Tag: Campaign

Trump says he ‘might’ spend his money on his presidential campaign

Former President Donald Trump said Monday that he “might” spend his own money on his 2024 presidential campaign, which he hasn’t done on his campaigns since 2016. “I might do that,” Trump said in remarks at his 40 Wall Street building in Lower Manhattan, adding to reporters, “It’s none of your business.” “I have a… Continue reading Trump says he ‘might’ spend his money on his presidential campaign

What Tammy Murphy’s Failed Senate Campaign Says About New Jersey’s Changing Politics

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy blamed the fear of negative campaigning for her withdrawal Sunday from the state’s closely watched Democratic Senate primary, but far more significant factors led her to such an unenviable fork in the road. Murphy’s exit makes Rep. Andy Kim the favorite in the Garden State’s June contest to determine… Continue reading What Tammy Murphy’s Failed Senate Campaign Says About New Jersey’s Changing Politics

Biden campaign expects candidates to out-MAGA each other at debate

The Biden campaign plans to highlight what it’s calling an “extreme MAGA blueprint” by GOP candidates during the first Republican presidential debate, according to a memo first shared with NBC News. The memo, written by campaign communications director Michael Tyler, lays out five criticisms of the GOP field, including Republicans’ views on cutting Social Security… Continue reading Biden campaign expects candidates to out-MAGA each other at debate

Jon Tester faces another tough Senate campaign in Montana as the GOP braces for a possible primary

Tester, 66, hasn’t said whether this will be his last Senate campaign. And while he opposes term limits, he’s aware of how age has affected his fellow senators. Asked about the recent health issues of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tester said: “I think it needs to be addressed… Continue reading Jon Tester faces another tough Senate campaign in Montana as the GOP braces for a possible primary

Former Tennessee state senator gets 21-month sentence for campaign finance cash scheme

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former Tennessee state senator on Friday was sentenced to 21 months in prison after he unsuccessfully tried to take back his guilty plea on federal campaign finance charges and initially described the case as a “political witch hunt.” Former Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey received his sentence in U.S. District Court in… Continue reading Former Tennessee state senator gets 21-month sentence for campaign finance cash scheme

A House candidate emailed that his campaign was over. Then he said it was an accident.

LOS ANGELES — California Democratic congressional candidate Aditya Pai, vying to unseat an incumbent Republican, appeared to suspend his campaign on Thursday, citing a “lack of joy” — before he suspended that suspension. “Life is short. I believe one should enjoy their work. For the past four months, I have not enjoyed mine,” Pai’s campaign… Continue reading A House candidate emailed that his campaign was over. Then he said it was an accident.

Presidential candidate in Ecuador assassinated at campaign rally

QUITO — Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot and killed Wednesday by an unidentified gunman at a political rally in the country’s capital of Quito, President Guillermo Lasso said. The killing comes amid a startling wave of violence in the South American nation, with drug trafficking and violent killings on the rise. “I assure… Continue reading Presidential candidate in Ecuador assassinated at campaign rally

Ron DeSantis suspends second elected prosecutor as his 2024 campaign struggles

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has once again suspended an elected local prosecutor, a move that comes as his presidential campaign struggles amid a continued reset. DeSantis on Tuesday suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, a Democrat who is the only Black woman serving as a local prosecutor in Florida. It’s the second… Continue reading Ron DeSantis suspends second elected prosecutor as his 2024 campaign struggles