Politics While Phillips is highly unlikely to beat Biden, a run would offer a symbolic challenge to national Democrats trying to project the idea that there is no reason to doubt the president’s electability. Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., speaks with reporters after a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Washington. … [Read more…]
Politics Like his predecessor did for decades, Secretary of State David Scanlan, a Republican, waited for the dust to settle in other states before announcing his decision. A historical marker displayed outside the Statehouse in Concord, New Hampshire, on Nov. 15, 2023, describes the history of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary. AP Photo/Holly Ramer By … [Read more…]
Politics FILE – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Nov. 2, 2023. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press November 14, 2023 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican … [Read more…]
Politics President Joe Biden is unpopular, but the winning streak for his party and its policies has been extended through another election night. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear focused on local issues in Kentucky, and avoided mentioning President Joe Biden by name. Jon Cherry / The New York Times By Jonathan Weisman and Reid J. Epstein, … [Read more…]