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Associated PressDecember 28, 2015

With a deeper-than-ever split between Republicans and Democrats over abortion, activists on both sides of the debate foresee a 2016 presidential campaign in which the nominees tackle the volatile topic more aggressively than in past elections. Friction over the issue also is likely to surface in key Senate races. And the opposing camps will be […]

A.G. GancarskiDecember 14, 2015

Ron DeSantis isn’t the only Republican congressman running for Senate, yet he’s the one getting the D.C. endorsements. Another in a series came through on Monday, from Tennessee Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn. “Ron DeSantis is a principled conservative leader who can always be counted on to stand up for taxpayers, our national security and […]

Associated PressNovember 1, 2015

Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis.; Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina. ___ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Ryan; Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush. ___ CBS’ “Face the Nation” — Ryan; Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md.; Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio. ___ CNN’s […]

Mitch PerryDecember 3, 2014

The latest conservative legislative lollapalooza sponsored by the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, is taking place this week in Washington. The three day free-market policy summit features loads of Republican stars like Ted Cruz and Marsha Blackburn, and will include already-drafted legislation for Republican lawmakers to bring back to their home states. And with Republicans now […]

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Activists predict abortion will be hot issue in campaigns

Marsha Blackburn endorses “principled conservative” Ron DeSantis for Senate

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

ALEC conference promises to shape legislative agendas in 2015