House GOP campaign chief defends candidates toning down anti-abortion stance: 'I trust them'
Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) on Sunday defended GOP candidates who appear to have distanced themselves from former President Trump and their stance on abortion, saying he trusts them to know their districts and voters. Emmer, the chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), on "Fox News Sunday" instead turned the table on Democrats, alleging the party that was trotting an "extreme" agenda on abortion. "Good luck to them trying to defend their extreme position," Emmer said. "I think our candidates know how to message that and there'll be just fine in the m
Read MoreTrump’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ — 12 Republican candidates to keep an eye on
Donald Trump demonstrated exceptional political clout in the Republican primaries, with scores of candidates succeeding because they had the endorsement of the former president. The general election will indicate whether that clout extends beyond the hard core. I've picked a dozen races that'll test that. The commonalities these “dirty dozen” share: They are in competitive contests in a year that should tilt Republican, were chosen over the preferences of establishment officials, are all election deniers (reiterating the Big Lie that the 2020 election — where Joe Biden w
Read MoreDemocratic NJ governor says he'll back Biden in 2024
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) on Sunday said he will back President Biden in a 2024 reelection bid, the latest Democrat to announce support for the president. "He'll have no bigger backer than yours truly," Murphy told "Fox News Sunday" host Mike Emanuel. Biden, who earlier this year faced calls from some within his party to not seek another White House term, is now enjoying more support for reelection from Democrats amid improved job approval ratings. Polling last week revealed
Read MoreWhat the US can learn from Kenya's fight for democracy
Last month, we helped lead an International Election Observation Mission for Kenya’s presidential elections, sponsored by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the
Read MoreDCCC chair says Democratic candidates ready to campaign with Biden after legislative victories
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), who serves as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, on Sunday said Democratic candidates are ready to campaign with President Biden ahead of the November midterm elections after notching several legislative victories on their belts this summer. "You better believe we're gonna stand with the president and say we passed in a bipartisan way better roads, better bridges, better healthcare for our veterans," the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman told "Fox News Sunday" anchor Mike Emanuel. "That's th
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