Articles tagged: 2028 Presidential

Trump Posts Article Urging Him to Ditch GOP, Run as Third-Party Candidate

The former president announced in November that he would be launching another bid for the White House.

Trump threatens to do to his political career what GOP establishment can't - end it

Former President Donald Trump has been undermining his 2024 bid through a series of self-inflicted political wounds suffered both before and since launching his campaign, doing for his opponents inside the Republican establishment what they are powerless to do themselves.

The Trump Challengers Who Could Fight Him for the Republican Nomination

No Republican has publicly declared an intention to run against Trump but 2023 will likely see major announcements.

Kinzinger a ‘no’ on 2024 bid but says ‘it would be fun’ to run against Trump

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he is a “no” on a possible 2024 presidential bid but that “it would be fun” to run against former President Trump because he “just lies.” “No, it’s not my intention, no. But it would be fun to run against him because he stands up and just lies. He tells…

WSJ Opinion: Welcome to the 2024 Horse Race for the Presidency

Journal Editorial Report: Will Trump stay the course? Is Biden in or out? Images: Associated Press Composite: Mark Kelly

Five factors that could determine the 2024 GOP nominee

The 2024 presidential primaries are still more than a year away, but the race to become the Republican nominee is quickly becoming a volatile affair.  So far, only former President Trump has launched a campaign for the nomination, but most Republicans expect that to change soon. Even though he remains the ostensible leader of the GOP, he’s…

Biden faces questions over whether he can beat DeSantis

President Biden is entering the new year riding high off a better-than-expected midterm election performance for his party that has improved his political standing while damaging his chief GOP rival — former President Trump. Yet Biden also enters the new year with lingering questions over his age and his overall political strength — most notably…

Trump, McCarthy, Biden: Six political storylines that will shape 2023

After a 2022 that saw Democrats celebrate passing key parts of their agenda and defy expectations in the midterms, the next year is set to bring about change in Congress and set the table for another big election year.

YEARENDER-The Republican wave that wasn't could dim Trump's White House hopes

The 2022 midterm vote in the United States was a story of great expectations. Given the public's sour mood over the direction of the country and with inflation rampant, Republicans had high hopes of seizing control of the U.S. Congress from Democrats, perhaps grabbing dozens of seats in a so-called "red wave" in the House of Representatives in the process.

John Bolton's Chances of Beating Trump in 2024 for GOP Nomination

Good Morning Britain tweeted Friday morning that Bolton had exclusively told the television program that he plans to run for president.

Donald Trump: McCarthy speaker saga shows former president is far from untouchable ahead of 2024

Kevin McCarthy's seven-year-plus dream to become House speaker finally became reality early Saturday morning. The California Republican's tumultuous journey concluded after six Republican holdouts voted "present," allowing him to win on the 15th ballot with a lower majority threshold.

Trump and other potential 2024 candidates make overtures to Iowa Republicans

So far, only one Republican has declared his presidential candidacy.

Paul Ryan: Trump is a ‘proven loser’

Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said on Thursday that former President Trump is a “proven loser” after a string of Republican election losses in recent years. “He’s fading fast,” Ryan told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Thursday. “He is a proven loser. He cost us the House in ’18, he cost us the White House…

New Poll out of UMass-Amherst shows Desantis and Trump neck and neck

A recent University of Massachusetts-Amherst poll found that former President Donald Trump would be evenly matched in a head-to-head matchup.

Trump to visit early voting states to jumpstart 2024 campaign

The former president will leave Florida for the first series of campaign appearances in some of the traditional early voting states.

Who benefits if DeSantis peaks too early?

One potential GOP nominee for the White House in 2024 is Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, perceived as "the anti-Trump" and a civil, dignified statesman.

Is Ron DeSantis just Trump 2.0, or something else entirely? Republicans are anxious to find out

Observers say DeSantis is not as clueless as the ex-president, but can be just as ruthless. And he’s building momentum to be the GOP’s candidate in 2024

Sarah Huckabee Sanders won't say if she'll back Trump in 2024

Newly minted Arkansas Gov. ​Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as White House press secretary in the Trump administration, sidestepped a question on Sunday about whether she would endorse the former president's 2024 presidential run.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders avoids question on supporting Trump: ‘My focus isn’t on 2024’

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) during an interview on Sunday did not say whether she has spoken to former President Trump about his 2024 White House campaign or whether she would endorse him. “My focus right now has been on 2022, winning the election in November, preparing through transition and getting ready to take…

Lindsey Graham to join Trump for South Carolina campaign team launch

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) will join former President Trump later this month for the launch of his 2024 South Carolina campaign team, the first major event of the calendar year for the former president’s reelection campaign.  Trump announced in a release on Tuesday that he will travel to Columbia, S.C., to reveal the leaders of…

Mike Pence Courts Donald Trump's 'Disloyal' Voters

Pence has not officially announced if he will run for president but hasn't ruled out a 2024 White House bid either.

Trump to make first 2024 campaign appearance in South Carolina

Republican former President Donald Trump on Jan. 28 will make the first public appearance of his 2024 presidential run in the early voting state of South Carolina since announcing his candidacy in November, his campaign announced on Tuesday.

Michigan Republicans urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024

In a newly released letter, nearly a quarter of State House Republicans are asking Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) to run for president in 2024 against former President Donald Trump.

Top Haley staffer joins Pence’s political group

A top staffer to Nikki Haley’s political nonprofit is leaving to join former Vice President Mike Pence’s advocacy group as both former Trump administration officials ready potential 2024 campaigns. Tim Chapman, who has served as executive director of Haley’s Stand for America since 2020, is departing to become a senior adviser to Pence’s group, Advancing…

Operative jumps from Haley PAC to Pence's amid 2024 jostling

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The executive director of former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley's political action committee is leaving to help run PAC efforts for former Vice President Mike Pence, a defection that comes as both former Trump administration officials consider 2024 Republican presidential bids.

Nikki Haley's Chances of Beating Donald Trump in 2024 Primary

"As she points out, she has never lost a race," Republican strategist Matt Klink told Newsweek. Here's what experts and polls say about a 2024 bid from Haley.

Trump is heavy favorite in GOP 2024 primary: poll

Former President Trump is the clear favorite to win the 2024 Republican presidential nod, despite Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) swelling national profile, according to a new Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll survey released exclusively to The Hill.  In a hypothetical eight-way primary, 48 percent of Republican voters said they would back Trump for the nod, while…

Trump's Chance to Make GOP 'Uneasy' About DeSantis in 2024: Analyst

Ed Kilgore wrote in a Saturday column that the ex-president "will go after DeSantis for supporting budget austerity, entitlement reform," and more.

Both Trump and Ron DeSantis would beat Biden in 2024: survey

Both former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would beat Biden if the 2024 presidential election was held today, the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll found Friday.

Nikki Haley Teases 2024 Run: 'Time for New Leadership'

If Haley announces a presidential bid, she would become the first high-profile Republican to challenge former President Donald Trump for the 2024 nomination.

Trump won’t be the Republican nominee

When Rob Portman announced he was retiring from the Senate two years ago, it was taken as another sign that Congress was going to the dogs.

Mike Pence hires top Nikki Haley staffer as rivalry intensifies

Mike Pence has hired one of Nikki Haley’s top advisors as the two former Trump administration colleagues consider joining their former boss and wading into the 2024 presidential election fray.

Nikki Haley Denies Pompeo 'Gossip,' Teases 2024 Run

Toying with a presidential run, Nikki Haley on Thursday denied claims that she eagerly fought to replace Mike Pence as Donald Trump's vice president even as she served as...

Trump to make surprise New Hampshire stop ahead of South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump will stop in New Hampshire before giving his first 2024 presidential campaign rally in South Carolina on Saturday.

Franklin Graham says he won’t endorse Trump in GOP primary race

Evangelical pastor Franklin Graham, a longtime supporter of former President Trump, says he will not endorse Trump — or any candidate — in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. “I’m going to stay out of it until after the primaries have finished,” Graham told CBS News on Friday at the March for Life rally in Washington, D.C. Graham…

Trump leads Biden by three points in potential 2024 matchup

Donald Trump has a 3-point lead over President Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup, according to a poll released Tuesday that shows the former commander-in-chief has gained ground since November. ​

Former Trump UN ambassador Nikki Haley gears up for likely 2024 run for president

Nikki Haley, who was former President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, is gearing up for a likely 2024 run for president against her old boss.

Bolton says Trump's 2024 campaign is "poison" for GOP and will "continue to go downhill"

Bolton also blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claiming he is probably "unfit" to serve as president.

Trump 2024 Campaign Lays Out Promises for Potential Second Term

Former President Donald Trump made stops in South Carolina and New Hampshire Saturday seeking to rally early support for his 2024 campaign for President.

Trump kicks off White House campaign with events in New Hampshire, South Carolina

Numerous Republicans are considering whether to launch their own White House bids, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, widely seen as the biggest threat to Trump. Several top Republicans in both states that Trump visited on Saturday - including New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley - are weighing presidential campaigns.

Trump's South Carolina Rally Tests Limits Of His Influence

Intended to solidify support in the early primary state, Trump's Saturday event only demonstrates the 2024 presidential race is wide open.

Donald Trump appears in South Carolina, New Hampshire

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop Saturday in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina.

Trump delivers speech at first official 2024 campaign event in New Hampshire

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday delivered a speech in his first official 2024 presidential campaign event in New Hampshire.

Trump says he is ‘more angry’ than ever as he tries to revive White House bid

Speech to Republicans in New Hampshire as ex-president becomes first to hit the 2024 campaign trail

Trump Already Struggling in South Carolina and New Hampshire, Polls Show

Former national security adviser John Bolton recently said that Trump's 2024 campaign was "going downhill and I think it'll continue to go downhill."

‘I’m more angry now and I’m more committed’: Trump launches 2024 White House campaign

While Trump remains the only declared 2024 presidential candidate, there are several potential challengers

Trump kicks off 2024 campaign with stops in New Hampshire, South Carolina

Trump and his allies hope the events in states with enormous power in selecting the nominee will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign that left many questioning his commitment to running again.

‘Angry’ Trump jumpstarts faltering 2024 campaign

He pledges to take on the “corrupt political establishment”. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump says he’s ‘more committed than ever’ as he begins 2024 White House run

Former US president Donald Trump has kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina.

Trump hits DeSantis: He's a Covid skeptic phony

The former president slams the Florida governor — and potential 2024 rival — as he hits the campaign trail in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Trump opens 2024 run, says he’s ‘more committed’ than ever

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop Saturday in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina, appearances in early-voting states marking the first campaign events since announcing his latest run more than two months ago.

Former US President Donald Trump opens 2024 run, says he's 'more committed' than ever

Trump and his allies hope the events in states with enormous power in selecting the nominee will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign that left many questioning his commitment to running again

Donald Trump in New Hampshire in first campaign stop for 2024

Former President Donald Trump plunged back into campaign mode in New Hampshire with state Republican Party activists as he hit the road for the first public events of his 2024 bid for the White House.

