Republicans were supposed to be celebrating a blowout but instead were finger-pointing at GOP leaders -- Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump -- after big wins for the party never materialized and the Senate was declared safely in Democratic hands for another two years. … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans pin blame on Trump and McConnell for red wave fizzle
Archives for November 2022
Trump lashes out at fellow Republicans as midterm losses mount in Congress
Former President Donald Trump unleashed a series of preemptive attacks on 2024 GOP rivals and blamed party leaders for election losses that cost them the Senate majority. … [Read more...] about Trump lashes out at fellow Republicans as midterm losses mount in Congress
Deep blue wave? Leftist fringe makes claim for more clout as House Dems weigh midterm fallout
The Democratic Party's most committed progressives are celebrating the expansion of their congressional numbers in last week's midterm elections, as members prepare to bring forward a left-leaning agenda and fight Republicans who are expected to narrowly flip control of the House. … [Read more...] about Deep blue wave? Leftist fringe makes claim for more clout as House Dems weigh midterm fallout
Chinese real estate company found guilty of bribing former LA council member
A Chinese real estate developer was convicted of spending more than $1 million to bribe a former Los Angeles City council member to build a skyscraper. … [Read more...] about Chinese real estate company found guilty of bribing former LA council member
Mike Pence reinvents himself
Former Vice President Mike Pence has emerged as a new political entity with updated branding and some significant media coverage -- this of course, from a media that detests Mr. Pence's old boss. … [Read more...] about Mike Pence reinvents himself