Early polls suggested that the ambitious Florida governor was in a strong position to take on Trump. But in the end, he did not survive the reality of presidential politics in 2024.
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Inside New Hampshire governor’s drive to stop Trump, boost Haley
Sununu has emerged as Haley’s most vocal surrogate, campaigning with her across the state and lending his own appeal and local acumen to her cause.
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Haley tries to draw New Hampshire’s independents without alienating voters who backed Trump
Haley’s best shot at shaking Trump’s grip on the Republican nomination rests with her ability to attract New Hampshire’s independent voters – including some who might not stick with her in November.
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Democrats believe abortion will motivate voters in 2024. Will it be enough?
Democrats are working to broaden how they talk to voters about the Supreme Court’s decision, delivered by a conservative majority that included three justices nominated by Trump, and what it means for people’s access to health care and their freedoms.
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Biden advisers brainstorm best policy pitch to halt Trump’s rise
Biden’s advisers have also homed in on the campaign’s likely top issues in the presidential race, with prescription drugs, taxes, and corporate price-gouging emerging at the forefront of those discussions.
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Maine Republican announces bid to unseat King at Collins’ urging
Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party, announced on Friday that she will run against independent Sen. Angus King for his U.S. Senate seat. Sen. Susan Collins says she does not plan to make a formal endorsement in the race.
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Trump mocks Nikki Haley’s first name. It’s his latest example of attacking rivals based on race
The attack comes four days before the New Hampshire primary, in which Haley is trying to establish herself as the only viable Trump alternative in the Republicans’ 2024 nominating contest.
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Libertarians form an official political party in Maine
The Libertarian Party now has the same ballot access as Democrats, Republicans, Green Independents and No Labels.
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Trump urges Supreme Court to keep his name on ballot, warns of ‘bedlam’
The brief filed Thursday by Donald Trump’s lawyer was a precursor to oral arguments on the Colorado ballot case that the Supreme Court has scheduled for Feb. 8.
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Sagadahoc County Republicans to hold caucus in Topsham
The Sagadahoc County Republicans group is hosting a county caucus on Feb. 3 as an opportunity for all registered Republicans in the county to elect party officers and delegates. The caucus will be from 9 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. This is a private event for registered […]