Trump Grievances Threaten GOP Midterm Chances
#TrumpMidterms #GOPStrategyRepublican strategist Rina Shah tells NPR that Trump's personal grievances and score-settling dominate the midterm agenda, nationalizing races around himself. With low approval and high prices, vulnerable GOP candidates struggle to run independently as Democrats lead on the economy. read more
Republicans urge Trump to deploy $403M war chest
#TrumpMidterms #GOPStrategyTrump hoards his $403M war chest as Republicans plead for midterm help, fearing lost seats in Texas and beyond. Delays raise ad costs and frustration, while aides promise spending soon. read more
Republicans Push Anti-Transgender Measures in Defense Bill Amendments
#transrights #GOPstrategyRepublicans have strategically included anti-trans provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act, exploiting its must-pass nature. Democrats strongly opposed, revealing a potential future trend of using poison pills in bills to challenge Democrats on transgender rights. read more