| Politics: Republican Party (Weekly) Newsletter for Sunday May 10, 2026 ( 15 items ) |
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"Nevada is the Perfect Petri Dish": The Silver State's Bellwether Status in the Spotlight as NV Dems Make Pitch for First in the Nation
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 7 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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"Nevada is the Perfect Petri Dish": The Silver State's Bellwether Status in the Spotlight as NV Dems Make Pitch for First in the Nation
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"Nevada, with its mix of working class Latino voters, transient independents and tourism-dependent economy, is as good a bellwether as any"
"It's the Sun Belt where the demographic growth of Latinos is booming. And it's where the GOP stands to lose as much as
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50+ GROUPS, INCLUDING STAND UP AMERICA, TAKE BACK THE COURT ACTION FUND, NEA AND LCV, SEND LETTER TO CONGRESS URGING SUPREME COURT REFORM
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026:
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50+ GROUPS, INCLUDING STAND UP AMERICA, TAKE BACK THE COURT ACTION FUND, NEA AND LCV, SEND LETTER TO CONGRESS URGING SUPREME COURT REFORM
AFTER SWEEPING SUPREME COURT DECISION THAT COULD ADD 19 MORE GOP HOUSE SEATS AND IMPACT THE
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black pawnCHECKMATE, MIKE: Lawler-Controlled Political and Advocacy Groups Pumped $720K+ Into His Own Firm
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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black pawnCHECKMATE, MIKE: Lawler-Controlled Political and Advocacy Groups Pumped $720K+ Into His Own Firm
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New reporting comes months after POLITICO first exposed Lawler for funneling over half a million in campaign cash to his own firm
A bombshell investigation from POLITICO reveals that Mike Lawler personally directed nonprofits, lobbying groups, and party committees that pump
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Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Republican Plan to Resurrect Obama's Assault on Labor Union Democracy
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch:
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A Republican plan to resurrect Obama's assault on labor union democracy
The Obama administration promoted the "Employee Free Choice Act," a deceptively named attack on secret ballots in union elections, among other bad labor policy ideas. EFCA deserved to die, but now some Republicans in Congress have brought one of
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Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release:
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform Launches New Immigration Council
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Top National Experts to Help Advance 'Critical Mission'
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is pleased to announce the formation of its new advisory Immigration Council.
FAIR's Immigration Council is a prestigious group of respected and highly accomplished
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Judicial Watch Victory: Arizona Appeals Court Rules State AG Kris Mayes' Office Failed to Follow Law in Public Records Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release:
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Judicial Watch Victory: Arizona Appeals Court Rules State AG Kris Mayes' Office Failed to Follow Law in Public Records Lawsuit
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(Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that the Arizona Court of Appeals overturned a lower court's decision that allowed Arizona State Attorney General Kris Mayes to hide documents about its anti-Trump legal actions with a controversial outside left-wing g
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Mich. Democratic Party: AP - Worsening Political Climate Is Also Colliding With Internal Divisions at the Top of the Michigan GOP Ticket
LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 7, 2026:
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AP: Worsening Political Climate Is Also Colliding With Internal Divisions at the Top of the Michigan GOP Ticket
With gas prices up and Michigan's economy reeling from Donald Trump's harmful agenda, the Associated Press reported today how "the worsening political climate is also colliding with internal divisions at the top of the GOP ticket" as Michigan Republicans are embroiled in
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Mich. Democratic Party: Politico - Republicans Say Mike Rogers Is "In Trouble" As Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices "Sway Voters"
LANSING, Michigan, May 9 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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POLITICO: Republicans Say Mike Rogers Is "In Trouble" As Skyrocketing Michigan Gas Prices "Sway Voters"
According to new reporting in POLITICO, Republicans are saying "rising gas prices are giving them doubts" that Mike Rogers can flip Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. According to Michigan GOP consultant Jason Roe, "If we are still talking about [gas prices] at the end of June, [Repub
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N.C. Republican Party: Deadly Consequences - 18 Murdered by Criminals Roy Cooper Set Free
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 9 -- The North Carolina Republican Party posted the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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Deadly Consequences: 18 Murdered by Criminals Roy Cooper Set Free
Today, the New York Post exposed a bombshell failure in Roy Cooper's leadership. Nearly 50% of the inmates handpicked for Roy Cooper's COVID-era release program reoffended and committed horrific crimes including rape, child exploitation, and murder.
The numbers are horrifying. At least 18 North Carolini
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N.C. Republican Party: Fox News - Roy Cooper Under Scrutiny For Violent Rhetoric After Trump Attack Scare
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Fox News: Roy Cooper Under Scrutiny For Violent Rhetoric After Trump Attack Scare
Roy Cooper's career of partisan rhetoric and Trump Derangement is finally coming to light, no thanks to the NC legacy media.
In a new Fox News report (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-senate-hopefuls-scrutiny-choke-rhetoric-trump-attack-scare.amp), Cooper's rhetoric places him along
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NEW FROM SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS: Parents Target Whatley For Elevating a Convicted Child Sex Predator
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NEW FROM SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS: Parents Target Whatley For Elevating a Convicted Child Sex Predator
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Smoky Mountain News: "The issue has lingered for more than a month, with Whatley declining to respond to repeated questions from reporters and sidestepping at least one direct inquiry in a public setting."
In case you missed it, Parents Against Whatley launched in response to DC insider Mic
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Oversight Project VP Clark Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution released the following written testimony by Jeffrey Bossert Clark, vice president of litigation at the Oversight Project, and former acting administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, from an April 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Arctic Frost: Conspiracy and Coordination Against President Trump and the American Right":
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Chairman Schmitt, Ranking Member Welch, and Members of the Subcommittee, than
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Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Ryer Issues Statement on Va. Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- The Republican Party of Virginia posted the following statement on May 8, 2026:
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Statement from RPV Chairman Jeff Ryer on the Virginia Supreme Court Gerrymandering Ruling
Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Jeff Ryer issued the following statement on the Virginia Supreme Court's ruling invalidating Democrats' partisan gerrymandering power grab:
"Today, a majority of the justices serving on the Supreme Court of Virginia reaffirmed the Constitution of Virgin
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UH Report: Paxton Narrowly Leads Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
HOUSTON, Texas, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Report: Paxton Narrowly Leads Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Hobby School Survey Shows Middleton Leading in Attorney General Race
Key Takeaways
* Attorney General Ken Paxton narrowly leads incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP runoff for the U.S. Senate, 48% to 45%.
* State Sen. Mayes Middleton has a nine-point lead over U.S. Rep. Chip Roy in the GOP runoff for Texas attorney general, 48
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WALL STREET WHATLEYNC Senior Slams Whatley For Helping Pass Legislation That Drives Up Drug Costs & Spikes His Pharma Stocks
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 6 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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WALL STREET WHATLEYNC Senior Slams Whatley For Helping Pass Legislation That Drives Up Drug Costs & Spikes His Pharma Stocks
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North Carolina senior: "I can't stay silent as Michael Whatley profits off of North Carolina seniors who are paying more for life saving medication."
A North Carolina senior is calling out DC insider and Big Oil Lobbyist Michael Whatley for helping pass legislatio
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