NOTUS: “Kamala Harris’ emergence as her party’s new presumed presidential nominee immediately renewed hope among Democrats that they could win a quartet of battleground “Sun Belt” states that had seemingly slipped out of reach for Joe Biden. But Democratic strategists who spoke with NOTUS also have a strong warning: If Harris can’t keep the Midwestern…
Month: August 2024
“Georgia Republicans Seek to Ban Geoff Duncan from Party”
Political Wire: “Georgia Republican party chair Josh McKoon sent former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R) an open letter demanding that he “cease referring to yourself as a Republican” and said the party would take actions to “protect the Republican brand” from his influence, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. “The one-term former lieutenant governor has long been a vocal Donald…
“Ex-GOP Lawmaker Endorses Kamala Harris”
Political Wire: “Former Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA), who ran twice with Donald Trump’s backing but broke with him over the Jan. 6 insurrection, endorsed Kamala Harris for the White House on Sunday, the Washington Post reports. Said Riggleman: “I’ve seen with my own eyes how Trump’s thirst for power, revenge, and retribution is his real motivation, and…
“Gloria Johnson, Tennessee Democrat Who Faced Expulsion, Wins U.S. Senate Primary”
NY Times: “Gloria Johnson, a Tennessee state representative who faced an expulsion vote last year for participating in a gun control protest on the Statehouse floor, won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate on Thursday, according to The Associated Press, and will challenge Marsha Blackburn, the Republican incumbent. Ms. Johnson catapulted to national attention last…
“Ron DeSantis Still Wants to Be President”
Political Wire: “Politico: “J.D. Vance’s elevation as former President Donald Trump’s running mate complicates DeSantis’ political future, should the GOP ticket win in November and Vance inherit the support of the Trump wing of the GOP… But allies of the governor say he is undeterred.” Said one GOP consultant and DeSantis supporter: “JD Vance being…
“Virginia Man Threatened to Kill Kamala Harris, Authorities Say”
NY Times: “A Virginia man has been charged with posting repeated death threats against Vice President Kamala Harris on social media in the days after she became the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, the authorities said on Monday. The man, Frank Lucio Carillo, of Winchester, Va., was arrested on Friday and appeared in U.S. District…