Republicans (2020)
12.15.20
GOP leaders pinched by pro-Trump bid to reverse election outcome
—Mike Lillis & Scott Wong // 15 Dec. 2020 // 6:00 AM EST
GOP leaders pinched by pro-Trump bid to reverse election outcome
—Mike Lillis & Scott Wong // 15 Dec. 2020 // 6:00 AM EST
11.12.20
McCarthy guarantees GOP will take back House in 2022
—Scott Wong // 12 Nov. 2020 // 1:55 PM EST
11.10.20
Senate roadblocks threaten to box in Biden *
—Jordain Carney // 11.10.20 // 6:00 AM EST
11.6.20
In the Senate, Democrats have missed a golden opportunity to take advantage of Republicans defending twice as many seats and Democrats had twice as much cash... If Trump wins after all, he and Republicans will be in a stronger position than they were before the election. Conversely, even if Trump should not prevail, Republicans will have achieved a great deal. In Congress, they will have accomplished their goals: holding the Senate and advancing in the House. Even if they are found to have lost the presidency, they have inherited a potent populist blueprint for success.
—J.T. Young, "So much for the 'blue wave,'" 6 Nov. 2020 {2:00 PM EST} *
11.5.20
During an interview on MSNBC Wednesday, McCaskill said that the Republican Party has picked up voters while Democrats focus on social issues. "Whether you are talking guns or ... abortion ... or gay marriage and rights for 'transsexuals' and other people who we as a party 'look after' and make sure they are treated fairly. As we circled the issues, we left some voters behind and Republicans dove in with a vengeance and grabbed those voters," she said.
—Jordan Williams, "Ocasio-Cortez knocks McCaskill over comments about Democrats leaving voters behind," 5 Nov. 2020 {2:19 PM EST} *
McCarthy guarantees GOP will take back House in 2022
—Scott Wong // 12 Nov. 2020 // 1:55 PM EST
11.10.20
Senate roadblocks threaten to box in Biden *
—Jordain Carney // 11.10.20 // 6:00 AM EST
11.6.20
In the Senate, Democrats have missed a golden opportunity to take advantage of Republicans defending twice as many seats and Democrats had twice as much cash... If Trump wins after all, he and Republicans will be in a stronger position than they were before the election. Conversely, even if Trump should not prevail, Republicans will have achieved a great deal. In Congress, they will have accomplished their goals: holding the Senate and advancing in the House. Even if they are found to have lost the presidency, they have inherited a potent populist blueprint for success.
—J.T. Young, "So much for the 'blue wave,'" 6 Nov. 2020 {2:00 PM EST} *
11.5.20
During an interview on MSNBC Wednesday, McCaskill said that the Republican Party has picked up voters while Democrats focus on social issues. "Whether you are talking guns or ... abortion ... or gay marriage and rights for 'transsexuals' and other people who we as a party 'look after' and make sure they are treated fairly. As we circled the issues, we left some voters behind and Republicans dove in with a vengeance and grabbed those voters," she said.
—Jordan Williams, "Ocasio-Cortez knocks McCaskill over comments about Democrats leaving voters behind," 5 Nov. 2020 {2:19 PM EST} *
10.30.20
GOP faces fundraising reckoning as Democrats rake in cash *
—Jordain Carney // 10.30.20 // 6:00 AM EDT
10.15.20
Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoena for Twitter CEO next week *
—Rebecca Klar // 10.15.20 // 12:22 PM EDT
10.9.20
Republicans have deemed the Democratic-led bill — which was unveiled the week after the president was diagnosed with COVID-19 — a publicity stunt ahead of Election Day, though Pelosi argued the legislation is not intended to be a direct swing at President Trump.
—Juliegrace Brufke, "Loeffler unveils resolution condemning Pelosi for comments on 25th Amendment," 9 Oct. 2020 {8:42 PM EDT} *
And in a sign of how much the president has oscillated on the issue, Trump told conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh in an interview later Friday afternoon that he wanted a larger package that either Democrats or Republicans have offered, representing a break with what his own White House is now offering Capitol Hill. “I would like to see a bigger stimulus package, frankly, than either the Democrats or the Republicans are offering. I’m going in the exact opposite now. OK?” Trump said.
—Morgan Chalfant & Scott Wong, "Trump proposes $1.8T coronavirus relief package," 9 Oct. 2020 {12:30 PM EDT} *
Democrats surge past Republicans in early voting *
—Reid Wilson //10.9.20 // 6:00 AM EDT
GOP faces fundraising reckoning as Democrats rake in cash *
—Jordain Carney // 10.30.20 // 6:00 AM EDT
10.15.20
Senate Judiciary to vote on subpoena for Twitter CEO next week *
—Rebecca Klar // 10.15.20 // 12:22 PM EDT
10.9.20
Republicans have deemed the Democratic-led bill — which was unveiled the week after the president was diagnosed with COVID-19 — a publicity stunt ahead of Election Day, though Pelosi argued the legislation is not intended to be a direct swing at President Trump.
—Juliegrace Brufke, "Loeffler unveils resolution condemning Pelosi for comments on 25th Amendment," 9 Oct. 2020 {8:42 PM EDT} *
And in a sign of how much the president has oscillated on the issue, Trump told conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh in an interview later Friday afternoon that he wanted a larger package that either Democrats or Republicans have offered, representing a break with what his own White House is now offering Capitol Hill. “I would like to see a bigger stimulus package, frankly, than either the Democrats or the Republicans are offering. I’m going in the exact opposite now. OK?” Trump said.
