All articles tagged with #conservative agenda
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
A group linked to George Soros criticized Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for his controversial graduation speech promoting traditional gender roles and criticizing the LGBTQ community and President Biden. The group argues that Butker's views reflect a broader conservative agenda that threatens American rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Former vice president Mike Pence announced that he will not endorse Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential campaign, citing significant policy differences and a break with conservative principles. Pence, who served under Trump, has been critical of the former president, particularly after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. He expressed concerns about Trump's agenda, including issues such as national debt, abortion, and China. Pence also highlighted his opposition to Trump's stance on TikTok and emphasized that he will not vote for Trump's Democratic opponent, President Biden. Instead, Pence plans to focus on building support for a "broad mainstream conservative agenda" and has warned against the rise of populism within the Republican Party.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Former Vice President Mike Pence stated in an interview with Fox News that he cannot endorse former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, citing differences in their agendas and values. Pence highlighted disagreements on issues such as the national debt, sanctity of human life, and legislation regarding Chinese company ByteDance. He also expressed his refusal to vote for President Biden in November but did not disclose his choice.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Former Vice President Mike Pence stated that he will not endorse Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, citing significant differences on issues such as the national debt, abortion rights, and Trump's stance on the sale of TikTok. Pence expressed that Trump's agenda is at odds with the conservative agenda they previously governed on, leading to his decision not to endorse him.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to combat "woke" ideologies through legislation have faced setbacks, with courts blocking key measures such as the Stop WOKE Act and the Parental Rights in Education Act. Critics argue that these laws target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, while supporters view them as protecting individual freedom. Despite some legal victories, including upholding the Parental Rights in Education Act, DeSantis' conservative initiatives have faced opposition from federal judges, signaling a potential weakening of support for his agenda among Republican lawmakers and the public.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Netflix's "Irish Wish" is a controversial film that has been criticized for being an AI-generated, thinly veiled Trojan horse for the conservative agenda, filled with right-wing dog whistles and bizarre dialogue. The movie, which is vaguely holiday-themed, has been accused of promoting crypto-fascist ideas and maintaining the status quo, while also lacking in sexual chemistry and featuring uncanny human behavior. The plot and characters have been described as herky-jerky and the film has been heavily scrutinized for its troubling moments and overall political messaging.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Moms for Liberty, a conservative group, faces pushback over its efforts to ban books and influence school policies. The group's influence in Republican national politics may be faltering, partly due to a sex scandal involving one of its co-founders. Despite claiming 130,000 members in 300 chapters across 48 states, its track record of supporting winning candidates in school board elections has been mixed. Critics argue that the group's attacks on books and diversity initiatives have not translated into electoral success, and its influence may be waning as more parents question its positions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Texas Tribune
Text messages released by the Texas A&M University System reveal that some leaders had a desire to counteract what they perceived as a liberal agenda in higher education. The messages showed concerns about hiring a journalism professor with left-leaning credentials and a resistance to recruiting someone who might work counter to conservative goals. This reflects a broader movement among Texas conservatives to combat what they view as a liberal bias in public universities. The internal investigation into the failed attempt to hire the professor has raised concerns about political considerations impacting academic freedom and university operations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vox.com
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is positioning himself as a Trump-like candidate in the 2024 GOP primary by adopting similar immigration policies, including eliminating birthright citizenship and ending "catch-and-release" policies. DeSantis argues that he is more effective than Trump at implementing a conservative agenda, citing his experience legislating to the right in Florida. However, critics argue that DeSantis is not differentiating himself enough from Trump and that his attempts to establish himself as the true conservative are not resonating with primary voters.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a $117 billion budget, the largest in state history, filled with conservative priorities, including tax breaks on baby care products, a multi-billion dollar expansion of school choice, and $25 million to remake a small liberal arts college into a conservative public university. The budget was boosted by federal dollars, including trillions sent to states to help them recover from the pandemic. DeSantis has often criticized Washington's spending practices, but has liberally spent the billions injected into Florida by the Biden administration.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his presidential campaign next week, positioning himself as a challenger to former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has used his office to create a record of achievement tailor-made for a Republican primary, including a six-week abortion ban, eliminating permits to carry a gun in public, and a crackdown on illegal immigration. He has also taken a new anti-corporate stance in the GOP, flexing government power to force businesses to avoid certain investment strategies and employment recruitment. While some believe he has gone too far to be an appealing general election candidate, DeSantis' camp believes he has the money and name recognition to launch a national campaign out of the gate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis successfully pushed through a conservative agenda during the state's legislative session, with Republican lawmakers delivering nearly everything he asked for. The session saw the passage of measures dealing with abortion, guns, the death penalty, immigration, schools, and gender identity. DeSantis is expected to sign many of the bills he championed soon, even as he continues making appearances out of state, including in Wisconsin this weekend and then in Iowa and Illinois later this month. Democrats called the past two months the “session from hell” dedicated to an “extremist agenda.”
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Florida lawmakers have concluded their annual legislative session after pushing through a slate of contentious policies that have established the state as the vanguard of the conservative movement's latest fascinations. Governor Ron DeSantis has put off an announcement about his political future while lawmakers were at work, looking to rack up policy wins before jumping into the fray. DeSantis has touted many of these legislative victories in speeches around the country in recent weeks as he promotes his new book and lays the groundwork for a campaign that will contrast his record of conservative accomplishments against other GOP rivals, namely former president Donald Trump.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The State Freedom Caucus Network, a group of hard-line conservatives organized under the banner of the House Freedom Caucus, is leveraging divisive social issues to gain influence in 11 statehouses. In Montana, they led the charge to enshrine a ban on gender-affirming care for minors that the governor signed Friday. The banishment of transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr from Montana’s House floor has showcased the rising power of these far-right caucuses, who are misgendering Zephyr and using the same language as the Jan. 6 siege by supporters of Donald Trump. The caucus and its members also have repeatedly misgendered Zephyr by using the wrong pronouns to describe her.