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Loren Culp, Former GOP Gubernatorial Candidate, To Run For Congress Against Dan Newhouse

By Scott Leadingham April 21, 2021

Republican candidate for Washington governor Loren Culp speaks at a protest rally in May 2020. CREDIT: Austin Jenkins/N3

On Wednesday, the Seattle Times reported former Republican gubernatorial candidate Loren Culp filed paperwork to run against incumbent Rep. Dan Newhouse. Along with his fellow Washington Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, Newhouse was among 10 House GOP members who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in January. Read More

After Speaking Out, Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler Heads Toward Clash With Her Own Party

By NWPB News February 14, 2021

U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler on Election Night in Vancouver, Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler thrust herself into the national spotlight on Friday when the Washington Republican came out with a stunning account of Donald Trump's actions on the day of the Capitol insurrection. In a statement put out on the eve of the vote in Trump's Senate impeachment trial, Herrera Beutler said that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told her that in a Read More

Georgia Will Conduct A Hand Recount Amid GOP’s Baseless Fraud Claims

By NPR News November 11, 2020

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announces Wednesday the state will conduct a hand recount of the presidential race as President Trump and his allies continue to make baseless claims of election fraud. President-elect Biden is leading Trump in Georgia by about 14,000 votes. CREDIT: Brynn Anderson/AP

The hand recount, which will likely be both less accurate than a machine recount and more costly, must be completed by Friday, Nov. 20. Continue Reading Georgia Will Conduct A Hand Recount Amid GOP’s Baseless Fraud ClaimsRead More

GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn’s Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations

By NPR News October 21, 2020

Steve Wynn speaks to reporters in Massachusetts in 2016, when he still led Wynn Resorts. In 2018, Wynn stepped down from the company after a series of allegations of sexual misconduct, including one allegation of rape. Wynn has denied any wrongdoing. CREDIT: Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe via Getty Images

Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing. Continue Reading GOP Welcomes Steve Read More

A Novel Virus Exposes An Old Rift Within Idaho’s GOP

By NWPB News May 26, 2020

Gov. Brad Little delivers his State of the State address on Jan. 6, with Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin seated behind him. McGeachin has been among the state’s most vocal critics of Little’s coronavirus response. CREDIT: Sami Edge/Idaho EdNews

In Idaho, the divide between Gov. Brad Little and Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin is something we all could see coming — grounded, in part, by the fact that Idaho elects its governors and lieutenant governors independently. Little has no more say in this matter than any individual Idaho voter. Read More

GOP Officials Say They’re Expecting 50,000 In Charlotte For Republican Convention

By NPR News May 17, 2020

Donald Trump delivers the keynote address during the 2016 Republican National Convention. Despite the coronavirus, Republicans say they are moving ahead with plans for their 2020 convention. CREDIT: David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images

In a statement marking 100 days to go before the convention, party leaders said they're taking steps meant to address public health during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue Reading GOP Officials Say They’re Expecting Read More

Rep. Justin Amash Won’t Launch Third Party Presidential Bid

By NPR News May 17, 2020

Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) announced on Twitter Saturday that he would not seek out a run on the Libertarian Party ticket. The independent left the Republican party last summer. CREDIT: AP

The Michigan congressman announced on Twitter that he would not seek out a run on the Libertarian Party ticket. The independent had left the Republican party last summer. Continue Reading Rep. Justin Amash Won’t Launch Third Party Presidential Read More