As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its sixth month, President Joe Biden finds himself increasingly embroiled in a foreign crisis that is impacting US domestic politics and his reelection campaign. The geopolitical risks associated with the war were underscored over the weekend when US officials warned of potential retaliation from Iran following an […]
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Trump’s Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $50.5 Million at Florida Fundraiser
The former president, Donald Trump’s political operation, announced a staggering $50.5 million fundraising haul from a Saturday event in Florida, as it seeks to bridge the financial gap with President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. This sum, raised in collaboration with the Republican National Committee (RNC), significantly outshines the $26 million recently collected by […]
Biden Campaign Raises Record-Breaking $90 Million in March
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign and the Democratic Party amassed a staggering $90 million in March, marking a significant shift towards a general election stance. This fundraising feat was highlighted by a compelling State of the Union address and a high-profile fundraiser featuring former presidents. The campaign reported a war chest of $192 million cash […]
Abortion Rights Advocates Gear Up for November Ballot Initiatives
Abortion rights advocates are preparing for a significant November, as ballot initiatives could alter access to abortion in over a dozen states. This comes nearly two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, making the path to victory more complex for organizers due to a broader spectrum of state laws, Republican efforts to keep abortion […]
Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Retracts False Claim about Capitol Rioters
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. retracted a false claim on Friday, after previously stating that participants in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot were unarmed. This erroneous assertion, previously propagated by former President Donald Trump, has been consistently debunked. Kennedy’s initial statement was part of an attempt to clarify his stance on the […]
Trump and GOP’s High-Dollar Fundraiser Rakes in $43 Million
A high-profile fundraiser held on Saturday to support former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party has successfully raised $43 million, according to a source privy to the event’s details. This marks the first significant fundraising event for Trump and the Republican National Committee since Trump was declared the presumptive presidential nominee of his party. […]
Former First Lady Melania Trump to Attend Log Cabin Republicans Fundraiser
In an upcoming event, former First Lady Melania Trump is slated to make an appearance at a fundraiser for the Log Cabin Republicans, a conservative LGBTQ group, as per an insider privy to the event’s details. The fundraiser is scheduled to take place on April 20 at Mar-a-Lago. This isn’t the first time Mrs. Trump […]
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Political and Personal Challenges
Three months after Rep. Lauren Boebert’s apology for her disruptive conduct at a Denver theater, the Colorado Republican was once again the center of attention at a Republican gala in Manhattan, headlined by former President Donald Trump. Her behavior at the event, including repeated attempts to take selfies with Trump, raised eyebrows among attendees. Despite […]
Senate Primaries: Key Races and Power Dynamics
As the Senate primaries kick off, the key races that will determine the power balance in the Senate are already taking shape, seven months ahead of the November election. With the second fundraising quarter underway, the general election is effectively in motion, prompting several changes to our top 10 list of Senate seats most likely […]
Presidential Candidate Kennedy Jr. Retracts Controversial Campaign Fundraising Language
The campaign team of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has retracted language used in recent fundraising emails that controversially referred to the defendants of the January 6 incident as “activists” who have been “deprived of their constitutional rights.” The fundraising emails, dispatched to supporters on Wednesday and Thursday, aimed to fuel concerns about […]