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Biden, Trump tied for first time in months in 3-way race with RFK Jr.: President Biden and former President Trump are tied in the latest national polling average ...
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Support for South Africa's ANC near 40% weeks before election, Ipsos poll shows: Support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has fallen ...
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Quick Glance: Support for South Africa's ANC around 40% before elections
- An Ipsos poll revealed that support for South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) has dropped to just over 40%, weeks before an election that could bring about significant political change.
- While the ANC is still expected to secure the most votes on May 29, falling below 50% would require seeking coalition partners to govern, marking the first such alliance since Nelson Mandela led the party to power 30 years ago.
- The survey was based on face-to-face interviews with 2,545 registered voters across all nine provinces in March and April, boasting a margin of error of 1.9% at a 95% confidence level.
- The poll also highlighted rising voter discontent due to issues like unemployment, corruption, crime, and poor services, with the ANC considering potential coalition partners such as the economically liberal DA and the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
Photo gallery: KKB by-election nomination day: PETALING JAYA: Some 40,000 voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu in Selangor will go to the polls on May 11 to elect their ...
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Summer or autumn? Rishi Sunak’s election date dilemma: Prime minister and his advisers are trying to figure out when is the best time to hold a poll
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KKB by-election: Muda, PSM to sit out May 11 polls: PETALING JAYA: Muda and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) will be sitting out the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/26/kkb-by-election-muda-psm-to-sit-out-may-11-polls
Rishi Sunak's Tories don't have path to victory at general election in July or earlier, says political expert
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Pennsylvania primary voters send warning signals to Trump, Biden: Just like the national surveys that show the candidates within the margins of error ...
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Anonymous NBA player poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as the GOAT? Most overrated? Finals favorite?
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Quick Glance: NBA Player Poll 2024: LeBron or Jordan as GOAT? Most Overrated? Finals Favorites?
- The Athletic journalists interviewed 142 players from all 30 teams for this year's poll.
- Unprecedented participation was seen, with 142 players answering questions about topics like MVP, 'most overrated,' 'player you'd least like to fight,' and new debates over the 65-game rule and the commissioner's grade.
- Nikola Jokić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were considered MVP favorites, with Jokić winning MVP and Rudy Gobert ranking fifth in the best defender vote.
- Players also praised emerging talents like Victor Wembanyama and discussed the popularity of female players in basketball and other sports.
Biden gains on Trump in series of polls: President Biden is gaining on former President Trump in a series of polls, tying Trump in the race in a new Quinnipiac ...
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Joe Biden’s approval rating on the economy is rising among US voters: FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by persistent fears over ...
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Trump can’t be in two places at once in double courtroom drama: For most people, sitting in court at their own criminal trial would represent a defining moment ...
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Quick Glance: Trump's Disregard for Democratic Principles
- Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity for criminal acts as president is an assault on common sense and a perversion of the fundamental principle of American democracy.
- The Supreme Court's decision to take the case may delay the former president's trial and deprive the public of the right to know if he attempted to undermine the sacred process of presidential succession.
- The Supreme Court's direct intervention in the 2024 presidential election deprives voters of critical information and could lead to a constitutional crisis if Trump is re-elected and convicted.
- The notion that the president is above the law and can pardon himself is a radical contempt for republican government, revealing Trump's vision of unchecked royal power.
YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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Biden approval rating mired at historic low: Gallup: President Biden’s approval rating average is lower than any other president in recent history at the same ...
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In pictures: India votes in the world's biggest election: Tens of millions of Indians have voted on the first day of a general election that end on 1 June.
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Trump campaign says it will deploy thousands of election workers to monitor poll sites
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How Trump could win at the Supreme Court even if his broad immunity argument is rejected
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Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
New evidence that criminal conviction won’t tank Trump’s candidacy: Some of Trump’s supporters say they might reconsider supporting him. Few would flip to Biden.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/26/trump-criminal-conviction-poll/
The Coming Arab Backlash: Middle Eastern Regimes—and America—Ignore Public Anger at Their Peril
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Have your say on whether UK should bring back National Service: We are conducting a poll to see whether it's time to bring back compulsory military service
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News outlets push Biden, Trump to publicly agree to debates: A coalition of media outlets published a statement Sunday urging President Biden and former ...
