[ad_1] Over the last month, a group of Wyoming industries and local Riverton residents have aligned their support behind Representative Ember Oakley, Republican seeking re-election for House District 55. The diverse group of backers have one thing in common: they are all industries and residents that serve and support the hardworking people of Wyoming. “It’s
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[ad_1] Click on a name below to read the candidate’s response to WBUR’s questionnaire. Entries were lightly edited to meet style guidelines by The Associated Press, and incorrect claims were addressed in an attached editor’s note. Not every claim could be verified. We note below if the candidate failed to return our questionnaire. 1st District: Dean
[ad_1] Anything other than U.S. Senator Jerry Moran winning reelection to a third term would count as a shocker. After all, he’s a Republican incumbent in Kansas, which hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate for 90 years. But Democratic challenger Mark Holland, a Methodist pastor and the former mayor of the Unified Government of
[ad_1] Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley tackled 20 questions during a debate on Gonzaga University’s campus Sunday evening. Here are a few key moments of the debate in the candidates’ own words. They’ve been lightly edited for clarity. In recent months, the Jan. 6 committee made a case with testimony of many Republicans, Trump aides
[ad_1] Prior to my return to Grand Junction, I used to attend National Rifle Association board of directors meetings. One incident is relevant to Western Colorado voters: the resignation of John Dingle, the Democratic congressman from Michigan, from the NRA Board. In the old days, there were Democratic politicians who supported the 2nd Amendment: John
[ad_1] The Supreme Court put us all in a more dangerous place, expanding gun rights in a country where there are already 400 million firearms in circulation, and severely constraining a state’s ability to protect its people. The so-called Bruen decision in July slammed states with strict gun laws like New Jersey, sending lawmakers scrambling
[ad_1] Ted Nugent has once again defended his right to bear arms under the Second Amendment, arguing that he got it from “God.” The musician discussed his natural-born rights as an American while talking to John McLaughlin of the Iowa Firearms Coalition. The 73-year-old conservative rocker, who recently resigned from the board of the National
[ad_1] Candidates that will appear on ballots in Monroe County this November had a chance this week to appear before local voters and answer questions about some of the issues they will face if elected. Monroe County Community College held candidate forums on Wednesday and Thursday at the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater, located on the
[ad_1] On Wednesday, CNN announced they’ve hired Pro-Second Amendment reporter, founder of The Reload, and MRC Bulldog Award winner Stephen Gutowski as an analyst, a move many see as a sign of new CNN boss Chris Licht’s commitment to a more moderate journalist product. But while the hire was celebrated on the right and among
[ad_1] NOTE TO READERS: This is one of several reports that look at what the candidates for South Dakota governor are emphasizing on their campaign websites ahead of the November 8 general election. PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — On firearms, Libertarian Tracey Quint might support the fewest restrictions among the trio battling to become South Dakota’s next governor.
[ad_1] Paid for by the candidate. “On behalf of NRA members in Wyoming House District 54, I am pleased to announce your NRA-PVF “A” rating and endorsement for the 2022 Wyoming General Election. This endorsement is a reflection of your steadfast support of the Second Amendment and excellent voting record on firearm-related issues during your
[ad_1] We always knew New Jersey anti-gun politicians had a disdain for the Constitution and gun owners. This week’s Assembly action is more proof that they have no problem defying our institutions to advance their own political agenda. A pair of Assembly Committees passed A.4769, the “sensitive places” bill, on a party-line vote. On Monday,
[ad_1] Gun violence has surged in the state of Florida since Governor Ron DeSantis took office, with no signs of decreasing. Violent crimes involving firearms and gun-related homicides increased at least 20% each. For the first time since the state began collecting data 27 years ago, guns were listed as the most common weapon used
[ad_1] In October 2005, then-President George W. Bush signed a bill that immunized the gun industry from suit. He remarked that the bill, called the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, or PLCAA as it is affectionately known, “would further our efforts to stop frivolous lawsuits.” No surprise that the bill was pushed by
[ad_1] LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) – Following a campaign event in Longview on Wednesday night, KLTV 7 was given the opportunity to talk one-on-one with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O’Rourke. KLTV 7 news anchor Blake Holland conducted the interview, just as he did with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 5 in Tyler. Holland: You’ve spent