Is Nikki Haley setting a ‘man-trap’ for Trump, Pompeo and other 2024 rivals?

Haley hasn't formally announced a run for president in 2024 but has said on Fox News, "I’ve never lost a race. ... I’m not going to lose now.”

Ron DeSantis prepares for 2024 White House bid as Trump hits campaign trail

Moves spur Trump into attacking Florida governor during low key events over the weekend in Iowa and New Hampshire

Chris Christie says Donald Trump 'can't win a general election' and GOP is finally recognizing harm of 'loser' candidates after 2022

As Donald Trump claims he is "more committed now than I ever was," Chris Christie said the GOP is realizing the consequences of "loser" candidates.

'Time for a new generation to lead'

​Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador in the Trump administration, took a not-so-subtle shot at President Biden, 80, and former President Donald Trump, 76.

'More Angry, More Committed Now': Donald Trump Kicks Off Campaign For 2024 US Presidential Run

Trump retains a significant base of support, particularly among the grassroots.

Sununu predicts DeSantis ‘probably’ tops Trump in 2024 GOP New Hampshire primary

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) predicted on Sunday that former President Trump would not win the New Hampshire GOP primary in 2024, dinging the early performances of Trump’s re-election bid and adding that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) would more likely come out on top. “He could (win), I don’t think he will,” Sununu…

Republican voters favor DeSantis over Trump for 2024, latest poll shows

As former President Donald Trump hits the 2024 campaign trail, he's trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in early voting, according to polls.

Busy Biden schedule ignites US election's phony war

For a man who's not formally said he's seeking reelection, President Joe Biden is doing an excellent impression this week of a man seeking reelection.Donald Trump is already at it: the default Republican frontrunner declared in typically bombastic fashion this weekend that 2024 was the "one shot to ...

Nikki Haley Prepares to Launch 2024 White House Bid

Nikki Haley, who served as South Carolina's governor for six years before serving as President Donald Trump's ambassador to the United Nations, will officially...

Trump big money machine prepares for battle with DeSantis, other rivals

The super PAC backing Trump, MAGA Inc., is getting material ready for an ad offensive against other Republican 2024 hopefuls.

Prominent Republicans hold off on backing Trump

GOP leaders are keeping their powder dry when it comes to former President Trump’s 2024 campaign, declining to publicly back him despite his lead in most primary polls.  Prominent Republicans in early-voting states like Iowa and South Carolina have held off on endorsing him, as have some longtime allies in Washington, such as Sen. Rick…

Republicans Are Hoping Trump Will Die Before He Ruins 2024 for Them, but He Is Obviously Never Going To

Never going to die, that is. He will definitely ruin 2024 for them.

Campaign Report - Trump, DeSantis on track for collision?

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, tracking the latest news on campaigns and elections. You can expect this newsletter in your inbox Tuesdays and Thursdays. Email us tips and feedback: Max Greenwood, Julia Manchester and Caroline Vakil and Amee LaTour. Someone forward this newsletter to you? Subscribe here. Trump and DeSantis throw jabs at each other…

Eager to Challenge Trump, Republicans Aren’t So Eager to Be the First

Nikki Haley is expected to join the 2024 race this month, but other G.O.P. contenders are taking a wait-and-see approach. Some anti-Trump Republicans worry that too much dithering could be costly.

Trump, Haley, Scott, Pence make moves

Nikki Haley is expected to join former President Donald Trump in the 2024 GOP presidential primary race as early as this month.

Nikki Haley, once Trump's UN ambassador, to take him on in 2024

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will kick off her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination this month, squaring off against her one-time boss, Donald Trump, two sources familiar with her plans said on Wednesday.

Five things to know about Nikki Haley as she prepares for 2024 race

Nikki Haley – a former two-term South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations – is anticipated to announce a 2024 White House bid, becoming the second Republican to officially wade into the GOP primary and the first to challenge former President Trump. The official announcement, expected to come on Feb. 15, caps…

Donald Trump's Gathering His Troops for 2024 Election

Trump is racking up endorsements and appears to be seeking more, as several Republicans consider jumping into the 2024 presidential race.

Trump May Actually Want Haley to Run in 2024

Former President Trump says he recently told Nikki Haley to "go by your heart" in her decision to run for his old job in 2024, even though he's also a contender....

Nikki Haley - Five questions as she prepares to enter the presidential race

Nikki Haley will soon become the second major candidate, after former President Trump, to enter the race for the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination. Haley, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former governor of South Carolina, is expected to make her campaign official at a February 15 event in Charleston. Haley is…

Former mayor of Cranston, R.I., launches GOP challenge against Trump

Steve Laffey, the former mayor of Cranston, R.I., launched a 2024 presidential bid on Thursday, becoming one of the first Republicans to officially challenge former President Trump for the GOP nomination.  “I’m running because our country needs to directly confront its problems,” Laffey said in a video announcement. “My party and the elected leaders of…

Trump trashes ‘ambitious’ potential 2024 rivals in sprawling interview

Former President Trump on Thursday took swipes at a slew of possible 2024 GOP rivals, calling his former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley “overly ambitious” and accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin of being ungrateful. Trump spoke for a half hour with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, addressing some of his potential…

Trump won’t commit to supporting 2024 Republican presidential nominee if it’s not him

The GOP needs a unified base of support to have a fighting chance to unseat President Biden, who is expected to announce his own reelection bid soon.

Trump Won’t Commit to Backing the G.O.P. Nominee in 2024

The former president faces several potential Republican challengers in his bid for the White House.

Campaign Report - 2024 GOP field begins to take shape

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report, tracking the latest news on campaigns and elections. You can expect this newsletter in your inbox Tuesdays and Thursdays. I’m Amee LaTour, staff writer at The Hill. Someone forward this newsletter to you? Subscribe here. Republican presidential hopefuls wade in Former President Trump’s status as the only prominent official…

Pence traveling to South Carolina amid 2024 speculation

Former Vice President Pence is traveling to South Carolina on Monday amid increasing speculation that he’s eyeing a 2024 White House bid and following former President Trump’s visit to the state last month. Pence will visit with local law enforcement officials, including Chief Reggie Burgess, while in North Charleston and participate in a law enforcement…

Has Nikki Haley got what it takes to challenge Donald Trump?

The former South Carolina governor is poised to run against Trump as a Republican presidential candidate. Maddy Mussen on how she set her sights on the White House

Is Trump Way Up or Way Down?

The polls are surprisingly divided, but higher-quality surveys point to an answer.

Eight Republicans who could challenge Trump in 2024

The possibility of a crowded GOP presidential primary in 2024 has grown likelier in recent days following reports that former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is gearing up to officially announce a White House bid later this month. Former President Trump is the only high-profile Republican who has formally announced a presidential campaign,…

Democrats, seeing a weaker Trump, are falling in line behind Biden

“I don’t hear any chatter of anybody considering taking him on in our party, and I think for good reason,” Murphy said. “What I see is a guy who’s still on top of his game.”

The race for the 2024 election is on. But who will take on Trump?

The ex-president is daring Republican challengers to make the first move – and some are preparing to attack

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu pitches 'new leadership' as he considers 2024 presidential run

​​​Republican Gov. Chris Sununu said he doesn't believe former President Donald Trump can beat President Biden in 2024 and is considering jumping into the race to provide "new leadership."

'Very extreme': Donald Trump cannot beat Biden in 2024 rematch says Sununu and Christie

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) do not think former President Donald Trump could defeat President Joe Biden in the race for the White House in 2024.

Trump, Christie exchange fire after gloomy 2024 prediction

Former President Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) sparred online Sunday after Christie predicted that Trump couldn’t beat President Biden if they run against each other in the 2024 presidential election.  Christie, who endorsed Trump in 2016 after dropping his own campaign for the presidency but has since become a vocal Trump…

Koch fundraising network signals turn against Trump in 2024

The powerful political network led by conservative billionaire Charles Koch weighed into the GOP’s 2024 presidential primary on Sunday, saying the party needs to “turn the page on the past,” in an apparent turn against former President Trump.  The Koch network said its planning to put its deep-pocketed support behind Republican candidate in the presidential…

Sununu, Christie say Trump can’t beat Biden in 2024

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, two prominent moderate figures in the Republican Party, both predicted on Sunday that former President Trump could not beat President Biden if they were in a rematch for the White House in 2024. Both men are facing skepticism from their own parties, with…

Biden 2024 Win Would Dissatisfy More Voters Than Trump Reelection: Poll

Democrats and Republicans are pining for alternative candidates to run for president in 2024, according to a new polling data.

Can any Republican beat Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis in 2024?

Polls show the 2024 Republican primary is a contest between former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and everybody else. The "everybody else" group includes candidates such as former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, who look like they're itching to get into the race despite only polling in the single digits.

Biden Gets Ominous Warning About His 2024 Run

While more voters said they'd be angry if former President Donald Trump were elected in 2024, only 7 percent said they would be enthusiastic if Biden won.

Julián Castro: Latest Trump-Biden poll ‘should be worrisome’ for Democrats

Former Obama Cabinet member Julián Castro said recent polling that shows President Biden lagging behind former President Trump in a potential 2024 rematch should raise some eyebrows in the Democratic Party. An ABC-Washington Post poll this week showed that Trump had a 48 percent to 45 percent advantage over the incumbent president, a gap that…

Talk of the County reader opinion: ‘When Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis becomes president ... the first thing they need to do is clean house’

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Conservative groups look beyond Trump for 2024 GOP nominee

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Trump set to respond to Biden’s State of the Union speech

Former President Trump will respond to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night, according to a person familiar with Trump’s plans, offering a rebuttal that is separate from the official GOP response. Trump, who has already launched his 2024 White House bid, will offer his remarks to Biden as the two men…

Haley pulls support from DeSantis in 2024 GOP primary poll

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley (R) pulled key support from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in a hypothetical GOP 2024 presidential primary, putting former President Trump ahead in a three-way race, according to a new poll.  The Yahoo News-YouGov poll found that DeSantis leads Trump in a hypothetical head-to-head matchup, 45 percent to 41…

GOP 2024 hopefuls have some catching up to do in fundraising

Republicans hoping to unseat former President Donald Trump as the leader of the GOP need to raise some serious cash — and they better do it quickly.

Trump trails DeSantis by 13% in GOP 2024 president poll

But Trump runs dead even with DeSantis when other GOP wannabes like former Vice President Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo and others are also included in the options.

Trump beats DeSantis in 2024 GOP primary

A new poll finds that former President Donald Trump edges out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.

Jason Miller joins Trump’s 2024 campaign

Jason Miller, a longtime advisor to former President Trump, is joining the Trump campaign as he assembles a team for his 2024 White House bid. Miller worked on both Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns. He will provide the campaign with strategic guidance, playing a similar role to that he played in previous election cycles. “It…

Trump brings back Jason Miller

The longtime aide will once again be on the presidential campaign staff.

