Who will Trump pick as his 2024 running mate? A VP shortlist
Trump secured Republican nomination, focus shifts to VP pick. Prioritizing loyalty, optics over policy in selection. VP's impact on election minimal. [ more ]
Another Maggie Haberman NYT Story Covers Up Oleg Deripaska's Role - emptywheel
It is concerning that Paul Manafort, who shared sensitive campaign information with a Russian intelligence agent in 2016, is working for Trump again for free. [ more ]
Trump Falsely Claims He Won Minnesota in 2016 and 2020
Former President Trump falsely claimed winning Minnesota twice and added it to 2024 play, deviating from usual battlegrounds to avenge 2020 loss. [ more ]
Opinion | How Joe Biden Can Win Pennsylvania, His Rosebud
President Biden is focusing on Pennsylvania due to its crucial role as a pivotal swing state with 19 electoral votes and strong personal connections for Biden. [ more ]
Opinion | Trump's Act Was Getting Stale. Being a Courtroom Victim Is Just What He Needed.
The trial presents an opportunity for Trump to portray himself as a victim and seek justice, potentially gaining renewed interest and media coverage. [ more ]
Donald Trump now puts emphasis on the January 6 insurrectionists, calling them 'hostages,' and vows to prioritize aiding them if he returns to office.
Trump's campaign centers around pardoning and advocating for the rights of jailed insurrectionists, aligning with paramilitary themes in recent days. [ more ]
See how they run: A surprise brunch with Mark Farrell
Mark Farrell unveiled his housing platform at a dim sum restaurant, focusing on upzoning and streamlining building approvals with a lighthearted campaign approach. [ more ]
Joe Biden, the Ultimate D.C. Veteran, Has Never Seen a Campaign Like This
Incumbency provided Joe Biden with a significant advantage in previous elections, but the 2020 presidential campaign is shaping up to be different. [ 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 ]
Papa John's underwent a rebranding to revive its brand image, dropping the apostrophe and implementing a new campaign to reconnect with customers and appeal to a younger demographic. [ more ]
Colin Allred Wins Democratic Contest to Take On Senator Ted Cruz
Colin Allred won the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate against a crowded field.
Allred, a former NFL linebacker and civil rights lawyer, emphasizes bipartisanship and aims to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in the general election. [ more ]
Leaning Into Migrant Woes, Suozzi Paves Election-Year Path for Democrats
Tom Suozzi won a special House election in a swing district on Long Island, flipping a seat Democrats need to retake the majority in November.
Suozzi's campaign strategy involved challenging Republicans on traditionally conservative issues, like crime, taxes, and immigration, while firing up the Democratic base with attacks on abortion and Donald Trump. [ more ]
Jewish GOP, independent voters urged to register as Democrats to sway primary for 'Squad' member Bowman's seat
A group called Westchester Unites is urging independent voters and Jewish Republicans to switch registration to the Democratic Party in a New York congressional district primary.
The group is targeting Jewish voters in the district and is advocating for a representative who will stand up for the Jewish community, potentially aiding candidate George Latimer. [ more ]
How the Biden campaign's Super Bowl strategy proved his skeptics wrong - again
President Biden's decision to not do a sit-down Super Bowl interview was criticized, but it highlights the campaign's focus on reaching voters through newer and more innovative methods.
The Biden campaign used social media, including TikTok, to engage with a large audience during the Super Bowl and present a different side of President Biden. [ more ]