Liz Cheney
Coverage of Liz Cheney in the Nexus archive.
- Trump-aligned conservative emerges from crowded primary to decide who fills Wyoming’s lone House seat
Chuck Gray secured the GOP nomination for Wyoming’s at-large U.S. House seat after Rep. Harriet Hageman chose to run for the U.S. Senate. The contest was part of a broader election cycle in Wyoming, which now has the governorship, Senate seat, and House seat open simultaneously. GRAY defeated candidates including Steve Friess and Reid Rasner.
- Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state
Wyoming Republicans selected Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate to succeed Cynthia Lummis, who announced she would not seek a second term. Hageman entered the race as the candidate best known and funded during the five-way Republican primary and received an endorsement from Donald Trump. The contest is taking place in Wyoming, one of the nation's most reliably Republican states.
- Republican who kicked Liz Cheney out of Congress seeks higher office in reddest state
Wyoming Republicans selected Rep. Harriet Hageman as their nominee for U.S. Senate, replacing retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Hageman emerged from a five-way primary contest in Wyoming, which the Cook Political Report ranks as solidly Republican with an R+23 advantage. The general election will see her facing the Democratic nominee.
- Burt Jones takes shots at absent rival on the debate stage as Rick Jackson hits the campaign trail
Burt Jones criticized absent rival Rick Jackson during a debate by using an empty podium to highlight Jackson's absence. Jackson attended a separate campaign event with Florida Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott instead of participating in the debate. Both candidates are competing in a June 16 primary runoff for the governor's race.
- The worst and most cringe-worthy moments from Stephen Colbert’s now-canceled 'Late Show'
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' was canceled after facing criticism for political bias, financial losses, and controversial content. A study found 87% of his jokes targeted conservatives, with 3,639 Trump-related jokes in 2023 alone. The show employed 22 writers for liberal-leaning monologues and featured minimal Republican guests.
- A look inside a North Country primary feud
Republican Assemblymember Robert Smullen previously considered challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik in a primary, but later denied it and expressed respect for her leadership. The conversation occurred in July 2021, amid redistricting concerns. Smullen has since donated to Stefanik's campaigns and received her support.