Tag: Mike Pence
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Trump 2.0, Episode One: Promises, nativist swagger and pardons | Cronin and Loevy
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“Here I am,” Trump proclaimed. Trump 2.0 may be older, yet he yearns to be bolder. During his second inaugural address, Trump had scorn, and no praise, for his predecessors, many of whom sat nearby. He implied that, because of God, he was brought back to save the American Dream and reestablish American dominance in…
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One of the biggest surprises at the DNC — all the Republicans | Vince Bzdek
One of the things that struck me most about the Democratic National Convention last week was the number of Republicans there, with prominent speaking roles. Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois spoke in prime time Thursday night. “I am proud to be in the trenches with you as part of this sometimes awkward alliance…
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The loneliness of Romney Republicans | Cronin and Loevy
“Romney: A Reckoning,” by McKay Coppins, $32.50 “Enough,” by Cassidy Hutchinson, $30 These two best-selling biographies share the stories of two Republicans who publicly rebuked Donald Trump. Trump responded by castigating Mitt Romney — even though Trump had endorsed Romney for president in 2012. Trump also trashed Cassidy Hutchinson — even though Trump had praised…
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Now playing on the presidential stage: ‘Nikki and the Kens’ | Vince Bzdek
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In a coincidence of great good fortune, I saw the “Barbie” movie right before watching the Republican presidential debate last week, and I must say, the parallels are impossible to resist. “Barbie” has already become a cultural measuring stick for everything from beach fashion to appealing shades of pink to gender norms and stereotypes. It…
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Boebert was present for ‘early stages’ of Jan. 6 discussions, ex-Trump aide testifies
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert was among a group of Republican lawmakers who met with White House aides and Trump campaign officials in the weeks after the 2020 election to discuss whether then-Vice President Mike Pence could delay certification of the election, a former top presidential aide told the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack…
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Republican Deborah Flora hires Axiom Strategies, team for 2022 US Senate campaign
Republican Deborah Flora announced key additions to her 2022 U.S. Senate campaign in Colorado on Wednesday, including strategists fresh off wins in last month’s off-year elections and consultants at national firms with winning records in Senate races. Flora is one of eight Republicans vying for the nomination to challenge Democrat Michael Bennet, who is seeking…
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Transfer of power in 2021 was eventually ‘peaceful’ | Cronin & Loevy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The United States recently completed its 59th presidential election. We have never postponed one, even in times of war or depression. A few weeks ago we witnessed the 25th transfer of power. The departing president…