Is Trump's Hold on the Base Slipping?
Is Trump's Hold on the Base Slipping?
They may finally have an alternative in DeSantis
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Donald Trump’s hold on the GOP base appears to be slipping, with electability causing concern. A new poll shows Ron DeSantis nine points ahead of Trump nationally even in a crowded race, with his lead expanding to 18 points in a one-on-one matchup.
Paul Ryan says Trump is a “proven loser.” Also no longer Trump fans: Fox News.
Four Trump criminal inquiries are nearing their ends, and a judge has ordered Trump to be deposed in a separate lawsuit.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-IA) is leaning on optimism as he visits Iowa.
With Iowa Democrats losing their lead off slot in their party’s nomination process, some Republicans fear caucus-crossing shenanigans to boost a less electable Republican.
A Los Angeles Times poll on California’s top-two 2024 Senate primary shows Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter in the lead, at 22% and 20% respectively, with Rep. Barbara Lee a distant third at 6%. Rep. Ro Khanna, who has not yet decided if he will run, is at 4%.
The battle for House control in 2024 starts off as a Toss Up.
The Federal Election Commission is probing fundraising for Herschel Walker’s failed Georgia Senate campaign.
Federal prosecutors charged Sam Bankman-Fried with making 300 illegal campaign contributions using a “straw man.” He got hit with four new criminal charges.
The House GOP can’t even agree on its own agenda.
Steve Bannon’s “$FJB” cryptocurrency is F@#*ed.
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Don Jr. been hanging out with the congressman known Dr. FeelGood it would seem. 😒