Republican Senator Thom Tillis has harshly criticized Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a “total waste of time” and a “horrible leader”. Tillis’s comments follow Greene’s opposition to a foreign aid package that passed the House on Tuesday.
Former Republican George Santos has withdrawn from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District as an independent candidate. Santos cited his desire to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to Democrats as his reason for withdrawing. Despite his withdrawal, Santos expressed his intention to continue his political career in the future.
Bestselling author Stephen King has joined the chorus of critics slamming Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her opposition to U.S. aid for Ukraine. King dubbed Greene ‘Moscow Marjorie’ in a now-viral social media post, mocking her stance on providing assistance to the war-torn country. King’s post follows similar comments from former Republican Rep. Ken Buck, who accused Greene of parroting Russian propaganda. The criticism comes as Ukraine continues to battle Russia’s ongoing invasion, with the U.S. providing significant aid to help Kyiv defend itself.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio) launched a scathing attack on the right flank of his party members for voting against billions of dollars in foreign aid for U.S. allies. Gonzales labeled them as “scumbags” and “klansmen” in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash Sunday. Gonzales specifically targeted Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, accusing him of paying minors for sex, and Rep. Bob Good, who endorsed his primary challenger Brandon Herrera, a “known neo-Nazi.”
Conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg believes that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) will fail in her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). He also predicts that former President Donald Trump is unlikely to support Greene’s motion, as Johnson is a key figure in the GOP conference. However, Lula Garcia Navarro of the New York Times suggests that Greene’s actions may be perceived as a threat by Trump if they cause excessive chaos in the House of Representatives.
California Representative Tom McClintock (R-El Dorado Hills) expressed his opposition to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He argued that the impeachment effort was based on policy disagreements rather than legitimate grounds.
The Republican Jewish Coalition has endorsed state Sen. John McGuire for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District primary, criticizing incumbent Rep. Bob Good’s vote against a foreign aid package including support for Israel. Good’s vote has drawn opposition from multiple high-profile Republican groups.
Republican Senators Josh Hawley and Tom Cotton have urged President Biden to deploy the National Guard to universities, including Columbia University in New York City, to quell pro-Palestinian protests. They argue that the protests are causing disruption and targeting Jewish Americans, likening the situation to the 1957 Little Rock Central High School integration crisis. Cotton has also called for the Biden administration to break up pro-Palestinian groups on Columbia’s campus if New York authorities fail to intervene. The protests have drawn national attention and have spread to other universities.
Pennsylvania’s primary election on Tuesday will determine the nominees for key Senate and U.S. House seats, as well as other down-ballot offices. The primary will test the strength of progressive and moderate Democrats, with incumbents facing challenges from the left. Republicans are eyeing potential flips in Democratic-held seats, particularly in the Lehigh Valley and Bucks County. The outcome of these races could influence the competitiveness of the general election matchups and the future ideological positioning of the parties.
