/tags/republicans Republicans en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:13:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-20/missouri-republicans-how-restrict-abortion Republican lawmakers have proposed a number of constitutional amendments that would overturn Amendment 3. Some include exceptions for survivors of rape or incest, a departure from the party’s recent stance on abortion. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:13:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-20/missouri-republicans-how-restrict-abortion Anna Spoerre /government-politics-issues/2024-12-11/illinois-representative-mike-bost-veterans-affairs-house-chair-reelection Under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and a GOP-controlled Congress, the Illinois Republican is hoping to fix problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:32:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-12-11/illinois-representative-mike-bost-veterans-affairs-house-chair-reelection Will Bauer /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-10-01/republican-joshua-loyd-believes-he-can-beat-the-odds-in-illinois-13th-district While electoral experts have rated the 13th Congressional District a safe or solid bet for Democrats this year, a 27-year-old Republican said he can beat incumbent Nikki Budzinski. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:40:01 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-10-01/republican-joshua-loyd-believes-he-can-beat-the-odds-in-illinois-13th-district Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-08-16/republicans-vow-illinois-state-fair-to-boost-gop-turnout State Republican leaders are urging local candidates to stay the course on issues of crime, economics and corruption to help chip away at Democratic strongholds in the suburbs — and not to rely on a bump from former President Donald Trump. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:44:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-16/republicans-vow-illinois-state-fair-to-boost-gop-turnout Mitchell Armentrout /government-politics-issues/2024-08-06/mike-kehoe-wins-republican-gop-primary-missouri-governor Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe beat eight opponents to win the nomination, including Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and state Sen. Bill Eigel. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:09:23 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-08-06/mike-kehoe-wins-republican-gop-primary-missouri-governor Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-07-02/democrats-introduce-repeal-to-comstock-act-to-protect-abortion-access Abortion-rights advocates are concerned Republicans will use the 1873 law that restricts the mailing of “obscene matter” to impose a national abortion ban. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:21:24 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-07-02/democrats-introduce-repeal-to-comstock-act-to-protect-abortion-access Madison Holcomb /government-politics-issues/2024-02-28/illinois-judge-orders-donald-trump-to-be-kicked-off-the-states-primary-ballot The judge’s decision comes as Illinois’ primary is less than three weeks away. It’s likely to be appealed. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:20:35 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-28/illinois-judge-orders-donald-trump-to-be-kicked-off-the-states-primary-ballot Dave McKinney, Jon Seidel /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-22/gop-state-sen-jil-tracy-of-quincy-is-unimpressed-with-pritzkers-budget-proposal Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly who are critical of the governor’s proposed budget are limited in what they can do since they are in the super minority in both chambers. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:46:15 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-22/gop-state-sen-jil-tracy-of-quincy-is-unimpressed-with-pritzkers-budget-proposal Will Bauer, Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-02-13/rep-mike-bost-says-hes-a-governing-conservative-ahead-of-feisty-gop-primary The GOP primary for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District — the first true test from Bost’s party in his nine years in Washington — will likely decide the race because of the area’s deeply conservative beliefs. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:04:11 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-02-13/rep-mike-bost-says-hes-a-governing-conservative-ahead-of-feisty-gop-primary Will Bauer, Jason Rosenbaum /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-02-12/darren-bailey-says-its-time-for-change-in-illinois-12th-congressional-district The winner of the Republican primary between Darren Bailey and U.S. Rep. Mike Bost will be highly favored in November because of the district’s GOP leaning. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-02-12/darren-bailey-says-its-time-for-change-in-illinois-12th-congressional-district Jason Rosenbaum, Will Bauer