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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Views of Trump presidency improved since late 2020: Survey: Views of former President Trump’s time in the White House have largely improved since the fall of ...
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Only 1 in 3 Americans think Trump acted Illegally in hush money case, AP-NORC poll shows
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Top Trump surrogates and VP contenders hit airwaves in defense of former president on trial
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
- A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.
- The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.
- Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.
- The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
On Earth Day, Biden is launching a new site to apply for Climate Corps jobs: President Biden has been trying to get young voters excited about his 2024 ...
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Biden vs. Trump: Who is leading the polls?: U.S. President Joe Biden has marginally widened his lead over Donald Trump ahead of the November presidential ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Leads Trump by 4 Points in Reuters/Ipsos Poll
- The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that U.S. President Joe Biden has widened his lead over Donald Trump as the Republican candidate gears up for the first of four upcoming criminal trials.
- In the survey, 41% of registered voters stated they would vote for Biden, a Democrat, compared to 37% who chose former President Trump. This 4-point lead was an increase from the 1-point lead Biden had in a Reuters/Ipsos poll in March.
- The poll has a 4% margin of error for registered voters, and many voters remain undecided seven months before the election.
- While nationwide surveys are crucial indicators of American support for political candidates, only a few competitive states typically sway the balance in the U.S. electoral college, which ultimately determines the winner of a presidential election.
Jacob Zuma wins court battle to stand in South Africa's election: South Africa's ex-president wins an appeal against his earlier disqualification by the ...
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Quick Glance: The Unstoppable Impunities of Jacob Zuma
- Former President Jacob Zuma secures a significant victory for his MK party, confirming his candidacy.
- The MK party leverages court cases for nationwide publicity, establishing a strong presence in voters' minds.
- Zuma, amidst surviving various scandals, aims for a political comeback with support from the ANC government.
- The ANC's actions have facilitated Zuma's resurgence, inadvertently creating a formidable opposition in the process.
Two Mexican mayoral contenders found dead on same day: Killing of Noe Ramos Ferretiz and Alberto Garcia bring to 17 the number of slain candidates ahead of June ...
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DeSantis has one of the highest governor disapproval ratings, poll finds: However, DeSantis is popular overall, and beloved by Republicans.
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Plurality of Americans want Biden to toughen up on Israel: poll: A plurality of Americans want President Biden to begin taking a tougher stance on Israel and ...
nypost.com/2024/04/14/us-news/plurality-of-americans-want-biden-to-toughen-up-on-israel-poll/
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Trump campaign calls for earlier and more presidential debates | CNN Politics: Former President Donald Trump’s campaign sent a letter Thursday to the Commission ...
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Biden narrows Trump’s voter advantage, per NYT poll: The two candidates are now nearly neck-and-neck among likely voters.
politico.com/news/2024/04/13/biden-trump-voters-poll-nyt-00152109
Majority of voters think Trump committed ‘serious federal crimes,’ according to NYT
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Mark Menzies: MP accused of misusing campaign funds quits Tory Party and won't stand at next election
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Quick Glance: Mark Menzies: MP Accused of Campaign Fund Misuse, Party Exit, and Future Election Abstention
- An elected official accused of mishandling campaign funds has departed from the Conservative Party and declared no intention to participate in the upcoming general election.
- Following allegations reported in The Times, Mark Menzies revealed his decision after purportedly using political contributions to address medical costs and settle debts incurred from being confined by individuals demanding a substantial ransom for his release.
- Upon a request for scrutiny by Labour, Lancashire Police disclosed their evaluation of 'details' concerning Mr. Menzies. An internal inquiry by the Conservative Party has been initiated to explore potential improprieties in the utilization of their financial resources.
- Additionally, the party's internal oversight body will assess whether Mr. Menzies' conduct contravened the Nolan principles of public ethics, encompassing traits like altruism, probity, and candor. The spokesperson affirmed, 'We are prepared to collaborate with law enforcement, if they deem our insights beneficial to any inquiry they opt to conduct.'
