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Trump’s “Cesspool of Crime” Comments Hit a Nerve as Sheriff Lombardo Watches Crime Rates Rise for Over 70% of Population On His Watch

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Trump’s “Cesspool of Crime” Comments Hit a Nerve as Sheriff Lombardo Watches Crime Rates Rise for Over 70% of Population On His Watch

Sheriff Joe Lombardo’s loyalty to Donald Trump backfired big-time last Friday. As Lombardo sat mutely by, Trump used a Las Vegas rally to slam law enforcement failures and called Nevada a “cesspool of crime.” The problem? It’s Joe Lombardo who is in charge of fighting crime for over 70% of that “cesspool’s” population. This isn’t…

Heidi Ganahl Wants to See Nationwide Protections for Contraception, Gay Marriage Removed

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Heidi Ganahl Wants to See Nationwide Protections for Contraception, Gay Marriage Removed

Colorado GOP candidate for governor Heidi Ganahl said last month at a campaign event that she believes individual states should be able to decide whether or not to ban gay marriage and contraception. As the reversal of Roe v. Wade throws the fate of other fundamental American rights in jeopardy, Heidi Ganahl said that contraception…

Derek Schmidt Refuses to Condemn Violent Rhetoric at Campaign Event

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Derek Schmidt Refuses to Condemn Violent Rhetoric at Campaign Event

Kansas City Star Report Reveals Video of Schmidt’s Running Mate Laughing as Supporter Threatens, Gov. Kelly “Oughta Change the Lock on Her Office Door”  A recent Kansas City Star report features video of Derek Schmidt’s running mate Katie Sawyer laughing after a supporter threatened Gov. Kelly. The supporter shouted out that Gov. Laura Kelly, “oughta…

ICYMI: The Bulwark: Doug Mastriano’s Election-Takeover Plan

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ICYMI: The Bulwark: Doug Mastriano’s Election-Takeover Plan

“Don’t be surprised if he ends up doing exactly what he said. He’s not hiding his plan, after all. He’s campaigning on it!” Last week, reporting from the Bulwark detailed how Doug Mastriano hasn’t tried to hide his “election takeover plan,” writing that “he’s campaigning on it” and his powers would “far exceed that of…

Kelly Economy Continues to Surge, Surpassing $9 Billion Invested Since Taking Office

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Kelly Economy Continues to Surge, Surpassing $9 Billion Invested Since Taking Office

In just three years since taking office, Kansas has attracted more than $9 billion in new investments by businesses under Gov. Laura Kelly’s leadership. “Our track record of fully funding schools, investing in infrastructure, and expanding broadband access has resulted in more businesses choosing to call Kansas home,” Kelly said. “Here’s what this new, $9…

DeSantis Takes Heat for Silence on Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda

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DeSantis Takes Heat for Silence on Extreme Anti-Abortion Agenda

Across Florida, Ron DeSantis is taking heat for his refusal to answer tough questions and rule out even more extreme restrictions on reproductive freedoms —from criminalizing medical providers and jailing women to banning contraception and more. DeSantis has already made clear he supports extreme and unpopular positions that would undo Floridians’ rights and freedoms. Earlier…

AP: Michigan GOP Primary is “Battle of Whose Personal Baggage is the Least Disqualifying”

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AP: Michigan GOP Primary is “Battle of Whose Personal Baggage is the Least Disqualifying”

Michigan Pollster: “There are Skeletons in the Closet of Most of the Republican Candidates” The Associated Press published a scathing report yesterday highlighting how a laundry list of failures and radical positions — including allegations of sexual assault, racial slurs, an FBI raid, and even low-budget zombie movies — have defined the Michigan GOP’s crowded…

Republicans “Flee” Doug Mastriano, Saying He’s “Too Extreme,” “Too Far Right” to Be Governor

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Republicans “Flee” Doug Mastriano, Saying He’s “Too Extreme,” “Too Far Right” to Be Governor

Even Republicans are making clear that Mastriano is a “clear and present danger to democracy,” saying, “unless something dramatic happens, I can’t cast a vote for him” Doug Mastriano is so extreme, and his agenda is so fringe that even his fellow Republicans have started “fleeing Mastriano for Shapiro in Pennsylvania.” Republicans from former Congressmen…

Gov. Polis Takes Executive Action to Protect Freedom and Privacy of Reproductive Health Care Patients and Providers in Colorado

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Gov. Polis Takes Executive Action to Protect Freedom and Privacy of Reproductive Health Care Patients and Providers in Colorado

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis is taking immediate action to safeguard abortion access and protect patients and providers seeking reproductive care from extreme abortion bans in other parts of the country. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed an Executive Order to protect the freedom and privacy of Coloradans, and ensure Colorado remains a great place to live,…

NBC News: ‘Uphill Slog’ For The GOP As Republicans Start Fleeing Mastriano For Shapiro In Pa.

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NBC News: ‘Uphill Slog’ For The GOP As Republicans Start Fleeing Mastriano For Shapiro In Pa.

New reporting by NBC News is detailing Doug Mastriano’s struggles to convince even members of his own party to join his campaign, with former GOP Congressman Phil English telling NBC that “most Republicans recognize this is an uphill slog,” while a Republican consultant emphasized that “GOP doubts over Mastriano are real.” NBC added that Mastriano…

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