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Claire McCaskill says NRA ‘F’ grade is off-base

Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri said Thursday that she supports the Second Amendment, despite the fact that the National Rifle Association has given her an "F" on gun legislation.

March 8, 2018

Richard Blumenthal accuses NRA of inciting violence in gun debate

Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Thursday the NRA has gone too far with the rhetoric it has used against proponents of gun control that the group believes is peddling lies about law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment.

March 8, 2018

Richard Cordray prefers to be called ‘Richard the Lionhearted’ in Ohio governor’s race

Richard Cordray said in the fourth Democratic gubernatorial debate in Ohio that he would like to be known as "Richard the Lionhearted."

March 8, 2018

Majority of Americans oppose arming teachers: Poll

More than half of Americans oppose President Trump's suggestion that teachers should be armed following the mass shooting at a Florida high school, according to a new survey.

March 8, 2018

Conor Lamb, Rick Saccone race: Special election in Pennsylvania now considered a ‘toss-up’

The special congressional election playing out in western Pennsylvania between Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone is now a "toss-up," according to the new analysis from the University of Virginia's Center for Politics.

March 8, 2018

Ted Cruz, Texas Republicans mock blue wave from Democrats

Republicans say the results in this week's primary in Texas raise serious doubts about the blue wave that Democrats are counting in the November midterm elections.

March 7, 2018

Ted Cruz says he hopes tariffs outlined by Donald Trump don’t get implemented

Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that President Trump's plan to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could result in more job losses than gains.

March 7, 2018

Lindsey Graham backs calls for special counsel to probe the FBI

Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Wednesday that now is the time for a special counsel to launch an inquiry into FBI snooping and its handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation.

March 7, 2018

Sen. Chris Murphy: GOP could get burned in election over inaction on guns

Sen. Chris Murphy said that he believes the GOP could "finally pay a price" in the midterm election because of their inaction on gun control.

March 7, 2018

Chris Murphy concerned by how trade war will affect North Korea talks

A Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee said that he is concerned about how the timing of President Trump's tariff announcement could undermine efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear program.

March 7, 2018

Ronna Romney McDaniel, RNC chairwoman: GOP looking to ‘defy’ historical trends in midterm elections

Ronna Romney McDaniel, the head of the Republican National Committee, is confident that the national party could "defy history" in the midterm elections, saying the GOP has a record of accomplishment to run on and Democrats are flailing around looking for a message.

March 7, 2018

Chris Stewart: ‘Reasonable’ Democrats know there was no collusion

A Republican member of the House Intelligence Committee said Wednesday that Democrats are eager to drag out the Russia probe because they think it could help them in the midterm elections.

March 7, 2018

Beto O’Rourke: Voters questioning Ted Cruz’s NRA ties

The Democrat seeking to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas downplayed Wednesday the idea that his "F" rating with the NRA could undercut his hopes of toppling the incumbent Republican in the midterm election.

March 7, 2018

Corey Stewart calls on GOP Virginia House speaker to resign over proposed Medicaid expansion

Virginia GOP Senate candidate Corey Stewart called on the Republican speaker of the House of Delegates in Richmond to resign after the GOP signed off on a plan to expand Medicaid under Obamacare.

March 7, 2018

Ted Cruz dismissed idea that blue wave will impact re-election race

Sen. Ted Cruz said Wednesday that the turnout in his GOP primary race shows the blue wave that Democrats are counting on in the 2018 midterm is likely to come crashing up against a red wall in Texas.

March 7, 2018

Donald Trump blames trade deficit on lack of leadership and bad policies

President Trump said Wednesday that "Bad Policies & Leadership" have led to fewer manufacturing jobs and a massive trade deficit that is hurting the nation, a day after his top economic adviser said he is leaving the White House.

March 7, 2018

Mark Caputo, ex-Trump adviser: Robert Mueller could catch ‘state Sen. Jesus H. Christ’ in a lie

Former Trump campaign adviser Mark Caputo said Wednesday he would advise the president against sitting down for an interview with special counsel Robert S. Mueller III, warning that it is risky territory for anyone -- even Jesus.

March 7, 2018

Joe Biden campaigns for Conor Lamb in Pennsylvania House special election

Former Vice President Joe Biden rallied support Tuesday for Conor Lamb in the special election race in western Pennsylvania, telling union members that the Democrat will push back against a system that is "rigged" against the working-class and "throw himself in front of the train" to prevent cuts to Social Security.

March 6, 2018

In Pennsylvania race, Democrats work on appealing to working-class white men

Democrats have tossed diversity overboard in favor of a white-guys-on-deck strategy in next week's special congressional election between Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone in western Pennsylvania, hoping to recapture some of the working-class white voters who have fled the party in recent years.

March 5, 2018

Democrats eye GOP strongholds in 2018 midterms

Democrats are fielding serious challengers in Republican strongholds, and party donors are ponying up major cash to make them competitive in a year when control of the House is legitimately on the line.

March 5, 2018