Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, a  survey shows. The revelation follows Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan and divisive rhetoric against unvaccinated Americans as his approval rating tanks to historical lows across the board. The findings are part of the data provided in September’s McLaughlin & Associates survey. It asked, “Now, if the 2024 Presidential election were held today, which one of the following best describes how you would vote in the general election for President between Donald Trump, the Republican candidate and Joe Biden, the Democrat candidate, for whom would you vote?” Fifty percent of respondents said they would vote for Trump, and of those, 41 percent said they “definitely” would. On the other side, 47 percent said they would vote for the incumbent, Joe Biden. Of those, 39 percent said they “definitely” would. Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) dominate in … [Read more...]

Former Speaker Paul Ryan Paul Davis Ryan Paul Ryan says it's 'really clear' Biden won election: 'It was not rigged. It was not stolen' Democrats fret over Trump-district retirements ahead of midterms To cut poverty and solve the labor shortage, enhance the Earned Income Tax Credit MORE (R-Wis.) started researching how to interact with people with narcissistic personality disorder after President Trump Donald Trump Former Sen. Heller to run for Nevada governor Overnight Defense & National Security — Milley becomes lightning rod Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley becomes lightning rod on right MORE 's win in 2016, a new book by journalists Bob Woodward and Robert Costa reportedly reveals. Business Insider obtained a copy of their book, "Peril," and reported that Ryan was caught off guard by Trump's win against Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton Pennsylvania GOP authorizes subpoenas in election probe … [Read more...]

Democratic Virginia gubernatorial nominee Terry McAuliffe rolled out a new ad on Friday tying his Republican opponent, Glenn Youngkin, to former President Trump Donald Trump Former Sen. Heller to run for Nevada governor Overnight Defense & National Security — Milley becomes lightning rod Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley becomes lightning rod on right MORE 's stances on coronavirus restrictions. The ad, titled "Seriously," was first seen by The Hill. "Like Donald Trump, Glenn Youngkin refuses to take coronavirus seriously," the ad's narrator says, citing Youngkin's opposition to vaccine and mask mandates. ADVERTISEMENT The spot is the latest effort from Democrats to tie Youngkin to Trump, who lost the state in the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. The former president endorsed Youngkin shortly after he won the Republican convention earlier this year. The ad comes as McAuliffe and his Democratic allies seek to make the debate over vaccine and … [Read more...]

The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) launched a digital ad campaign Wednesday aimed at tying Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin to former President Trump Donald Trump Former Sen. Heller to run for Nevada governor Overnight Defense & National Security — Milley becomes lightning rod Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley becomes lightning rod on right MORE . The campaign includes a 15 second ad and a 30 second ad , as well as a new website, TrumpFirstVirginiaSecond.com. This is the earliest point the DGA has put out paid media in a Virginia race, according to the group. The DGA said the ad buy, which targets swing voters, totals nearly six figures. The Hill was the first outlet to report on the ad campaign. ADVERTISEMENT The two ads, both dubbed "Loyalist," seek to tie Youngkin to Trump, and home in on Trump's claim that the 2020 presidential election was illegitimate. The ads also feature Trump referring to Youngkin and his … [Read more...]

GENEVA (AP) — After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers of the annual Davos conference will host the high-profile gathering of elites in the Swiss Alps in-person again in January. The World Economic Forum said Thursday that its next annual meeting will take place from Jan. 17-22 in the resort village of Davos in eastern Switzerland. A virtual version was held in January this year after repeated attempts to reschedule an in-person event were thwarted by health concerns and logistical hassles stemming from the pandemic. The 2022 event will carry a theme of “Working Together, Restoring Trust” after the ravages of COVID-19 that “has exacerbated fractures across society,” the forum said. Organizers will host next year's event with appropriate and adapted health safety measures, it said. “In a world full of uncertainty and tension, personal dialogue is more important than ever,” forum founder Klaus Schwab said in a statement. “Leaders have an obligation to … [Read more...]

3 WASHINGTON (AP) — One side is energized by the prospect of the greatest expansion of government support since the New Deal nearly a century ago. The other is fearful about dramatically expanding Washington's reach at an enormous cost. They're all Democrats. Yet each side is taking vastly different approaches to guiding the massive $3.5 trillion spending bill through Congress. The party is again confronting the competing political priorities between its progressive and moderate wings. The House version of the bill that was drafted this week ushered in a new phase of the debate that could test whether Democrats can match their bold campaign rhetoric on everything from income inequality to climate change with actual legislation. Any stumble may have serious consequences for Democrats' prospects during next year's midterms, when they'll try to prevent Republicans from retaking Congress. The finished product could alienate centrists who say it goes … [Read more...]