Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.16.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
As members scurry to Trump’s trial, GOP leaders run into trouble
So many Republican elected officials are going to Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York that it's starting to affect the congressional schedule.
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.16.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Is it too late for the bipartisan border bill to make a comeback?
Earlier this year, Republicans killed a bipartisan compromise on border policy. In a surprise move, Democrats are now trying to revive it.
The underappreciated benefit of Team Biden’s new debate strategy
For voters who remain skeptical about Donald Trump appearing on the 2024 ballot, a presidential debate in June will help bring the race into sharp focus.
Low-information voters pose a difficult challenge for Biden
Nearly one in five voters in battleground states think that President Joe Biden is responsible for Roe v. Wade's demise. For Democrats, that's a problem.
Ron DeSantis’ anti-climate plans take a ludicrous turn in Florida
Florida is uniquely vulnerable to the climate crisis. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies have approved an aggressively anti-climate law anyway.
The Republicans’ ‘Police Week’ comes with important fine print
Republicans claim to have an advantage when it comes to law enforcement, but the closer one looks, the harder it becomes to take the GOP line seriously.
Why Republicans are optimistic about flipping Joe Manchin’s seat
Given the circumstances, don’t be surprised if West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice starts measuring the drapes in Sen. Joe Manchin’s office before November.
As debate plans take shape, Trump flubs the expectations game (again)
Four years ago, ahead of the presidential debates, Donald Trump badly flubbed the expectations game. In 2024, he's making the identical mistake.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.15.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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The abortion question Trump vowed to answer (but still hasn’t)
Will Donald Trump allow women to get the abortion pill mifepristone through the mail? He set a deadline to answer the question — and it's passed.
House Republicans aren’t yet done with Cassidy Hutchinson, Jan. 6
As Republicans drag Hutchinson’s Jan. 6 experiences back into the spotlight, the GOP doesn’t appear to appreciate the political risks it's taking.
Tuberville says a bit too much about why he went to Trump’s trial
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville probably wasn’t supposed to tell a national audience that he wants to help Donald Trump “overcome this gag order.”
Republican primary voters extend Jan. 6 candidates’ losing streak
Broadly speaking, those who’ve tried to parlay their Jan. 6 experiences into successful campaigns have failed. The losing streak grew longer this week.
Why Speaker Mike Johnson’s trip to Trump’s trial in N.Y. mattered
His appearance at Donald Trump’s criminal trial was tough to defend, but his vow to “rein in” prosecutors made the problem worse.
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.14.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Facing a tough race, Ted Cruz makes a new and implausible pitch
Sen. Ted Cruz has always been a fierce partisan, but facing a tough re-election campaign, the Texas Republican is at least pretending to try something new.
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