Category: 2024 election

Stagnant Population, Shrinking Economy Bode Ill for Michigan’s Future, Studies Warn

 Michigan’s Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s potential place on her party’s presidential ticket may be threatened after a pair of studies showed her state is in population and economic freefall. After her easy reelection in November 2022, Whitmer has been talked about as a possible replacement for Vice-President Kamala Harris or as a strong candidate for…


ANALYSIS: Pence Has a Secret Weapon, Will It Be Enough to Win?

The U.S. Secret Service assigns a code name to each president and vice president, as well as to other high-profile political figures. Often, these call signs are colorful and evocative descriptions of the leader’s personality or interests. Kamala Harris, the first woman to serve as vice president, is called Pioneer. Dick Cheney, an avid fly…


YouTube Removes Another RFK Jr. Interview

YouTube has censored Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. yet again, this time by removing his recent interview with former New York Post reporter Al Guart. Sharing the news via Twitter on June 27, Kennedy characterized YouTube’s actions as an attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election. “People made a big deal about Russia…


EXCLUSIVE: Nikki Haley Talks 2024, Foreign Policy, and Government Weaponization

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley was in New Hampshire on June 28, taking part in a foreign policy discussion and New Hampshire GOP cookout featuring Gov. Chris Sununu. The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor was scheduled to conduct a town hall on June 27, but it was postponed until…


DeSantis Names 4 Federal Agencies He Would Dismantle

Ron DeSantis said if he’s elected president, he’ll look to eliminate four major federal agencies. And he’s got a Plan B if he can’t get rid of them. In an interview with DeSantis on June 28, Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum asked the Florida governor, “Are you in favor of eliminating any agencies? I know…


ANALYSIS: Trump, Other Politicos Fight for Attention in Changing Media Landscape

News Analysis Big-name politicians—such as former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden, and their rivals—are jockeying for positions amid a media landscape that looks a lot like the Wild West lately. High-profile shakeups have recently hit two major networks, Fox News and CNN, leaving candidates and viewers guessing the political direction each might take next….


Democrat Abstentions Temporarily Block Reappointment of Wisconsin Elections Chief

The strategic abstentions of the three Democrats on the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) resulted in the failure of a motion to reappoint embattled WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe to a second four-year term. Wolfe has been the highest-ranking state elections official since 2018. She has drawn criticism for her administering of the 2020 presidential and 2022…


ANALYSIS: RFK Jr.’s Widespread Appeal Is a Presidential Election Anomaly

Some Democrats say that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a fringe candidate who spreads conspiracy theories. Others believe that a surge of early support for his 2024 presidential campaign signals discontent with President Joe Biden’s job performance and the incumbent’s prospects for reelection. In the early stages of his campaign, Kennedy generated support from some…


White House Explains Marks on Biden’s Face While He Met With Reporters

The White House responded to a reporter’s question about marks that were seen on President Joe Biden’s face, saying they were caused by a machine that is used to treat sleep apnea. White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates told news outlets Wednesday that Biden has sleep apnea and is using a continuous positive airway…


Gov. Noem Says She Sees No ‘Path to Victory’ for Anyone but Trump in 2024

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has said she doesn’t think any of the 2024 presidential candidates have a clear path to the White House except for former President Donald Trump. During a radio interview on Tuesday with KWAT News, Noem declined to endorse any specific Republican presidential candidate but said Trump holds the best…