Biden needs to face facts: He’s still losing to Trump  : For President Biden and the Democrats, thing are looking ugly in November.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4604865-biden-needs-to-face-facts-hes-still-losing-to-trump/
Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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The Best Films That Didn’t Receive a Single Sight & Sound Vote: While it was fascinating to see the results of the 2022 Sight & Sound poll ...
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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
thehill.com/latino/4600430-john-leguizamo-trump-latino-voters-daily-show/
57 percent in new poll say charges in Trump hush money case ‘serious’: A majority of Americans say the charges against former President Trump in his New York ...
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Who is the NBA GOAT: LeBron or Jordan? For current players, longevity is narrowing the gap
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Quick Glance: LeBron vs. Jordan: NBA GOAT Debate
- A player poll reveals that the debate over the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan continues to be intense.
- While Jordan has been chosen as the 'Greatest of All Time' each time, his lead over LeBron has significantly decreased in recent years, primarily due to James' impressive longevity.
- Players emphasize that James' ability to play at an elite level even at almost 40 years old sets him apart from Jordan, who retired twice and played 14 seasons in a 19-year span.
- The NBA GOAT debate is based on factors like influence, statistics, and the evolving nature of the game over the years, with a particular focus on LeBron James' longevity as a crucial factor.
Why Elections Take So Long in India: The election is a giant undertaking that requires millions of poll workers, voting machines and security forces to cover ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/world/asia/india-elections-long-explainer.html
Here’s where women voters stand in the Biden-Trump rematch: Women voters are set to play a pivotal role in November’s general election as both parties court the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4577139-joe-biden-donald-trump-women-female-voters-gen-z-college-educated-black-women/
Democrats seen as more successful at passing legislation: Survey: Democrats are seen as more successful at passing legislation in the House of Representatives ...
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In Hush-Money Trial, Trump’s Election Is at Stake: A criminal verdict against Trump in the New York hush-money case could have real political consequences for ...
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Atiku, Wike attend PDP national caucus meeting in Abuja: It is not clear if the duo greeted each other, but former Vice-President Sambo was seated in between ...
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Special counsel urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s immunity claim: A president’s “constitutional duty to take care that the laws be faithfully executed does ...
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Quick Glance: Jack Smith Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim
- Special counsel Jack Smith pushed the Supreme Court in a court filing ahead of the April 25 arguments to reject former President Donald Trump's stance that he should be given absolute immunity in the federal election interference case.
- Outlined in the 66-page filing were a series of arguments by Smith and his team against Trump's assertion that a president is shielded from criminal prosecution.
- Prosecutors contended that there are no presidential authorities that would grant Trump immunity in this instance, and historical evidence discredits Trump's assertions.
- Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to probe Trump's alleged involvement in disputing the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Trump's immunity argument on April 25.
Former Obama adviser says RFK Jr. ‘trend lines’ look good for Biden: The man who led former President Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign said early polling of the ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
- While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.
- An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.
- Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.
- Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
Majority of Americans lack trust in Netanyahu's ability to lead on world affairs - poll
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Sunak insists he can rescue youth vote as just 14% of 18-25s plan to vote Tory: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted he can win over more young people ahead ...
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Joe Biden is Now Beating Donald Trump in the Majority of Polls: Polls are beginning to trend in favor of the incumbent president, just seven months ahead of ...
newsweek.com/joe-biden-donald-trump-polls-presidential-election-2024-1888914
Trump hush money charges seen as serious by most voters, Reuters/Ipsos finds: The New York criminal charges against Donald Trump for allegedly covering up ...
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Nigel Farage can host GB News show during election, says Ofcom: Media regulator says no clear consensus among British public to ban politicians presenting on ...
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The Turkish opposition’s stunning turnround: President Erdoğan must resist returning to populist policies, and stifling his competitors
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Quick Glance: The Turkish opposition’s remarkable transformation
- President ErdoÄŸan should avoid reverting to populist policies and suppressing his competitors.
- In a remarkable shift in its fate, the opposition Republican People’s party (CHP) secured 38 percent of the national votes, while support for the AKP dropped to 35 percent.
- The outcomes of the local elections have demonstrated that millions of Turks still believe in the power of the ballot box and are willing to utilize it to express their dissatisfaction with the president and his AKP's governance.