Donald Trump just neutralized Ron DeSantis

Trump is smartly running against DeSantis from the right on cultural issues and from the left on the economy

Haley makes risky bet as she prepares to take on Trump

Nikki Haley is poised to take a leap into the unknown next week when she becomes the first Republican to challenge former President Trump for the GOP’s 2024 nod. It’s a role that few other Republicans are eager to fill, given Trump’s penchant for trying to humiliate any of his political opponents, real or perceived.…

Republican senator Tim Scott preparing presidential run - report

Only Black Republican in Senate set to challenge Donald Trump for nomination, Wall Street Journal says

'I don't put up with bullies': Indian-American Nikki Haley to run for 2024 US prez elections, challenges Trump

Haley became the first major challenger to former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination..If elected, Haley would be the nation’s first female president and the first US president of Indian descent.

Nikki Haley launches her 2024 US presidential bid

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House.

Haley faces "high-wire act" in 2024 bid against Trump

Nikki Haley was the first woman and person of color elected South Carolina’s governor — and the nation’s youngest state executive.

Senate Republicans fear Trump repeat as 2024 field emerges

Senate Republicans are growing increasingly worried that a crowded 2024 presidential field could ease the path for former President Trump to once again clinch the party’s nomination.   The field isn’t crowded yet, but former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley’s announcement Tuesday that she will run for the GOP nomination is seen as a harbinger…

FACTBOX-Biden, Trump, DeSantis? An early look at potential 2024 White House matchups

Democratic President Joe Biden would face a closely competitive 2024 election contest with leading potential Republican challengers former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday found.

Nikki Haley takes on Donald Trump for 2024 U.S. Republican nomination

Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on Tuesday kicked off her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, challenging her former boss Donald Trump, who holds a strong lead in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Republicans cool on Trump 2024 bid, Democrats even cooler on Biden, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Democratic U.S. voters express less support for President Joe Biden running for a second term 2024 than Republicans do for former President Donald Trump's latest White House bid, a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows, a potentially worrisome sign for Biden as he prepares to announce his re-election campaign.

Nikki Haley throws name into Republican nominee race ahead of 2024 election

Yahoo Finance senior columnist Rick Newman highlights Nikki Haley's prospects racing against Donald Trump as a Republican nominee and her previous political alignments.

Five reasons DeSantis may not be another Jeb Bush

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has become an early favorite to secure the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination.  But as his name is bandied about as a leading contender, strategists, donors and political observers have thrown out the cautionary tale of another Florida governor who tired to take on former President Trump: Jeb Bush, who despite…

Savior-or Spoiler? How Nikki Haley Could Hand the Presidency Back to the Democrats in 2024 | Opinion

Though the path to the GOP nomination remains murky for Trump and DeSantis, the Republicans have a much deeper bench of candidates than their Democratic rivals.

Nikki Haley is the first Republican challenger to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. She could hand him victory

Nikki Haley has launched her bid for president with a call for 'generational change'. But does the former South Carolina governor really have a shot at dethroning Donald Trump?

Trump says he’s ‘glad’ Haley’s running against him: ‘The more the merrier’

Former President Trump said he is “glad” that Nikki Haley is jumping into the Republican primary for the White House in 2024, hours after slamming the former South Carolina governor for previously supporting cuts to Medicare and Social Security. “I’m glad she’s running,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News. “I want her to…

Nikki Haley swipes at 'faded names' in bid for Republican 2024 nomination

Trump received support from 43% of registered Republicans in the poll conducted from Feb. 6-13, while 31% said they supported Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who is expected to launch a campaign but has not yet done so. Biden, who has not formally launched his reelection bid, faces no major Democratic challenger.

Trump campaign rips Nikki Haley for prior Hillary Clinton praise

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign was quick to blast new rival Nikki Haley on Wednesday, noting that she had praised Hillary Clinton in a 2012 interview and had initially vowed not to run for the White House if the former president was also a candidate.

Nikki Haley's first days in GOP 2024 race preview the Trump two-step awaiting other contenders

Nikki Haley's entrance into the 2024 Republican presidential race is offering the first demonstration of the difficult task awaiting other potential GOP candidates, as she seeks to stand out in what could become a crowded field -- without directly attacking former President Donald Trump or alienating his supporters.

New poll shows GOP's divide between Trump and DeSantis

A new national Quinnipiac University poll shows some striking fault lines emerging in the still-early 2024 Republican presidential race.

Nikki Haley, Trump's first major challenger, urges Republicans to turn the page

Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley brought her nascent campaign to New Hampshire on Thursday, portraying herself as a conservative firebrand while warning that to win elections Republicans must stop rehashing "old issues".

DeSantis approval drops in GOP primary: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) remains the most formidable challenger to former President Trump’s hopes of reclaiming the Republican presidential nomination — but his support may be slipping. A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll released Friday exclusively to The Hill shows Trump leading DeSantis 46 percent to 23 percent. That marks a 5-point drop in support…

Trump beats Biden, Harris in 2024 matchups: poll

Former President Trump leads President Biden and Vice President Harris in hypothetical 2024 matchups, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll survey released Friday exclusively to The Hill.  Forty-six percent of those surveyed said they would vote for Trump over Biden if the 2024 election were held today, compared to 41 percent who said they…

Ron DeSantis in a 'good' spot to take on Trump, says Scott Walker

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is in a strong position to run against Donald Trump, according to former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, who ran in the 2016 cycle.

Republicans on Haley’s 2024 bid: Don’t rule her out

Republicans are warning against counting Nikki Haley out in the 2024 presidential race after a better-than-expected campaign rollout this week that offered an early lens into how she plans to take on former President Donald Trump. In her Wednesday campaign kickoff and a subsequent swing through New Hampshire, Haley made the central theme of her…

2024 presidential election: Why it's better to start a campaign early

The nascent 2024 presidential campaign seemed to hit a different gear this week with Nikki Haley entering the Republican primary. The former South Carolina governor and onetime United Nations ambassador joins former President Donald Trump as the only major competitors to declare bids for the presidency.

Ranking the GOP’s top 10 presidential candidates

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley this week became the second major Republican candidate for president in 2024, joining former President Trump in a field that is sure to grow. Other potential candidates, including former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, are hinting that they could also declare soon.  Enormous…

Donald Trump may actually need Nikki Haley in the 2024 presidential race.

Per usual, the man is caught between what he wants to do and what is strategic.

2024 election: Primary voters aren't excited about Biden or Trump. What does that mean?

The first phase of the 2024 presidential primary season is officially underway, bringing with it a cavalcade of early polling designed to answer a seemingly basic question: whether President Joe Biden and his predecessor, Donald Trump, have the support of their respective parties.

Larry Hogan: splitting anti-Trump vote ‘pretty good reason’ not to run in 2024

Former Maryland governor tells Meet the Press: ‘I care about making sure we have a future for the Republican party’

Former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan says he would consider not running in 2024 if his candidacy would help Trump

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Sunday that he would consider not running for president in 2024 if his bid would increase former President Donald Trump's chances of winning re-election.

Hogan: Inadvertently helping Trump could be ‘pretty good reason’ not to run in 2024

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), who is considering a 2024 presidential bid, said on Sunday that he might not run if his candidacy would inadvertently help boost former President Trump’s reelection campaign. “If you thought your candidacy was gonna contribute to inadvertently helping Donald Trump, would that be a reason not to run?” NBC…

WSJ Opinion: Does Nikki Haley Have a Shot at the GOP Nomination?

Journal Editorial Report: The former governor is the first to formally challenge Trump's candidacy. Images: Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

Can the Republican establishment stop Trump in 2024?

Party elites can influence the nomination contest, but they can’t control it.

Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.

Trump absent as Iowa 2024 GOP caucus train begins to roll

After a slow start, Republican presidential prospects are streaming into the leadoff presidential caucus state. Notably absent from the lineup, at least for now, is former President Trump.

Trump absent as Republicans begin to flock to Iowa

Republican presidential prospects are slowly streaming into Iowa, the leadoff GOP presidential caucus state.

Larry Hogan would rethink 2024 presidential run to keep Trump out of White House

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said he would rethink his candidacy if he thought it would inadvertently contribute to former President Donald Trump securing the White House in 2024.

Trump May Have to Change How He Pays His Mounting Legal Fees

Trump's Save America PAC reportedly paid around $10 million in legal fees for the former president last year.

DeSantis Attracts Voters Trump Struggled to Reach

Voters who notably "helped Biden a little more than Trump" in 2020 say they would rather vote for DeSantis than Biden in a hypothetical 2024 matchup.

DeSantis leads Trump by 5 points among Michigan primary voters - but GOP women still favor ex-prez: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leads former President Donald Trump among Republican primary voters in the critical state of Michigan, according to a new poll.

Who is running for president in 2024?

Right-wing activist Vivek Ramaswamy is the latest to challenge Trump for the GOP nomination.

Nikki Haley leads Biden but trails Trump in hypothetical match, says report

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DeSantis leads Trump in California matchup

The new poll also contains grim news for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Can Nikki Haley win the GOP primary?

Nikki Haley has the makings of an appealing national candidate. At 51, she's older than Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), 44, a likely contender, but a generation younger than either former President Donald Trump, 76, or President Joe Biden, 80.

Longtime Trump backers flock to DeSantis event

The Florida governor is hosting a retreat for donors and other supporters in Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump, Haley to battle for spotlight at CPAC

Former President Trump and his ex-United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are set to give dueling addresses at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) next week, putting a sharp focus on the ongoing tug-of-war within the GOP. It’ll be the first time since Haley launched her presidential bid last week that the two declared major Republican…

Trump, Republican presidential candidates will have to pledge loyalty to 2024 nominee, says party chief

Candidates who do not sign the pledge will not be allowed to participate in party-sponsored debates during the state-by-state presidential nominating contests

Trump, other Republicans will have to pledge loyalty to 2024 presidential nominee -party chief

The Republican Party plans to ask 2024 presidential candidates to pledge support for the eventual nominee, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said on Sunday, espousing an idea so far not embraced by former President Donald Trump.

The Courage to be Free review: Ron DeSantis bows and scrapes to Trump

On the page, the Florida governor doesn’t show much courage about the man he must beat to be the Republican nominee

The Trump vs. DeSantis proxy battle shapes up with dueling CPAC vs. Club for Growth events

The conservative ecosystem is engaged in a battle for the future of the party, with Trump as a main divide.

Club for Growth donor retreat set to feature DeSantis, Haley and others - but not Trump

At least half a dozen current and prospective Republican presidential hopefuls are set to speak at the Club for Growth’s annual donor retreat this week, a list that includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley — but not former President Donald Trump. In additional to DeSantis and Haley, the Club…

DeSantis gathers donors, GOP politicians at event as he considers 2024 presidential run

The potential 2024 candidate and Florida governor held a retreat just four miles away from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

Nikki Haley’s unlikely path to victory

Both Trump and DeSantis would need to flame out spectacularly in order for Haley — or any other potential Republican candidate — to become viable.

Ron DeSantis Has Laid Down the Gauntlet to Donald Trump

The Florida governor appears to be preparing for a 2024 presidential campaign, despite there being no official confirmation yet.

