#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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#Hakeem Jeffries denounced as ‘election denier’ after House Dems elect him leader

#Hakeem Jeffries denounced as ‘election denier’ after House Dems elect him leader

“Hakeem Jeffries denounced as ‘election denier’ after House Dems elect him leader” Republicans blasted newly elected House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday for repeatedly denying the legitimacy of former President Donald Trump’s 2016 election.  The social media offensive came from both GOP lawmakers and the Republican National Committee shortly after Jeffries was elevated…

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#GOP worries Trump 2024 announcement will backfire

#GOP worries Trump 2024 announcement will backfire

GOP worries Trump 2024 announcement will backfire Former President Trump is plowing ahead with his 2024 campaign launch next week despite the pleas of even some of his closest advisers, who point to risks for both Trump and the Republican Party as a whole.  For Trump, a formal declaration of his candidacy would cut off…

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#GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack

#GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack

GOP gives mixed messages on Paul Pelosi attack Republicans have responded to the recent attack on Paul Pelosi, the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), with a mix of messages, some of which have prompted sharp criticism from Democrats. Many in the GOP, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and former Vice President Mike…

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