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After the president helped end the careers of two of their own, many in the Senate G.O.P. feel he’s broken their political contract. Now, instead of constantly bowing to the executive branch, they’re
Minnesota Republicans endorsed former Navy SEAL Adam Schwarze for U.S. Senate on Friday, selecting a candidate who has pitched himself as an uncompromising conservative closely aligned with President Donald Trump.
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Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo directly confronted Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Sunday over his controversial record, citing a major national newspaper’s characterization of his past.
Minnesota Republicans and Democrats have made their picks for statewide elected offices on the ballot this fall, backing candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, attorney general, auditor and secretary of state.
Endorsements are officially underway at the Minnesota Republican Party State Convention in Duluth. Track who the party is choosing for each race.
The Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series is hosting a runoff primary debate for U.S. Senate Republican candidates, Mike Collins and Derek Dooley. RELATED: Georgia Primary Runoffs set for June as key races remain undecided The debate is being livestreamed from Georgia Public Broadcasting studios in Atlanta from 12:45 to 1:15 p.
It was a remarkable rise for Schwarze, who does not have the name recognition of former sportscaster Michele Tafoya or NBA veteran Royce White, the other two candidates who made it to a fourth ballot.
Trump's ex-No. 2 sidestepped backing Ken Paxton in Senate race and said Republicans have lost their way on traditional conservative priorities, as Democrats eye an opening in Texas.