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Florida Politics reports: The Friends of Ron DeSantis political committee reported nearly $2.3 million in collections in December so far. And as politicians make an end-of-year push for dollars, it’s likely that number will grow higher once total figures reveal checks that came in the final days of 2021. Through Dec. 29, the committee on its website showed a total …

The Associated Press reports: An Arkansas judge on Wednesday struck down a state law that prevents schools and other governmental entities from requiring face masks. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox had already temporarily blocked the law in August. On Wednesday, he ruled the law unconstitutional on multiple grounds, including that it discriminates between children in public and private schools. …

The Associated Press reports: Trump-aligned Republicans have worked to clear the path for next time.  In battleground states and beyond, Republicans are taking hold of the once-overlooked machinery of elections. While the effort is incomplete and uneven, outside experts on democracy and Democrats are sounding alarms, warning that the United States is witnessing a “slow-motion insurrection” with a better chance …

Newsmax reports: Sarah Palin, former Alaska governor and 2008 running mate to the late Sen. John McCain, told Newsmax she’d love to return to political office. When asked on Wednesday’s “Eric Bolling: The Balance” if she would return to political office, Palin responded: “I would love to. I would never say never. I’m not so obsessively partisan that I’d let …

“The sick individuals spreading wild conspiracy theories about Congressman Cawthorn in the wake of his deeply personal divorce announcement are hateful and unwell. We’re not dignifying this baseless narrative with any further response.” – Cawthorn spox Luke Ball. Raleigh’s NBC News affiliate reports: North Carolina congressman Madison Cawthorn is back in the national spotlight for his story about a Russian …

“He was a partisan guy. He changed the rules of the Senate for judges. I think that set in motion Trump getting three Supreme Court picks. But I want his family and friends to know that they’re in my prayers. He was a good man. He fought hard for his causes. And he will be missed, but I’m excited about …

Newsweek reports: Thousands of Donald Trump supporters were in Washington D.C. on January 6, 2021 to attend a rally protesting the outcome of the 2020 election, which later led to a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Now, some of those attendees are running for state and local elected offices in the 2022 midterms. These candidates, all running on the …

The New York Times reports: During a recent marathon session in the House, two Republican lawmakers from Georgia sat in full view of television cameras. Neither was wearing a mask. It was the latest act of defiance by the pair, Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Andrew Clyde, against a rule requiring legislators to wear masks on the House floor. Most …

Florida Politics reports: Sen. Rick Scott continues to project optimism about the electoral climate for Republicans, forecasting an “unbelievable” shift in school boards in 2022. During an interview Wednesday morning on Fox News Radio’s Brian Kilmeade Show, the Senator said there would be an “unbelievable number of school board changes this next year.” Scott expects cultural backlash to prevail. “Because …

The Insider reports: An 18-month-old video of GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn explaining how he met his soon-to-be ex-wife emerged on Twitter this weekend. Cawthorn, 26, originally shared the story, which includes a Russian casino, a US Army captain, and a faux CrossFit competition, in an interview with Stephanie Hamill from the Daily Caller, a right-wing site, in June 2020. “We …

The Oklahoman reports: Despite state health officials recommending all eligible Oklahomans get a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Kevin Stitt says he doesn’t plan on getting another inoculation. Stitt said Monday he hasn’t received a booster shot nor does he plan on getting another jab. “I’m perfectly healthy, and my doctor hasn’t told me I need to get it,” said Stitt, …

Mediaite reports: The eponymous host of Tucker Carlson Tonight was off Monday night, but viewers were nevertheless still treated to a context-free discussion about fully vaccinated individuals contracting Covid-19. As has been noted the world over, being vaccinated against the coronavirus does not necessarily prevent people from getting Covid-19. However, it makes them far less likely to require hospitalization or …

Gallup reports: Chief Justice John Roberts earns the highest job approval rating of 11 U.S. leaders rated in a Dec. 1-16 Gallup poll with 60% approving of how he is handling his role. Only two other leaders on the list are reviewed positively by majorities of Americans — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell (53%) and Director Dr. Anthony Fauci (52%). …

Raw Story reports: An Oklahoma lawmaker has introduced a bill that would give any parent the power to ban books in school districts. The legislation also empowers parents to collect at least $10,000 for each day a book is not removed. State Sen. Rob Standridge (R) introduced Senate Bill 1142, which would allow parents to request that a book be …

The Hill reports: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Monday thanked President Biden for his efforts to “depoliticize” the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic as the omicron variant surges across the country. Biden held a call with numerous governors to discuss the response to the latest COVID-19 variant, which is highly contagious. “I want to thank all of the …

Newsweek reports: A gun range commercial featuring Rep. Madison Cawthorn has been viewed over 170,700 times on Twitter, prompting online criticism over firearm safety and congressional ethics. Cawthorn, a North Carolina Republican, was featured in an advertisement for Shooter’s World, an Arizona shooting range and firearms retailer. Shooter’s World shared the ad to their social media accounts on Christmas Eve. …

CNN reports: Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is engaging with stepped-up Republican efforts to recruit him into next year’s Senate race, CNN has learned. The popular Republican governor’s entry into the Senate race in a blue state would immediately put Democrats on defense in what would otherwise be a sleepy reelection for Sen. Chris Van Hollen — and potentially upend Democratic …

From the editorial board of the Miami Herald: No one is “for” election fraud, but Florida lawmakers returning to Tallahassee next month should still reject Gov. Ron DeSantis’ unnecessary, expensive — and potentially mischief-making — proposition that the state needs a 52-person, $5.7 million Office of Election Crime and Security. The immediate outcry from prosecutors — and the lukewarm reaction …

“You know, I ran in 2016. It was the most fun I’ve ever had in my life. We had a very crowded field with 17 candidates in the race. A very strong field, and I ended up placing second. “And you know, there’s a reason historically that the runner-up is almost always the next nominee. And that’s been true going …

The Hill reports: Rep. Tom Rice says he regrets his vote against certifying two states’ electoral votes for President Joe Biden in the hours after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. It may not be for the reason you expect. The South Carolinian says he still believes there were “real issues with the election.” “In retrospect I should have voted to …