Massie Loses Primary Despite Earlier Massive Betting Odds Lead

The Era of the Loyalty Test: How the GOP is Redefining the “Maverick” For decades, the Republican Party tolerated—and sometimes celebrated—the “maverick.” From the libertarian streaks of Barry Goldwater to the independent streaks of the early 2000s, there was space for representatives who bucked the party line on specific fiscal or foreign policy issues. However, … Read more

Letlow and Fleming advance to Louisiana Senate runoff, Cassidy loses

In a decisive blow to the incumbent, Sen. Bill Cassidy was defeated in Saturday’s Republican primary in Louisiana. The loss underscores a growing trend of political retribution within the party, as Cassidy was unable to overcome the lasting impact of his vote to convict President Donald Trump during the impeachment trial regarding the Jan. 6 … Read more