—Morgan Chalfant & Scott Wong, "Trump proposes $1.8T coronavirus relief package," 9 Oct. 2020 {12:30 PM EDT} *
Democrats surge past Republicans in early voting *
—Reid Wilson //10.9.20 // 6:00 AM EDT
9.22.20
Romney backs pre-election Supreme Court vote, paving way for McConnell, Trump
—Jordain Carney // 22 Sep. 2020 // 10:02 AM EDT
9.21.20
GOP brushes back charges of hypocrisy in Supreme Court fight
John Bowden // 21 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
9.16.20
Trump undercuts GOP, calls for bigger COVID-19 relief package
—Scott Wong & Mike Lillis // 16 Sep. 2020 // 11:39 AM EDT
9.9.20
McConnell tries to unify GOP
—Alexander Bolton // 9 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
9.8.20
Senate to vote on scaled-down coronavirus relief package
—Jordain Carney // 8 Sep. 2020 // 9:24 AM EDT
9.7.20
Discord over state and local funds plagues coronavirus talks
—Niv Elis // 7 Sep. 2020 // 6:26 PM EDT
Romney backs pre-election Supreme Court vote, paving way for McConnell, Trump
—Jordain Carney // 22 Sep. 2020 // 10:02 AM EDT
9.21.20
GOP brushes back charges of hypocrisy in Supreme Court fight
John Bowden // 21 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
9.16.20
Trump undercuts GOP, calls for bigger COVID-19 relief package
—Scott Wong & Mike Lillis // 16 Sep. 2020 // 11:39 AM EDT
9.9.20
McConnell tries to unify GOP
—Alexander Bolton // 9 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
9.8.20
Senate to vote on scaled-down coronavirus relief package
—Jordain Carney // 8 Sep. 2020 // 9:24 AM EDT
9.7.20
Discord over state and local funds plagues coronavirus talks
—Niv Elis // 7 Sep. 2020 // 6:26 PM EDT
8.24.20
First, Republicans were called “Deplorables.” Now, the Speaker of the House says we are “Enemies of the state.” This disgusting language is a danger to our country and our democracy.
—Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) // 24 Aug. 2020 // 6:57 PM
Disgusting: Nancy Pelosi just called Republicans "domestic enemies.” I was shot because of this kind of unhinged rhetoric. Where’s the media outrage?
—Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Lousiana) // 24 Aug. 2020 // 3:22 PM
8.30.20
“House Democrats have demonstrated that we are committed to keeping the government open by passing 10 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, a stark contrast with Senate Republicans, who have not even begun their appropriations process,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)... The idea of linking the CR and coronavirus aid has been circulating around Capitol Hill, particularly among Republicans, for weeks... But Republicans have discussed it as they’ve worked to finalize a second GOP-only coronavirus bill.
—Niv Elis & Jordain Carney, "Shutdown politics set to collide with coronavirus aid," 30 Aug. 2020 {6:33 PM EDT} *
First, Republicans were called “Deplorables.” Now, the Speaker of the House says we are “Enemies of the state.” This disgusting language is a danger to our country and our democracy.
—Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) // 24 Aug. 2020 // 6:57 PM
Disgusting: Nancy Pelosi just called Republicans "domestic enemies.” I was shot because of this kind of unhinged rhetoric. Where’s the media outrage?
—Rep. Steve Scalise (R-Lousiana) // 24 Aug. 2020 // 3:22 PM
8.30.20
“House Democrats have demonstrated that we are committed to keeping the government open by passing 10 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, a stark contrast with Senate Republicans, who have not even begun their appropriations process,” said Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)... The idea of linking the CR and coronavirus aid has been circulating around Capitol Hill, particularly among Republicans, for weeks... But Republicans have discussed it as they’ve worked to finalize a second GOP-only coronavirus bill.
—Niv Elis & Jordain Carney, "Shutdown politics set to collide with coronavirus aid," 30 Aug. 2020 {6:33 PM EDT} *
5.28.20
"Democratic leadership is blaming Republicans on FISA, but Speaker Pelosi blocked pro civil-liberties amendments and stymied reforms over the last year, including yesterday. That's why she doesn't have the votes — she hasn't earned them," [Daniel Schuman] said. "This may surprise some, but Pelosi is a surveillance hawk and has long sacrificed civil liberties on the altar of national security.”
—Jordain Carney and Chris Mills Rodrigo, "House cancels planned Thursday vote on FISA," 28 May 2020 {9:49 AM EST} *
"Democratic leadership is blaming Republicans on FISA, but Speaker Pelosi blocked pro civil-liberties amendments and stymied reforms over the last year, including yesterday. That's why she doesn't have the votes — she hasn't earned them," [Daniel Schuman] said. "This may surprise some, but Pelosi is a surveillance hawk and has long sacrificed civil liberties on the altar of national security.”
—Jordain Carney and Chris Mills Rodrigo, "House cancels planned Thursday vote on FISA," 28 May 2020 {9:49 AM EST} *
4.18.20
Democrats are racing to broaden their path to the Senate majority in November, while Republicans are spending heavily in an effort to hold their control over the chamber... With the exception of Alabama, Republicans have few pickup opportunities in 2020. The party is defending incumbents in 23 seats, compared with only a dozen for Democrats.
—Max Greenwood, "Senate battle hinges on four races," 18 Apr. 2020 {12:14 PM EST} *
Democrats are racing to broaden their path to the Senate majority in November, while Republicans are spending heavily in an effort to hold their control over the chamber... With the exception of Alabama, Republicans have few pickup opportunities in 2020. The party is defending incumbents in 23 seats, compared with only a dozen for Democrats.
—Max Greenwood, "Senate battle hinges on four races," 18 Apr. 2020 {12:14 PM EST} *