Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
GOP forecast to gain up to 35 House seats, capture Senate for control of Congress
Republicans will pick up as many as 35 House seats and win control of the Senate with at least 52 seats in next week's midterm elections, a leading pollster told The Washington Times on Tuesday. Published November 1, 2022
Lake says Biden’s mishandling of border, inflation will help her win Arizona’s governor race
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake told The Washington Times on Tuesday that voters' anger at President Biden's inability to control inflation and the southern border will help propel her to victory next week. Published November 1, 2022
Pollster says GOP’s Zeldin picking up votes from angry Cuomo supporters in N.Y. governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin of New York is benefiting from supporters of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo who are abandoning Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, a prominent pollster told The Washington Times. Published November 1, 2022
Assailant wanted to break Pelosi’s kneecaps if she didn’t tell ‘the truth,’ federal officials charge
The man accused of assaulting the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer wanted to hold Mrs. Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps if she didn't tell the "truth," federal officials said Monday as they filed criminal charges against the suspect. Published October 31, 2022
Army of GOP activists ‘working our butts off’ to ensure accurate, reliable midterm elections
"We're working our butts off to try to make sure our elections are more transparent and free," said Toni Shuppe, a leader of the effort in Pennsylvania. "The worst outcome we could possibly have is similar to the 2020 election." Published October 30, 2022
Jim Cramer chokes up as he apologizes to CNBC viewers for recommending Meta stock
CNBC's Jim Cramer choked up during Thursday's broadcast of "Squawk on the Street" as he apologized for previously encouraging viewers to buy shares of Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Published October 27, 2022
Soaring mortgage rates, inflation forecast downturn despite third-quarter growth
The highest mortgage rates in 20 years, high inflation and the biggest interest-rate hikes in three decades were dimming hopes for an economic rebound Thursday despite a third-quarter report that showed the economy growing for the first time this year. Published October 27, 2022
U.S. diesel stockpile falls to lowest level since ‘08 as winter looms
The U.S. has only a 25-day supply of diesel fuel, lowest since 2008, just as demand is surging ahead of winter. Published October 26, 2022
Progressives withdraw letter urging Biden to negotiate with Putin, say its release was a mistake
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Tuesday withdrew its letter urging President Biden to negotiate with Russia over the war in Ukraine after it sparked a backlash among fellow Democrats. Published October 25, 2022
Biden quips ‘go figure’ about new British PM being a minority and a conservative
President Biden made his first comments Monday about Britain's new prime minister Rishi Sunak, the first of Indian heritage, by quipping "go figure" because Mr. Sunak is a conservative. Published October 24, 2022
Unpopular Biden sticks close to home as midterm campaigns enter final two weeks
President Biden embarked this week on what is likely the final throes of Democrats' control of Washington with a visit to the safe confines of Democratic Party headquarters and mundane ceremonial duties, rather than campaigning as if his presidency depended on it. Published October 24, 2022
Conservatives recruit an army of volunteers as poll watchers in election-integrity push
A network of conservative grassroots groups has recruited thousands of poll watchers and poll workers to staff election precincts across the country on Nov. 8. Published October 21, 2022
Highest inflation rates hit states with key Senate races, put Democrats on the spot
Inflation is hitting hardest in states with key Senate races such as Georgia, Arizona and Florida, giving Republicans broad appeal in the final weeks of the campaign while Democrats cling to a narrower abortion rights message. Published October 18, 2022
Grassley urges FBI to disclose documents on Biden foreign business deals for Hunter Biden probe
Sen. Charles E. Grassley is calling on the FBI to disclose records that he says will show the Biden family engaging in potentially criminal pay-to-play business deals in China. Published October 17, 2022
DOJ recommends six-month jail term for Trump adviser Bannon, $200K fine for contempt of Congress
The Justice Department is recommending a six-month prison term and $200,000 fine for former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon on his conviction of contempt of Congress, a penalty at the high end of sentencing guidelines. Published October 17, 2022
Unions shifting to low-risk short strikes for workers to flex leverage during labor shortage
Unions are shifting their strategy on strikes, increasingly opting for walkouts of one or two days instead of striking indefinitely, angling to get the desired attention and new contracts without much risk. Published October 14, 2022
Major freight rail union rejects Biden-brokered contract
One of the nation's largest railroad unions has rejected a contract brokered by President Biden, raising the prospect of a freight-rail strike that could cripple the U.S. economy just before the holiday season. Published October 11, 2022
Risk of recession rising as Russian invasion of Ukraine, inflation hit global economy, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund lowered its economic forecast again for 2023, saying countries making up one-third of the world's economy will see at least two quarters of contraction this year or next as Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupts global markets. Published October 6, 2022
Union-friendly Biden presides over tidal wave of worker strikes, complaints to federal labor board
Workers' strikes are on the rise this year, coupled with a surge in union organizing, as the tight labor market emboldens employees under the pro-union Biden administration to make more demands about their post-pandemic working conditions. Published October 3, 2022
Philly mayor Jim Kenney bans guns at playgrounds after shooting death of city worker
Philadelphia's Democratic mayor imposed a ban on guns at playgrounds and recreation centers Tuesday after the death of a city worker, another example of a rising tide of violence in major cities that conservatives blame on lax law enforcement. Published September 27, 2022
