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Catch up with Meet the Press blog posts from past years leading up to May 17, 2022
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632d ago / 2:35 PM UTC

Youngkin begins Virginia general election with big spending advantage

636d ago / 8:31 PM UTC

Nearly 9-in-10 Americans say U.S. is more divided now than before pandemic outbreak

636d ago / 6:38 PM UTC

Braun: Moment of 'Euphoria,' but long way to go on bipartisan infrastructure deal

637d ago / 8:02 PM UTC

Election Day was Tuesday in NYC's mayoral primaries. What happens next?

638d ago / 8:47 PM UTC

GOP outside group spending $1 million in digital ads pressuring Mark Kelly to support keeping filibuster

638d ago / 7:43 PM UTC

NYC mayoral primary latest experiment in ranked-choice voting

639d ago / 6:48 PM UTC

Markey on infrastructure: "No climate, no deal"

639d ago / 4:36 PM UTC

Poll finds broad supports for expanded early voting and photo ID requirement

639d ago / 3:06 PM UTC

EMILY's List endorses in PA Senate race

643d ago / 6:47 PM UTC

GOP Sen. Young predicts bipartisan infrastructure framework will lead to law

644d ago / 6:23 PM UTC

Former GOP congressman launches Arizona gubernatorial bid

644d ago / 3:58 PM UTC

New poll shows Biden approval rating lower amid inflation concerns

645d ago / 3:37 PM UTC

New York City mayoral fundraising reports show last-minute momentum, stalls

646d ago / 6:47 PM UTC

Eric Adams has edge in new WNBC poll of New York City Democratic mayoral primary

650d ago / 6:07 PM UTC

Hartzler jumps into crowded Missouri Senate race

650d ago / 3:55 PM UTC

Virginia nominees for governor go on the offensive with field set

651d ago / 8:07 PM UTC

New Democratic super PAC aims to stop Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Ark. governor’s race

653d ago / 3:09 PM UTC

Eric Adams leads in new NY1/Ipsos poll of NYC Democratic mayoral primary

657d ago / 6:25 PM UTC

Former Rep. Stivers goes up on airwaves to endorse his pick for successor

657d ago / 3:07 PM UTC

South Carolina state lawmaker aims to be state's first Black governor

658d ago / 6:42 PM UTC

In Va. governor's race, Youngkin aided by his deep pockets; McAuliffe outraises Dem field

659d ago / 5:50 PM UTC

O'Rourke to travel Texas for voting-rights tour amid possible gubernatorial bid

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659d ago / 3:20 PM UTC

Nina Turner's campaign touts internal poll showing large lead in special Ohio House primary

665d ago / 5:11 PM UTC

Analysis: Where's the deal on infrastructure?

665d ago / 2:26 PM UTC

New poll shows a majority of likely California voters remain opposed to recalling Newsom

666d ago / 2:30 PM UTC

New York City Democratic mayoral debate will now be live as Covid-19 restrictions ease

667d ago / 6:54 PM UTC

Florida Democrat Murphy won't run for Senate against Rubio

667d ago / 3:39 PM UTC

Democrat heads toward New Mexico special House election with cash advantage over GOP opponent

671d ago / 2:48 PM UTC

Fetterman poll shows him with a large lead in Democratic Pennsylvania Senate primary

673d ago / 6:53 PM UTC

In Virginia governor's race, Democrats take their pitches to the airwaves

674d ago / 5:24 PM UTC

Georgia Lt. Gov. says he won't run again after bucking Trump on election

678d ago / 4:39 PM UTC

This week on the campaign trail: Gov and Senate races heat up

680d ago / 2:38 PM UTC

Trump endorses VA GOP gov. nominee Youngkin

681d ago / 4:30 PM UTC

McConnell says 'proper price tag' for infrastructure bill is $600-$800 billion

684d ago / 8:37 PM UTC

Analysis: Trump’s hold on the GOP is more than primary threats

687d ago / 2:39 PM UTC

Charlie Crist announces Florida gubernatorial bid

688d ago / 8:48 PM UTC

Liberal group launches $12 million TV ad buy to boost Democrats' sweeping elections bill