Trump tops DeSantis by 15 points in Fox News poll

Former President Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) by 15 points among GOP primary voters in a hypothetical 2024 match-up, new polling from Fox News shows. The survey released on Sunday found Trump, who launched his reelection campaign back in November, in the lead among potential Republican primary challengers with 43 percent. DeSantis, who…

Trump’s polling strength causes heartburn for Senate GOP

A Fox News survey showing former President Trump leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by 15 points among Republican presidential primary voters is the latest cause for heartburn among Senate Republicans who don’t think Trump can win a general election match-up against President Biden.   Predictions by key Senate Republicans that Trump would fade as the 2024…

Donald Trump and Nikki Haley to lock horns at major conservative political conference

The former president and his one-time ally, who is also running in 2024, will both speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference.

Trump planning first Iowa trip since announcing 2024 bid

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Donald Trump is planning to visit Iowa in mid-March, a first foray to the leadoff caucus state since announcing his 2024 White House campaign.

Trump leads DeSantis in GOP primary matchup for first time in three months

Former President Trump is leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in a new Yahoo News-YouGov poll, after trailing the Florida governor in a hypothetical one-on-one matchup for the last three months. In a Republican primary between the two leading GOP figures, 47 percent of Republicans and Republican-leaning Independents said they would back Trump, while 39…

Tucker Carlson Suggests Donald Trump Should Not Run for Re-Election

The Fox News host said "82-year-old men should not be running countries," but his criticism of Joe Biden could apply to Donald Trump too.

Donald Trump Receives Huge Polling Boost Before Pivotal CPAC

A new poll shows Trump surging ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a potential 2024 matchup.

Trump heading to Iowa this month to talk education

Former President Trump is traveling to the early presidential caucus state of Iowa later this month, a scheduled visit that comes three days after Florida governor and widely presumed 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R) also visits the Hawkeye State. Trump’s campaign announced on Thursday that he would be making a speech on his “America…

Pence won’t say whether he'd support Trump as 2024 nominee

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence declined to say Thursday whether he would back Donald Trump if his former boss were to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024.

Donald Trump: Mike Pence won't commit to supporting the former president in 2024 US election

Former vice president Mike Pence did not confirm whether he would run to be president in next year's election. Current Republican candidates include Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy.

Nikki Haley seeks support from Republicans ‘tired of losing’ at CPAC

Ex-UN ambassador and 2024 contender presents herself as face of ‘new generation’ in pitch to crowd still largely wed to Trump

Haley makes pitch to Trump-friendly CPAC: Vote for me ‘if you’re tired of losing’

Newly minted White House hopeful Nikki Haley pitched herself to conservatives outside of Washington, D.C., on Friday, delivering a ramped-up version of her typical stump speech that urged Republicans to back a younger generation of party leaders and played off GOP fears of socialism and so-called wokeness. Speaking to a half-full ballroom at the annual…

Trump asks for roughly six-month delay in New York fraud case

Former President Trump on Friday asked for a roughly six-month delay in New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) civil fraud suit against him. Trump’s motion, if granted, would likely push his trial back until the heat of the presidential primary season in the early months of 2024. Attorneys for the former president argued that…

Gaetz says Trump-DeSantis 2024 ticket would be ‘terrific’

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) gave an enthusiastic endorsement on Friday at the annual Conservatives Political Action Conference (CPAC) to a potential Republican presidential ticket with former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “I think that a Trump-DeSantis ticket would be terrific,” Gaetz told The Hill in a brief interview. Gaetz told The Hill…

Trump still favourite as apathy grips America’s conservatives

Donald Trump might have had a bump in the polls, but conservatives are still at odds as to whom they want as next Republican presidential candidate.

Trump easily wins CPAC straw poll

Former President Donald Trump easily won the Conservative Political Action Conference’s (CPAC) closely watched straw poll on Saturday, notching a symbolic win among the Republican grassroots as he seeks to reclaim the White House in 2024. Trump won with 62 percent, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), likely his closest rival, came in at 20…

Haley to hit Trump on spending record in closed-door Saturday speech

Nikki Haley will ding former President Trump when she addresses a powerful conservative group Saturday — and she’ll take aim at other 2024 rivals who have yet to enter the race. Haley, who launched her White House campaign in mid-February, will speak to a Club for Growth donor retreat in Palm Beach, Fla. — an…

2024 GOP nomination: Why Trump is a clear favorite right now

Conservatives across the nation are in the Washington, DC, area this weekend for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference.

The Poll That Could See Republicans Finally Turn on Donald Trump

Trump will deliver a major speech at CPAC this Saturday as some potential Republican rivals highlight their campaigns.

Donald Trump Makes Big CPAC 2023 Speech Under Pressure

Trump has touted recent polls showing him leading his potential rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.

How to Watch Donald Trump's CPAC 2023 Speech-Time, Schedule and Livestream

The former president is seeking the Republican presidential nomination for 2024.

GOP Gov. Chris Sununu says he's going to support the Republican nominee in 2024, but it won't be Trump: 'That's just not going to happen'

Donald Trump is "in the race" for 2024, Chris Sununu contended on Sunday, but predicted, "he's not going to be the nominee."

Trump calls 2024 election 'final battle,' takes shots at Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump took several shots at his potentially fiercest opponent for the Republican nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, during his Conservative Political Action Committee speech.

Chris Christie on Trump: ‘He’s not what he used to be’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Sunday said former President Trump isn’t “what he used to be” after the former president touted his 2024 campaign in remarks to the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) the day before. “Look, he is the front-runner. There’s no doubt, he’s essentially an incumbent president running for…

'Not going to happen'

New Hampshire Gov. and potential presidential contender Chris Sununu scoffed Sunday that former President Donald Trump has no chance of winning the 2024 Republican nomination.

Larry Hogan Makes Major Announcement About 2024 Plans

"To once again be a successful governing party, we must move on from Donald Trump," the Maryland governor said on Sunday.

Ex-Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan won’t challenge Trump in 2024

Larry Hogan, the former Republican governor of Maryland who positioned himself as one of his party’s fiercest critics of Donald Trump, said Sunday he will not challenge the ex-president for the GOP’s White House nomination in 2024.

Hutchinson on possible 2024 run: ‘March is a message month,’ April is ‘decision time’

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) on Sunday once again avoided answering definitively if he’ll run for president in 2024. Hutchinson lauded former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who announced Sunday that he wouldn’t seek a 2024 bid, for promises to fight within the party for alternatives to former President Trump, who kicked off his 2024 campaign…

Donald Trump's Surprising Reaction to Losing Major Endorsement

South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman is endorsing Nikki Haley's 2024 bid.

Opinion | What Does DeSantis Have that Trump Doesn’t?

The cage match is about to begin — but the 2024 contenders aren’t all that different.

Trump eyes Arizona’s Kari Lake as potential vice presidential candidate

The failed gubernatorial candidate checks several boxes for Trump although some aides reportedly fear she might eventually overshadow him.

Trump tops DeSantis by 41 points in New Hampshire survey

Former President Trump easily outpaces Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in a hypothetical GOP New Hampshire primary matchup, according to a new survey.  An Emerson College poll released Tuesday showed Trump leading among a group of possible Republican candidates with a whopping 58 percent of the vote in the early primary state. DeSantis came in…

Trump looms large over 2024 race as other Republicans descend on Iowa

The Republican presidential race is just getting started, but Kim Schmett said he and his fellow conservatives are spending more time thinking about the end of the 2024 campaign and trying to answer one question above all.

Trump's Foe-Turned-Friend Flips on Him Once Again for DeSantis

A former Trump official launched a new political action committee on Thursday aimed at convincing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run against Trump.

Ron DeSantis visits Iowa as presidential bid speculation intensifies

Rightwing governor of Florida – and most likely rival to Trump for the 2024 nomination – promotes his book in the early voting state

Trump sees support drop among Iowa Republicans

Former President Trump is seeing his support drop among Iowa Republicans since last year, according to new polling.  A Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll released on Friday found 47 percent of Republican respondents in the state said they would definitely vote for Trump as president if he were the 2024 GOP nominee, compared to 69…

DeSantis makes Iowa debut as Trump waits in wings

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first trip to the early nominating state of Iowa on Friday as he tests the waters for a presidential bid, coming to the state only days before fellow Republican Donald Trump is slated to campaign there.

Trump beating both DeSantis and Haley among Republican women: Poll

Trump's lead among Republican women voters could give him an edge in securing the Republican primary for the 2024 presidential election.

GOP senator on Trump: ‘We’re in desperate need of some new leadership’

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Sunday that the GOP is “in desperate need” of new leadership, an apparent dismissal of former President Trump, who is running for another White House term in 2024.  “Donald Trump’s not going to take advice from the party or from me, but I think what will happen is if he’s…

Biden supporters have little to fear in Trump

Former President Donald Trump's effort to return to the Oval Office next year may be President Joe Biden's best prospect for his own reelection. Biden won his first term in large part because his opponent was Trump, a political neophyte. Trump demonstrated little capacity to do the job, to the degree that Biden was elected as the only alternative.

What happens if Donald Trump gets charged

There are rumours that the former president could get charged within weeks. We find out what charges he could face and what effect an indictment would have on his 2024 presidential campaign.

Watch live: Trump delivers remarks on education from Iowa

Former President Trump is scheduled to speak in Davenport, Iowa, on Monday evening. Trump will deliver an address on education policy, just days after his would-be rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, made an inaugural swing through the first-in-the-nation caucus state. Monday’s appearance will mark Trump’s first trip to Iowa…

Trump’s Third-Party Play in 2024

If he loses the GOP nomination for president, he could make life miserable for Republicans.

Trump lashes out at DeSantis, says he regrets his endorsement of him

The attacks on the Florida governor are the sharpest yet from the former president.

Trump Will Visit the Same Iowa City on Monday That DeSantis Visited on Friday

Donald J. Trump’s event on Monday evening in Davenport, Iowa, is aimed in part at slowing any momentum from Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida.

Nastiest primary yet? Trump raises question with DeSantis attack

Former President Trump on Monday opened the door on what might be the nastiest primary fight yet, lashing out at acolyte-turned-rival Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida who is widely seen as his most powerful rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Eight years removed from a 2016 GOP primary where he regularly mocked would-be…

Trump tops DeSantis by 4 points in new poll of Republicans

Former President Trump leads Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) by 4 percentage points for a hypothetical 2024 GOP presidential nomination among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents in a new poll. The CNN survey found 40 percent of the Republican respondents said they’d most likely support Trump, who launched his campaign for another White House term back…

Trump Can Torture the GOP if He Doesn't Get His Way: Ex-Bush Speechwriter

Republicans are raising concerns that Trump may make it difficult for another Republican to win the 2024 presidential election if he loses the primaries.

Are Trump’s attacks hurting or helping DeSantis?

As the 2024 presidential election gets underway, Donald Trump is testing out a risky strategy.

Trump edges out DeSantis in new GOP presidential poll

Trump won the support of 40% of those surveyed compared to 36% for DeSantis in the new CNN poll, a narrower margin than other recent polls had shown.

Analysis: Trump, DeSantis offer stark contrast in first Iowa forays

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis descended upon the same Iowa town in recent days, putting the differences between the potential Republican presidential rivals in stark relief.

Path to prosperity? Trump sees Paul Ryan as road map to beating DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump’s sharpest nickname for Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is neither “DeSanctimonious” nor “Meatball Ron.” Trump is running against someone named "Ryan DeSantis."

DeSantis scores first congressional endorsement over Trump, from Texas Rep. Chip Roy

Austin Rep. Chip Roy, a leader in the far right Freedom Caucus, became the first member of Congress to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, urging...

In surprise, Trump goes after DeSantis on policy

President Trump has gotten increasingly aggressive in attacking Ron DeSantis (R) as the Florida governor inches toward a presidential campaign, posing potentially the biggest threat to date to Trump’s bid for the GOP’s 2024 nomination. While Trump has lobbed plenty of schoolyard taunts and nicknames toward his onetime ally, the former president in recent days…

Trump grows lead over DeSantis

DeSantis, who has not yet announced his widely expected presidential campaign, has recently come under fire from Trump and other presidential contenders.

David Brooks: For GOP, the Choice Isn't 'Trump or DeSantis'

Conventional wisdom at the moment says the GOP 2024 race will boil down to former President Trump vs. Ron DeSantis. Or as New York Times columnist David Brooks describes it,...

Trump is obsessively attacking DeSantis as if Ron's the front-runner

Donald Trump’s Truth Social account is a daily advertisement for a sense of political desperation seemingly at odds with his position in a Republican field he currently dominates.

Bragg brings a criminal case back from dead, but may have reanimated Trump's chances

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's case against former President Donald Trump is the ultimate gravedigger charge, where Bragg unearthed a case from 2016 and is seeking to bring it back to life.

Ron DeSantis shrugs off Trump attacks and vows ‘no drama’ leadership as GOP poll numbers sag

Trump leads DeSantis by a 41%-to-27% margin in a new Monmouth poll of likely Republican primary voters, a reversal of the survey's findings as recently as December.

DeSantis steps out and sharpens attacks with Trump facing legal peril

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stylized himself as a political brawler willing to take on all comers, from Disney and the corporate media to high school students wearing masks.

Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump

DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."

Let DeSantis Fight Trump Before Putin

Zelensky is battling for Bakhmut. The Florida governor is battling for the nomination.

DeSantis on possibly joining Trump’s ticket: ‘I’m probably more of an executive guy’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said he is “more of an executive guy” in response to a question about whether he would join a ticket as former President Trump’s running mate if Trump wins the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.  DeSantis told Newsmax in an interview on Thursday evening that he wanted to be the governor…

Trump's latest gift to Biden

If we were to climb into President Joe Biden’s shoes for an uncomfortable moment, to put down the Jell-O and consider his ideal election campaign as we approach 2024, what would it look like?

Follow live: Donald Trump holds first 2024 presidential campaign rally in Waco

WACO — Facing a looming indictment in New York, a grand jury investigation in Georgia and a Department of Justice special counsel probe into his handling of...

Trump-DeSantis 2024 ticket 'very unlikely,' ex-prez says

Donald Trump stepped up his barrage against Gov. Ron DeSantis, declaring that the Florida governor is “very unlikely” to become Trump's 2024 running mate.

As Trump Rallies in Waco, His Followers Shore Up His 2024 Bid

Despite a pattern of dangerous, erratic behavior, the former president remains a strong front-runner for his party’s nomination. His durability stems from his most loyal supporters.

DeSantis slips in the polls as Trump steps up his attacks

Donald Trump stepped up his campaign to return to the White House over the weekend as he launched a volley of insults at his main rival for the Republican nomination, who is now slipping in the polls.

Trump Texas rally falls quiet after he mocks Ron DeSantis

The usually raucous crowd at former President Donald Trump’s Waco, Texas, rally fell awkwardly silent when he mocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday.

DeSantis tops Trump in Iowa, ties in New Hampshire head-to-head primary: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is leading former President Trump in a hypothetical head-to-head primary race in Iowa and tied in New Hampshire, according to new polls. The polls, which were provided to Axios, found that 45 percent of Iowa respondents said they would vote for DeSantis, while 37 percent said they’d cast their vote…

Chris Christie says DeSantis not engaging Trump attacks is ‘bad strategy’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said it’s a “bad strategy” for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) not to engage with former President Trump’s attacks ahead of a possible 2024 GOP presidential primary showdown. Christie said in a radio interview with Fox News’s Brian Kilmeade last week that he “wasn’t surprised” to see DeSantis,…

Most Republicans are on the fence about Trump's 2024 re-election bid. Here are the few elected officials backing him so far.

Trump is the first major Republican to announce a 2024 candidacy, but a majority of his party hasn't rallied behind him.

Pence headed back to Iowa amid 2024 speculation

Former Vice President Mike Pence will visit Iowa on Wednesday amid speculation that he could join former President Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in the running for the GOP’s presidential primary in 2024. Pence’s Great America Committee announced Monday that he’ll visit Urbandale, Cedar Rapids and Coralville in a one-day swing that comes…

Pro-DeSantis super PAC hires another former Trump aide

A super PAC aligned with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is adding another former Trump campaign aide to its ranks.  Matt Wolking, who served as deputy communications director for Trump’s last presidential bid, announced on Monday that he would join the super PAC Never Back Down as its strategic communications director. Wolking headed up former…

Early 2024 salvos foreshadow unpredictable Trump vs DeSantis fight

The battle for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has for months been seen as a two-man race: a fight between Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a rising national star long viewed as the only candidate capable of defeating the former Republican president.

Trump trails DeSantis in every metric except who would win GOP primary: Poll

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has higher marks than former President Donald Trump in nearly all questions of a new poll, except for who would win in a GOP primary contest.

Donald Trump indictment sends American politics into uncharted waters

The criminal indictment of Donald Trump shatters a precedent for U.S. presidents

Trump surges to a 26-point lead over Ron DeSantis in the 2024 GOP presidential primary post-indictment: poll

In a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, 57% of Republicans and GOP-leaning Independents said they would vote for Trump, while 31% were behind DeSantis.

Can Donald Trump Still Run for US President? Find Out

Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts inside a packed New York courtroom Tuesday, in a first-ever criminal trial of an American president. The 76-year-old former president denied all the charges, which related to payments to keep people quiet including over an alleged affair with an adult film actress. He was released from custody without any restrictions.

Trump makes play for DeSantis donors

Donald Trump’s campaign is reaching out directly to Ron DeSantis' donors to convince them to jump ship.

Donald Trump is shaping up to land himself with more problems

For Joe Biden supporters, there’s always unease when he carefully threads those downward steps leaving Air Force One. A serious fall while departing the presidential plane could scupper his chances of being re-elected president.

Support for Donald Trump soars among Republicans following prosecution

The prosecution of former US president Donald Trump has evenly divided Americans but appears to have boosted his chances of winning the Republican nomination for the 2024 election, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

The political gymnastics of running against former president Donald Trump

The Donald Trump drama aftermath involves so much dynamic stretching that American politics has become a form of Pilates, which requires strength, balance and flexibility

Kari Lake Gets Good News Out of Iowa

GOP voters who support former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination overwhelmingly favor Lake as his vice president.

Chris Christie Slams Trump as 'Only Republican' Biden Can Beat

"He could get some short-term bumps among certain parts of our own party, but in the end it's not good to be indicted," Christie said about Trump on Sunday.

Gavin Newsom Predicts What Will Happen if Ron DeSantis Takes on Trump

The California governor offered his Florida counterpart advice on whether he should challenge Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

Ron DeSantis' team tries to stop Florida GOP from endorsing Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team has started calling GOP members of the Florida congressional delegation in an effort to consolidate support.

Criss-Crossing the ’24 Campaign Trail, Before the Campaign Is Official

A handful of prominent Republicans, including Tim Scott and Ron DeSantis, have been testing the waters for months, mindful of the biggest fish out there: Donald Trump.

Tim Scott avoids question about Donald Trump as 2024 GOP nominee

Tim Scott, the junior senator from South Carolina, very rarely criticizes the former president in public.

DeSantis Allies Pressure Florida Lawmakers Against Endorsing Trump

After four members of Congress backed Donald J. Trump, Republicans close to the Florida governor are trying to keep others from wading into the brewing fight for the G.O.P. presidential nomination.

The Republican presidential stature gap

THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL STATURE GAP. There are now five candidates who have either joined the 2024 Republican presidential race or have taken official steps toward doing so: Former President Donald Trump; former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, also the former South Carolina governor; entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy; former Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR); and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC).

Republican Mike Pompeo says he will not seek U.S. presidential nomination

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday he will not enter the 2024 presidential race, which would have pitted him against his former boss Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. Pompeo, 59, said he decided with his wife that he would not be a candidate for the office due to personal reasons.

Pompeo won’t run for president in 2024

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday evening said he was opting out of the 2024 presidential race, putting to rest speculation that he would challenge his ex-boss, former President Trump. “We’re not going to join the race in 2024,” Pompeo told Fox News’ Bret Baier when asked about his decision. “We came to…

Trump maintains strong lead in Georgia GOP primary: poll

Former President Trump maintained a strong lead in a hypothetical Georgia Republican primary over his current and potential challengers, according to a new poll.  The poll from the University of Georgia’s School of Public & International Affairs Survey Research Center found Trump has a 20-point lead over his next closest challenger in a group of…

Mike Pompeo will not back Donald Trump and quits 2024 presidential race

Mike Pompeo, the former US secretary of state, has declined to endorse Donald Trump’s presidential bid as he opted out of his own ambitions for the 2024 race.

Karl Rove: Trump’s increased attacks show he’s worried about DeSantis in 2024

Fox News contributor and former George W. Bush aide Karl Rove went after former President Trump on Saturday, saying that he is “worried” about a potential challenge from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the 2024 GOP primary. Rove commented on a new attack ad from a Trump political action committee that targeted DeSantis, making fun…

Donald Trump raised $34 million so far in 2023 for his Presidential bid next year

Trump began raising money off the news of his indictment, and his campaign said he took in $15.4 million in the two weeks after the charges were filed and the reporting period closed for the fundraising reports

DeSantis super PAC in new ad: ‘What happened to Donald Trump?’

A super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) attacked former President Trump in its first TV ad for his aggression toward the governor ahead of what is expected to be a 2024 White House bid by DeSantis. “Donald Trump is being attacked by a Democrat prosecutor in New York,” the narrator in the ad…

DeSantis backers launch first TV ad attacking Trump in 2024 White House race

Polls show former president is leading the field of declared and as-yet undeclared candidates in 2024 race, with the Florida governor in second place

Campaign Visits To New Hampshire Are Way Down From Years Past. Thanks, Trump.

The former president’s TV-based win in 2016 combined with his continued dominance of the GOP have dried up traditional retail campaigning

Trump Holding April Campaign Event in Manchester, NH

Donald Trump last appeared in New Hampshire in January, when he was the keynote speaker at a New Hampshire Republican State Committee fundraiser.

Texas Republican endorses Trump following meeting with DeSantis

Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) announced on Tuesday that he is endorsing former President Trump for the GOP nomination for president in 2024 following a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).  Gooden said in a statement posted on his Twitter account that he made the decision after “careful consideration” and a “positive meeting” with DeSantis.…

Florida congresswoman endorses DeSantis

Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.) announced her endorsement of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for president on Tuesday, straying from a string of Republican lawmakers that have started to line up behind former President Trump’s 2024 campaign. “Our country is in crisis, and it is time Americans learn what Floridians already know: Ron DeSantis’s conservative principles,…

Trump racks up Florida endorsements in blow to DeSantis

Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the state's congressional delegation became the eighth Florida lawmaker to come out in support of the former president, announcing his endorsement on Wednesday, hours after a personal call from Trump. "If we want to get our economy back on track, Donald Trump is just the guy to get it done," Buchanan said.

Van Jones advises DeSantis to go after Trump’s looks, family

Political strategist and commentator Van Jones says Ron DeSantis “is not prepared” for his looming GOP White House primary fight against former President Trump, advising the Florida governor, who has not yet declared his candidacy, to go low. A pro-DeSantis group aired its first TV ad earlier this week, bashing Trump for targeting DeSantis on…

Trump, DeSantis compete for support from congressional GOP

Ron DeSantis has yet to enter the 2024 presidential race, but former President Donald Trump is aiming to drum up support in the Florida governor’s backyard.

He's rattled Donald Trump. Could Ron DeSantis’s ‘war on woke’ take him to the White House?

With a presidential election looming, Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s "war on woke" is already redrawing the battle lines.

As DeSantis stumbles, anti-Trump Republicans fear a rerun in 2024 campaign

Current and former Republican Party operatives who have spent years trying to banish Donald Trump from American political life say the former president's 2024 campaign has begun to gain so much steam that they fear he is by far the favorite to become the party's presidential nominee again.

FACTBOX-2024 US presidential election: who is in, who is out and who is still thinking about it

Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden may announce his re-election campaign by video next week, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday, as most Republican hopefuls are still trying to decide whether to challenge former President Donald Trump. Here is a list of declared candidates and other potential 2024 hopefuls in both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Clinton takes 'no joy' in what is happening to Trump

Former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has said she would "absolutely" support a bid by Joe Biden for a second term as US President and she believes he would "defeat" Donald Trump again.

Trump extends lead over DeSantis in GOP primary: poll

Former President Trump has marginally extended his lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), his presumed chief White House contender, in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, according to a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll shared exclusively with The Hill. The poll found that 55 percent of respondents who identified as Republicans said they would back Trump…

Chris Christie seeks to topple DeSantis as chief Trump rival

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is suddenly facing a rash of attacks within the nascent GOP presidential field, with former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) seeking to quash his candidacy before it even starts.  Christie, who is openly mulling a 2024 bid of his own after ending far back in the pack during the…

Trump's endorsements pay off in early efforts to sink DeSantis

Donald Trump is reaping the benefits of his past support for Republicans, who are now in a position to reciprocate as he tries to fend off Ron DeSantis in 2024.

Top Trump defenders in Congress on the fence about his 2024 bid

Members of the House Freedom Caucus, who were big Donald Trump boosters in his presidency, are still on the fence about his 2024 bid — at least for now.

A Tough Question for Chris Christie: Would Hillary Clinton Have Been Better Than Trump?

The former governor of New Jersey — who ran against Donald Trump in 2016 and is exploring a presidential campaign in 2024 — tried to thread the needle with his answer at a New Hampshire town hall.

GOP Presidential Field Shrinks as Larry Elder Withdraws

A Republican presidential candidate and talk radio host has ended his campaign. Larry Elder said Thursday that he's throwing his support to Donald Trump, the AP reports....

GOP Efforts to Take Down Trump May Be Futile, Two Historical Trends Show

Former President Donald Trump's opponents have struggled to chip away at his support in two key metrics ahead of the 2024 presidential primary.

Longtime Trump ally Laxalt joins PAC supporting DeSantis

Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, a longtime Donald Trump ally, will help lead a political action committee that's encouraging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024.

44 percent of Republicans don’t want Trump to run for reelection: poll

A new poll found that 70 percent of Americans, including 44 percent of Republicans, do not want former President Trump to make a White House run in 2024. The poll, released Thursday from The Associated Press and the University of Chicago’s research center NORC, also found that 93 percent of Democrats and 63 percent of…

How Trump turned the tables on DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump is leaning on a network of personal and political relationships to rack up broad congressional support for his 2024 White House bid and undercut his chief Republican rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, before the governor’s campaign formally gets off the ground. The depth and influence of Trump’s retail politicking abilities have…

New wave of GOP candidates to challenge Trump, DeSantis

Would-be rivals hope that dynamic leaves an opening for one of the fresh entrants to emerge as an alternative to the current polling leaders.

DeSantis appears to be closing gap on Trump: poll

DeSantis's improving numbers come as a majority of Americans say they want neither Trump, 76, nor President Biden, 80, to run for the nation's highest office in 2024, according to the survey.

Majorities don’t want Biden, Trump to run in 2024: survey

Most Americans in a new poll don’t want former President Trump to run for the White House in 2024, and a majority doesn’t want President Biden to run for reelection, either, as he prepares for an expected campaign launch that could come as early as this week. A new NBC News poll found that 60…

Majority of voters disapprove of Biden or Trump running in 2024: Poll

A vast majority of voters are displeased by their 2024 options as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump head toward a potential general election rematch, according to a new poll.

WSJ Opinion: Trump Launches a Takedown of DeSantis

Journal Editorial Report: The presidential candidate tries to put away his top competitor. Images: AP/Zuma Press Composite: Mark Kelly

Democrat Confronted Over 'Supermajority' of Voters Against Biden 2024 Run

A recent NBC News poll showed large majorities of voters opposed both Biden and Trump seeking reelection, with age cited by many as a factor.

Republican 2024 Hopefuls Gather in Iowa Without Trump and DeSantis

Republicans gathered in the state Saturday in a kickoff event that lacked the attendance of two front-runners, though their presence was felt.

‘Four-time loser’ Trump might not be nominee for 2024, Republican insists

Governor Chris Sununu says ‘we need a candidate that can win’ even as Trump dominates national primary polls

Mike Pence will enter presidential race ‘well before late June’ - if he does at all

Former vice-president, adrift of Trump and DeSantis in polls, makes less-than-bold presidential prediction to CBS

Trump endorsed by head of GOP’s Senate campaign arm

Steve Daines becomes the latest, and highest profile, Senator to back the former president.

Biden officially launches his 2024 presidential campaign

Joe Biden announced he is running for president again in 2024 as a Democratic candidate. Among his challengers is Donald Trump, staying in despite his indictment.

GOP senators defend Daines' decision to endorse Trump, saying it could help the GOP win back the Senate

Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who heads the Senate Republican campaign committee, said reaction has been "positive" to his unexpected endorsement Monday of Donald Trump to be president and he described the move as something that will help Republican candidates win in next year's elections.

Joe Biden has finally made his 2024 run official, and it comes at a delicate time for his opponent Donald Trump

On the same day that Joe Biden officially launched his bid to secure a second term in office, a trial began accusing his main rival, Donald Trump, of defamation and sexual battery. It sets the stage for a messy 2024 rematch.

Joe Biden’s Re-Election Campaign Plays Dice with the U.S.

Then again, if you crave a second Trump term, the president is working hard for you.

Biden’s Early Announcement Isn’t a Sign of Confidence

If he were sure of his prospects, he’d hold off while Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are fighting.

Potential Trump, Biden rematch would be first in half a century, but not in the White House

With President Biden officially declaring his candidacy for reelection in 2024, the country could be gearing up for a rematch of the 2020 presidential election.  Biden released his long-anticipated announcement in a video early Tuesday morning, criticizing what he has branded as “MAGA Republicans,” including images of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and protesters opposing…

Hutchinson Mostly Ignores Trump in Formal Launch

Asa Hutchinson, former governor of Arkansas, had already said he was seeking the Republican nomination for president. But saying that in interview s didn't give him a chance...

'I feel good': Biden shrugs off age concerns after announcing re-election bid

US President Joe Biden has sought to assure Americans he was sufficiently healthy for a second term despite his advanced age, saying he feels 'good' and is ready for a potential rematch against Donald Trump.

Trump maintains double-digit lead over DeSantis in new Fox News poll

Former President Trump maintained his double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in a new Fox News poll of current and potential GOP presidential candidates.  The poll released Wednesday showed Trump with a clear lead with 53 percent of respondents supporting him, followed by DeSantis with 21 percent. Trump’s 32-point lead from this month…

To stop four more years of Biden, Republicans must turn away from Trump

The presidential race has only just started, but it doesn’t seem that way. It is already old and has settled into a weird and tedious pattern that bodes ill for the country.

Trump back in New Hampshire, focuses on Biden rematch

Trump boasts of superior polling numbers during New Hampshire appearance

Donald Trump back in New Hampshire, first poll campaign since Biden’s re-election bid

Trump’s appearance in New Hampshire comes two days after Biden kicked off his own long-expected re-election bid, presenting himself as he did in 2020 as a buttress against Trump and his Make America Great Again political candidacy

Biden vs. Trump in 2024? Don’t Be So Sure

Look at voters’ faces when you describe the match-up and you’ll realize they’re open to alternatives.

Defiant Trump Vows to 'Crush' Joe Biden in 2024 Presidential Election

Despite legal woes, Trump maintains double-digit leads in Republican primary polling, though some are warning that his prosecutions might undermine Republican hopes of taking back Congress.

Ron DeSantis has 2024 war chest twice the size of Trump's

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sitting on a pile of cash ahead of his presumptive 2024 presidential run, giving him a leg up in his potential challenge to...

How McConnell is trying to front-run Trump ahead of 2024

The Senate Republican leader sees a Trump nomination as complicating the task of defeating Joe Biden next year, according to confidantes. So he's executing his own end-around.

Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

Read more about Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa on Devdiscourse

Biden vs Trump in 2024 doesn’t bode well for the world

American voters may be faced with having to pick the less unappealing of the two candidates

Pro-DeSantis ad casts him as Trump's replacement

Another scene depicts Trump fans in a living room decorated with mementos of his 2016 presidential victory.

Nikki Haley, others struggle to gain 2024 ground on Trump

Nine months before the first 2024 US presidential primary, Donald Trump's onetime UN envoy Nikki Haley is barnstorming early-voting New Hampshire, one of several Republicans scrambling to dent the huge poll lead of the nomination front-runner.

Biden v Trump: US is unenthused by likely rematch of two old white men

As Biden formally launches his 2024 bid and Trump chalks up endorsements polls show voters have little appetite for a replay

US Senator Tim Scott teases May 22 announcement on presidential bid

Republican U.S. Senator Tim Scott plans to announce his decision on entering the 2024 presidential on May 22, according to media reports on Sunday, in a potential challenge to former President Donald Trump for the party's nomination.

