Conservative Patriot

 

November 8 2022

Happy Election Day from Washington, where President Biden and the Democrats prepare for a reality check as Americans finish voting today in the midterm elections. Jarrett Stepman, Samantha Aschieris and Tyler O'Neil look at eight hot races. A video report on the slaying of a sheriff’s deputy in Maryland highlights a huge issue: the surge in violent crime. On the podcast, Heritage Action’s Noah Weinrich dissects why voters are showing up in big numbers. Plus:  Watch   The Daily Signal’s election night show at 8 p.m. ET. On this date in 1994,   the Republican Party wins control of both the House and the Senate in midterm elections for the first time in 40 years, led by Rep. Newt Gingrich of Georgia and his 10-point Contract With America.

NEWS 8 Races to Watch as Ballots Are Counted By Samantha Aschieris, Jarrett Stepman, Tyler O'Neil here are some of the key Senate and gubernatorial races to watch. More ANALYSIS Avoidable Tragedy: Widow of Slain Deputy Tells Her Story By Philip Reynolds The blame falls on Baltimore City State Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who has been supported by George Soros, for not sending Austin Davidson to prison after his conviction for armed robbery. More NEWS Justice Department to Monitor 64 Voting Jurisdictions in 24 States By Fred Lucas Justice Department officials will be in several battleground states with closely-contested races such as Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. More ANALYSIS These Issues Drive Voters to Polls as Midterm Elections Conclude By Virginia Allen Heritage Action for America Communications Director Noah Weinrich says the economy and inflation are the top issues for between 30% and 50% of voters. More ANALYSIS Want Truth About Modern Dating, Marriage, and Motherhood? Classically Abby Has Advice. By Virginia Allen “Motherhood has been the best journey of my life,” says Abby Roth, host of the "Classically Ever After" podcast. More COMMENTARY In Big Win for Free Speech, Federal Court Rules That Beauty Pageant Need Not Include Transgender ‘Female’ By Sarah Parshall Perry Transgender activist Anita Green claims that a pageant’s policy of allowing only "natural born" women to compete violates Oregon’s anti-discrimination law. More COMMENTARY Elections Need More Transparency. Why Do Some on Left Want Less? By Lisa L. Dixon Some election officials have sought to limit transparency as observers monitor voting, often in areas with histories of election problems. More NEWS ICYMI: 27 of Top 30 Crime-Ridden Cities Run by Democrats By Samantha Aschieris Fourteen of the 30 cities with the highest murder rates have “Soros-backed or Soros-inspired rogue prosecutors,” a Heritage Foundation report says, referring to financier George Soros.