Republicans from various factions in the GOP are racing to distance themselves — and the party at large — from a band of hard-line House conservatives whose flirtation with forming a caucus espousing white nationalist views has ignited a firestorm of controversy on Capitol Hill. GOP leaders, anti-Trump centrists and vulnerable Republicans in battleground districts wasted little time in recent days denouncing the “America First Caucus,” whose stated purpose in a platform document included the defense of America as a nation “strengthened by a common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions." While the Republicans reportedly behind the group — including Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's meeting with Trump 'soon' in Florida QAnon site shutters after reports identifying developer Republicans head to runoff in GA-14 MORE (Ga.) and Paul Gosar Paul Anthony Gosar GOP struggles to rein in nativism Former GOP lawmaker calls idea of 'America First' caucus 'racism in a jar' Republicans fret over divisive candidates MORE (Ariz.) — appear to have abandoned the project in the face of bipartisan criticism, their very interest has created an enormous headache for Republican leaders seeking to steer the party away from an image of racial insensitivity and appeal to a broader swath of voters, including women and minorities, in the post-Trump era. ADVERTISEMENT The America First Caucus, operational or not, has complicated that unifying message. “This is a modern, decaf version of the KKK — a group designed to elevate one race and ethnicity by diminishing all others. It should be summarily dismissed and condemned,” former Rep. Carlos Curbelo Carlos Luis Curbelo Former GOP lawmaker: Republican Party 'engulfed in lies and fear' House GOP lawmaker unexpectedly shakes up Senate trial The Memo: Historic vote leaves Trump more isolated than ...
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Former Rep. Denver Riggleman Denver Riggleman Former GOP lawmaker calls idea of 'America First' caucus 'racism in a jar' Trump the X-factor in Virginia governor race Ex-Trump press secretary criticized for stirring up QAnon on Twitter MORE (R-Va.) blasted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Marjorie Taylor Greene Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's meeting with Trump 'soon' in Florida QAnon site shutters after reports identifying developer Republicans head to runoff in GA-14 MORE (R-Ga.) for a now-scrapped plan to organize an "America First" caucus in the Republican party focused on Anglo-Saxon values and political philosophy. “It was sort of gobsmacking,” Riggleman said Monday on CNN's "New Day." “You read the first seven pages ... and it sounds like what happened to me in my district with the same sort of vile language, like racism in a jar.” Riggleman lost his seat in the U.S. House last June after being defeated in a GOP primary by Rep. Bob Good, a born-again Christian with views more closely aligned with the party's more conservative wing. ADVERTISEMENT It was reported late last week GOP Reps. Greene and Paul Gosar Paul Anthony Gosar GOP struggles to rein in nativism Former GOP lawmaker calls idea of 'America First' caucus 'racism in a jar' Republicans fret over divisive candidates MORE (Ariz.) would lead the formation of the group, dubbed the "America First Caucus." The caucus platform stated a need to uphold former President Trump Donald Trump House votes to condemn Chinese government over Hong Kong Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at age 93 White House readies for Chauvin verdict MORE 's legacy and protect "Anglo-Saxon political traditions." "America is a nation with a border, and a culture, strengthened by a common respect for uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions," the platform read . "History has shown that societal trust and ...
Five New Hotels In Massachusetts Make Travel + Leisure’s ‘It List’
BOSTON (CBS) — Travel + Leisure magazine editors have revealed their picks for “the best new hotels in the world,” and five of the North American selections on their “It List” are in Massachusetts. Two of the local hotels are on Martha’s Vineyard, one is on Nantucket, another is in the Berkshires and a fifth is in Boston. “Believe it or not, the past 12 months were big for hotel openings,” Travel + Leisure says. “Flinging open their doors for the first time, these new and revamped properties welcomed guests inside with a (masked) hello and a taste of travel’s future.” READ MORE: It's Time To 'Move On' From Outdoor Mask Mandates, Infectious Disease Doctor Says The recognized hotels are: Edgartown Inn, Martha’s Vineyard: “Unlike most Martha’s Vineyard stays, this new 12-room spot takes its aesthetic inspiration from the island’s inland agrarian landscapes rather than its coastline and maritime history. . . Relatively wallet-friendly starting rates make this a welcome addition.” Harbor View Hotel, Martha’s Vineyard: “In a $15-million renovation, the hotel’s Historic Building has been given a chic, contemporary update, and a new four-room penthouse has been added to the top floor.” READ MORE: Boston Police Arrest Uber Driver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman Life House Nantucket: A “fresh, beautifully designed retreat along the cobblestoned byways of New England’s famed island seaport. . . a comfortably modern way to inhabit a seafaring dreamscape.” Miraval Berkshires, Lenox: “ The vibe is more summer camp than boot camp at the adults-only, 100-room Miraval Berkshires, which unfolds across 380 piney acres. . . Aside from its easygoing ethos, the draw is Miraval’s program of inventive, and decidedly active, wellness experiences.” The Newbury Boston: “ The Newbury Boston is the latest incarnation of the Neoclassical 1927 building that formerly housed the Ritz-Carlton. Adjacent to the Boston Public Garden, the hotel was given ...
US Businesses Increasingly Taking Stands on Political Issues
WASHINGTON - In the weeks since the Republican-controlled Legislature in the state of Georgia passed a law making it more difficult for many citizens to vote in its elections — a move that is expected to disproportionately affect African Americans and other minority groups — hundreds of business leaders have signed open letters deploring efforts to restrict access to the ballot box. The movement has attracted companies associated with the new information-era economy, such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as stalwarts of the old guard of American business, such as General Motors and IBM. All four were among the hundreds of companies and business leaders who signed an open letter in support of voting rights that spanned two pages in The New York Times last week. Seeking shared values Historically, most businesses have tried to avoid taking stands on issues outside the realm of their corporate interests. But as a younger generation of business leaders and consumers gains influence, that is changing, according to corporate experts. "What's happening today is that people want to work for companies that share their values; people consume goods and services from companies that they think reflect their values," said Craig Robinson, a co-founder of the Leadership Now Project, which helped organize a meeting of CEOs that led to the letter in the Times. "So companies are more than just in the business of creating shareholder value. The broader stakeholder system is today, more than ever, expecting companies to do more." According to Robinson, a former senior executive at WeWork and a member of various startup company boards, corporations are very attuned to the fact that younger business executives have expectations about the companies they work for that may not have been as openly expressed in previous generations. "[They] want to see their values reflected in the brands of the goods that they purchase, but also the companies they work for," he told VOA. ...
