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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses attendees during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, July 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who likely represents former President Donald Trump's strongest potential primary challenger, described the Biden administration as a “regime” and called the Mar-a-Lago search “another escalation in the weaponization of federal agencies against the Regime’s political opponents.” (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Democrats go to extremes with fascist and Nazi labeling ahead of midterms

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. addresses the audience at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Does Mitch McConnell even want to win in November?

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

Mehmet Oz, a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, takes part in a Republican Jewish Coalition event in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

What is the GOP’s election platform?

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

In this June 3, 2020, file photo, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces he will lift an order that closed non-essential businesses during a news conference in Annapolis, Md. Hogan, who considered a primary challenge to President Donald Trump last year, announced Tuesday, July 7 he is releasing a book about national politics and his experience as governor. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File)

Hogan: ‘No question’ GOP has authoritarianism but Biden’s ‘semi-fascism’ remark ‘divisive’

By Ramsey Touchberry - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. addresses the audience at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) **FILE**

McConnell hosts Oz, Walker fundraiser after criticizing ‘quality’ of 2022 Senate candidates

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

Senate candidate U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin gives his victory speech at his watch party, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, in Tulsa, Okla. (Mike Simons/Tulsa World via AP)

Mullin wins U.S. Senate GOP runoff in deep-red Oklahoma

By Sean Murphy - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., left, and his wife, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao respond to a reporter's question during a press conference in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. McConnell secured a seventh term in Kentucky, fending off Democrat Amy McGrath. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Trump slams McConnell, wife Elaine Chao after candidate ‘quality’ comments

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Colorado Republican Sen. Kevin Priola, left, Democratic House Speaker KC Becker, center, and Democratic Sen. Lois Court discuss a proposed ballot initiative to let the state keep excess tax revenue in Denver on March 20, 2019. Citing alarm toward the Republican Party's widespread embrace of 2020 election conspiracies, a moderate GOP Colorado state senator has switched his affiliation to Democrat. Priola's decision, announced on Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, enhances Democrats' chances of retaining their majority in the chamber in the November midterms. (AP Photo/Jim Anderson,File)

Colorado GOP senator becomes Democrat, cites vote falsehoods

By James Anderson - Associated Press

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Dallas, Aug. 4, 2022. Abbott often knocks President Joe Biden for high inflation and a looming recession — a standard GOP argument going into the November elections. But inflation is even worse in major Texas cities than the nation as a whole. Government figures show inflation is 10.2% in the Houston area and 9.4% around Dallas, higher than the latest national average of 8.5%. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

For Republican governors, all economic success is local

By Josh Boak - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, center, is introduced before his speech at a joint meeting of the House Appropriations, House Finance and Senate Finance &amp; Appropriations Committees at Pocahontas Building in Richmond, Va., on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

With state finances ‘strong,’ Youngkin wants more tax cuts

By Sarah Rankin - Associated Press

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., stands by flags as she waits to speak, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at an Election Day gathering at Mead Ranch in Jackson, Wyo. Cheney lost to Republican challenger Harriet Hageman in the primary. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Loser Liz Cheney — bless her heart — sees White House as option

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at a primary Election Day gathering in Jackson, Wyo. Cheney lost to Republican opponent Harriet Hageman in the primary. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) **FILE**

Lame duck Liz

By Editorial Board - The Washington Times

The Clintons are behind it all

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Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Road to Majority conference Friday, June 17, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Trump widens GOP lead after Mar-a-Lago raid: Poll

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for the state's U.S. Senate seat, speaks after being introduced by his wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman, right, during a rally in Erie, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Democratic Senate hopeful John Fetterman back campaigning, after three month absence from stroke

By Mica Soellner - The Washington Times

Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels speaks at a rally Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, in Waukesha, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trump-backed Tim Michels wins Wisconsin’s GOP primary for governor

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Trump's candidate endorsements illustration by Greg Groesch / The Washington Times

Trump’s triumphant endorsements

By Newt Gingrich

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses attendees during the Turning Point USA Student Action Summit, Friday, July 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

DeSantis hits campaign trail for midterm candidates in battleground states

By Susan Ferrechio - The Washington Times

Republican Kentucky State Representative Savannah Maddox addresses the audience gathered during the Fancy Farm Picnic at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Fancy Farm, Ky., Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. Maddox is a candidate in the republican primary for Kentucky Governor. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kentucky candidates struggle when describing 2020 election

By Bruce Schreiner - Associated Press

Kari Lake, Republican candidate for Arizona governor, addresses the media during a news conference Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kari Lake wins GOP primary for Arizona governor

By Jonathan J. Cooper - Associated Press