in recent months, a sign of the race’s growing competitiveness.
In the pair’s first fundraising face-off since the May primary election, Garza netted nearly $520,000 in campaign donations compared to the $340,000 raised by Paxton, according to campaign finance reports.
The Dallas Morning NewsJan 31 2023
Analysis
They’s cooking with…anything but gas: Green groups align to push all-electric stoves
Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.’s threat of a federal ban on gas stoves this month has channeled the goals of left-wing billionaire think tanks that are making significant progress in pushing communities to eliminate fossil fuels.
A web of environmental groups is stepping up the campaign to persuade states and local communities to switch to all-electric energy.
Washington TimesDec 19 2022
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Kim Kardashian REFUSES to cut ties with Balenciaga after pedophilia scandal and instead claims she's 're-evaluating' her relationship with brand
Kim Kardashian is refusing to cut ties with the fashion house Balenciaga, despite a controversy that saw the company linked to a shoot that placed children alongside BDSM-themed items.
Kardashian, who has been in business with the company for several years spoke out days after it had already apologized for the scandal.
The reality TV star, 42, said that while she was 'shaken' and
Daily Mail