Donald Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall, CNN says

Event is scheduled for May 10 at St. Anselm’s College in New Hampshire and will be televised at 9 p.m. Eastern

CBS News poll on how 2024 GOP presidential primary race could be Donald Trump v. Trump fatigue

And why Trump is winning easily.

Trump to appear at CNN town hall in New Hampshire

Former President Donald Trump will participate in a CNN presidential town hall next week in New Hampshire, the network announced Monday.

Trump opens up 36% lead over Ron DeSantis in new 2024 Republican poll

The survey puts Trump’s support at 58% of GOP voters compared to just 22% for DeSantis, who has faded badly in recent months.

Trump considering skipping one or more GOP primary debate

Former President Donald Trump has privately discussed skipping either one or both of the first two Republican presidential primary debates, according to three sources who have spoken with Trump about his plans.

Trump says he can defeat ‘incompetent’ Biden in 2024 US election

The former US president was speaking to reporters while golfing at his resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare

Walker presses Trump to ‘not blow off Wisconsin’

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) urged former President Trump not to “blow off” the Badger State in 2024, as Trump considers skipping one of the first two Republican presidential primary debates. “President Trump should not blow off Wisconsin,” Walker told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, adding, “Hillary Clinton made that mistake in 2016, and it cost…

Ron DeSantis backers see his legislative victories as rocket fuel for 2024

Ron DeSantis’ presidential aspirations needed a shot of momentum after months of tanking poll numbers and a barrage of attacks from Donald Trump.

Trump blows up Ron DeSantis' plan to make a big splash in Iowa

Any plans Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) might have had of boosting his faltering drive toward announcing a 2024 Republican Party presidential bid with a visit to the key primary state Iowa may have been squashed by Donald Trump.DeSantis, who has seen massive slippage in the polls, had previously schedule...

Why Trump’s strategy of skipping a GOP debate is so risky

Former President Donald Trump is publicly and privately suggesting he will skip the first Republican presidential primary debates scheduled for this summer, an idea that is divisive among current and former advisers. Trump has openly mused he should not have to stand on a stage with other candidates he is leading by 20 percentage points…

DeSantis to Visit Wisconsin, a 2024 Battleground, as He Circles Trump

The Florida governor, who has slipped in polls as his expected entrance to the presidential race nears, is moving beyond early nominating states like Iowa and New Hampshire.

US Presidential election 2024: Trump lauds rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy

Trump in a statement said that he likes Vivek Ramaswamy as he has only nice things to say about him and all the work carried out by the Trump administration.

Huge Majority of Voters Think Biden Too Old to Serve: Poll

President Joe Biden is expected to be heading to a rematch against Donald Trump in 2024.

Christie says the only way to defeat Trump is head on: ‘There’s only one lane’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), who is mulling a potential bid for the White House, said on Sunday that GOP contenders will need to “go through” former President Trump if they want to be the Republican nominee in 2024. “There’s one lane. And that one lane, Donald Trump’s at the head of. So,…

Biden trails Trump as his approval rating hits new low in latest poll

More than 38 per cent said they would vote for Mr Biden; 44 per cent said they favoured Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Donald Trump 'bad' for GOP, will lose to Biden: Chris Christie

Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie warned that nominating Donald Trump as president will be "bad for the Republican Party" and guarantee Democrat President Joe Biden's re-election.

Christie warns a Trump, Biden rematch ‘is bad for the Republican Party’

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) warned on Sunday that a potential rematch between former President Trump and President Biden in 2024 would be “bad for the Republican Party.” “I’m very concerned that what we’re heading towards is a Trump-Biden rematch,” Christie said in an interview with radio talk show host John Catsimatidis on…

Trump narrowly trails Biden despite voter fears about president: poll

Former President Donald Trump trails President Biden by two points in the 2024 popular vote despite the commander-in-chief’s lackluster approval rating and concerns about his age, according to a new poll.

Melania Trump wants to be first lady again

Melania Trump is telling pals she’d be honored to serve as first lady again, sources say.

Democrats terrified Trump will beat Biden in 2024 rematch: ‘Be very f-ing worried’

Multiple Democratic Party strategists are growing increasingly worried over a 2024 presidential matchup between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, telling outlets that the party is “underestimating” Trump and noting the Biden campaign is not showing enough “urgency”.

Trump town hall on CNN: Live updates

Former President Donald Trump is participating in a live CNN town hall Wednesday in New Hampshire. The event, moderated by former chief White House correspondent and anchor Kaitlan Collins, is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Trump is currently the GOP primary frontrunner in the race for the White House in 2024, according to recent…

Republican DeSantis vies with Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign any day.

Donald Trump's Lead Over Ron DeSantis Keeps Growing and Growing

The former president led the Florida governor in a hypothetical GOP primary race by 60 percent to 19, according to a poll conducted between May 5 and 7.

Kentucky GOP governor primary tests Trump's influence ahead of 2024

Republicans in Kentucky will decide their nominee for governor on Tuesday in the party's first major primary since last year's midterm elections -- and one with implications for the 2024 GOP presidential race and the battle for Senate control.

DeSantis secures endorsements on visit to Iowa in preparation for likely 2024 bid

Florida governor lands in crucial early-voting state in Republican nomination process after weeks of lagging behind Trump

Republican DeSantis vies with Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has sought to weaken former president Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party as its leading presidential prospects collided in battleground Iowa.

Florida Governor Ron DeSanti vies with ex-US President Donald Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

DeSantis, expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign any day, briefly flipped burgers and pork chops at a picnic fundraiser in Sioux Center that drew hundred conservatives to the northwest corner of the state.

Will Europe's right-wing populists rally behind Trump in the 2024 presidential election?

The Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Congress means Trump’s European allies need to carefully gauge their support for him.

Trump-DeSantis rivalry ratchets up with dueling Iowa visits

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are heading to Iowa on Saturday for dueling events that underscore the escalating rivalry between the two leading contenders for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. DeSantis has been slated for weeks to headline Rep. Randy Feenstra’s (R-Iowa) annual Family Picnic in Sioux Center, Iowa, and…

A Trump-Biden rematch? Pass, says this group searching for a third-party option in 2024

The bipartisan group No Labels is pushing to give voters a third-party alternative to Joe Biden and Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

DeSantis tests his retail politics in Iowa as bad weather keeps Trump out of Hawkeye State

The expected convergence of former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the Iowa campaign trail Saturday did not materialize as bad weather, including tornado warnings, forced Trump to cancel a planned rally in Des Moines.

Biden vs. Trump would be 'rematch from hell,' former lawmaker says

Former Texas Republican Rep. Will Hurd is considering his own 2024 bid.

Trump-endorsed Daniel Cameron wins Republican nomination for Kentucky governor

He will face incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November.

Joe Biden up 7 points against Donald Trump in 2024 election

President Biden is leading GOP frontrunner and ex-president Donald Trump by 7 percentage points in a potential 2024 election rematch, a national poll shows.

‘Biden and Me’: DeSantis privately tells donors Trump can’t win

During a call with donors and supporters, he spoke about what gave him the edge over Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DeSantis plans to officially announce presidential run next week

The White House bid will put DeSantis head-to-head with former President Donald Trump.

The Backup Plan for Lost Voters

Millions of voters are dissatisfied with the prospect of another Trump-Biden matchup. Could there be an alternative?

DeSantis Privately Says Trump Can’t Win 2024 Presidential Race

In a phone call with top donors, the Florida governor took his most direct shots yet at Donald Trump. He is expected to officially enter the presidential race next week.

Ron DeSantis expected to formally enter 2024 presidential race next week

Florida governor is seen as main challenger to Donald Trump for Republican nomination but is currently a distant second in polls

Poll finds Trump beating Biden by 7 points, DeSantis tying president in matchup

Former President Trump leads President Biden by a 7-point margin in a new survey shared Friday with The Hill from Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll. Separately, the poll found Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) deadlocked in a tie when those surveyed were asked who they preferred in a head-to-head matchup. The results coupled together point…

DeSantis says only he can beat Biden in 2024 presidential election

Florida governor, expected to announce run soon, tells fundraising event Trump does not have ‘serious chance’ of being elected

Ron DeSantis claims only ‘Biden and me’ have a winning chance in 2024 US presidential race, report says - live

Republican Florida governor reportedly dismissed Donald Trump’s chances as he gears up to announce his candidacy on Wednesday

GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina Files Paperwork to Run for President

Tim Scott arrives as an underdog to the Republican primary field that former President Donald Trump has so far led.

Trump Says DeSantis 'Has Zero Chance' Ahead of Rumored 2024 Announcement

The Florida governor is expected to formally declare his presidential candidacy on May 25, setting up a face-off with the former president in the GOP primary.

Donald Trump's Lead Over Ron DeSantis More Than Doubles

Republican voters have appeared to coalesce around the former president following recent legal troubles, according to a new poll.

DeSantis vs. Trump will be a Republican battle royale, a political spectacle for the ages

What looms in the months ahead of the 2024 presidential election is a psychodrama unlike any in modern American history

US Senator Tim Scott files for 2024 US presidential run

US Senator Tim Scott on Saturday announced his candidacy for the 2024 US Presidential elections, emerging as the latest opponent to Donald Trump.

Republican U.S. Senator Tim Scott poised to make White House bid official

Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, is set to kick off his 2024 presidential campaign on Monday, betting that his optimistic message will sell in a party in which many voters are still firmly behind former President Donald Trump.

MAGA fund founder backs DeSantis over Trump for president

Hal Lambert who runs an investment fund named after Donald Trump's Make America Great Again political movement is endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump for president.

GOP Senator Says Trump Can’t Win A Presidential Election

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy cited recent elections where Trump-supported Senate candidates in swing states all lost their races.

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy says Trump can't win a general election

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Sunday he doesn’t think Donald Trump would be able to win a general election, pointing to the GOP’s disappointing performance in last year’s midterm elections when several candidates endorsed by the former president went down to defeat.

Why Ron DeSantis can win the GOP nomination for president

Ron DeSantis is expected to enter the 2024 presidential race this week. But the Florida governor begins his campaign to win the GOP nomination with his poll numbers flailing and with former President Donald Trump as the clear primary front-runner.

Republican Senator Outlines Why Trump 'Cannot Win' in 2024 Election

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy predicted the former president would have a "hard time" winning swing states in 2024.

Republican senator: Trump will lose 2024 presidential race if nominated

Bill Cassidy, one of the few Republicans to vote to impeach Trump in 2021, says 2022 midterms showed Trump’s weakness

GOP senator: 'I don’t think Trump can win a general election'

“If past [is] prologue, that means President Trump is going to have a hard time in those swing states, which means that he cannot win a general election,” Bill Cassidy said.

Senate Republican: ‘I don’t think Trump can win a general election’

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday said he does not believe former President Trump can win another general election as he campaigns for the GOP nomination in 2024. CNN’s “State of the Union” host Jake Tapper highlighted comments from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to launch his own 2024 bid later this week,…

‘The exact opposite of Donald Trump’: Republican senator Tim Scott’s vision for America

Can the politician’s Reagan-esque optimism and rightwing principles convince the GOP to pick its first Black presidential candidate?

