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Donald Trump set to win Republican presidential nomination as Nikki Haley to drop out

Ms. Haley drops out of the 2024 Republican nomination race, leaving Trump as the main contender.

Despite her efforts, Haley's departure allows Trump to focus on the 2024 election against Biden. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Nikki Haley beats Trump to clinch 1st Republican primary win DW 03/04/2024

Nikki Haley wins first contest in the Republican presidential nomination race

Haley aims to provide an alternative to Donald Trump despite his lead [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Second Most Senior Senate Republican Endorses Trump After Defeat Of Haley In Her Home State

John Thune endorses Donald Trump for the GOP presidential nomination.

Thune aims to restore American strength and combat the Biden-Schumer agenda. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 months ago

There is still a way to stop Donald Trump but time is running out | Jonathan Freedland

Republicans hope Nikki Haley can halt Trump's march to the nomination in the New Hampshire primary, but it's unlikely.

Trump's opponents have been weak, offering Trumpism without Trump and lacking in retail politics skills. [ more ]

The Washington Times

4 months ago

Trump rails against opponents while urging Iowans to 'put big numbers up' in caucuses

Donald Trump urges his supporters in Iowa to turn out in 'big numbers' for the presidential nomination votes.

Trump warns against complacency despite his frontrunner status and insults his GOP rivals and President Joe Biden. [ more ]

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HuffPost

US news

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu To Back Nikki Haley For President

New Hampshire's Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is expected to endorse Nikki Haley for the GOP presidential nomination.

Sununu is one of the country's most popular governors and his endorsement is seen as significant for Haley's campaign. [ more ]

Truthout

3 weeks ago

Left-wing politics

Trump Makes History Today as First Ex-President to Face Criminal Trial

Former President Trump faces criminal trial, may impact presidential nomination [ more ]

HuffPost

Left-wing politics

Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips Says He Won't Seek Reelection Amid 2024 Run

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips will not seek reelection after previously announcing plans to challenge Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Phillips believes Biden is too old for a second term and has expressed admiration for him.

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party thanked Phillips for his service and pledged support to Biden. [ more ]

BKReader

Brooklyn

Feb 22: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm was a trailblazing figure in American politics.

Chisholm's upbringing and early life experiences shaped her into a determined and accomplished individual. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

3 months ago

It's Trump's Congress Again

Trump's ability to influence the legislative process has been resurrected now that he has the Republican presidential nomination in his grasp.

Failure to pass an immigration law deal could have historically damning consequences. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Opinion | The Squandered Potential of Tim Scott

Senator Tim Scott ended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination after failing to connect with the primary electorate.

Scott made hard-right appeals and offered policies such as a federal abortion ban and ending birthright citizenship.

Scott attempted to sell a message of racial uplift but was unable to differentiate himself from the rest of the pack. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Can Iowa Hold a Proper Caucus for Once?

The Iowa caucuses have a history of being chaotic and prone to errors.

In the 2012 caucus, there was a miscount that initially declared Mitt Romney the winner over Rick Santorum. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com