692d ago / 6:58 PM UTC

Ossoff is latest tapped for commission on China

692d ago / 3:05 PM UTC

Poll: Americans divided over the future of filibuster

693d ago / 2:19 PM UTC

GOP Rep. Budd jumps into North Carolina Senate race with Club for Growth endorsement

695d ago / 8:22 PM UTC

Trump backs Susan Wright, widow of former congressman, in special election

695d ago / 6:24 PM UTC

Former Democratic Rep. Cunningham running for governor of South Carolina

699d ago / 7:21 PM UTC

NRA will spend $2 million on ads opposing Biden's gun policy and ATF nominee

699d ago / 3:39 PM UTC

EMILY's List endorses Democrat Carroll Foy in VA Gov race

699d ago / 3:05 PM UTC

Biden administration kicks off social media push on vaccines with celebrity help

701d ago / 5:17 PM UTC

John Bolton-sponsored poll suggests Trump's grip on GOP is losing steam

701d ago / 3:17 PM UTC

Here are some initial takeaways from the most recent FEC reports

702d ago / 3:53 PM UTC

Dayton mayor launches Ohio gubernatorial bid presenting herself as antidote to decades of Republican rule

702d ago / 2:32 PM UTC

Party-switching candidate attacks GOP Gov. Kemp as he launches primary challenge

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706d ago / 7:16 PM UTC

What all the new poll numbers tell us about Biden and his agenda

706d ago / 3:08 PM UTC

Poll: Majority of Americans say a "not-guilty" verdict in Chauvin trial would be a negative step for race relations

707d ago / 3:33 PM UTC

Poll: Forty-three percent of Republicans say they will avoid vaccine if possible

707d ago / 2:47 PM UTC

McCrory makes it official, announces N.C. Senate bid

709d ago / 9:32 PM UTC

Former N.C. Gov. McCrory to run for open Senate seat

709d ago / 4:07 PM UTC

Progressive Kentucky Democrat explores Senate bid against Rand Paul

713d ago / 12:32 PM UTC

Virginia Gov. Northam backs Terry McAuliffe's bid to return to governor's mansion

714d ago / 3:40 PM UTC

Pence launches new policy and advocacy group to champion Trump-era policy and oppose Biden agenda

and

714d ago / 1:35 PM UTC

Trump backs Mo Brooks, key ally in unfounded election fraud push, for Alabama Senate

715d ago / 7:48 PM UTC

Ohio doctor who led state's coronavirus response decides against seeking Portman's Senate seat

715d ago / 5:22 PM UTC

Hastings seat to be filled by special election scheduled by Gov. DeSantis

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715d ago / 3:07 PM UTC

With Colorado poised to be new home for MLB All-Star Game, here's a look at its voting laws

716d ago / 7:21 PM UTC

Manchin balks at level of tax increases in Biden infrastructure plan

716d ago / 4:10 PM UTC

Group of former Democratic members of Congress, candidates, starting PAC to defend moderate Dems

720d ago / 2:23 PM UTC

New Mexico congressional special election matchups set

721d ago / 3:42 PM UTC

Majority of California voters don't support Newsom recall

722d ago / 6:10 PM UTC

Kentucky legislature overrides governor's veto, mandating Senate vacancies be filled by member of same party

722d ago / 1:01 PM UTC

Everytown for Gun Safety launches $300k TV and digital ads calling for background check expansion

723d ago / 9:16 PM UTC

As Congress weighs new gun laws, what has it done lately on the issue?

723d ago / 8:56 PM UTC

Progressive coalition push Democrats to go fast and go big with trillions at stake

723d ago / 7:32 PM UTC

Ohio GOP Rep. eyeing Senate bid raps potential primary foes for courting Trump's support

726d ago / 6:09 PM UTC

Colorful GOP ad maker signs on with Josh Mandel's Senate campaign in Ohio

728d ago / 12:57 AM UTC

Bipartisan group of 16 senators meets to discuss immigration

728d ago / 8:32 PM UTC

Republican faith in elections dropped quickly as Trump spread unfounded claims of fraud

728d ago / 3:05 PM UTC

Missouri AG jumps into race for Senate while Alabama Dem will skip her state's Senate contest

729d ago / 11:42 AM UTC

Slim majority of GOP backs gay marriage, highest mark in the poll's history

730d ago / 6:59 PM UTC

Who are the House Democrats representing Trump country?

