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July 9, 2021

CPAC Dallas opens Friday as GOP, squarely in Trump's grasp, looks to future

Republicans from around the U.S. are converging on Dallas, Texas for the second Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this year, a confab that's expected to demonstrate former President Donald Trump's continued hold on the GOP.

July 7, 2021

Virginia gubernatorial debate drama centered around McAuliffe's ties to Clinton Foundation

Drama is unfolding in the Old Dominion, and it’s taking center stage around the Virginia Bar Association’s (VBA) upcoming gubernatorial debate.

July 7, 2021

Former Detroit Police Chief Craig slams Whitmer ahead of expected GOP gubernatorial run

The former police chief spoke about his journey to becoming a Republican and his past role in law enforcement at the birthplace of the GOP on the party’s 167th birthday before reminding Whitmer that neither Michigan nor the U.S. has a king.

July 6, 2021

'You are crazy': McAuliffe slammed for suggesting it's easier for Americans to buy a gun than to vote

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe was slammed online Tuesday after he suggested that it is easier for Americans to buy a gun than it is to vote.

July 5, 2021

Controversial former Maine Gov. Paul LePage to run for a third term

The former Republican Gov. of Maine Paul LePage announced on Monday that he was running once again for governor of the state in 2022, after previously serving two terms in the role.

July 5, 2021

Former Rep. Allen West launches GOP primary challenge against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

Saying that he can no longer “sit on the sidelines,” Allen West on Sunday announced a run for Texas governor, launching a primary challenge against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

July 2, 2021

Ex-Virginia gov McAuliffe fact checked for making false claims in ad against GOP challenger Glenn Youngkin

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe was smacked with a fact check on Friday for making false claims in a campaign ad against his Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin.

July 2, 2021

WaPo gives McAuliffe 3 'Pinocchios' for misleading ad on Youngkin after PolitiFact waters down own fact-check

The Washington Post gave Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe “three Pinocchios” for what it describes as a “misleading” attack ad against his GOP rival Glenn Youngkin after PolitiFact Virginia appeared to water down its criticism of the former governor in its own fact-check.

July 1, 2021

Dems accuse Youngkin of racism for 'yellow Virginians' remark, GOP fires back with video of Dems using term

Virginia Democrats blasted gubernatorial GOP candidate Glenn Youngkin for using the term "yellow" during a podcast interview in April, accusing him of racism. However, Democrats used the term at their 2020 convention.

July 1, 2021

Only a third of NY voters say Cuomo should run for reelection: poll

A plurality of New York state voters say embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo should serve out his current term but not seek reelection next year, according to a new poll.