The term “carpetbagger” originally was used to describe people from Northern states who went to the South after the Civil War to profit from Reconstruction.

Operation Carpetbagger remained classified for decades after the war, its details a mystery even to aircrew and other personnel supporting the flights, who, over 3,000 missions, ...

Being labeled a "carpetbagger" isn't always the kiss of death. Case in point: Clinton's successful 2000 New York Senate campaign. Clinton, the former secretary of state and first lady, ...

The carpetbagger slam against Cuomo picked up steam after a Gothamist report this week detailed that Kennedy-Cuomo recently moved from the Midtown East apartment ahead of his long-rumored mayoral run.

The ‘carpetbagger’ label is everywhere in 2024. Sometimes it sticks. Sometimes not. Questions of residency have become central to a handful of House and Senate races, with candidates from both ...

He’s a carpetbagger, in other words, a guy who doesn’t understand this state or its residents. Cut through the 2024 election noise. Get The Campaign Moment newsletter.

Carpetbagger claims were initiated when it was reported that he owned a Connecticut home, in addition to his Pittsburgh property. "I also think it's effective in Pennsylvania, ...

Culture reporter Melena Ryzik will assume Carr's duties, continuing the Carpetbagger video series when the blog re-launches on Dec. 1. Of course, Carr will still be around, ...

‘Carpetbagger.’ ‘Selfish.’ ‘Fighter.’ Lauren Boebert’s potential new constituents – and her rivals – weigh in. The tide of opinion towards Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert turned ...

Westchester Rep. Mondaire Jones is trying to dodge accusations that he’s a carpetbagger in his run for the newly-drawn NY-10 Congressional District — but the freshman Democrat has been using ...

The carpetbagger slam against Cuomo picked up steam after a Gothamist report this week detailed that Kennedy-Cuomo recently moved from the Midtown East apartment ahead of his long-rumored mayoral run.

The tide of opinion towards Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert turned quickly in the western Colorado district she represents – the feisty conservative barely scraping by after a recount sealed her ...