Category: 2022 Midterm Elections

Trump’s Influence Has Energized Outsiders in GOP Primary Races, Strategists Say

News Analysis A number of successful candidates in the GOP primary elections held on Aug. 9 in Vermont, Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin, espouse domestic and foreign policies consistent with those of former President Donald Trump. The FBI’s Monday night raid on the former president’s Mar-a-Lago home, as part of an investigation into the alleged moving of…


Trump’s Influence on GOP, Endorsement Appeal Over Pence, on Display in Wisconsin

Former President Donald Trump’s influence over GOP swing state voters was tested again on Aug. 9 in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. The contest served as another clash of candidates endorsed by Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, as both men appear poised to seek the presidency in 2024. Trump-backed businessman and retired U.S….


Appeal of Trump Endorsement Over Pence on Display in Wisconsin

Former President Donald Trump’s influence over GOP swing state voters was tested again on Aug. 9 in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. The contest served as another clash of candidates endorsed by Trump and his former vice president, Mike Pence, as both men appear poised to seek the presidency in 2024. Trump-backed businessman and retired U.S….


AG Merrick Garland Could Be Impeached Over FBI Trump Raid: Sen. Rand Paul.

Attorney General Merrick Garland could face an impeachment inquiry following the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence, said Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.). “Without question, I think the order to allow the raid on Mar-a-Lago on Trump’s house has to be revealed. I think we have to know under what pretense they think…


GOP Lawmaker Reveals Trump’s Mindset One Day After FBI Raid

A top House Republican lawmaker said he visited former President Donald Trump at his home in New Jersey on Tuesday night, revealing the former commander-in-chief’s mindset following the unprecedented FBI raid on Monday. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), the chairman of the House Republican Study Committee, said in an interview that Trump is “very upbeat” and…


GOP Lawmaker Reveals Trump’s Mindset 1 Day After FBI Raid

A top House Republican lawmaker said he visited former President Donald Trump at his New Jersey home on Aug. 9, revealing Trump’s mindset following the unprecedented FBI raid on Aug. 8. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), chairman of the House Republican Study Committee, said in an interview that Trump is “very upbeat” and has “made up…


FBI Raid Could Turn Trump Into ‘Martyr’ in 2024 Presidential Race: Analysts

Some analysts suggested that Monday’s FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida has upended the 2024 presidential race and possibly the midterms. Republican leaders, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), rushed to defend Trump and demanded congressional investigations into the FBI. Before the raid, McConnell and some other GOP…


Takeaways From Tuesday Primaries: Four Trump-Backed Candidates Win, Omar Survives

November general election slates for 16 congressional, four gubernatorial, and three U.S. Senate seats were set in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont in Aug. 9 primaries. Among first-glance takeaways are triumphs by four candidates endorsed by former President Trump and the narrow victory by “squad” honcho Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in her Democratic primary. Meanwhile,…


Takeaways From Tuesday Primaries: 4 Trump-Backed Candidates Win, Omar Survives

November general election slates for 16 congressional, four gubernatorial, and three U.S. Senate races were set in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont in the Aug. 9 primary elections. Among first-glance takeaways are triumphs by four candidates endorsed by former President Trump and the narrow victory by “squad” leader Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) in her Democratic…


Abrams in Georgia Policy Speech Goes After Kemp’s Rural Base

Stacey Abrams, whose aspirations to the Georgia governor’s mansion and beyond have gained national attention, laid out her plans Tuesday night to boost the state’s economy without raising taxes. She targeted her opponent Brian Kemp’s base voters—those in rural areas—with proposals specifically tailored to their needs. They include more support for small businesses, a Medicaid…