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Moderate Republicans Back Impeachment Probe After Walmart Encounters

GOP Rep. James Comer predicts that moderate Republicans who were previously hesitant about authorizing the impeachment probe against President Biden have now come on board after meeting their constituents "in Walmart" over Thanksgiving. Comer believes that the House caucus is "broken" and that the members' interactions with their constituents have unified them in favor of moving forward with the inquiry. Other Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, also believe that the probe will be formalized. The lack of a formal authorization has been criticized by the White House, but Republicans have issued subpoenas to key players in the inquiry. Comer has criticized Democrats for defending the president and accused them of misleading the public.

via New York Post |

#constituents #impeachment #moderate-republicans

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Kari Lake's Strategic Outreach to Moderate Republicans and Fundraising Boost

Kari Lake, a U.S. Senate candidate in Arizona, is attempting to win over moderate Republicans after polls indicate she is at risk of losing her second statewide race. Lake recently met with a former political rival, Karrin Taylor Robson, whom she had previously criticized during the GOP primary for governor. Lake's campaign and sources close to Robson confirmed the meeting but did not provide further details. Republican consultants believe Lake has a lot of work to do to appeal to moderate Republicans, as she has made derogatory remarks about them in the past.

via Arizona's Family|

#arizona-senate-race #gop-primary #kari-lake

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Moderate Republicans and Democrats collaborate on shutdown plan to avert blame"

Moderate Republicans are considering working with Democrats to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. At least three Republicans have expressed openness to signing a discharge petition, which would force a vote on a measure against the Speaker's wishes. Members of centrist blocs are also exploring ways to keep the government open. While triggering this last-ditch option could cause trouble for Speaker Kevin McCarthy, it reflects the struggle he has had in quelling turmoil within his conference. The blueprint being considered would fund the government until Jan. 11, 2024, and includes provisions for Ukraine, disaster relief, and addressing the federal debt.

via The Hill|

#bipartisan-legislation #democrats #discharge-petition

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Endangered Species: The Decline of Republican Governors

Moderate Republican governors in Democratic-leaning states, known for their ability to work across party lines, are becoming increasingly rare due to the rise of Donald Trump and the Republican Party's hard-right shift. This trend is evident in the departures of Larry Hogan in Maryland, Charlie Baker in Massachusetts, and now Chris Sununu in New Hampshire. Trump's influence has made it difficult for moderate Republicans to win primaries and maintain popularity in blue states. With Sununu's exit, the ranks of Republican governors in states won by Democrats in 2020 continue to dwindle, and Democrats see New Hampshire as a prime opportunity for a gubernatorial flip in 2024.

via POLITICO|

#democratic-leaning-states #donald-trump #moderate-republicans