Former Vice President Mike Pence (R) said on Sunday that his decision not to endorse former President Trump’s reelection campaign is as much about Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, as it is about his “walking away” from conservative principles. “The issue of fealty to the Constitution is not a small matter, but it’s not … Read more
Former Vice President Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, ending his campaign for the White House after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. Former Vice President Mike Pence(AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “After much prayer and deliberation, I have decided to suspend my campaign for president … Read more
Seven candidates seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2024 are squaring off Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, for the second debate of the primary cycle. The candidates participating in Wednesday’s debate include: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum … Read more
Well, there’s no debate about this: Right now, the Republican Party would easily renominate Donald Trump for 2024. And it’s not close. The former president now holds his largest lead over his rivals in our polling amid his recent legal troubles. In fact, most of his voters cite those troubles as yet one more reason … Read more
America’s response to this week’s indictment of Donald Trump is providing a window into more than just how Americans view his alleged actions per se — but also into what they think it means for democracy itself. Half the nation believes Trump tried to stay in office beyond his term through illegal and unconstitutional means. … Read more
As Donald Trump arrives in Washington, D.C., to be arraigned on criminal charges arising from his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, he has already scored a significant political victory. The indictment—Trump’s third—was handed down on Tuesday, charging the former President with conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, as well as conspiracy to defraud the … Read more
To the extent the Republican primary is a contest at all right now, it looks like it’s one between Donald Trump and a sentiment one might call “Trump fatigue.” And Trump is winning that matchup easily. Here’s why: MAGA-sounding ideas are widely held in the Republican electorate, an environment that plays heavily to Trump’s advantage. … Read more