- It is crucial for ErdoÄŸan to maintain the economic course and resist any temptation to return to his detrimental past policies. This would have dire consequences for Turkey. Additionally, there should be no endeavor to utilize state tools to undermine the opposition's achievements.
Operatives must pay up to $1.25 million for robocall scheme to suppress Black votes
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/09/settlement-new-york-robocalls-black-voters/
Quick Glance: Operatives to Pay Up to $1.25M for Robocall Scheme Suppressing Black Votes
- Two right-wing political operatives must pay up to $1.25 million in fines after being found liable for a robocall campaign targeting Black New Yorkers in the 2020 election.
- The messages included false warnings that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being shared with police departments and credit card companies.
- Under a settlement, Wohl and Burkman must pay a $1 million judgment to the NY attorney general’s office, the NCBCP, and the harmed plaintiffs.
- Wohl and Burkman have faced charges in other states for similar robocall schemes targeting Black voters in 2020.
Just 10 percent in new poll have heard a lot about Biden climate action : Despite President Biden making climate change a central issue of his administration ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4614746-just-10-percent-in-new-poll-have-heard-a-lot-about-biden-climate-action/
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election: How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/issues-trump-biden-2024-election-health-care-abortion-tax-immigration-rcna147637
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
POLL | Do you believe Sello Maake ka Ncube and his wife have fixed things?: Do you believe Sello Maake KaNcube and his wife Pearl when they say all is well in ...
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Green Party conference strikes defiant tone: The Green Party is not going to mince its words as it takes on the big issues with determination and vigour in a ...
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‘Smiling his ass off’: How Trump used the New York bodega visit to return to form
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Which TV shows are renewed or canceled, and why we're pausing Save Our Shows poll for 2024
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Trump favorabilty among Latinos rising as Biden’s falls: Survey: Former President Trump’s favorability is rising among Latinos while President Biden’s has fallen ...
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Approval of US leadership drops in Ukraine: Gallup: Ukrainians’ approval of leaders in the United States significantly dropped in 2023, according to a new survey ...
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Trump, Johnson Announce Redundant Proof of Citizenship Bill to Vote: Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) have endorsed a bill that would ban ...
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Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.
- Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.
- In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.
- Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
India to rerun election at 11 places in Manipur after violence: India, staging the world's biggest election, will rerun voting at 11 polling stations in the ...
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Quick Glance: Election Redo in Manipur Due to Violence
- In Manipur, a northeastern state troubled by ethnic unrest, voting booths were raided and fake ballots were cast.
- India's election authorities have instructed officials to redo voting at various polling locations in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur after armed men attacked polling stations and seized voting booths despite the presence of paramilitary soldiers.
- The conflict in Manipur, which began last May, has essentially divided the region, home to about three million people, pitting two ethnic groups against each other: the mostly Hindu Meiteis, who are a narrow majority, and members of Christian hill tribes known as Kukis.
- Following reports from the region's election commissioner describing mob violence, gunfire, damage to electronic voting machines, and fake voters entering the booths, voting will be repeated at 11 polling stations.
Biden losing support among Black voters in swing states: Survey: President Biden’s support amount Black voters in seven swing states has dipped when compared to ...
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Everything seems to be going wrong for Rishi Sunak: With just two weeks until local elections that will likely go badly for his governing Conservative Party ...
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California officials sue Huntington Beach over voter ID law passed at polls: The state's Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that the measure is in ...
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Rishi Sunak ‘has nothing left to lose’ and may hold election as early as June: Rishi Sunak is considering holding the General Election as early as June or July.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/20/rishi-sunak-has-nothing-left-lose-may-hold-election-early-june-20685077/
LIVE: Second phase of India's general election: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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One poll question summarizes eight years of Donald Trump: Asked who they trust for information about Ukraine, Republicans were most likely to point to the former ...
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Joe Biden Gets Good News From America's Most Accurate Pollster: The president continued to close the polling gap against Trump with months still to go before the ...
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Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
- The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.
- March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.
- Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.
- Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
Arizona’s abortion ban is a distinct danger for GOP: The past week is the moment the GOP caught the car on abortion rights.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/10/abortion-ban-arizona-trump-republicans-kari-lake/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Ecuadorians head to polls for referendum as Noboa seeks backing for war on crime: More than 13 million Ecuadorians head to the polls Sunday for a referendum ...
cnn.com/2024/04/21/americas/ecuador-referendum-noboa-crime-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Ecuadorean President Noboa seeks support for security measures in upcoming vote
- Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa is aiming for voter support for a range of security measures in a national referendum on Sunday to address the increasing violence that has garnered international attention.
- Noboa is urging voters to support joint police-military patrols, the extradition of wanted criminals, longer sentences for terrorism and murder, and other crimes to combat the rising violence attributed to drug gangs.
- Opinion polls suggest that voters are likely to support Noboa, 36, in the 11-question referendum, despite potential dampening of support due to recent power outages. Passing five of the measures would lead to constitutional modifications.
- Over the past decade, cocaine-smuggling gangs have spread across every corner of Latin America, transforming once peaceful nations like Ecuador into new battlefields, as indicated by security officials and diplomats.
The worst mainstream media habit: Distorting polls for clicks: Reporters and editors know better, but they can’t resist.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/16/polling-distortion-new-york-times/
Primary in Pennsylvania is here: A 2024 election guide from ballot issues to House races
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/2024-pennsylvania-primary-election-guide/73383956007/
Beating Back Populists at the Grassroots | by SÅ‚awomir Sierakowski - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/local-elections-poland-turkey-democrats-gaining-over-populists-by-slawomir-sierakowski-2024-04
Biden is building a behemoth of a campaign. Trump at this point seems to be playing catch-up.
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/biden-building-behemoth-campaign-trump-point-seems-playing-catch-rcna145903
AP-NORC poll shows many say Biden and Trump did more harm than good, but for different reasons
pbs.org/newshour/nation/ap-norc-poll-shows-many-say-biden-and-trump-did-more-harm-than-good-but-for-different-reasons
South Africa election: ANC loses battle for Zuma's MK party name and logo: The uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party takes its name and logo from the now-disbanded ANC ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68873295
Quick Glance: Court Rejects Delayed ANC Bid to Block Use of MK Trademark by Zuma's MK Party
- The KwaZulu-Natal High Court has dismissed the ANC’s bid to prohibit Jacob Zuma’s MK party from using the names and symbols of its disbanded anti-apartheid military wing.
- The judgment handed down allows the recently-established MK party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, to use the 'uMkhonto we Sizwe' name and symbols.
- The judgment highlighted that the ANC only considered the consequences of the name and symbols' use after Zuma publicly declared his support for the MK party.
- The court deemed the ANC's delayed application as 'self-created' due to the responsibility falling on party secretary general Fikile Mbalula to ensure timely action.
Fact checking Trump's claims about 'election integrity': Trump has continued to falsely claim he won the 2020 election in several states.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/fact-checking-trumps-claims-election-integrity/story
What the polls say about Trump's hush money trial: About half of Americans think he's guilty. That likely won't matter in November.
abcnews.go.com/538/polls-trumps-hush-money-trial/story
Politics doesn't need more cosy podcasts from people who are supposed to disagree - Alex Brown
scotsman.com/news/politics/politics-doesnt-need-more-cosy-podcasts-from-people-who-are-supposed-to-disagree-alex-brown-4581102
The Intelligence: America’s college crackdowns: Police clashes with protesters at Columbia University have spilled over into other institutions ...
play.acast.com/s/theintelligencepodcast/the-intelligence-americas-college-crackdowns
Support for Ukraine aid increases: Gallup: Support for Ukraine aid has increased among Americans since last November, according to the latest Gallup poll ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4589906-support-for-ukraine-aid-increases-gallup/
Vows to serve ‘till the end of my days’: After representing the people of Siparia for nearly three decades, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says she is ...
trinidadexpress.com/news/local/vows-to-serve-till-the-end-of-my-days/article_27074974-f86c-11ee-8a81-239ad8188fae.html
Presidential race neck and neck in North Carolina survey : The race between President Biden and former President Trump in North Carolina is neck and neck ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4586230-presidential-race-close-north-carolina-biden-trump/
Labour are ahead in the polls, but have they won hearts and minds? These charts suggest not
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/22/labour-tories-election-polls-analysis
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