Republicans – Temple Update

Donald Trump Impeached by Congress

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 14:00:45 +0000

Congress yesterday voted in a majority decision to impeach the president, moving forward with the case against Trump for several charges and high crimes. In a divisive vote, the House ruled 229-198 to impeach the president, with no Republicans voting to support the motion. Thought the articles have been passed, House speaker Pelosi stated that the House will not send the articles to the senate…

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Little Progress in Washington as February 15th Deadline Looms

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:09 +0000

With Friday’s deadline for an agreement between Congress and the president over funding for a border wall growing ever closer, many politicians on both sides of the aisle are bracing for what comes next. Following a temporary agreement to re-open the government last month, President Trump has repeatedly stated that he and his staff are willing to take action if funding for his border wall is not…

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New Congressional Map Being Challenged by PA GOP

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:18:38 +0000

All eyes have been on Pennsylvania this week after the state supreme court released their own version of the new congressional district maps. Back in 2011, a Republican majority drew the former map, which was considered one of the most gerrymandered in the entire country. Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the map “clearly, plainly, and palpably” violated the state constitution.

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PA Supreme Court Calls for New Congressional Map

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:20:30 +0000

“Gerrymandering is where one political party does that – draws the lines basically – to try and give their party an advantage in the elections.” That’s what the Pennsylvania Supreme Court says the Republican controlled state congress has done to the federal congressional district map. And now the state Supreme Court says it “clearly, plainly and palpably violates the constitution of the…

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Thousands Protest Donald Trump at Republican Retreat in Philadelphia

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 03:46:27 +0000

Adding to the slew of massive protests happening since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, thousands of protesters gathered outside of the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, where President Trump was scheduled to speak to the GOP Congressional Retreat. Trump and other Republican congress members such as Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker Paul Ryan gathered in…

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Philadelphia Voters Flock to the Polls

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 01:15:21 +0000

Philadelphia voters flocked to the polls today with historic vigor. Poll worker Leia Jackson, who started working at the Old First Reformed Church located on Fourth and Race street at 6:30 this morning said, “It’s been fantastic, people were wrapped around Cherry street and back down the other street. We were just swamped, but it was wonderful!” The long line, however…

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Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton Address Millennials

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 14:50:29 +0000

Senator Bernie Sanders and Secretary Hillary Clinton spoke to millennial voters on the ‘Millennial For Hillary’ conference call Saturday afternoon. Senator Sanders began his portion of the call by reinforcing the importance of participating in the democratic process and having a voice in the upcoming election because he believes that this election will not only impact the next four years but…

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Election 2016: The Montgomery County Republican Committee

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:12:06 +0000

Election Day is less than two weeks away and the political campaign season has hit a fever pitch. Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania’s largest, has historically swung Democratic and this year most likely will be no exception: 77% of registered voters in Philadelphia registered as Democrats, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. However, in neighboring Montgomery County that margin…

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Students React to Election 2016 Events

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 16:01:57 +0000

The latest news happening on the Election 2016 campaign trail has generated intense buzz across the country, and especially on Temple’s campus. “It was certainly a show. It’s a shame that politics has become a reality show,” said Dalton Tatro, a junior student at Temple University. Temple students are buzzing after several profound headlines like the now infamous Access Hollywood tape showing…

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Sanders Campaigns For Clinton In Center City

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 14:24:32 +0000

Sen. Bernie Sanders campaigned in Center City over the weekend. He appeared at University of Arts, stumping for Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton. Sen. Sanders spoke about student loans, mass incarceration, and economic inequality – all of which have been center points to his own presidential bid. Sanders also had reaction to the newly-release audio footage of Republican…

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