Being George Santos
What You May Have Missed…
Though Rep. George Santos (R-NY) vows not to resign unless everyone who voted for him calls for it, Republicans are already searching for “a candidate with an immaculate, bulletproof résumé” in case of a special election.
Meanwhile, Santos says he never appeared in drag — so let’s go to the videotape.
Donald Trump is ready for a “scorched-earth campaign” as soon as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) begins an expected presidential run, and DeSantis fans are already planning a $3.3 million spending blitz to defend their man.
But today, Trump is complaining about the “white glove treatment” President Biden has been getting and calling on journalists to be jailed.
The Supreme Court can’t find its leaker. And it can’t explain its slowdown either.
David McCormick, who lost the 2022 Pennsylvania GOP Senate primary to Mehmet Oz by 950 votes, is gearing up to challenge Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in 2024.
Boy meets Congress: Actor Ben Savage is considering a Democratic bid in CA30 if Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) gives up the seat to run for Senate.
Finally, there’s a good chance Democrats will have another competitive Senate seat to defend in 2024.
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Extra Links
Here are some interesting links that didn’t make it into Political Wire today:
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) dishes on her bathroom fight with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
Gov. Ron Desantis says now he may propose no sales tax in Florida for gas stove purchases.
It is still legal to hit children in school in 19 American states.
Less than half of Americans are complimentary about the quality of U.S. healthcare.
It’s still way too early, but Donald Trump trounces Ron DeSantis in a potential Republican primary match-up.
Turkey may be our NATO ally, but it is hardly a partner.
North Korea sustains high defense spending with new budget.
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