Trump leads Biden narrowly in Georgia as general election comes into focus- CBS News Battleground Poll
A new CBS News poll shows former President Donald Trump leading over President Joe Biden; among likely voters surveyed Trump received 51% support to Biden’s 48%. The economy appeared to be important in voters' decisions. Even though the economy has improved considerably during Biden's term, when asked whose policies would benefit them financially 48% responded that they would be better off under Trump while 22% responded that they would be better off under Biden.Visit CBS News to learn moreImage Credit:Trump CAUCUS (CC BY 2.0 DEED)
Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema will not run for re-election in Arizona
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced she will not run for reelection in Arizona. Sinema’s decision paves the way for an important battle for her seat between 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego. The senator's decision comes as her prospects of victory appeared dim, with surveys consistently showing Sinema in third place in a hypothetical three-way contest. Visit NBC News to learn moreImage Credit:Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED)
North Carolina governor race: Mark Robinson and Josh Stein win primaries
Mark Robinson and Josh Stein have been chosen as the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor in North Carolina. Many see the race as a proxy for the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Robinson, a former factory worker who was elected in 2020 as the state's first black lieutenant governor, is a MAGA candidate who has drawn criticism for disparaging statements in the past about LGBTQ people and Jews. Stein, who would be North Carolina’s first jewish governor if elected, is
Kari Lake airs election grievances as GOP leaders urge her to look forward
Republican leaders have advised Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake to avoid airing complaints about prior elections and instead focus on a more forward-looking message, but Lake has not taken the advice. In an interview with CNN last week, Lake continued to insist there were “major problems” with her failed gubernatorial campaign and falsely claimed the 2020 election was “rigged.” Lake’s efforts, much to the chagrin of some GOP strategists, often reflect Donald Trump’s messaging as he once again campaigns for President.Visit CNN to learn moreImage
Nikki Haley drops out of GOP presidential race and says Trump has to “earn” support
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign this week, setting the stage for former President Donald Trump to win the GOP nomination. In a short speech, Haley emphasized that it is up to Donald Trump to earn the votes of those in the Republican party who do not currently support him. On social media, Trump responded to Haley’s super Tuesday losses by saying that she got, “TROUNCED.”Visit CBS News to learn moreImage Credit:UN Geneva (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED)