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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Libertarians Choose Chase Oliver Over Trump and RFK Jr.

The Libertarian Party has chosen Chase Oliver, a former Democrat and openly gay candidate, as its presidential nominee, bypassing both Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Oliver, who previously ran for a Senate seat in Georgia, aims to unify and expand the party's reach across the U.S. The party, known for its emphasis on individual liberties and limited government, held a national convention in Washington where Oliver emerged victorious after a day of elimination voting.

via The New York Times|

#chase-oliver #donald-trump #libertarian-party

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Faces Backlash at Libertarian Convention Amid 2024 Bid

Former President Donald Trump addressed the Libertarian Party's national convention, urging them to nominate him as their presidential candidate. His speech was met with boos and hostility, as he mocked the party's electoral performance and faced a divided audience of his supporters and Libertarians resentful of his presence.

via The New York Times|

#2024-election #donald-trump #libertarian-party

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Arrival, Prize Money, and Garcia's Lead: Highlights from LIV Golf Miami"

Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at the final round of LIV Golf Miami at his Doral course, where he greeted players, signed merchandise, and headed to the VIP area. The 77-year-old, a keen golfer himself, has a long-standing association with LIV Golf and has hosted tournaments at his Doral and Bedminster courses. Trump recently claimed to have won two tournaments at his West Palm Beach club and received trophies, as he continues to maintain his presence in the golfing world.

via Daily Mail|

#donald-trump #doral-miami-course #golf

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Trump's Legal Woes: Battling Immunity Claims and Advisers' Pleas for Silence"

Donald Trump's lawyers and advisers are urging him to remain quiet during his upcoming criminal trial in Manhattan, fearing that his tendency to create media spectacles could harm his case. The trial, brought by the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, revolves around alleged hush money payments made during Trump's 2016 campaign. With concerns about negative publicity affecting his potential 2024 presidential run, Trump's team is advising him not to testify and to avoid courtroom theatrics. Despite these efforts, it remains uncertain whether Trump will heed their advice or opt for a more subdued approach during the trial.

via Rolling Stone|

#criminal-case #donald-trump #legal-strategy

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Intelligence Community Considers Simplifying Briefings for Trump Amid Classified Documents Trial"

Rep. Adam Schiff expressed concerns about former President Trump's handling of classified information and suggested that the Intelligence Community should limit the information they share with him if he becomes the GOP nominee, citing Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and criminal charges. Schiff, who is running for Senate in California, emphasized the need for caution in briefing Trump due to his past behavior.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#adam-schiff #classified-information #donald-trump

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"McConnell's Endorsement: Trump Gains Support for 2024 Presidential Race"

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed former President Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race, despite their past clashes. McConnell stated that Trump has earned the support of Republican voters and will have his backing as the nominee. This endorsement comes after years of tension between the two, including McConnell's criticism of Trump's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

via NPR|

#donald-trump #endorsement #gop

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"RNC Drafts Resolution to Limit Financial Support for Trump's Legal Expenses"

Henry Barbour, a veteran Republican National Committee member, has sponsored two resolutions aimed at preventing the committee from paying for former President Donald Trump's legal bills and maintaining neutrality in the primary. This effort comes as Trump seeks to install new leadership in the organization, including his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, who has expressed openness to the committee paying his legal bills. The resolutions, though not binding, have sparked controversy within the R.N.C. and drawn criticism from the Trump campaign.

via The New York Times|

#donald-trump #henry-barbour #legal-bills

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"RNC Member's Efforts to Limit Trump's Influence Gain Traction"

A member of the Republican National Committee, Henry Barbour, is pushing for the RNC to remain neutral until Donald Trump is officially the presidential nominee and to avoid paying his legal bills. This comes after Trump publicly called for the replacement of RNC leaders with his own advisors. Barbour's proposed resolutions aim to keep the RNC neutral throughout the presidential primary and focus spending on the 2024 election, rather than legal bills. The RNC had been paying some of Trump's legal bills for New York cases, but current Chair Ronna McDaniel stated that the RNC would stop once Trump became a candidate again.

via The Associated Press|

#donald-trump #legal-bills #politics

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"RNC Member's Plan to Halt Trump's Legal Bills and Nomination Takeover"

A member of the Republican National Committee, Henry Barbour, is pushing for resolutions to keep the RNC neutral until Donald Trump is officially the presidential nominee and to avoid paying his legal bills. This comes after Trump publicly called for leadership changes within the RNC and suggested that the committee should cover his legal expenses. The RNC's current chair stated that the organization would stop paying Trump's legal bills once he became a candidate again. Trump is facing multiple legal challenges and debts amounting to over half a billion dollars.

via Yahoo News|

#donald-trump #legal-bills #politics

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Debating the Replacement: Democrats' Dilemma with Biden's Nomination"

Despite concerns about President Joe Biden's fitness, Democrats have rallied around him and he is almost certain to be the Democratic Party’s nominee as long as he wants. While there are provisions in the DNC Charter to replace the nominee in case of incapacitation or resignation, it is highly unlikely and would require Biden's consent. If Biden were to withdraw, it could lead to a free-for-all at the Democratic National Convention, and Vice President Kamala Harris would not automatically become the nominee.

via Yahoo News|

#convention #democratic-party #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•7 min saved

"Dems' Dilemma: The Possibility of Replacing Biden as Nominee"

Despite concerns about President Joe Biden's fitness, Democrats have rallied around him and he is almost certain to be the Democratic Party’s nominee as long as he wants. While there are provisions in the DNC Charter to replace the nominee in case of incapacitation or resignation, it is highly unlikely and would require Biden's consent. If Biden were to withdraw, it would create a free-for-all at the Democratic National Convention, and Vice President Kamala Harris would not automatically become the nominee. The process of replacing a nominee would be complex and filled with behind-the-scenes jockeying and public pressure campaigns.

via NBC News|

#convention #democratic-party #joe-biden

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"RNC Withdraws Plan to Declare Trump 'Presumptive Nominee' After Ex-President's Disapproval"

A draft resolution to declare Donald Trump the presumptive GOP presidential nominee was withdrawn after Trump publicly expressed disapproval, despite his back-to-back victories in Iowa and New Hampshire. RNC member David Bossie proposed the resolution, but withdrew it after Trump's disapproval. RNC chair Ronna McDaniel hinted at not having high hopes for Nikki Haley, who is still competing in the primary. Haley's campaign called for a one-on-one debate between her and Trump, emphasizing that Republican voters should decide the party's nominee.

via New York Post |

#2024-election #donald-trump #nikki-haley

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Trump Opposes RNC Push to Name Him GOP's Presumptive Nominee"

Donald Trump rejects a proposal by the Republican National Committee to name him the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee, urging for unity and the traditional nomination process at the ballot box. The proposal was withdrawn after Trump's disapproval, with his current delegate count falling short of the required number. Trump's rival, Nikki Haley, continues her campaign, with her spokeswoman emphasizing the importance of letting Republican voters decide the nominee. Trump and his allies are pressuring Haley to drop out, and he has also warned donors to her campaign of being "permanently barred" from his "MAGA camp."

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #gop #nikki-haley

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

RNC Pulls Draft Resolution Declaring Trump Presumptive 2024 GOP Nominee

The Republican National Committee has withdrawn a resolution to declare Donald Trump the "presumptive 2024 nominee" before he formally clinches the required number of delegates, following Trump's suggestion to let the process play out at the ballot box for the sake of party unity. This move comes as former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is still competing against Trump for the GOP nomination, with the RNC chair previously signaling approval for the resolution. Haley's camp emphasized that the nominee should be decided by Republican voters, not Washington insiders, while Trump's dismissal of Haley donors has sparked a surge in contributions to her campaign.

via The Associated Press|

#2024-election #donald-trump #nikki-haley

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trump Opposes RNC Proposal to Declare Him Presumptive GOP Nominee"

Donald Trump opposes a proposed resolution by the Republican National Committee to name him the party’s presumptive nominee, despite rival Nikki Haley remaining in the race. The resolution, which would have allowed more party resources to be devoted to Trump’s campaign, has been withdrawn after swift criticism from RNC members across the country. Haley's campaign blasted the proposed resolution, and she continues to vow to stay in the race, leaning into potential support from open or semi-open primaries.

via The Washington Post|

#donald-trump #nikki-haley #politics