730d ago / 3:26 PM UTC

White House misses its own 60-day review deadline for border wall construction

734d ago / 7:03 PM UTC

Fudge's move to HUD will leave House seat vacated until November

734d ago / 6:24 PM UTC

Who are the House Republicans representing Biden country?

735d ago / 8:57 PM UTC

New Mexico sets date for House special election to replace Interior Sec. Haaland

735d ago / 4:18 PM UTC

Significant majority of Republicans don’t believe Biden’s win was fair

735d ago / 2:46 PM UTC

Congress gets boost of Covid-19 vaccines for staffers

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736d ago / 9:02 AM UTC

Biden gets chance to show his Irish roots on St. Patrick's Day

737d ago / 5:51 PM UTC

Poll: Majority of Iowans, one-third of Republicans, hope Grassley won't run again in 2022

738d ago / 1:50 PM UTC

Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. tells MTP he won't run for Senate in 2022

740d ago / 5:20 PM UTC

Democratic groups are spending big to support the Covid-19 relief law

and

741d ago / 5:29 PM UTC

A look back: How presidents have used their first primetime TV address

and

742d ago / 5:01 PM UTC

Missouri Secretary of State Ashcroft declines Senate bid to replace retiring Blunt

743d ago / 7:40 PM UTC

With weeks to go before Louisiana special House elections, new filings show best-funded candidates

743d ago / 7:01 PM UTC

Former FDA officials urge Biden to nominate a permanent commissioner

744d ago / 8:32 PM UTC

Mike Pence will make first post-White House speech in South Carolina

748d ago / 6:44 PM UTC

Ralph Northam makes first endorsement of 2021 cycle — bucking his attorney general

749d ago / 7:32 PM UTC

Chuck Grassley files FEC paperwork for possible 2022 re-election bid

749d ago / 2:53 PM UTC

Hawley ends his confirmation no-vote streak by backing Biden's pick to chair Council of Economic Advisers

750d ago / 5:45 PM UTC

Ethics watchdog says Rep. Palazzo may have improperly spent campaign, official funds

751d ago / 1:26 AM UTC

McConnell says Senate GOP campaign arm will back Murkowski despite Trump's criticism

and

751d ago / 9:26 PM UTC

Elizabeth Warren and two House Democrats introduce wealth tax bill

754d ago / 1:11 PM UTC

Cruz received a special ‘welcome back’ message in Senate gym

and

755d ago / 7:00 PM UTC

Meet the Republican senator who's voted against every Biden nominee so far

and

756d ago / 4:17 PM UTC

Virginia Republicans decide on drive-up convention to pick 2021 statewide nominees

757d ago / 3:25 PM UTC

Perdue opts out of 2022 Senate race after runoff loss

758d ago / 9:05 PM UTC

Manchin undecided on supporting Deb Haaland for Interior

758d ago / 6:55 PM UTC

Senate Parliamentarian to decide if $15 minimum wage can be in Covid-19 relief

758d ago / 2:56 PM UTC

Town Hall Project merges with Indivisible as progressive groups chart path after Trump presidency

