‘She’s a killer’: Trump eyes Rep. Elise Stefanik as a potential VP pick
According to Mar-a-lago members attending a dinner with former President Donald Trump in December, Representative Elise Stefanik was actively discussed as a potential Vice President in 2024. More recently, a growing number of Trump allies have continued to look closely at Stefanik after she gained national publicity while questioning University presidents regarding claims of anti-semitism on their campuses. Stefanik declined to comment on whether she would be interested in serving as Trump’s running mate, telling NBC news she was focused on her role in
‘Scared to death’: Local election officials on edge ahead of 2024 vote
While election officials across the nation are confident they can overcome foreign and domestic threats to run a secure election in November, they are concerned whether Americans will believe them. Many election officials are also expressing extreme concern regarding potential backlash from individuals who do not believe the election results. These comments were widespread at a recent conference for election workers held in Virginia; their comments are far from unfounded, with one in six election workers experiencing threats because of their job and 77%
Trump wins New Hampshire primary as rematch with Biden appears increasingly likely
Former President Donald Trump has won the New Hampshire primary election over rival Nikki Haley, making a rematch with President Joe Biden more likely. Haley vowed to continue her campaign and increased her criticism of the former president, pitching herself as a unifying candidate and questioning Trump’s mental acuity. Visit Associated Press to learn moreImage Credit:Jimmy Emerson, DMV (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)
Vivek Ramaswamy suspends his 2024 Republican presidential bid and endorses rival Donald Trump
Following a fourth place finish in the Iowa Caucuses, Vivek Ramaswamy has suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. Ramaswamy claims he made the decision after seeing no path to victory, “absent things we don’t want to see happening in this country.” Ramaswamy also encouraged Nikki Haley and Ron Desantis to drop out of the race as well.Visit Associated Press to learn moreImage Credit:Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
Trump solidifies lead in NH, Haley firmly in second, new poll shows
A new Suffolk University/NBC Boston/Boston Globe tracking poll shows Trump has a commanding lead in the Granite State with Nikki Haley in second place. The poll results have Trump at 50% with Haley at 34%; Florida Governor Ron Desantis has slid significantly and only commands 5% of the vote based on current polling.Visit NBC Boston to learn moreImage Credit:Jimmy Emerson, DMV (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)