Congresswoman Liz Cheney, Donald Trump’s fiercest Republican critic since the failed January 6th insurrection, handily lost her primary to a Trump-backed candidate last night. Lawyer Harriet Hageman, who had the support of former President Trump, triumphed with 113,025 votes (66.3%). Meanwhile, Cheney received just 49,316 (28.9%). The past few years were quite a journey … [Read more...] about Cheney Soundly Defeated in Wyoming As Trump Scores Proxy Victory
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Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
It seems weird to say just hours after the FBI raided Donald Trump’s home in Mar-A-Lago, but last night was a good night for the former President. Trump’s chosen candidates won two contested primaries yesterday, including a potentially crucial nomination in swing-state Wisconsin. Meanwhile, one of the most progressive Democrats in the nation survived her own surprise primary … [Read more...] about Trump-Backed Candidates Prevail, While Rep. Omar Survives Re-Election Scare
DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Trump, Wes Moore Score Wins in Maryland
Morning Headlines It’s almost a week after Election Day in Maryland, and the majority of races are now decided. Ballot counting in Maryland is delayed because of new election laws regarding mail-in ballots. While the vast majority of early and election day in-person votes are counted by late Tuesday evening, election workers are not allowed to start counting mail-in … [Read more...] about DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Trump, Wes Moore Score Wins in Maryland
DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Competitive Primaries in Maryland
Morning Headlines It's election day in Maryland. The Democratic primary for Governor has emerged as a highly competitive three-way race between former DNC Chair and U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, nonprofit executive Wes Moore, and state Comptroller Peter Franchot. Perez has presented himself as the most experienced politician in the field and the safest choice for the … [Read more...] about DDHQ Election Day Spotlight: Competitive Primaries in Maryland
DDHQ News Spotlight: Republicans Scramble to Delay Trump’s 2024 Campaign Announcement
Morning Headlines Former President Donald Trump has continued to push for an early 2024 presidential campaign announcement, despite pushback from a growing list of Republicans who believe he should wait until after the midterms. According to the Washington Post, several advisors have indicated that Trump may be planning for a September announcement. Trump's eagerness is … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Republicans Scramble to Delay Trump’s 2024 Campaign Announcement