Jill Biden has led efforts to counter concerns about Joe Biden‘s age after his shaky debate. The first lady is unlikely to join calls for her husband to step down, experts say. A former advisor to Jill told the New York Times that she doesn’t want to have her hand forced. Joe Biden’s inner circle […]
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Jill Biden could convince Joe to drop out. So far, she’s vowing to fight on.
Democrats think Jill Biden might be the only person who could convince Joe Biden to drop out. After Biden’s debate performance, some Democrats have been questioning his ability to defeat Trump. But the first lady isn’t backing down. And so, neither is the president. Joe Biden’s debate performance last week was, by most accounts, a […]
Trying to convince voters that Biden’s debate performance was a one-off will backfire, experts say
Biden’s aides downplayed his poor debate performance, framing it as a blip. Meanwhile, the president highlighted his age, saying he doesn’t speak or debate like he used to. Experts say trying to convince voters it won’t happen again with come back to haunt the campaign. President Joe Biden‘s aides have defended his debate performance, treating […]
Trump tries to convince Milwaukee residents he doesn’t hate their city
Former President Donald Trump has found himself addressing his feelings on Milwaukee again this week, amid ongoing speculation about his comments on the Republican National Convention’s host city and reports that he was planning to stay in Chicago during the event. “I love Milwaukee. I was the one that picked Milwaukee [for the convention], I […]
Activists fail to convince SD Board of Elections to move toward hand-counting
Poll watcher Rick Weible observes the counting of ballots during the Sioux Falls city and school board election on April 9, 2024. (Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight) The South Dakota Board of Elections did not approve petitions Wednesday from activists who want to move the state toward hand-counting ballots. A Republican state Senate candidate, Rick Weible, […]
Amal Clooney helped convince the Hague to charge Israel, Hamas leaders with war crimes
The ICC’s decision to charge Israel and Hamas leaders was made with help from Amal Clooney. Clooney joined of team of experts analyzing evidence of suspected crimes against humanity. Netanyahu and Biden condemned the ICC’s decision; neither country recognizes the court’s authority. Human rights attorney Amal Clooney was part of the team that convinced the […]
Can Larry Hogan convince Maryland voters that his 180 on abortion is sincere?
Larry Hogan, the former Maryland governor and current Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, made a drastic — though not entirely unsurprising — turn on abortion rights this week, saying he supports a woman’s right to choose and backs codifying Roe v. Wade. “I support restoring Roe as the law of the land,” Hogan told The […]
Trump Allies Try to Convince Supreme Court He’d Never Order Hit on Rival
As the Supreme Court gets ready to hear oral arguments in Donald Trump’s presidential immunity case, the former president’s allies are working to tamp down any concerns the justices might have about one of the more absurd and disconcerting arguments offered by any Trump lawyer ever: that a president would have to be impeached and […]
Scammers convince Michigan casino employee to give them $700,000, feds say
A man was arrested and charged for his role in a scheme that netted $700,000 from a Michigan casino, federal officials said. The 43-year-old man was charged March 7 with theft for stealing from the Four Winds Casino, which is owned by the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Tribe, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office […]
Lauren Boebert’s son was arrested over a spate of thefts as his mom tries to convince voters to look past her chaotic family life
Lauren Boebert’s son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon. He’s facing 22 charges in connection with a series of crimes in Rifle, Colorado, police said. Amid the family troubles, Boebert is running for a new seat in Colorado’s 4th district. Rep. Lauren Boebert‘s 18-year-old son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon and is […]
England fail to convince but dig deep for comeback victory over Wales
England’s ambition of making a fresh start on their return to Twickenham failed to produce the hoped for fireworks but they at least had the resilience to dig out a 16-14 victory over Wales. For the first time in Guinness Six Nations history, Warren Gatland’s team led at the interval in their great rival’s stronghold […]
Doocy asks press sec. how Biden will convince voters he’s mentally fit after confusing Macron with long-dead Mitterrand.
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre how President Joe Biden will convince voters that he’s mentally fit after appearing to confuse French President Emmanuel Macron with a long-dead predecessor, François Mitterrand. “How is President Biden ever going to convince the three-quarters of voters who are worried about his physical […]