Republicans Archives - We Find All The BS In Politics

Alabama

This holiday season, NDAA shaping up as end-of-year ‘Christmas tree’ | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Despite an action-packed year on Capitol Hill, lawmakers return this week to a long to-do list that includes issues ranging from military aid for allies to surveillance programs to the massive Pentagon policy bill — and much more. House members have spent much of 2023 in a prolonged battle over federal spending, but the three-week […]

Alabama

Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

For viewers and voters intending to watch the upcoming Republican presidential debate, there are several important facts to keep up with. The debate will be held on Dec. 6 in Tuscaloosa at the University of Alabama’s Moody Music Hall Building. The event will begin at 7 p.m. CT and last until 9 p.m. CT. The […]

Alabama

When is the next Republican debate? Start time and how to watch | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Republican presidential hopefuls are rallying their campaigns ahead of the fourth debate after the requirements for participation were tightened. On Nov 3, the Republican National Committee (RNC) announced that candidates would need to meet more stringent polling requirements to appear at the event in Alabama. It comes after Mike Pence became the first major candidate […]

Alaska

Ranked-Choice Voting Makes a Joke of Alaska Politics | #alaska | #politics

Wasilla, Alaska Advocates of ranked-choice voting say it elevates centrist candidates, keeps campaigns positive, and promotes debate of important issues. That isn’t how it’s going in Alaska. The Last Frontier is in the middle of an experiment that has confused voters, popularized fringe candidates and could lead to unrepresentative outcomes. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & […]

Alabama

Nikole Hannah Jones’ ‘Democracy Summit’ rings the alarm about rising threats | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

“A culture of balance and covering both sides has impeded our ability to accurately convey to the public what’s actually happening,” says the founder of Howard University’s Center for Journalism & Democracy. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Nikole Hannah Jones convened political journalists, elected officials, students and educators at Howard University earlier this week to […]

Alabama

GOP senators confront Tuberville over his blockade on military promotions | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Republican senators are holding a meeting to confront Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville about his blockade of almost 400 military nominations, an effort to find a path forward as the senator has dug in on his protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. The unusual meeting called by GOP senators to challenge one of their own comes […]

Alabama

NC Democrat: ‘Sue the bastards’ over maps. Can that be a winning strategy? | WFAE 90.7 | #elections | #alabama

This story first appeared in WFAE reporter Steve Harrison’s weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get the news first in your inbox. Democratic Rep. Wiley Nickel of Cary didn’t hold back about the new Republican-passed congressional map, which gives the GOP the clear advantage in 10 of 14 seats. Democrats are strong favorites in three districts, and […]

Alabama

Republicans hope the chaos of recent weeks will become a distant memory in next year’s elections | #elections | #alabama

“Embarrassing,” “chaotic” and “irresponsible.” And those were just the words that House Republicans used to describe the past three weeks as they removed one speaker from office and splintered over three successive nominees before finally landing on Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La.Now they hope voters won’t hold the GOP’s infighting against them as they seek to […]

Alabama

Republicans hope the chaos of recent weeks will become a distant memory in next year’s elections | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Alabama

An Alabama Republican U.S. House member appears no closer to becoming Speaker. | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

Gary Palmer (pictured left) is one of eight candidates to replace Kevin McCarthy. A closed door Republican meeting failed to reach consensus on who should hold the gavel. Palmer’s record is coming under scrutiny following his decision to run for Speaker. The UCLA Promise Institute lists him as an election skeptic regarding the 2020 […]