The Cook Political Report moves North Carolina to a Toss Up in the presidential election.
Other changes: Minnesota and New Hampshire both move from Lean Democrat to Likely Democrat.
Save to FavoritesThe Cook Political Report moves North Carolina to a Toss Up in the presidential election.
Other changes: Minnesota and New Hampshire both move from Lean Democrat to Likely Democrat.
Save to FavoritesA new Data for Progress survey finds Kamala Harris now leading Donald Trump by four points nationally, 50% to 46%. Save to Favorites
Donald Trump used increasingly harsh rhetoric Friday in describing Haitian migrants in Ohio, saying they’re “destroying their way of life” and threatened mass deportations, Politico reports. Said Trump: “Illegal Haitian…
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) “doubled down on debunked claims about Haitian immigrants abducting pets to eat them and falsely linked the migrant community to rising rates of HIV and tuberculosis…
“The mayor of the Ohio city at the center of a firestorm over immigration says that his town needs help — not the hate that has been stirred by politicians…
“A state prosecutor on Friday announced he would decline to pursue criminal charges against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R) regarding his efforts to aid Donald Trump as the former president…
Shares of Trump Media surged Friday after majority owner Donald Trump said he is not selling his stake, NBC News reports. Said Trump: “I have absolutely no intention of selling.”…
Donald Trump downplayed the significance of right-wing agitator Laura Loomer traveling with him on his private plane earlier this week, describing her to reporters as “a free spirit” who “speaks…
“President Biden angrily denounced former President Donald Trump on Friday for continuing to traffic in false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating cats and dogs, unfounded tales that have roiled a…
Rep. Mark Green (R-TN) was accused by his wife of having an affair with a 32-year-old woman after being corrupted by his time in Congress, warning that his peers may…
“Pope Francis on Friday described the choice US voters must make in the presidential election as one between the “lesser of two evils,” deeming former President Donald Trump’s anti-migrant policies…
Kamala Harris is narrowly leading Donald Trump 49% to 44% in Minnesota, according to a new MinnPost-Embold Research poll. Save to Favorites
A new Mitchell Research poll in Michigan finds Kamala Harris barely ahead of Donald Trump in a multi-candidate field, 47% to 46%. In a head-to-head match up, they are tied…
You may have been meaning to become a Political Wire member but haven’t gotten around to it. I totally get it… life gets busy. So consider this a nudge. The…
“Bomb threats on Friday forced the evacuation and closure of public schools and municipal buildings for a second consecutive day, as the city continues to deal with sudden national attention…
“Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) is the lone Republican member of the Florida House delegation who won’t say how she’ll vote on the state’s abortion ballot referendum,” Politico reports. Said…
A quick review of the polling averages on FiveThirtyEight: National: Harris +2.6 Wisconsin: Harris +2.6 Michigan: Harris +1.4 Pennsylvania: Harris +0.6 North Carolina: Harris +0.1 Nevada: Tied Georgia: Trump +0.8…
For all the discussion about Donald Trump’s “professional” campaign operation this year, he’s made some enormous mistakes over the last three months. These include: Join now to continue reading. Members…
“White House officials are signaling that President Joe Biden will not imminently move to block Nippon Steel’s bid to acquire U.S. Steel amid mounting concerns over the political and economic…
“The Biden administration is expected on Friday to announce a major effort to blunt the global influence of RT and expose what it says is the Russian state media network’s…
“More than 30 House members, including a half-dozen Republicans, have signed a bipartisan pledge to uphold the results of the 2024 election amid an increased focus on Congress’ role in…
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