After Tuesday night’s runoff, politicians, candidates and campaign advisers across the state agree on one thing: former President Donald Trump’s endorsement is the gold standard to get elected as a Republican in North Carolina. So is his influence, coupled with state lawmakers’ ability to hand-draw congressional districts, leaving voters with less of a true say […]
With the homemade rocket strapped in place high above them, the crew pause for a moment of quiet reflection at the base of the launcher. Then they scramble. “Ha, sii, saam, soong, nung…” a man’s voice booms through the loudspeaker, counting down from five. Soon, a thick cloud of smoke has enveloped the dusty field, […]
For all of California’s ills and hardships, nothing animated the state’s left-leaning electorate in this year’s Senate race more than the specter of former President Trump returning to the White House. The omnipresence of Trump’s legal travails and his dominance in the Republican presidential primary ensure his shadow over the 2024 election will remain through […]