Primaries in Florida dealt a blow to former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s revenge tour against the Republicans who voted to oust him last year, and teed up a potential sleeper Senate race between Sen. Rick Scott (R) and former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D). Votes were also cast in Alaska and Wyoming primaries to set key November...
Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola (D) has advanced from her primary to the November general election, as expected, for what will be a hotly contested House race this fall, Decision Desk HQ projects. Republicans Nick Begich and Nancy Dahlstrom were also projected to advance. Peltola is seeking a second full term representing Alaska’s at-large district after...
CHICAGO — The Obamas dominated Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, underscoring an extraordinary reality: the party’s two best orators are married to each other. The only point of division among Democrats on the night seemed to be which one of them is better. Former President Barack Obama sought the higher ground, invoking former...
The second night of the Democratic National Convention brought massive crowds and high energy as the party welcomed former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama to the stage. They headlined a second night of the convention that also featured second gentleman Doug Emoff. Here are five of the night’s most memorable moments. Michelle...
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed out a lawsuit from an anti-abortion group, ensuring a measure enshrining protections for abortion rights into the state Constitution will appear on the ballot in November. The state Supreme Court sided with a lower court, ruling the 200-word summary of the ballot measure groups used to educate voters...
CHICAGO - Former President Barack Obama warned about the close race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump in November, while bashing his successor as dangerous, chaotic and unsympathetic. “This will still be a tight race in a closely divided country. A country where too many Americans are still struggling, where a lot of Americans...
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper lauded former first lady Michelle Obama’s speech during the second night of the Democratic National Convention, calling it the “most powerful political speech I've ever heard.” “I think Michelle Obama’s speech was probably the most effective, powerful political speech I’ve ever heard. It was rather remarkable,” Cooper said on the network. ...
Former President Barack Obama took the DNC stage in Chicago on Tuesday evening where he lauded President Biden following reports he played a role in his campaign exit.