Sep 03 Trump promises to campaign for Republicans and says they have a winning midterm message By Collin Binkley, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Voters' dim views of the economy and the war in Iran have put Republicans in a tough spot as the midterm election season enters its final stretch. Continue reading
Aug 26 Trump-endorsed Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor By John Hanna, Associated Press Tulsa businessman Mike Mazzei narrowly won the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor on Tuesday after getting a boost from President Donald Trump’s social media attacks on Mazzei’s rival, state Attorney General Gentner Drummond. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 2:29 Graham and Norman make final push in South Carolina GOP Senate runoff By Gavin Jackson, SCETV On Tuesday, Republican voters in South Carolina will vote to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on November’s ballot in a runoff between his sister Darline and Congressman Ralph Norman. As South Carolina ETV’s Gavin Jackson reports, the closing days… Continue watching
Aug 13 Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press The newly minted GOP ticket wasted no time before hammering Democrats over fraud. Dozens of people have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars meant to provide food, shelter, healthcare and childcare to people in need. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 3:14 Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats By Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, William Brangham We’re getting a clearer picture of who will be on the midterm ballots and the direction of the political parties after key primary races were decided in six states. Midwestern voters weighed in on party establishment candidates, insurgencies and a… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 7:24 Democratic and Republican strategists on the direction of both parties By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz To discuss the primary results for both parties, William Brangham spoke with political strategists from both sides of the aisle. Republican Liam Donovan previously worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and Democrat Joel Payne currently works for the progressive… Continue watching
Jul 22 Watch 6:13 The implications of Trump loyalists and election deniers winning GOP primaries By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams In Arizona, three prominent election deniers won Republican primaries for governor, secretary of state and attorney general. If they win in November, they’ll play key roles in overseeing elections and defending voting laws. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Stephen Richer,… Continue watching
Jun 30 Trump announces Republican midterm convention in Dallas in September By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump has announced that Republicans will hold their first-ever national convention ahead of the midterm elections, an unusual event aimed at boosting turnout in races that will decide whether the party maintains control of Congress. Continue reading
Jun 30 WATCH: House goes on recess early after Republicans deadlock over Trump's demands By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The emptying Capitol provides another snapshot of the imbalance of power in Washington as a headstrong executive confronts a weakened Congress. For the second time in as many weeks, the House has simply given up. Continue reading
Jun 19 Tensions rise with Trump and Republican senators ahead of midterms By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The relationship between President Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point after Trump upended Republicans efforts for a swift confirmation of his intelligence nominee and as he thwarted quick passage of a bill to renew a… Continue reading