Tag: Republican
Setback for Biden as Republican’s Youngkin wins Virginia governorship election
Glenn Youngkin of the Republican has won the governorship election in Virginia, which represents a major upset for the Democrats.
Sarkozy out of France’s Republican presidential race
France’s first Republican presidential primary has ended in a surprising runoff between two former prime ministers and halted a political…
Ted Cruz Muslims comment attracts backlash
US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz was barraged by criticism Wednesday one day after proposing that police “patrol and secure…
Ben Carson set to quit US Republican race
Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson signalled on Wednesday he was quitting the Republican presidential race, leaving three candidates facing Donald Trump…
Donald Trump denies mocking disabled reporter
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump denied Thursday even knowing a disabled New York Times reporter whose jerking arm movements the…
I’m an honest person, says Ben Carson
At the GOP debate here on Tuesday night, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson defended himself against a series of reports…
Republican Paul Ryan elected US Speaker of the House
Washington (AFP) – US lawmakers on Thursday elected Paul Ryan, a conservative Republican who helped steer budget and tax policy…
Republican, Ben Carson to run for president
Miami (AFP) – US neurosurgeon Ben Carson announced that he is seeking the Republican Party’s presidential nomination. Carson, an African…
Cantor loses US House seat in shock upset
In a stunning defeat, number-two House Republican Eric Cantor was ousted Tuesday by a more conservative primary challenger who delivered…