Tag: Republican

Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota Dies at 59

Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-Minn.) has died, his family confirmed on Friday. He was 59. “It is with a broken heart, shattered spirit and overwhelming sadness I share my husband Congressman Jim Hagedorn passed away peacefully last night,” Hagedorn’s wife, former Minnesota state Republican party chair Jennifer Carnahan, wrote on social media. Hagedorn, who previously authored the…


Democrat ‘China Bill’ Hits House Floor; Interview With Rep. Kevin Brady and Rep. Chris Stewart

Can a 3,000-page bill save the United States from China’s threat? The Democrats’ “China Bill” is hitting the floor this week. Republicans are calling it “too much coral reef and not enough China.” With a $30 trillion debt standing by, what is the best approach for the United States to reach a bipartisan agreement? I…


John James Announces Campaign for Newly-Drawn Detroit Suburbs House Seat

John James, a two-time GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate, has announced his intention to run for the House in Michigan’s recently-redrawn 10th congressional district. James, an Army vet and the owner of an automotive logistics firm, made the announcement in a Twitter post, portraying himself as a political outsider. “I fought on the battlefield…


John James Announces US House Bid in Newly Drawn Suburban Detroit District

John James, a two-time Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, has announced his intention to run for the U.S. House in Michigan’s newly drawn 10th Congressional District. James, an Army veteran and owner of an automotive logistics firm, made the announcement in a Twitter post, portraying himself as a political outsider. “I fought on the…


Two US Senate Candidates in Pennsylvania Weigh In on Voting Legislation

President Joe Biden’s push this week for voter rights legislation that he says will address racism and voter suppression elicited very different reviews from two candidates running for U.S. Senate in the Pennsylvania primary. Here is what they said. Sharif Street, Democrat Pennsylvania state Sen. Sharif Street voiced support for the John Lewis Voting Rights…


Sen. Doug Mastriano Announces Run for Pennsylvania Governor

For more than a year, people around Pennsylvania have been calling State Sen. Doug Mastriano “governor,” in expectation of him running for the seat. He made it official on Saturday in Gettysburg, declaring his candidacy for Pennsylvania governor. More than 1,100 people attended four hours of speeches from high profile Republicans at the event, including…


State Sen. Mastriano Announces Run for Pennsylvania Governor

For more than a year, people around Pennsylvania have been calling state Sen. Doug Mastriano “governor,” in expectation of him running for the seat. He made it official on Jan. 8 in Gettysburg, declaring his candidacy for Pennsylvania governor. More than 1,100 people attended four hours of speeches from high-profile Republicans at the event, including…


Jake Corman’s Campaign for Pennsylvania Governor Hires Kellyanne Conway

Jake Corman, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor, has hired Kellyanne Conway as pollster and campaign special adviser. Conway is known for guiding former President Donald Trump’s campaign to a 2016 win. She is the first woman to lead a presidential campaign to victory. Conway then served as the outspoken senior counselor to the president. “Kellyanne…


Johnny Isakson, Former Georgia Republican US Senator, Dies at 76

ATLANTA—Former Georgia Republican U.S. senator Johnny Isakson died on Sunday. He was 76. Isakson died in his sleep before dawn at his home in Atlanta, his son John Isakson told The Associated Press. He said that although his father had Parkinson’s disease, the cause of death was not immediately apparent. “He was a great man…


Former Senator Johnny Isakson Dies at 76

ATLANTA—Former Georgia Republican senator Johnny Isakson died on Sunday. He was 76. Isakson died in his sleep before dawn at his home in Atlanta, his son John Isakson told The Associated Press. He said that although his father had Parkinson’s disease, the cause of death was not immediately apparent. “He was a great man and…