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- December 13, 2024
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Republican Senator Says She’s ‘Not Attached’ To Partisan Label

While speaking at an event for the No Labels political organization Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ak.) raised eyebrows when she said she is not “attached to a label” when it comes to partisan affiliation. Politico called Murkowski’s comments an “escalation of the Alaska senator’s occasional bucking of her party as the chamber readies itself for a […]

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The Republican Standard
- December 9, 2024
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Poll Reveals Political Anxiety Among Virginia Voters

A month after the 2024 presidential election, a new poll from Roanoke College reveals a stark divide among Virginia voters. The survey, conducted in late November, highlights a sharp contrast in political anxiety between Democrats and Republicans, as well as diverging opinions on the country’s future and the legacy of former President Donald Trump. These […]

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- November 5, 2024
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Virginia Voters Tell CNN They’re Voting Trump, But Staying Silent In Public

In Northern Virginia, a notable number of Trump supporters are keeping their voting choices under wraps, with many expressing reluctance to disclose their political stance to friends or even to the media, according to sources on the ground. CNN reports that numerous Trump voters were unwilling to share their views with friends and acquaintances, citing […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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- October 8, 2024
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Longtime Democrat Lawmaker Backs Trump In Surprising Endorsement

He’s just telling it like it is… Former Democratic Rep. Peter Deutsch of Florida publicly endorsed former President Donald Trump on Monday, specifically calling out the Biden administration’s weak stance on global conflicts. Deutsch, who served Florida’s 20th Congressional District for six terms from 1993-2005,  endorsed Trump during a campaign call commemorating the anniversary of […]

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The Republican Standard
- October 1, 2024
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DeSantis Appoints Special Prosecutor To Probe His Own Party

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed a special prosecutor to examine allegations of election fraud and improper campaign financing involving the Florida Keys Republican Party. The investigation stems from a controversial endorsement made by the Monroe County Republican Executive Committee in April. The complaint centers on the committee’s endorsement of Sherri Hodies, the committee’s treasurer, in her GOP […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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- September 28, 2024
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Mark Robinson Suffers Burns During Campaign Event, Taken To Hospital

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson sustained second-degree burns on his hand during a campaign event in Mt. Airy on Friday night. Robinson’s team confirmed that he has been released from the hospital and is expected to continue his campaign activities today, according to his communications director, Mike Lonergan. Per CNN: Lonergan added in a statement that Robinson “is […]

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- September 7, 2024
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Longtime Virginian Dick Cheney Endorses Harris, Labels Trump Great Threat

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, once described by Joe Biden as probably the most dangerous vice president in U.S. history, has endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. In a statement released Friday, Cheney sharply criticized former President Donald Trump, calling him “a greater threat to our republic than any individual in our nation’s 248-year history.” He added, “Trump tried to […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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- August 8, 2024
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The Legacy Of Rich Galen: The Quiet Architect Of GOP Success

On August 6, the political world found out it had lost one of its most influential, yet lesser known, figures – Rich Galen. Though not a household name, Galen’s deep understanding of politics played a crucial role in ending the Democrats’ 40-year dominance in the U.S. House of Representatives. Galen, 77, resided in Alexandria, Virginia, […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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- July 20, 2024
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Virginia Gun Group Calls Out GOP – Questions RNC’s Second Amendment Commitment

Gun Owners of America (GOA), the “only No Compromise #SecondAmendment lobby in Washington,” is seeing red over the 2024 Republican Party Platform. They’re not thrilled with what’s on it – or rather, what’s missing. To be fair, GOA is ecstatic about J.D. Vance joining Donald Trump as his VP pick. With a perfect Second Amendment […]

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Patrick Houck is an avid political aficionado based out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. When not analyzing the latest news, yo ...
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- July 18, 2024
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BOLLING: The Political Silly Season Is Upon Us, So Let Me Set The Record Straight

I vividly recall the 2020 presidential campaign. Anytime I said anything that was not 100% supportive of Donald Trump or the Republican Party I was attacked with vicious comments, usually from people I don’t even know, alleging that I was a stupid, evil, RINO who was unfaithful to the GOP cause. My recourse was to […]

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