762d ago / 6:59 PM UTC

Ivanka Trump won't run against Rubio in 2022 Senate race

, and

762d ago / 1:06 PM UTC

Job guarantee resolution joins a growing list of progressive proposals

763d ago / 11:45 PM UTC

Biden to mark anniversary of initial coronavirus shutdowns next month

and

763d ago / 7:16 PM UTC

A new 'Medicare X' bill looks like Biden's public option plan

763d ago / 3:24 PM UTC

Milwaukee Bucks vice president announces run for Senate

764d ago / 4:47 PM UTC

Perdue takes first step toward possible bid against Warnock

and

764d ago / 2:47 PM UTC

Wisconsin labor group targets Johnson on Covid-19 relief votes

765d ago / 2:14 PM UTC

Pennsylvania Democrat Lamb says he'll 'look' at running for Senate

766d ago / 5:20 PM UTC

Hogan: I 'probably' would have voted to convict Trump in impeachment trial

769d ago / 7:54 PM UTC

Pompeo State Department spent $10k on “Madison Dinner” pens shipped from China

770d ago / 4:27 PM UTC

Former Ohio treasurer jumps into Senate race amid jockeying for Portman seat

771d ago / 6:57 PM UTC

Impeachment trial carries 2022 campaign considerations for some

and

772d ago / 9:00 PM UTC

Republican Claudia Tenney to return to Congress after election finally certified

772d ago / 5:56 PM UTC

High profile exit boosts Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Arkansas gubernatorial bid and cements Trump’s influence on GOP

and

772d ago / 5:03 PM UTC

In first interview since Senate announcement, John Fetterman promises to be 'sedition-free'

775d ago / 7:26 PM UTC

Why Democrats and Republicans are competing to throw cash at you

775d ago / 3:59 PM UTC

First on NBC: 62 progressive groups pressure Democrats to kill the filibuster

776d ago / 9:24 PM UTC

Tweet the Press: Garrett Haake reports on the GOP's Cheney vote, Marjorie Taylor Greene decision

777d ago / 6:21 PM UTC

Moderate GOP group plans to spend $25 million on midterms in fight for future of the party

778d ago / 6:09 PM UTC

Progressive group takes on Manchin, Sinema

779d ago / 6:57 PM UTC

Republican campaign groups ask for campaign funds to be used for personal security

779d ago / 4:29 PM UTC

Trump filled political war chest with tens of millions to close 2020

780d ago / 2:17 PM UTC

Republican senators propose slimmed-down Covid relief plan

782d ago / 6:54 PM UTC

Thousands of Republicans changed voter registration after Capitol attack

and

783d ago / 9:46 PM UTC

Jim Jordan announces he will not run for Senate in 2022

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783d ago / 6:59 PM UTC

In first week since leaving office, Trump and his PAC stick to carrot-and-stick politics

783d ago / 5:00 PM UTC

Poll: Most Americans want Biden, Congress to focus on the economy and Covid-19

784d ago / 7:19 PM UTC

Biden thanks firefighters union for support, pitches Covid-19 package

785d ago / 9:58 PM UTC

Health care group lobbies Biden to keep hospital transparency regulations in place

785d ago / 6:05 PM UTC

Trump rewards Sarah Huckabee Sanders with early endorsement for Arkansas gov

786d ago / 5:35 PM UTC

What Rob Portman's 2022 decision means for the Senate map

790d ago / 11:23 PM UTC

Jaime Harrison elected chairman of the Democratic National Committee

790d ago / 9:11 PM UTC

Tweet the Press: Mike Memoli reports on Biden's first week plans

790d ago / 2:03 PM UTC

Pro-immigration reform group calls for pathway to citizenship in new ad buy

792d ago / 7:14 PM UTC

Georgia certifies Senate victories for Ossoff, Warnock

and

792d ago / 3:01 PM UTC

GOP fundraising apparatus faces new uncertainty amid backlash from pro-Trump riot

792d ago / 1:00 PM UTC

Democrats need a better messaging strategy in Florida, a new report says

794d ago / 1:12 PM UTC

Harris to step down from Senate seat Monday

796d ago / 8:00 PM UTC

Biden announces Science and Technology Policy director, elevates position to Cabinet-level

797d ago / 4:05 PM UTC

Julia Letlow, the widow of congressman-elect who died of Covid-19, will run for his vacated seat

797d ago / 3:22 PM UTC

The GOP impeachment defectors by the numbers

798d ago / 3:22 PM UTC

Putting Trump’s House GOP defectors into historical context

799d ago / 7:32 PM UTC

More than $50 mil spent on political cable TV ads in D.C. this cycle, many targeting Trump

803d ago / 7:40 PM UTC

Biden said his Cabinet 'will look like America'. Here's his final slate.

803d ago / 2:00 PM UTC

Kamala Harris continues to build out staff with new hires

804d ago / 6:02 PM UTC

Biden likely to be inaugurated with no confirmed Cabinet secretaries