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Examining Biden’s and Trump’s Victories in the Michigan Primaries

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Front-runners Joe Biden and Donald Trump easily prevailed in their respective primaries last night in Michigan. While that much is clear, there remains considerable and contentious debate over just what these results mean for November. So let’s dive in! With nearly all of the precincts in, Biden stands at 617,925 votes (81.1%) while 101,049 voters (13.3%) chose Uncommitted. … [Read more...] about Examining Biden’s and Trump’s Victories in the Michigan Primaries

2024 Primary Preview: Looking Ahead to South Carolina, Michigan and the California Senate Race

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We may well be approaching the beginning of the end of the 2024 Presidential primary season. Joe Biden and Donald Trump are far ahead in the respective primaries and face only a single remaining contender, as Dean Phillips and Nikki Haley struggle to hang on.   Haley, in particular, faces a daunting challenge coming up in her home state of South Carolina. South … [Read more...] about 2024 Primary Preview: Looking Ahead to South Carolina, Michigan and the California Senate Race

Nevada Primaries: Biden Wins While Haley Finishes Second In Trumpless Non-Binding GOP Vote

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Even without a competitive contest, Nevada still matters.  Last night President Joe Biden scored another victory in the Democratic primary, while Ambassador Nikki Haley suffered a superficial embarrassment in the Republican primary.  With 82% of precincts in, Biden stands at 93,064 votes (89.4%) while Williamson received 2,944 votes (2.8%). Since he entered the race so … [Read more...] about Nevada Primaries: Biden Wins While Haley Finishes Second In Trumpless Non-Binding GOP Vote

Here’s Why Nevada Is Having Both a GOP Presidential Primary and Caucus This Week

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Caucuses have been falling out of fashion nationwide, as they are time-consuming, result in lower turnout, and are difficult for state parties to run. Democrats controlling the Nevada State Legislature passed a 2021 law mandating the state to hold a primary election for the Presidency, prompting the creation of a Republican primary for the crowded 2024 presidential race. … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Nevada Is Having Both a GOP Presidential Primary and Caucus This Week

2024 Round-Up: Looking Ahead to South Carolina and New York’s Special Congressional Election

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Let’s take a breather. With Iowa and New Hampshire now behind us, we’ve got a chance to take stock of the 2024 Presidential race and look ahead to a crucial, closely-watched Congressional special election in New York. Before we get to that, though, let’s run through the final New Hampshire numbers. Donald Trump’s official margin over Nikki Haley settled on exactly 11 … [Read more...] about 2024 Round-Up: Looking Ahead to South Carolina and New York’s Special Congressional Election