Republican Party News
Featuring coverage of Republican priorities, legislation, and internal debates, this section examines how the party shapes U.S. politics from a conservative perspective.
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Rand Paul Begins a Campaign for President With ‘Guts’ and ‘Gray Cells’
John Gaskin wasn’t sure what to expect when he heard a U.S. senator wanted to meet privately with local activists, educators and pastors to talk about the concerns of black residents during the unrest in Ferguson, Mo. Gaskin, a college student and youth organizer who was born in Ferguson 22 years ago, set up the…Ken McIntyre -
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What Are Mike Pence’s Prospects for a 2016 Presidential Run?
In Indiana, only one story is garnering more headlines than tonight’s NCAA men’s basketball championship: Gov. Mike Pence’s handling of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Playing sloppy offense and porous defense, the Hoosier governor seemed to alienate both sides of the debate last week. Now some believe Pence has bounced himself from the Republican presidential bracket. A…Philip Wegmann -
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Ted Cruz’s Campaign Shows the Duplicity of the ‘Multicultural’ Left
Ted Cruz’s official campaign isn’t even two weeks old, and already it’s done the nation a favor—by highlighting the duplicity of the “multicultural” left and what it is really after. Ever since Cruz announced his candidacy for president, “Latino leaders” have been stepping all over themselves to declare that not only does he not speak…Mike Gonzalez -
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Rand Paul: Democrats Taking African-American Vote ‘For Granted’
In a video clip you won’t see anywhere else, Sen. Rand Paul tells a group of pastors that the Democrat Party is taking African-American voters for granted. “There’s an eagerness for someone to meet with them,” Paul, R-Ky., said. “The Democrats have completely taken this whole body of voters for granted.” When talking about a…David Brody -
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CBO: Boehner-Pelosi Plan for Medicare Doctors’ Payments Adds $141 Billion to Deficit
As the House prepares to consider legislation reforming how Medicare doctors are paid, an analysis on the plan by a nonpartisan agency released today shows that it would add more than $100 billion to the federal deficit. The Congressional Budget Office report analyzes the effects of a $210 billion plan proposed by House Speaker John…Melissa Quinn -
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Ted Cruz Rebuts Criticism as Hard-Liner: ‘I’ll Compromise With Martians’
In an exclusive one-on-one conversation Tuesday night with Sen. Ted Cruz in New York City, the presidential hopeful says if he becomes president of the United States, he’d be more than willing to compromise with the other side. He says his attitude on compromising is the same as Ronald Reagan’s; that is, take half a…David Brody -
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The Boehner-Pelosi Deal: Timid Changes Won’t Solve Medicare Woes
The Boehner-Pelosi deal to replace Medicare’s physician payment system has been unveiled. As Congress awaits the Congressional Budget Office’s assessment of the budgetary impact of the package, some are suggesting that this deal is “the most significant structural entitlement reform in two decades.” In fact, from a policy perspective, the Medicare structural reforms are timid…Robert Moffit -
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Is Ted Cruz Eligible for the Presidency?
Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s announcement Monday that he will run for president has Donald Trump, the ladies on “The View,” and others in the birther crowd questioning Cruz’s eligibility to be president. Born in Alberta, Canada in 1970, Cruz is the son of an American mother and Cuban father. Anticipating these questions, Cruz released his…Elizabeth Slattery -
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How Ted Cruz Plans to Win the Presidency in 2016
During an interview last month at CPAC, Sen. Ted Cruz holds nothing back when explaining what it will take to win the presidency in 2016. With his decision Monday to officially run for the White House, The Daily Signal brings you this never-before-seen clip. Put simply, Cruz says a moderately conservative establishment candidate like Bob…David Brody -
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With Appeal to Liberty, Ted Cruz Jumps Into 2016 Race for President
Ted Cruz asked conservatives to let their imaginations run wild. And then the junior senator from Texas explicitly asked them to imagine him as the nation’s next president. “I believe in you,” Cruz said. “I believe in the power of millions of courageous conservatives rising up to reignite the promise of America, and that is why…Ken McIntyre -
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Watch Live: Ted Cruz Announces Presidential Bid
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, launches his campaign for president at Liberty University in Virginia. Cruz is the first major candidate to officially declare his candidacy. The Texas Republican was elected to the Senate in 2012, and has since gained popularity among the Tea Party wing of the GOP for his conservative views and challenges to…Daily Signal Staff -
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Boehner-Pelosi Medicare ‘Reform’ Adds to National Debt
Why are Republicans cutting a deal with Nancy Pelosi to throw an extra $400 billion onto the national debt and calling it entitlement reform? This latest misguided venture should concern all fiscal conservatives—or anyone who likes the idea of keeping our government on a sustainable trajectory. Almost two decades ago, Congress decided to tie reimbursements…Jim DeMint -
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Ted Cruz Expected to Announce White House Bid Monday
Sen. Ted Cruz plans to announce that he will run for president on Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle. The Texas Republican was elected to the Senate in 2012, and has since gained popularity among the Tea Party wing of the GOP for his conservative views and challenges to party leadership. His 21-hour filibuster in…Kate Scanlon -
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Ted Cruz Wants You to Be Able to File Your Taxes on a Postcard
What’s the one initiative Sen. Ted Cruz would pursue as president to help ordinary Americans? That’s the question MSNBC host Joe Scarborough posed to the Texas Republican last week on “Morning Joe.” Cruz discussed the need for tax reform and his support for a flat tax allowing everyone to file their taxes “on a postcard.” Cruz said…Kate Scanlon -
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Report: Boehner-Pelosi Replacement for Medicare Payments Would Increase Debt by $400 Billion Over 20 Years
Specific details of a plan to replace how Medicare doctors are paid has yet to be released. But, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates the deal will add hundreds of billions of dollars to the national debt over the next two decades. According to a report released by the group today, the replacement…Melissa Quinn -
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‘Be Honest’: Lawmakers Criticize Boehner-Pelosi Medicare Plan for Adding to Deficit
Conservative lawmakers today expressed their dismay toward a deal forged between the House’s Republican and Democratic leaders that would replace a long-criticized formula determining the way Medicare doctors are paid. Few details have emerged about the impending $200 billion deal between House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, but conservative lawmakers are criticizing…Melissa Quinn -
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Why Conservative Groups Oppose John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi’s Plan for Medicare Payments
House Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi find themselves in an unlikely alliance this week as they prepare to roll out a plan to change the way Medicare pays doctors. But, Boehner’s proposal puts him at odds with conservative groups who are criticizing the speaker’s deal for adding to the federal deficit. Boehner,…Melissa Quinn -
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Rand Paul’s ‘Tech-Savvy’ Austin Adventure
Capping a weekend in Austin, Texas designed to advance his credibility with young techies, Sen. Rand Paul today opened what he describes as a “tech-oriented office” in Capital Factory, that city’s trendy technology incubator. Paul’s Austin tech office, spokesman Sergio Gor said, “will center on digital engagement and product innovation.” “I don’t want the government…Ken McIntyre -
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Why Mitch McConnell Insists Any Iran Deal Must Have Congressional Approval
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will insist that any deal President Obama strikes with Iran be approved by Congress. The Kentucky Republican told CBS News’ Bob Schieffer on “Face The Nation” this morning that he’s “very worried” about the Obama administration’s approach to Iranian nuclear negotiations. Asked by Schieffer if any deal reached between Obama…Kate Scanlon -
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Boehner Relents on Immigration Fight, Will Allow Vote on ‘Clean’ Homeland Security Bill
By punting a solution over Homeland Security funding for a week, Republicans hoped the extra time would allow for further debate over President Obama’s contentious immigration actions. But Democrats—who won’t even consider legislation that connects funding the agency through the fiscal year with attempts to repeal Obama’s executive actions—are blocking those conversations from occurring. Today,…Josh Siegel