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Anti-Muslim Campaign Rhetoric Climbs to Previously Unseen Heights

Ilana Novick Oct 22, 2018 Candidates aligned with President Trump’s stance are stoking racial fears ahead of the midterm elections. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Koch Network Reveals List of Candidates It Is Backing

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Aug 31, 2018 The Koch brothers, who devote substantial resources to pushing conservative policies at the state and national levels, are endorsing a handful of sometime-critics of President Trump. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Overdosing on Tea

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jun 14, 2014 The Republican Party's reliance on tea party support is like an addict's dependence on a dangerous drug: It may feel good at first, but eventually it eats you alive. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Eric Cantor to Leave House Majority Leader Post in Late July

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2014 Newly defeated Rep. Eric Cantor will hang up his hat as House majority leader July 31, a GOP source in Congress confirmed Wednesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Shockingly Loses Primary to Tea Party Contender

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jun 11, 2014 Rep. Eric Cantor was defeated Tuesday in the Republican primary in Virginia's 7th Congressional District by Dave Brat in an upset. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )