The endorsement process has been a sore point for the LAGOP for decades and one that has haunted its reputation, particularly amongst major state donors who shower federal and statewide candidates with financial support, but largely refrain from investing in the state party. The donor class simply didn’t want their money going to consultants and candidates who were “favored” amongst party influencers as opposed to “favorites” to win. The two means by which a party can regain

The Congressional Tobacco Harm Reduction Caucus expanded its leadership this month, naming Republican Aaron Bean of Florida and Democrat Jennifer McClellan of Virginia as vice co-chairs. They join co-chairs Guy Reschenthaler, a Pennsylvania Republican, and Don Davis, a North Carolina Democrat, atop a group of roughly forty-five members. The additions land with the 119th Congress winding down and a contentious midterm cycle bearing down on both parties, which makes the caucus