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GOP Lawmaker Questions MMJ Legalization, Calls It 'Stepping Stone' To Recreational Use

Tennessee, one of several states where only CBD oil is legal, has seen its fair share of legislative action on cannabis by GOP legislators yet medical and recreational marijuana has not come close to legalization or decriminalization. Still, cannabis continues to be a hot topic among politicians in this southern state.

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Former GOP candidates push baseless QAnon conspiracy theory that Hurricane Ian was created to punish DeSantis

Two far-right former Republican congressional candidates amplify baseless conspiracy theory that ‘deep state’ creates storms to target Republicans

The Independent UK

US averts government shutdown as House passes short-term funding bill

The U.S. government narrowly averted a midnight shutdown of most federal agencies when the House passed a short-term spending bill hours before the deadline.

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Senior Republicans evasive on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Biden impeachment demands

Growing noise on far-right has yet to find open endorsement from party elite

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DeSantis shifts from provocateur to crisis manager after Ian

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has whipsawed his way through the national conversation this month, first by putting migrants on planes or buses to Democratic strongholds and then shifting to a more traditional role of crisis manager as one of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. barreled into his…

The Independent UK

Trump set to return to Michigan, looks to energize his base for November

DETROIT — Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to Michigan Saturday with Republicans in the state hoping he can motivate his base of supporters and help secure Macomb County, a key area the GOP needs to win in November.

Tribune News Service

Dysfunction in Texas AG’s office as Paxton seeks third term

As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seeks reelection to a third term, his agency has come unmoored by disarray behind the scenes

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John Fetterman’s lead over Dr Oz is cut in half in new Pennsylvania poll

Most expect Democrat to flip PA’s open Senate seat blue

The Independent UK

Hurricane Ian: Test for Biden, DeSantis

To save lives and rebuild, two men who may run against each other in 2024 must get along like actual grownups

Salon

Stopgap funding bill clears House; next stop is Biden's desk - Roll Call

The House cleared a temporary spending bill needed to avoid a partial government shutdown ahead of Friday night's deadline.

Roll Call

Marijuana Reform Bill Needs Approval From This GOP Senator To Reach Biden's Desk, Why Does He Oppose It?

Following a push from researchers associated with the

Benzinga

Record review: Bailey proud to be lawmaker who tells truth about Illinois’ decline — not one who makes lots of laws

Few of his initiatives wind up in state law books, but they have all helped Bailey quickly make a name for himself as a firebrand devoted to conservative ideology. That includes pride in how few of his bills pass. “We do not need more government — more government like J.B.…

Chicago Sun-Times

How the GOP weaponized ignorance

Satirist Andy Borowitz on deliberate dumbness in America, and how it became central to the Republican brand

Salon

Michael Hiltzik: Young people need to fight for Social Security — now more than ever

One almost has to admire Republicans for the tenacity and determination with which they keep coming up with new ideas for hobbling Social Security.

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Editorial: Endorsement: The nation needs Alex Padilla in the US Senate

When Alex Padilla took over Kamala Harris’ seat in the U.S. Senate in 2021, he quickly proved that Gov. Gavin Newsom had made a wise appointment, stepping confidently onto the national stage at a moment of intense political turmoil. On Nov. 8, voters will be asked to give him his…

Reason

Six States File Lawsuit Challenging Biden Student Debt Cancellation Program

The lawsuit has a more conventional - and stronger - basis for standing than that filed yesterday by the Pacific Legal Foundation.

Axios

Congress barrels toward "extremely busy" lame-duck session

The prospect of a Republican majority could leave Democrats with a short runway for their top priorities.

Tribune News Service

Former Gov. Tom Ridge endorses fellow Republican Mehmet Oz in race for Pa. Senate seat

Former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge endorsed Republican Mehmet Oz for U.S. Senate on Thursday, giving the cardiothoracic surgeon and TV celebrity the stamp of approval from a longtime mainstay of the GOP's establishment.

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Congress plans to update 1887 Electoral Count Act but not until after the midterm elections

WASHINGTON — Election legislation aimed at preventing another Jan. 6 insurrection attempt will have to wait until after this year’s midterm elections on Nov. 8 — but will get passed, House Democratic Conference Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries pledged Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

Joined by first Black woman on Supreme Court, justices to tackle affirmative action, voting rights

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court opens a historic term Monday by welcoming its first Black woman to the bench as it faces challenges to past liberal rulings on race, affirmative action and voting rights.

Roll Call

At the Races: It’s November somewhere - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Salon

GOPers scrub abortion, Trump from sites

"At this point, it’s too late to run away from who you are," a GOP strategist warns

Los Angeles Times

Election workers train for battle against conspiracy theories and misinformation before midterms

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — From his perch in an elementary school gym during last month's Michigan primary, Grand Rapids City Clerk Joel Hondorp oversaw the electronic book of eligible voters, while first-time election workers Kimberly and Shayne Becher helped check people in and explain how to fill out ballots.

Tribune News Service

The 2022 midterm elections are already here

WASHINGTON — The calendar may still say September, but voting in the 2022 midterm elections is already underway in several states.

The Independent UK

High stakes for O'Rourke in Texas governor's debate Friday

That stakes are high for Democrat Beto O’Rourke on Friday night in his only debate against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas

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