Republicans endorsed longtime politician Tad Jude in a convention this weekend, hoping he wins the suburban Third Congressional District for Republicans for the first time since 2016. Republicans held the seat for almost 60 years until Rep. Dean Phillips was elected in 2018. Phillips announced last year he would not seek re-election as he ran […]
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Dean Phillips gains his first delegates. Here’s why they’ll likely vote for Biden at the convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former presidential candidate Dean Phillips will receive at least three of Ohio’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention even though he has dropped out of the race and endorsed President Joe Biden. But they’re likely to be Phillips delegates in name only. The president locked up the Democratic nomination on March 12 […]
Dean Plocher delayed ethics investigation he publicly complained dragged on too long
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and his allies complained for weeks that the ethics investigation into his alleged misconduct was dragging out unnecessarily. As it turns out, the biggest reason for the delay may have been Dean Plocher himself. The Republican from Des Peres for three months allegedly refused to speak to an attorney hired […]
Former student sues McDonogh School over sexual abuse by former dean of students
A former student is suing the McDonogh School alleging sexual abuse by a former dean of students who worked at the Owings Mills boarding school for 40 years. In a civil lawsuit filed Thursday in the United States District Court of Maryland, Dennis Wedekind of Delta, Pa., alludes he was abused by former Dean of […]
Jefferson dean honored for saving choking student
MONROE — James Abrams didn’t have time to think. On Jan. 18, the dean of students was in Jefferson High School’s lunchroom with about 100 students when he heard screams. Nedavia Fielder, a 17-year-old junior who’s in a wheelchair, was choking. “It went dead silent as his aide screamed for help. I didn’t really have time […]
Dean Haas is a champion for blood drives in Jamestown
Mar. 31—JAMESTOWN — Dean Haas admits that when he first started donating blood, it wasn’t really with a charitable reason in mind. “That started all the way back in the military because back in the military if you donated blood, they gave you a half a day off. What the heck, you know,” he laughs. […]
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher appears in front of ethics committee for 1st time
Embattled Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher testified in front of the House Ethics Committee for more than an hour and half on Tuesday as the committee investigates a complaint of ethical misconduct connected to the top Republican. The committee of five Republicans and five Democrats has been investigating Plocher, a St. Louis area Republican, behind […]
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips ends Democratic primary challenge and endorses President Joe Biden
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota ended his long-shot 2024 Democratic presidential bid on Wednesday after failing to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden. Phillips told WCCO Radio in Minneapolis that he was endorsing Biden. Phillips, a 55-year-old multimillionaire who is among the richest members of Congress, built his White […]
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips Ends Primary Campaign Against Biden
U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) campaigns in New Hampshire where he got about 20% of the vote. Phillips proved unable to raise enough money to compete in Michigan. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Rep. Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat, withdrew from the Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, ending the last significant primary challenge against President Joe Biden. […]
Biden beats long-shot challenger Dean Phillips in the congressman’s home state of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — President Joe Biden dealt challenger Dean Phillips a Super Tuesday defeat in the Minnesota congressman’s home state, while former President Donald Trump beat Nikki Haley in the state’s Republican primary. Minnesota has 75 Democratic and 39 Republican national convention delegates. But as one of the smaller of 16 states and one territory […]
Biden challenger Dean Phillips loses home state of Minnesota
The Minnesota congressman running against President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary lost his home state on Tuesday, capping off a stretch of poor showings. Related: Field of bad dreams: Biden rival makes quip after no one turns up to 2024 event Dean Phillips, who represents a wealthier suburban area outside Minneapolis, entered the Democratic […]