StoryGraph Biggest Story 2022-10-16 -- herschel walker (6), election day (6), win house (4), the 2020 election (4), focus general (4)
What we learned from the Walker-Warnock debate
Despite his antics, Walker outperformed low expectations.
Michael Cohen Says Trump Doesn't Have The Guts To Testify Before The 1/6 Committee
Michael Cohen said that Donald Trump doesn't have the guts to testify before the 1/6 Committee.
New Generation of Combat Vets, Eyeing House, Strike From the Right
A class of political newcomers with remarkable military records are challenging old ideas about interventionism — and the assumption that electing veterans is a way to bring back bipartisanship.
Eric Trump's New Massive Screwup Could Cost Republicans The Midterm
While Republicans around the country are trying to downplay or run away from Trump, Eric Trump went on television and declared that the Republican Party is now the Trump party.
Far-Right Republicans Face Tough Races in Swing Districts, Testing McCarthy
The top House Republican spent freely to try to block extreme candidates who could imperil the party’s chances of winning the majority or challenge his path to the speakership. Some won anyway.
Walker Barrels Into Georgia Debate and Meets a Controlled Warnock
Herschel Walker, needing to recover from weeks of negative headlines, went on the offensive against Senator Raphael Warnock in what is likely to be the only debate of their crucial Senate race.
What Was That Badge Herschel Walker Flashed in His Debate?
The Republican Senate candidate in Georgia was scolded by a debate moderator and derided online after flashing an honorary badge during an exchange with Senator Raphael Warnock, the Democratic incumbent.
Trump Busted Illegally Shaking Down His Business Partner For Melania
Trump tried to shake down the co-founder of his media company to get Melania Trump paid, but the guy said no, was booted off the board, and then gave evidence of fraud to the SEC.
Dems' dreaded deja vu: Another 50-50 Senate
Although the party eked out wins from its current even-split slog, it badly wants to pick up more seats — and has a shrinking list of chances.
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