Stories tagged: "republicans"

Politics Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania in January. (Image via House Television/AP)
Politics NC’s Madison Cawthorn Skipped Vote but ‘Happy’ COVID Relief Funds Going to His WNC District

The office of US Rep. Madison Cawthorn praised federal funding for local health clinics but forgot to mention he and other Republicans didn’t vote for it.

Sarah Ovaska Sarah Ovaska March 30, 2021 6:23 pm EDT
Elections Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (center) of the NC Supreme Court, with her Republican challenger Paul Newby beside her. (Photo from Beasley campaign).
Elections Wait Is on for NC’s Tightest Race, the NC Supreme Court Chief Justice

Less than 4,000 votes separate NC Supreme Court Chief Justice separate incumbent Cheri Beasley, D, from her GOP challenger Paul Newby in this too-close-to-call race.

Sarah Ovaska Sarah Ovaska November 7, 2020 7:41 am EST
Elections AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Elections Nearly 1 in 4 Republicans Don’t Want Trump as the Republican Nominee

The new poll comes from Trump's favorite pollster.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil May 15, 2020 12:40 pm EDT
Economy AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Economy Trump Appears Fine with Prioritizing Stocks Over Elderly People’s Lives

Despite repeated warnings from health officials about the dangers of lifting social distancing restrictions, President Trump is now signaling that he may go against their advice and prioritize the economy.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 24, 2020 2:10 pm EDT
Politics Image via Associated Press
Politics If Sen. Burr Resigns He’s Guaranteed to be Replaced by a Republican. Here’s Why.

Republican Sen. Richard Burr dumped as much as $1.7 million in stock ahead of the coronavirus-driven downturn.

Emily Singer March 20, 2020 7:13 pm EDT

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Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., speaks as the House debates the objection to confirm the Electoral College vote from Pennsylvania in January. (Image via House Television/AP) Politics NC’s Madison Cawthorn Skipped Vote but ‘Happy’ COVID Relief Funds Going to His WNC District
George Floyd's killing in Minneapolis inspired 15-year-old Ocir Black of Winston-Salem, NC, to collect poignant letters from Black mothers to their sons. (Graphic by Denzel Boyd) Race ‘Love Letters To My Son’: How George Floyd Inspired a North Carolina Teen to Write a Book
The town of Carrboro passed protections for those who identify as LGBTQ because federal action has stalled. (Image via Town of Carrboro/Instagram) LGBTQ NC Mayor: Burr, Tillis Need to Stand Up and Protect NC’s LGBTQ Residents
Nahshon Blount, a low-wage worker in North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Fight for $15 Voting How Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression Affect North Carolina’s Paltry Minimum Wage