The Fix Archive: Republican Party
The Politics of the Sotomayor Vote
To the surprise of no one, Judge Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court this afternoon by a 68 to 31 Senate vote, a vote that revealed the lingering concerns that many Republican elected officials and aspiring GOP candidates carry about angering their party's base.
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August 6, 2009; 4:36 PM ET |
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Christie Whitman's Centrist Plea
Fifteen years ago, Christine Todd Whitman was widely touted as one of the bright young stars in the Republican party -- having defeated Jim Florio (D) in the 1993 New Jersey gubernatorial election.
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August 3, 2009; 3:00 PM ET |
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Pawlenty's Blue-State Appeal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will introduce himself to member of the Republican National Committee gathered in San Diego as a GOPer who has cracked the code on wooing independents and Democrats to his cause, according to excerpts of his speech provided to the Fix.
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July 30, 2009; 3:10 PM ET |
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Tpaw Steps Up
The Republican Governors Association announced this morning that Tim Pawlenty will serve as the organization's vice chair, the latest indication that the Minnesota governor is stepping up his national profile in advance of a likely presidential run in 2012.
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July 27, 2009; 9:30 AM ET |
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Report: Palin Misused Legal Defense Fund
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) may have misused a legal defense fund, according to a report obtained by the Associated Press.
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July 21, 2009; 6:19 PM ET |
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FL-Senate: Rubio's Running (Still)
Former Florida state House Speaker Marco Rubio (R) will not exit the state's open seat Senate race despite facing long odds and a cash deficit against Gov. Charlie Crist (R), according to sources familiar with his decision.
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July 21, 2009; 11:40 AM ET |
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