Accountability | New Mexico
In New Recording, Herrell Admits Using State Office, Resources to Fuel Federal Political Ambitions
A recording obtained by the American Ledger revealed Yvette Herrell telling a small group of GOP supporters that she always viewed her current seat in the state House of Representatives as a stepping stone to Congress.
Accountability | Florida
Mast Made Multiple Appearances at Controversial Hate Group’s Annual Conference
Since he was elected to Congress in November 2016, Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., twice spoke at events hosted by a man described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as “a driving force of the anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant and anti-black movements.”
Accountability | Michigan
James Took $20K From Former Executive Accused of Demanding Sex From Employee
John James took more than $20,000 in campaign contributions from a former medical-research executive accused of demanding sex from an employee and fathering two of her children before firing her.
Accountability | Florida
Scott Again Profiting Off of Medicare Fraud
Before Rick Scott was Florida’s governor, he oversaw the largest fleecing of Medicare in history. And now, as he asks Florida voters to elect him to oversee Medicare itself, he is still profiting off of cheating the government’s health-care program for seniors.
Accountability | Arizona
McSally Gave Campaign a Boost on Taxpayers’ Dime
Rep. Martha McSally used her congressional office to campaign in Maricopa County -- far from the district she represents -- during her contentious Republican Senate primary in Arizona, according to an American Ledger analysis.
Accountability | Florida
PolitiFact: Scott’s Opposition to Pre-Existing Condition Protections Endangers Care for Millions of Floridians
A new PolitiFact report shows Florida Gov. Rick Scott's support for repealing the Affordable Care Act could dismantle health care protections for millions of Floridians who have pre-existing conditions.
Accountability | Nevada
Nevada’s Republican Governor Laughs at Thought of Voting for Would-be Republican Successor Adam Laxalt
Nevada's incumbent Republican governor laughed at the thought of voting for his Republican successor in the race to replace him.