Josh Hawley at War with His Party

Josh Hawley and the Republican populists, at war with their party

The conservative senator from Missouri, better known for his fist raised in solidarity on Jan. 6, 2021, is embracing a key theme in the president’s ascendancy.

Josh Hawley at War with His Party

New York Times: “Since his arrival to the Senate in 2019 at the age of 39 as its youngest member, Hawley has charted two seemingly parallel courses: as a full-throttle champion of socially conservative causes and, somewhat less noisily, as a populist who aligns himself with Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent, on many populist issues.” “Mr. Hawley may be a lonely voice, but he underscores a central question of the second Trump term: Wh…

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Major Tax Shift, Eyes Relief For Working Families

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced a proposal aimed at significantly altering the landscape of federal tax policy, focusing on providing relief to working-class families. In an opinion piece published last week, Hawley outlined his plan to make several popular income tax deductions refundable against payroll taxes, a move he argues would deliver a […] Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Proposes Major Tax Shift, Eyes Relief For Working Famili…

GOP Rising Star: Is Josh Hawley the Future of Populist Politics?

Title: GOP Rising Star: Is Josh Hawley the Future of Populist Politics? Key Takeaways: Sen. Josh Hawley is a Missouri Republican painted as a working-class hero despite his elite background. He opposes corporate power, supporting policies like payroll aid and anti-monopoly laws. His actions include suing opioid companies and targeting Google for antitrust violations. He faces criticism for extreme views on reproduction and his support for Chris…