Posts Tagged ‘Primary’
Biden Faces Protest Vote Over Gaza In Michigan Primary Contest
Voters in Michigan headed to the polls Tuesday for a US presidential primary expected to be another ticker-tape parade for Republican Donald Trump — but could deliver Democratic leader Joe Biden a bloody nose over the war in Gaza. Biden, 81, faces no serious opposition to being nominated as the party’s nominee. But as the…
Read MoreTrump And Haley Showdown Set To Shake Up South Carolina Primary
The political landscape of South Carolina is set for a significant event as former President Donald Trump and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley prepare to face off in the state’s Republican primary on Feb. 24. The contest marks the first head-to-head matchup for the last two remaining major candidates since the New Hampshire primary a…
Read MoreUS Treasury: Dollar Alternatives Not Seen As Primary Illicit Finance Threat
The U.S. believes that emerging cross-border payment systems and alternative currencies, despite their growth, still don’t pose a big threat to its attempts to stop adversaries like Iran, North Korea, and Russia from obtaining weapons and related technology. This emerges amid heightened concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and increased Western efforts to restrain Moscow’s…
Read MoreJoe Biden Wins Nevada Primary Amid Minimal Opposition
President Joe Biden clinched a significant win in the Nevada presidential primary on Tuesday, facing minimal opposition in the state and setting the stage for his anticipated showdown with former President Donald Trump in the general election. The Associated Press officially declared Biden the winner at 11:39 p.m. ET, following initial vote tallies from Washoe…
Read MoreRonna McDaniel: RNC Chairwoman Tells Trump She Will Resign after South Carolina Primary after Facing Multiple Calls to Step Down
Ronna McDaniel, the Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, has told former President Donald Trump that she plans to resign from her position later this month, shortly after the South Carolina primary. The New York Times reported on Tuesday on McDaniel’s plans, but a spokesperson for the RNC suggested that a final decision is to…
Read MoreBiden Wins South Carolina Primary: First Official Victory This Election Season
KEY POINTS President Joe Biden cruised to victory and easily won all 55 of the state’s Democratic delegates He had backed the unprecedented move of making South Carolina the first voting state over New Hampshire South Carolina had played a crucial role in propelling him to the Democratic nomination in 2020 President Joe Biden secured…
Read MoreDanger Signs For Trump Lurk In Big Primary Wins
Donald Trump is steamrolling his way to the Republican presidential nomination with unprecedented speed, but the primaries have also underlined vulnerabilities when it comes to taking back the White House. Hidden in his double-digit victories over last surviving rival Nikki Haley in Iowa and New Hampshire are warning signs over his standing with the independents…
Read MoreFive Takeaways From The New Hampshire Primary
Former US president Donald Trump steamrolled to victory in New Hampshire, brushing aside challenger Nikki Haley and virtually cementing his grip on the Republican nomination as he chases another term in the White House. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday night. No Republican who won both Iowa and New Hampshire has ever lost the nomination…
Read MoreDid Biden Blunder With New Hampshire Primary Snub?
With all eyes on Donald Trump’s bid to lead Republicans back into the White House, Joe Biden’s reelection push has slipped under the radar in an unusual start to his campaign. After a dispute with officials in New Hampshire over scheduling, he will not be on the ballot when the state’s primary kicks off the…
Read MoreUS State Of Maine Blocks Trump From Its Republican Presidential Primary
The US state of Maine on Thursday blocked former president Donald Trump from its Republican presidential primary ballot, becoming the second state to disqualify him over his role in the January 2021 assault on the US Capitol. Maine’s top election official, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, said in her ruling that the events of January…
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