NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, about how Trump’s massive tax and policy bill will figure into democratic messaging in the midterms.
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From ‘devastated’ to ‘hopeful,’ college students react to election results
Luis Hernandez: Last week and throughout Tuesday night we chatted with undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University about their perspectives on the election. Today, we’re going to get their take on the results. Joining me in-studio is 22-year-old Independent Kay Allen of Pennsylvania. Kay, great to have you back. Kay Allen: Good to be […]
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One voted Biden. One picked Trump. It’s a tale of two counties in pivotal Wisconsin
Wisconsin is one of a handful of pivotal states in the 2024 presidential election. Within the swing state, there are swing counties that could decide the election — even as people remain divided.
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As abortion looks like a key issue in 2024, voters more divided by party than ever
In a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion – and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same.
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In Tuesday’s ‘primary’, Arizona’s independent voters don’t get much of a say
Arizona holds a presidential preference election to choose how its delegates will be awarded. That means independents don’t get to vote – in a state where they are a third of the electorate.
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Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024
In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For February 21
Question of the Week: What does the near-future hold for the RI House? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) The grand jury probe into the short-lived audit ordered by Rhode […]
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In Providence, Bloomberg Draws A Contrast Between Himself And President Trump
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg campaigned in Providence on Wednesday, picking up his first gubernatorial endorsement — from Gov. Gina Raimondo — and contrasting himself with President Trump. “Basically, you can say I am the un-Trump,” Bloomberg told a few hundred attendees during a campaign event at the Cambridge Innovation Center in the Wexford Innovation […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For January 31
Question of the Week: Is Rhode Island statutorily required to offer a head-slapping political story every January to make up for the demise of the Follies? Ponder that as you dig into my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis' Politics/Media Roundup For January 24
Question of the Week: Can a powerful but obscure legislative committee become grist for the mill of reform? With that in mind, thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) While RI […]