[ad_1] Irene Wrenner, left, a longtime local activist and former Essex Town Selectboard member, and Rep. Leland Morgan, R-Milton, right, are running for Vermont’s new North Chittenden Senate seat. Courtesy photos In the race for the lone state Senate seat in the new Chittenden North district this fall, voters have a choice between two candidates
[ad_1] Chris Pappas, Karoline Leavitt say whether they would support firearms legislation Updated: 4:02 PM EDT Oct 20, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript AND COMMITMENT 2022. EVERY ELECTION SEASON WE WANT YOU TO GET TO KNOW EACH CANDIDATE’S POSITION ON THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES. AND TONIGHT, WE’RE HEARING FROM THE CANDIDATES IN THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL
[ad_1] Beto O’Rourke is seeking to become the first Democratic governor in Texas in nearly 30 years, but to win he’ll have to overcome the wreckage of his failed bid for the White House, which has irreversibly changed him in the eyes of some voters and opened him up to attacks that he is too
[ad_1] How should Orange County’s representatives in Sacramento handle issues like homelessness, public safety, crime and human rights? Over the next few weeks, voters will be choosing new state representatives who will have a role in shaping that future. For years, Orange County has been a central battleground for just how much power Democrats have
[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Good morning, Early Birds. We hope your week is going much better than British Prime Minister Liz Truss‘s. Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us. Reading this online? Sign up for The Early 202 to get scoops and sharp political analysis in your inbox each morning. In today’s
[ad_1] COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Five of Ohio’s 15 recently redrawn Congressional districts touch central Ohio, and not one of the races is uncontested in the Nov. 8 election. Ohioans have less than three weeks to cast a ballot for who they would like to see in Congress, as well as other candidates above and
[ad_1] This is the second installment of the Tribune Editorial Board’s endorsements for U.S. House races in the Nov. 8 general election. U.S. Rep. Sean Casten talks with voters during a community event on May 22, 2022, in Western Springs. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune) Democratic incumbent Sean Casten of west suburban Downers Grove
[ad_1] SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — A new requirement for gun owners in San Jose has the National Rifle Association up in arms. Mother slammed to the ground by police files lawsuit In February, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo and City Councilmembers adopted a new resolution requiring gun owners who live in the city of
[ad_1] SAN ANTONIO — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott looked down when Beto O’Rourke confronted him about guns during a press conference the day after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Abbott had just spoken about how “evil swept across Uvalde” and “it could have been worse,” and O’Rourke stood up and said,
[ad_1] Couey responds re: nonprofit filings David Mead’s sordid letter about Rocky Mountain Veterans’ Hunts & Excursions (10/17 letters) was not based on a full set of information. The nonprofit uses an outside accountant to file any returns to guarantee that the filing is always impartial. The first year in operation, 2019, was filed timely
[ad_1] After Tuesday night’s debate between Congresswoman Val Demings (D-FL), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), the flip-flopping Republican can give a master class on being owned. The Miami-based United States Senator would have faired better by just staying home – with his attendance record on the job, no one would be surprised. It didn’t take
[ad_1] With voters often pointing to crime and gun violence as issues at the top of their mind as they head to the polls this fall, Wisconsinites are choosing between Democratic incumbent Josh Kaul and Republican Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney to be the state’s top law enforcement official. Kaul, running on
[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Good morning, Early Birds. Sometimes a reserved parking spot just isn’t worth it. Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us. Reading this online? Sign up for The Early 202 to get scoops and sharp political analysis in your inbox each morning. In today’s edition … Study: Gun owners
[ad_1] These beliefs aren’t restricted to Democrats or independents — Republican gun owners hold these views as well. Forty percent of the respondents identified as Republicans, in addition to 35 percent who are Democrats and 17 percent who are independents. “This is not as partisan an issue as it’s perceived, and this is not as
[ad_1] Indiana sends nine representatives to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. – and all are up for election on November 8, along with the rest of the 435-member chamber. Just one race is expected to be competitive: Indiana’s First Congressional District, which a Republican could represent for the first time in 94