North Macedonia holds presidential and parliamentary elections Wednesday
The parliamentary election is more crucial than the presidential election, with a focus on EU aspirations and opposition against Bulgaria's conditions. [ more ]
Lithuanians vote in a presidential election as anxieties rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine
Lithuanians vote in presidential election amid fears of Russian intentions in the Baltic region. Incumbent Nauseda favored, but runoff possible due to multiple candidates. [ more ]
Lithuania holds a presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine
Lithuania is holding a presidential election with incumbent Gitanas Nauseda favored to win, highlighting concerns about Russian gains in Ukraine and Lithuania's strategic importance in the region. [ more ]
China and Russia are reportedly supporting Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign by promoting conspiracy theories and attacking President Biden online.
Beijing is showing a potential tactical shift in attempting to influence U.S. politics by targeting specific candidates like Biden and favoring Trump. [ more ]
Opinion | Biden Is Still Losing. His Campaign Should Stop Acting Like He Isn't.
Biden's polling numbers improve after a passable State of the Union address, but the underlying concern about his electability remains due to narrow gaps in swing states. [ more ]
North Macedonia presidential election heads to runoff DW 04/25/2024
Opposition candidate Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova leads the first round of the North Macedonian presidential election with almost 40% of the votes. [ more ]
Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakia's presidential election with 53.85% of the vote.
The ruling nationalist coalition in Slovakia is opposed to providing Ukraine with military aid, and the election outcome may impact the country's alignment with Russia. [ more ]
Slovakia's presidential election candidates are Peter Pellegrini and Ivan Korcok.
Opposition candidate Korcok supports providing Ukraine with military aid, while Pellegrini believes the war in Ukraine can't be ended militarily. [ more ]
No Labels won't run a third-party campaign after trying to recruit a centrist presidential candidate
No Labels decided not to field a presidential candidate due to the lack of high-profile centrist contenders.
This decision reinforces the general election faceoff between Biden and Trump, with Kennedy being the only outsider candidate still in contention. [ more ]
The student movement against the war in Gaza has sparked national protests, impacting institutions and potentially influencing the upcoming Presidential election. [ more ]
The potential scenarios of replacing presidential candidates due to death, incapacitation, or withdrawal are complex and guided by party rules, state and federal laws, and the US constitution. [ more ]
MSNBC Analyst Calls RFK a MAGA Crazy Republican' in Latest Round of Hot Potato Over Which Side Owns the Would-Be Spoiler
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considered a potential threat to take hardline conservative votes away from Donald Trump, being perceived as a MAGA crazy Republican. [ more ]
Stormy Daniels testimony was lurid and powerful but Trump voters don't care
Stormy Daniels' testimony in Trump's fraud trial revealed the encounter as regrettable, but it's unlikely to significantly impact the outcome of the upcoming Trump v Biden election. [ more ]
The Story Behind TIME's If He Wins' Donald Trump Cover
TIME's coverage of Donald Trump's potential second term explores his policy proposals and priorities that would reshape the presidency and American life. [ more ]
Opinion | The Biden Campaign's High-Powered Effort to Define R.F.K. Jr.
With dissatisfaction towards major-party nominees, third-party candidates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are gaining support, prompting the Biden campaign to create a war room to counter their impact. [ more ]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he has qualified for California's presidential ballot
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified for California's presidential election ballot under the American Independent Party, with a focus on collecting 54 electoral votes. [ more ]
Whoopi Goldberg GOES OFF on Trump Saying There's an Anti-White Feeling' in the US: No One In Your Family Was Hung!'
Whoopi Goldberg directly addresses former President Donald Trump's comments on anti-white feelings, expressing outrage and questioning his stance. [ more ]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Americans Are Voting Out of Fear'
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to win the presidential election as an independent candidate, seen as a potential spoiler by major parties due to his unique strategy. [ more ]
Joe Biden agrees to participate in presidential election debates with Donald Trump
Election debates between Biden and Trump are likely to happen, though conditional on behavior, following a rich tradition in American democracy. [ more ]
The Ex-Bernie Sanders Pollster Raising Alarms About R.F.K. Jr.'s Appeal Among Latinos and Young Voters
Younger voters and Latinos could potentially sway from Biden towards other candidates, impacting Democratic victories in the upcoming election. [ more ]
Environmental Group That Used to Support RFK Jr. Asks Him to End Presidential Bid: Honor Our Planet, Drop Out'
The National Resources Defense Council asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to drop out of the presidential race to avoid splitting votes and potentially helping former President Trump secure re-election. [ more ]
Trump 'dangerous' for LGBTQ+ people and the US, says Jill Biden
Jill Biden criticizes Trump as a bully and dangerous to LGBTQ+ community, emphasizing the importance of protecting progress and voting for LGBTQ+ rights. [ more ]
Robert F Kennedy Jr claims Trump had asked him to be running mate
Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed to have rejected a vice-presidential offer from Donald Trump, leading to a website attacking him by a pro-Trump group. [ more ]
Trump's criminal trial, a first for a former president, begins Monday
Former President Donald Trump faces a criminal trial for 34-count felony charges, marking the first time a former U.S. president undergoes such a process. [ more ]
Cornel West on Whether His Candidacy Will Help Elect Trump: We'll Have to See'
Third-party candidates, including Cornel West and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., could potentially impact the balance in the 2022 presidential election. [ more ]
Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban
Reproductive rights are becoming a central issue ahead of the November election, with Trump supporting state-level decisions on abortion access.
The US Supreme Court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, overturned Roe v Wade in June 2022, leading to potential state-level control over abortion regulations. [ more ]
A pro-Western career diplomat faces an ally of the populist premier in Slovakia's presidential vote
Pro-Western career diplomat Ivan Korcok faces close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, Peter Pellegrini, in tight Slovakian presidential runoff.
Victory for Pellegrini would solidify Fico's power and potentially diminish Slovakia and EU's pro-Ukrainian stance on key matters. [ more ]
Nebraska Lawmakers Block Trump-Backed Changes to Electoral System
Nebraska's State Legislature rejected a change to a winner-take-all Electoral College system despite pressure from Trump and the governor.
Nebraska utilizes a system where electoral votes are partially assigned by congressional districts, potentially impacting close presidential races. [ more ]
Murals across Brooklyn and Manhattan encourage New Yorkers to vote in April primary * Brooklyn Paper
NYC Votes initiative installed murals in Brooklyn and Manhattan to encourage voting in the April presidential primary election.
Effort aims to boost voter participation in local elections amidst potential voter apathy due to expected rematch between Biden and Trump in November. [ more ]