#Florida turns red: Can Democrats make a comeback?

#Florida turns red: Can Democrats make a comeback?

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a five-part series called “How Florida got so conservative.” It was less than a day after the 2012 presidential election and Florida Republicans were already suffering from a particularly painful post-election hangover.  The state GOP had outspent the Florida Democratic Party by a 3-to-1 margin, while Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney had…

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#Trump’s pledge for Ukraine peace met with doubt, derision

#Trump’s pledge for Ukraine peace met with doubt, derision

As former President Trump solidifies his front-runner status in the Republican 2024 presidential primary race, his views on the Russia-Ukraine war paint an increasingly stark contrast with GOP leaders in Congress. On Wednesday, he pledged to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office and refused to say which side he wants to win the…

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#McConnell lets an indicted Trump twist in the wind

#McConnell lets an indicted Trump twist in the wind

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and his top deputies stayed silent Tuesday as former President Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts, signaling how far they have diverged from their former ally. Many Republican senators blame Trump for the loss of the Senate majority and the disappointing performance of Senate Republicans last year….

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