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Democrats have advantage over GOP, new poll indicates ahead of midterms

Democrats have advantage over GOP, new poll indicates ahead of midterms

Democrats have a- 8 percentage-point lead over the GOP among likely voters ahead of the midterm elections, a New York Times/Siena University poll shows.
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GOP convention showcases 'Conservatives in Name Only' | Opinion

GOP convention showcases 'Conservatives in Name Only' | Opinion

At GOP midterm convention, VP Vance asked voters to not give the country to the left. He ignored the party's ideological betrayals.
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Trump seeks to rebuild support among 2024 voters in North Carolina

Trump seeks to rebuild support among 2024 voters in North Carolina

By Jarrett Renshaw CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept 16 (Reuters) - U.S.
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Republican House Candidates Attend Midterm Convention Amidst Tough Re-election Battles

Republican House Candidates Attend Midterm Convention Amidst Tough Re-election Battles

Several Republican House candidates in competitive districts, including U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz, attended a high-profile midterm convention in Dallas. This event, described as a 'Trump-a-palooza,' presented a strategic dilemma for many GOP candidates: attend and risk being closely associated with President Trump, or stay away and miss a national platform and fundraising opportunities. While many incumbents in battleground districts opted to stay in their home districts, a handful, including Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Anna Paulina Luna, Derrick Van Orden, Rob Bresnahan, Ryan Mackenzie, and Mike Lawler, chose to attend and some even took speaking slots. Their decision reflects a calculation that the benefits of national exposure and energizing the base outweighed potential negative associations, especially as they face challenging re-election campaigns in November.
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House Speaker Johnson Confirms Congressional Action Required for President Trump's Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks

House Speaker Johnson Confirms Congressional Action Required for President Trump's Proposed $5,000 Dividend Checks

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated on Sunday that President Trump's proposal to issue $5,000 dividend checks to American adults would necessitate congressional action. President Trump announced this plan during a speech at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday night. He specified that the dividend would be issued if Republicans secure control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in November. Representative Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) also commented on the proposal, noting it was the first he had heard of it but deemed it good economic policy. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) expressed support for the idea and indicated he would prepare legislation for the payments. The proposed payout of $5,000 to an estimated 270 million adults would cost the U.S. government approximately $1.35 trillion, at a time when the U.S. public debt has recently exceeded $40 trillion.
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I've done the math, Trump's name on the ballot isn't 'political magic' for GOP | Opinion

I've done the math, Trump's name on the ballot isn't 'political magic' for GOP | Opinion

Donald Trump will go to his grave insisting the problem in the midterms was that he was not on the ballot. He'll be wrong.
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The Republican Party is all-in on Islamophobia

The Republican Party is all-in on Islamophobia

The “Islamists and Communists” midterms, explained.
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Trump aims to shore up support for Whatley in NC with Wednesday visit

Trump aims to shore up support for Whatley in NC with Wednesday visit

North Carolina’s open US Senate seat could be key to majority control of the upper chamber.
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Trump lost on mail ballots. Is the Supreme Court rejecting him?

Trump lost on mail ballots. Is the Supreme Court rejecting him?

The Trump administration lost a mail ballot case at the Supreme Court but won most election cases about redistricting and campaign spending.
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Trump's biggest gift to the GOP's future? His own flaws. | Opinion

Trump's biggest gift to the GOP's future? His own flaws. | Opinion

The Republican Party can and must move beyond President Donald Trump's version of 'conservatism.' The midterms suggest that moment is coming fast.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Congress would have to approve President Donald Trump's proposal to send $5,000 to each American adult if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election
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Will Trump's $5,000 dividend check happen? Why it may not

Will Trump's $5,000 dividend check happen? Why it may not

President Trump promised Americans a $5,000 check if Republicans win in the midterms, but it's not as simple as giving away free money. Here's why.