US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump are poised to move much closer to winning their party’s nominations during the biggest day of the primary campaign, setting up a historic rematch that many voters would rather not endure. Super Tuesday elections are being held in 16 states and one territory – from Alaska […]
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5 GOP contests to watch before Tuesday, including one Haley might win
The sprint to Super Tuesday has begun. While Tuesday’s 15 primaries suck up all the oxygen, there are five other Republican nominating contests happening over the next few days being overlooked. They shouldn’t be. From the Potomac to the Palouse, Republicans across the country are filling caucus sites, convention halls and even a downtown Washington […]
Trump wins Michigan GOP primary, setting up last stand for Haley in next week’s Super Tuesday contests
Former President Donald Trump notched another easy Republican primary victory in Michigan on Tuesday, extending his unbroken winning streak to six straight GOP contests — and deepening doubts about the prospects of his last remaining challenger, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, ahead of next week’s big Super Tuesday clash. The Associated Press called Michigan […]
Turnout is sparse in Nevada primary contests where voters have few choices on the ballot
LAS VEGAS — Nevada’s first presidential primary in decades was drawing light voter interest on Tuesday, with Democrats having banked ballots through early and mail-in voting while Republicans looked ahead to a competing caucus on Thursday. The Nevada Secretary of State reported that just 3,800 Nevadans showed up to the polls in the first three […]
Trump national lead grows, as GOP nominating contests kick off
Donald Trump‘s support among national Republican primary voters has now risen to its highest level yet. His legal issues obviously haven’t hurt his standing with primary voters and some of his recent controversial statements resonate with many GOP and “MAGA” voters. Republican voters continue to believe Trump is their best bet to beat Joe Biden […]
Menasha turns 150 years old and celebrates the achievement with contests and parties
MENASHA — The city will celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, and organizers are getting a jump start on the festivities commemorating the March 5, 1874, incorporation. The Great Button Hunt already is underway and will last through December. Participants can purchase a Menasha sesquicentennial lanyard for $1.50 and then collect buttons from participating Menasha […]
Vivek Ramaswamy stops spending on TV ads weeks before key contests
Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican presidential nomination contender and biotech billionaire, has stopped spending on TV ads, it was reported on Wednesday. According to his campaign and analysis from an ad-tracking firm obtained by NBC News, the candidate spent just $6,000 on TV ads last week compared with $200,000 in the first week of December. Related: […]
Hochul OKs bill to ban cash-paying ‘wildlife killing contests’ that lack conservation aim
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a bill that bans wildlife killing contests. Similar legislation had languished in Albany for years. “This legislation establishes strong safeguards for our state’s precious wildlife species and protects our important fishing and hunting traditions,” Hochul said in a statement. “Sometimes policy takes patience,” said Michelle Land, professor of environmental […]