Accountability | New Mexico
Pearce Courts Fringe Anti-Abortion Conspiracy Theorists in New Mexico Governor’s Race
While Rep. Steve Pearce doesn’t mention abortion on his campaign website, he is planning to appear this weekend with anti-abortion activists who have actively pushed QAnon and other far-right conspiracies as his campaign for governor enters its final weeks.
Accountability | Montana
Gianforte Says He Might Attend Anti-Government Extremist Conference
Rep. Greg Gianforte said he might attend a conference organized by anti-government extremists -- including a leader of the armed occupation of a national wildlife refuge in Oregon in 2016.
Accountability | Colorado
Stapleton Hasn’t Swiped in at His Capitol Office in 4 Years
When Colorado state Treasurer Walker Stapleton was running for re-election in 2014, his opponent accused him of not showing up for work after records revealed he only swiped in at his office with his electronic key card about 10 times a month. But since the 2014 election, records show, Stapleton has only swiped in once, raising new questions about his work ethic as he runs for governor.
Public Safety | North Dakota
Cramer Takes Cash from ‘Deadly’ Opioid Manufacturer As ND Grapples with Epidemic
Rep. Kevin Cramer accepted a $1,000 campaign contribution from drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma this cycle, joining a notably small group of politicians taking the company’s money as it faces lawsuits from multiple states — including Cramer’s — for its role in the opioid epidemic.
Accountability | Indiana
Multimillionaire Senate Candidate Claimed to Make Nearly the Same Salary as Employees
Braun touted his company’s high wages while claiming his pay wasn’t much more than his average worker. But it is -- a lot more.
Public Safety | Texas
Cruz Ignores His Own Vote Against Bulletproof Vest Funds in False Attack on O’Rourke
During the first debate in his re-election campaign last month, Sen. Ted Cruz criticized his Democratic challenger for voting against funding for body armor for police. Cruz didn’t mention his own vote against funding for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, a program endorsed by a host of major national police organizations.
Economy | Arkansas
French Hill Supports Medicare Cuts, Opposes Minimum Wage Hike in Debate
A Republican congressman said Monday he supports cuts to Medicare and Social Security in order to balance the federal budget while declaring opposition to a ballot measure to raise Arkansas’ minimum wage. There was a marked contrast on economic issues between Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., and his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Clarke Tucker, during Monday’s debate.