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Republicans Have a Thee Too Problem

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July 7, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

The people that stuck by a guy who bragged about grabbing people by the pussy want to lecture others about their tolerance for misconduct. The post Republicans Have a Thee Too Problem appeared first on emptywheel.

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The Independent

lean left

· Jul 1, 2026

Voters forced to set aside their disgust and vote party loyalty over principle in Maine and Texas races

The problems for Democrats and Republicans in Maine and Texas mirror each other, but one party could still end up being worse off, writes John Bowden

Powerline

right

· Jun 23, 2026

Our Socialist Fellow-Citizens

The gulf between Republicans/conservatives and Democrats/socialists has grown to the point where it may be unbridgeable. Check out these recent poll data from CNN. Democrats are now firmly in the socialist camp: This is a problem many on the Right don't want to accept The Left is no longer just like us they just want to have more welfare The left is abandoning Capitalism, Christianity and all of the values

The Hill

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· Jul 2, 2026

Frustration mounts as GOP infighting derails House

Republicans are growing increasingly frustrated with the infighting that has brought work in the House to a halt and caused Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to send lawmakers home early for the second week in a row. Republican rebels are fuming over a voter ID bill and what they say is a broken promise from leadership...

Drudge Report

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· Jun 23, 2026

Collision Course With Republicans...

Collision Course With Republicans... (Top headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Senate votes to limit Trump's Iran war powers in rare rebuke...

MS NOW

lean left

· Jun 22, 2026

Republican criticisms of Trump’s Iran policy intensifies as White House pitch falls flat

As the midterm elections near, Republicans are divided against one another on a war and efforts to resolve the conflict. The post Republican criticisms of Trump’s Iran policy intensifies as White House pitch falls flat appeared first on MS NOW.

Real Clear Politics

lean right

· Jul 1, 2026

Senate's Sloth Stalls SAVE America Act

GOP leaders claim that the Senate is too busy with budget bills, nominations, and national security matters to consider the SAVE America Act.

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Related coverage for "Republicans Have a Thee Too Problem": The Independent — Voters forced to set aside their disgust and vote party loyalty over principle in Maine and Texas races. Powerline — Our Socialist Fellow-Citizens. The Hill — Frustration mounts as GOP infighting derails House. Drudge Report — Collision Course With Republicans.... MS NOW — Republican criticisms of Trump’s Iran policy intensifies as White House pitch falls flat. Real Clear Politics — Senate's Sloth Stalls SAVE America Act