Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, who previously distanced himself from Trump, has announced his support for the former president in the 2024 election. Schwarzman cited concerns over the economy, immigration, and foreign policy as reasons for his decision.
Former President Trump is taking an offensive stance in his campaign, while President Biden remains on the defensive, according to RNC Chair Michael Whatley. Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s former campaign manager, has been brought on to advise the campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) on the 2024 delegate and convention process. Lewandowski’s return marks a formal return to Trump’s campaign structure, which he managed from 2015 through the 2016 primaries. Despite past controversies, Lewandowski remains an influential adviser to Trump and believes he can contribute to the success of the 2024 campaign.
Thirteen-term Republican Congressman Mike Simpson has secured his party’s nomination once again in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District. Simpson’s political career spans decades, starting with his time on the Blackfoot City Council in 1980. Despite breaking with some Republicans on issues like the Jan. 6 investigation and the 2020 election recount, Simpson emerged victorious in the GOP primary with 55% of the vote. He will now face unopposed Democrat David Roth in the November general election.
President Biden will address Morehouse College’s graduating class on Sunday, seeking to rally support among Black voters ahead of the 2024 election. His speech comes amidst ongoing protests at colleges nationwide and criticism from Morehouse students over his stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Biden’s visit follows the announcement of $16 billion in funding for historically Black colleges, including Morehouse.
Recent polls show former President Trump leading President Biden in six key battleground states. Some Black voters who supported Biden in 2020 are now expressing dissatisfaction with his economic policies and handling of foreign crises. They cite concerns about inflation, illegal immigration, and Biden’s decision to withhold an arms shipment to Israel as reasons for their shift towards Trump. Political analyst Gianno Caldwell explains that many Black voters feel they have been misled by the left and media and believe that Trump would be a better choice for their economic well-being.
Fox News Media has extended an invitation to the Trump and Biden campaigns to participate in a vice presidential debate before the 2024 election. The proposed debate would be hosted by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, and potential locations include Virginia State University. Former President Trump has accepted the invitation on behalf of a yet-to-be-determined vice presidential running mate. The Biden campaign has already agreed to a vice presidential debate with CBS News this summer. The scheduling of these debates follows Biden’s challenge to Trump for multiple debates, which Trump has accepted.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has launched a new platform called VotePro, designed to enhance voter communication and engagement for Republican candidates in the upcoming 2024 election. This tool provides a comprehensive suite of resources to both Republican candidates and voters, empowering them to navigate the electoral process with ease and efficiency. The announcement comes amidst ongoing concerns about the economy under the Biden administration, which is a significant factor weighing on voters’ minds ahead of the presidential election.
The Faith & Freedom Coalition (F&F), a major Christian grassroots organization with over 3 million members, has announced a list of high-profile speakers for its annual Road to Majority Conference next month. The conference, known as the largest public policy gathering of conservative Christian activists in the U.S., will focus on policy issues relevant to voters of faith ahead of the 2024 election. Speakers include Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty. Youngkin, Noem, Carson, and Gabbard have all been mentioned as potential running mates for former President Trump, and the event is seen as an opportunity for them to compete for his approval ahead of the Republican National Convention. The conference will also allow those potentially on Trump’s shortlist to showcase their views on key policy issues such as abortion and family values, which could influence his decision.
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden have agreed to two presidential debates, with the first set to take place in June hosted by CNN. Trump has accepted the challenge, stating he is ready and energized for the debates. Biden’s team stipulated that the debates be hosted by certain networks and without an audience, indicating concerns about Biden’s health and stamina. The CNN debate will be held in Atlanta, raising concerns about the network’s potential bias and the ability to provide a balanced discussion. Trump has also suggested releasing a list of potential national security team members, following his successful strategy of releasing a list of possible Supreme Court justices in the past. Biden’s response to the debate proposal will reveal his confidence in his ability to handle such events, and any weakness shown could raise concerns within the Democratic party.
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