The Vice Presidential pick is almost always the most obvious one – the one pundits and strategists have suggested for weeks – but not this time. It all seemed simple enough. Pennsylvania is widely considered the tipping point state in this election, and the Commonwealth’s Democratic Governor is one of the party’s rising stars. Therefore, it made perfect sense for Josh … [Read more...] about Why Harris Picked Walz: A Veepstakes History
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Angela Alsobrooks Prevails in Maryland Democratic Senate Primary, and the Surprising Presidential Debate News
Money can buy a lot, but it can’t buy everything. After all, Congressman David Trone put $62 million of his own money into his Maryland Senate campaign, yet it wasn’t enough to overcome Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and most of Maryland’s Democratic Political Establishment. With about 73% of precincts in, Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary with … [Read more...] about Angela Alsobrooks Prevails in Maryland Democratic Senate Primary, and the Surprising Presidential Debate News
Dems Flip New York’s 3rd, Winning Special Election in George Santos’ Old Seat
The suburbs of New York City were the site of the Democratic Party’s greatest embarrassment in 2022, but Tuesday night it provided them with a much-needed sigh of relief. After a tough week for President Biden, the Democrats were able to flip expelled Rep. George Santos’ former seat in the special election for New York’s 3rd district. With 93% of precincts in, … [Read more...] about Dems Flip New York’s 3rd, Winning Special Election in George Santos’ Old Seat
Trump Beats Haley in New Hampshire, Now Clear Favorite to Secure GOP Nomination
Just eight days after the 2024 GOP Presidential primary season began, it looks to be in its final throes. Former President Donald Trump put together a double-digit victory over former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who desperately needed a win here in relatively hospitable New Hampshire. Haley had the advantage of campaigning in the Granite State alongside … [Read more...] about Trump Beats Haley in New Hampshire, Now Clear Favorite to Secure GOP Nomination
Candidate Round-Up: The Second 2024 GOP Presidential Debate
Seven Republican Presidential candidates – but not front-runner Donald Trump – participated in the second GOP debate last night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The first such contest had only a small effect on the polls, so this one seems likely to do the same. Yet every twist and turn matters in the long and winding road of a presidential election. Therefore, … [Read more...] about Candidate Round-Up: The Second 2024 GOP Presidential Debate