Top Dem Senate Challengers Silent on D.C. Statehood

Schumer has made capital statehood for heavily Democratic city a 'top priority'

Collin Anderson
July 30, 2020 5:00 AM

A number of prominent 2020 Democratic Senate challengers have refused to take a position on D.C. statehood after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) called the issue a "top priority" should his party gain control of the upper chamber.

McConnell’s First Ad of General Focuses on Combating Mob, Defending Police

First general election ad defends monuments, police

Collin Anderson
July 1, 2020 12:45 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) highlighted recent chaos overtaking Democrat-run cities across the country in his first campaign ad, calling the toppling of statues and harassment of police "simply unbelievable."

McGrath Ekes Out Victory in KY’s Democratic Primary

Dem wins narrowly after outspending opponent 40:1

Collin Anderson
June 30, 2020 12:25 PM

Amy McGrath held on to win the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, surviving a late push from a progressive state legislator who she outspent 40-to-1.

In Blow to Schumer, McGrath Lead Evaporates in KY Senate Primary

McGrath outspent insurgent Dem lawmaker 40:1

Collin Anderson
June 25, 2020 3:21 PM

Left-wing insurgent Charles Booker on Thursday jumped to a lead over Amy McGrath, the establishment-backed candidate in Kentucky's Democratic primary who has spent forty times more than her competitor.

Schumer’s Candidate Clings to Lead in KY Senate Primary

Amy McGrath could become the biggest fundraiser to lose a congressional primary in history

Collin Anderson
June 24, 2020 3:15 PM

Establishment-backed candidate Amy McGrath is clinging to an early lead over a far-left state legislator in Kentucky’s Democratic Senate primary despite waging one of the most expensive primary campaigns in history.

Decision Day For Civil War Between Far Left and Establishment

Tuesday primaries see establishment Dems face far-left challengers in big-money races

Collin Anderson
June 22, 2020 6:45 PM

Establishment-backed Democrats in Kentucky and New York are facing a left-wing backlash that could see millions of dollars go to waste and threaten party unity in the run-up to the 2020 election.

Elizabeth Warren Pulls Support for Amy McGrath, Endorses Her Primary Opponent

McGrath losing momentum despite $22 million spent on McConnell challenge

Collin Anderson
June 18, 2020 4:55 PM

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D., Mass.) rescinded her endorsement of Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath on Thursday, instead backing progressive state legislator Charles Booker.

BEASTMODE: McConnell Mocks NY Times After Paper ‘Begged for Mercy’ From Woke Mob

Washington Free Beacon Staff
June 10, 2020 11:45 AM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R., Ky.) showed no mercy Wednesday to the spineless editors of the New York Times, who capitulated to woke employees demanding the paper atone for the sin of publishing an op-ed by Sen. Tom Cotton (R., Ark.).

AMERICAN HERO: Mitch McConnell Vows to Solemnly Fulfill Constitutional Duty if RBG Expires

Andrew Stiles
May 8, 2020 4:10 PM

The United States has a Senate majority leader who stands ready to fulfill his constitutional duty to nominate a replacement in the event of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's demise.

U.S. Congress, White House Agree on Nearly $500 Billion More Coronavirus Bailout

Reuters
April 21, 2020 5:02 PM

By Susan Cornwell, Patricia Zengerle and Lisa Lambert