Will Republicans follow Trump back into election denialism?

By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief

Good morning,

Republicans face a choice after last week’s sweeping losses: grapple with voter dissatisfaction or follow Donald Trump back into baseless claims of election fraud.

Missouri’s U.S. senators offer an interesting test. Josh Hawley challenged certification of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, while Eric Schmitt supported a lawsuit to overturn it.

Yet neither has publicly echoed Trump’s latest lies about the midterms. For now, even Republicans who helped legitimize 2020 election denialism seem reluctant to revisit it.

Jonathon Shorman reports that election denialism has gained far less traction this time, raising questions about whether Republicans are finally ready to move on.

by Jonathan Shorman

Election officials, voting rights advocates and researchers are watching to see whether Trump will lead the party toward false narratives around election fraud or to accept normal explanations, such as voter dissatisfaction and poor campaign messages.

by Mary Sanchez

At least two dozen such children in the Kansas City area are in active removal proceedings and could soon be ordered deported. And the organizations supporting the children have lost the federal funding that helped provide counseling and legal representation.

by Mamoun Benmamoun

The election results sent a message that leaders in Washington and Jefferson City should take seriously: Americans want relief from rising costs and a more stable future.

Thanks for reading The Daily Independent. Did you know our weekend digest is also free? Sign up here. And if you enjoyed today’s edition, please forward to a friend. Increasing our readership helps us cover more news.