#The Memo: GOP at crossroads over Trump

#The Memo: GOP at crossroads over Trump

The Memo: GOP at crossroads over Trump The Republican Party, which had hoped to be flying high following last week’s midterm elections, is instead in a state of flux — with former President Trump at the core of the unease.  Trump launched his third bid for the presidency in a meandering speech at Mar-a-Lago on…

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#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to elect Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as their leader over National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-Fla.) who announced his desire to replace McConnell at an acrimonious conference meeting Tuesday. A majority of GOP senators voted to elect McConnell leader…

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#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.  An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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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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#’The View’ mocks Ted Cruz over ‘creepy’ Kate Beckinsale comments on podcast

#’The View’ mocks Ted Cruz over ‘creepy’ Kate Beckinsale comments on podcast

“‘The View’ mocks Ted Cruz over ‘creepy’ Kate Beckinsale comments on podcast” Panelists on “The View” mocked Sen. Ted Cruz during Monday’s show, with one declaring the Texas Republican turned “creepy” with remarks he made about actress Kate Beckinsale on his recent podcast. The conversation began after host Whoopi Goldberg played a clip from “The…

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