Kerry Picket
Articles by Kerry Picket
House GOP votes on rules package for new Congress
House Republicans began Wednesday assembling their rules package, a crucial step in the changing of the guard on Capitol Hill when their new majority puts its stamp on how the chamber will conduct the people's business. Published November 16, 2022
Majority of House Republicans back McCarthy for speaker but he’s still got to work to take the gavel
House Republicans on Tuesday elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy as their nominee for speaker, voicing approval of his role in winning the majority even if it is a slim one. Published November 15, 2022
Republicans one House seat away from winning majority
House Republicans are one seat away from capturing the majority in the lower chamber after winning three districts, two in California and one in New York. Published November 15, 2022
Kevin McCarthy urges GOP lawmakers to unify behind his bid for House speaker
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urged Republicans to unite behind his bid to become speaker in January, pushing back against a small group of GOP lawmakers who want somebody more conservative to hold the gavel. Published November 14, 2022
Party activists want Zeldin to run for RNC chair, his consultant says
New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin, who lost a surprisingly close gubernatorial race last week to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, is being promoted by GOP elected officials and party activists for the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee, one of his consultants said. Published November 14, 2022
Rep. Andy Biggs preparing challenge to Kevin McCarthy for House speaker
Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona is reportedly preparing to challenge House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy for speaker in this week's party leadership elections. Published November 14, 2022
The allegiances of House GOP freshmen quickly tested in leadership races
The incoming freshman class of House GOP lawmakers is getting their first taste of Capitol Hill politics with calls from Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and others trying to shore up support for leadership elections. Published November 12, 2022
Grumbling in the ranks: Senate GOP wants leadership vote delayed to assess alternatives to McConnell
A growing list of Senate Republicans frustrated by the results of the 2022 elections called for a delay of the leadership vote scheduled for Wednesday so lawmakers can reassess who should be leading the party. Published November 11, 2022
DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney and AOC in blame game over New York Dem losses
Post-election finger-pointing has begun among New York Democrats after stinging losses in the reliably blue state. Published November 11, 2022
Kevin McCarthy’s run for House speaker is headed for a challenge from his right flank
Rep. Bob Good warned that House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy will face a challenge from another GOP lawmaker for the speakership in a Republican-run chamber. Published November 11, 2022
Gaetz rages against McCarthy, urges Republicans to withhold support for speaker bid
Rep. Matt Gaetz bashed House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday night and told his fellow Republicans that they should not back the California lawmaker as House speaker. Published November 10, 2022
Nevada Senate race narrows between Laxalt and Cortez Masto
The Nevada Senate race between Republican Adam Laxalt and Democratic incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto has narrowed since Election Day. Published November 10, 2022
Historic gains for GOP following election of Black candidates
At least five Black Republican lawmakers will serve concurrently in Congress next year, a number the GOP has not seen since the early 1870s. Published November 9, 2022
New York Republicans flip House seats amid gubernatorial loss
A handful of New York Republicans had a strong showing in the midterms, winning House seats thanks to an inflated GOP turnout in districts aided by Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin's bid for governor. Published November 9, 2022
Marc Molinaro scores GOP comeback win in toss-up House race in upstate New York
Republican Marcus Molinaro defeated Democrat Josh Riley Wednesday in New York's 19th Congressional District. Published November 9, 2022
GOP’s Lawler ousts DCCC Chairman Maloney in New York congressional district
The chairman of the House Democrats campaign operation on Wednesday conceded defeat in his own reelection bid, making him the first in his position in 40 years to lose reelection in a general election. Published November 9, 2022
Kathy Hochul beats Lee Zeldin to make history as New York’s first elected female governor
Gov. Kathy Hochul pulled out a decisive win Tuesday despite a spirited challenge from Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin. Published November 8, 2022
Hochul, Zeldin make final campaign pitches on Election Day
New York's gubernatorial candidates made final stops around the city giving their final campaign pitches to voters. Published November 8, 2022
Backfire: Dems spent millions to get pro-Trump candidates on the ballot, and now they’re winning
The Democrats' plan to bankroll MAGA Republicans in the primaries to tee up easy victories in the general elections blew up in their faces with some of those "unelectable" Trump-backed candidates headed for victory. Published November 7, 2022
Hochul accuses Zeldin of ‘hyperventilating’ about crime in New York
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul claims her GOP challenger Rep. Lee Zeldin is "hyperventilating" over the crime problems in the state. Published November 7, 2022