Five questions for DeSantis as he readies to take on Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appears, finally, to be ready to enter the presidential race. DeSantis, who has long been seen as the most serious rival to former President Trump for the GOP nomination, has been running a quasi-campaign for months, backed up by a big-spending super PAC. But now multiple media reports suggest the…

Republicans damned if they do, damned if they don't in Trump's 2024 candidacy

By the end of the week, there'll be around 7 contestants in a race to see who gets to go head-to-head with Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.

DeSantis ‘to announce 2024 presidential bid on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk’

Ron DeSantis has long been seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination.

DeSantis to announce US presidential bid on Twitter

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will announce he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination tomorrow, placing him on a collision course with former president Donald Trump.

Fact Check: Sen. Tim Scott's presidential announcement speech

Sen. Tim Scott announced he’s running for the Republican nomination for president on Monday, setting up a challenge to former President Donald Trump, the current frontrunner.

Florida Governor DeSantis enters US presidential race

Florida Governor RonDeSantis is seeking the Republican presidential nomination in the United States, placing him on a collision course with former president Donald Trump.

Republican Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign to challenge Trump

The Florida governor is considered to be Trump's strongest Republican rival

Trump allies call DeSantis Twitter event 'out of touch' ahead of expected announcement

Allies of former President Donald Trump mocked rival Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Tuesday after news surfaced that DeSantis planned to make a special announcement on Wednesday.

Ron DeSantis ‘to announce 2024 US presidential bid on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk’

Ron DeSantis has long been seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican nomination.

Donald Trump: Ron DeSantis to announce US presidential tilt

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will formally announce his entry into the 2024 presidential race on Thursday morning (AEST) during a Twitter event with the social media platform’s controversial CEO Elon Musk.

Florida Governor DeSantis to enter 2024 race in Twitter event with Musk

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose impassioned battles over pandemic lockdowns and divisive cultural issues have endeared him to conservatives, will announce on Wednesday he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, placing him on a collision course with former President Donald Trump.

Trump campaign mocks DeSantis campaign's 'failure to launch'

A campaign supporting former President Donald Trump mocked the launch of Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) presidential campaign.

Unprepared Republicans Are Flooding Into the Presidential Race

If they can’t outpace Trump, they’ll lie in wait to catch him limping.

Ron DeSantis jumps into White House race but Twitter launch marred by glitches

Trump, who announced in November, has also had a head start in organizing his campaign in key early voting states. "We must end the culture of losing that has infected the Republican Party in recent years," DeSantis said in the event with Musk once it resumed following a lengthy interruption.

FACTBOX-2024 US presidential election: who is in, who is out and who is still thinking about it

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, joining former President Donald Trump in a growing list of Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic President Joe Biden. Here is a list of declared candidates and other potential 2024 hopefuls in both the Democratic and Republican parties.

FACTBOX-Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who announced on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is likely to be former President Donald Trump’s top rival due to his budding national profile and fundraising acumen.

DeSantis kicks off 2024 U.S. presidential campaign on video after technical problems hinder Twitter event

Ron DeSantis officially entered the contest for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday, setting up several combative months of campaigning against Donald Trump. He could become one of the youngest presidents ever, and the first Florida governor to reach the Oval Office.

Ron DeSantis Joins 2024 Presidential Race, Teeing Up Face-Off With Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race. WSJ's Alex Leary breaks down the challenges the Republican candidate may face on the national stage, including from former ally Donald Trump. Photo illustration: Jacob Nelson

Ron DeSantis jumps into 2024 White House race as Trump's biggest threat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday he would seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president, setting up a showdown with his one-time ally, former President Donald Trump, that will shake up the race for the White House.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 GOP presidential campaign to challenge Trump

DeSantis is considered to be Trump’s strongest Republican rival even as the governor faces questions about his far-right policies, his campaign-trail...

Factbox: FACTBOX Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who was due to announce on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is likely to be former President Donald Trump’s top rival due to his budding national profile and fundraising acumen.

Trump rival DeSantis files to run for president

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday filed papers to launch his 2024 presidential campaign, teeing up 18 months of acrimony as he and Donald Trump lock horns in what is expected to be an attritional contest for the Republican nomination.

Ron DeSantis launches White House bid to challenge Trump

The Florida governor filed this paperwork confirming he will run for US president. He is considered Donald Trump’s strongest Republican rival for the 2024 election.

Ron DeSantis Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign: Live Updates

The Florida governor, Donald Trump’s strongest challenger since 2016, entered the race on Wednesday and was set for a livestream conversation with Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, at 6 p.m. Eastern.

Ron DeSantis enters race to be next US president, going up against Donald Trump

Ron DeSantis has entered the race to be the next US president, going head to head with Donald Trump.

Ron DeSantis is going after Donald Trump like never before

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now officially a candidate for president, is no longer tiptoeing around former President Donald Trump – nor is he being shy about his plans to flex the powers of the presidency like never before if he wins the White House.

Americans more sure about who they don’t support in 2024 race than who they do: poll

Results from a new survey indicate American voters are more set on who they don’t support in the 2024 presidential race than who they do support. Monmouth University polling, released Thursday, tested Democratic President Biden against Republicans former President Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in hypothetical head-to-head match-ups. DeSantis…

Where Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Disagree

Trump's camp has dismissed Florida's governor as a cheap imitator of his policies. But both men differ on a number of fronts that could prove key in '24.

Opinion: Potomac Watch

The Florida Governor jumped into the GOP presidential contest on Wednesday with a technical glitch on Twitter but a substantial record of accomplishment in the state. Can he wrest the nomination from Donald Trump?

Trump holds steady lead in Iowa despite recent DeSantis visit: Poll

Former President Donald Trump holds a steady lead over other 2024 GOP presidential candidates in Iowa.

Biden vs Trump again?

Biden and Trump have been pro-Indian in orientation, and hostile to China

Can Donald Trump become President in 2024? Why the unthinkable could happen

It sounds unthinkable. Another Trump presidency.

Ron DeSantis snipes at Trump for first time as presidential campaign gets underway

Seeking to bounce back from a glitch-plague campaign launch, the Florida governor has accused Trump of going soft on hot-button issues like abortion, immigration and the so-called “war on woke."

North Dakota's Republican governor set to launch US presidential bid

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning to enter the 2024 presidential race, joining a growing field of candidates hoping to topple Donald Trump and secure the Republican nomination, according to a person familiar with his plans.

Trump Jr.: 'Trump Has the Charisma of a Mortician'

Donald Trump Jr. may have been trying to help his father by mocking Ron DeSantis' Wednesday campaign launch "De-Saster" , but the eldest Trump son instead insulted...

DeSantis loses endorsements to Trump following botched campaign rollout

New Hampshire state legislators switched their 2024 presidential endorsements from Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to former President Donald Trump.

Trump still dominating 2024 endorsement race, DeSantis' launch generates little movement

Former President Donald Trump has racked up more endorsements from prominent GOP officials than the rest of the current presidential candidates combined.

DeSantis accuses Trump of ‘running to the left’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is ramping up his attacks on Donald Trump now that he is officially challenging the former president for the 2024 nomination, accusing him in a new interview of abandoning right-wing principles. “It seems like he’s running to the left, and I have always been somebody that’s just been moored in…

DeSantis’s limp start to 2024 race delights Trump but battle is not over

Florida governor enters the primary weakened after Twitter ‘DeSaster’ as wide field of candidates try to scrape ahead

Meet the ultra-longshot Republicans vying against Trump in 2024

The burgeoning 2024 GOP primary field has attracted a number of extremely obscure Republicans looking to take on former President Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other well-known candidates, despite low name recognition and a lack of traction in the national polls. While many of the more famous names in the GOP primary field…

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu says any Republican in the presidential race who isn't 'hitting Donald Trump hard right now' is 'doing the entire party a disservice'

New Hampshire GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, now in his fourth term as governor, is considering jumping into the presidential race.

Ron DeSantis has a 'lovability' problem

Ron DeSantis has some catching up to do. The Florida governor entered the 2024 presidential race last week with polls showing him down about 30 points on average to Donald Trump in the GOP primary. DeSantis had trailed by closer to 10 points at the end of last year.

WSJ Opinion: DeSantis and Scott Join the GOP Primary Battle

Journal Editorial Report: Can anyone cut into Trump's big polling lead? Images: AP/Reuters Composite: Mark Kelly

Many GOP insiders fear that Teflon Don is back

Trump plays by rules afforded no other candidate. He might luck out again with a large field in 2024.

Trump Looks Like He Will Get the 2024 Crowd He Wants

Ron DeSantis entered the presidential race last week along with Tim Scott, with others to follow. For the former president, the more candidates the better.

Diverse Republican presidential primary field sees an opening in 2024 with voters of color

CHICAGO (AP) — During Donald Trump’s first visit as president to Chicago, a frequent target in his attacks on urban violence, he disparaged the nation...

WSJ: DeSantis would benefit from a little humor

The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, which is rooting for someone other than former President Trump to win the Republican Party’s nomination for president, says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — Trump’s strongest rival — should lighten up and show a little humor to win over voters.  Recent national polls show Trump with a huge lead…

DeSantis builds fundraising momentum as he takes campaign on the road

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) may have had a glitch-filled presidential launch this week, but his prodigious fundraising numbers illustrate that the governor's campaign has plenty of Republican support as he remains former President Donald Trump's chief rival for the 2024 GOP nomination.

Donald Trump Is Being Ignored by Republicans

The former president's advice and warnings in recent weeks appear to have had little impact on Republican lawmakers.

GOP hopefuls are competing to become the next Trump

They certainly don’t think they can defeat former President Trump, who retains a mammoth lead in the polls. But if Trump's legal problems force him out of the race, Republican voters want a Trump-like candidate.

Trump's 2024 Calculus: The More GOP Rivals, The Better For Him

Trump and his team are operating under the assumption that no other candidate will be able to consolidate enough of the anti-Trump vote to take him down.

Biden world confident in a Trump rematch but preps for a surprise

Democrats and campaign officials know their job may get tougher if Trump’s name isn’t on top of the GOP ticket.

Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle Attack Ron DeSantis

The wannabe political power couple used mocking and aggressive language in their criticism of Donald Trump's 2024 GOP rival.

How Hard Will It Be for DeSantis to Beat Trump? Nixon vs. Reagan in 1968 Offers a Clue. - The New York Times

Let’s think back to Nixon vs. Reagan.

Trump critic Chris Christie to launch White House bid

Trump critic Chris Christie to launch White House bid - source

DeSantis hits back at Trump in campaign blitz in US

The Florida governor’s first stop was a rural town near Sioux City, in the heart of the most Republican-heavy part of Iowa

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump

Facing Iowa voters for the first time as a presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis launched a multi-state campaign blitz on Tuesday designed to strengthen his position as former President Donald Trump's chief Republican rival.

DeSantis says he'll 'counterpunch' against Trump attacks after kicking off 2024 campaign in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to “counterpunch” against former President Donald Trump’s attacks after kicking off his 2024 campaign in Iowa on Tuesday.

Chris Christie allies launch super PAC ahead of expected 2024 campaign for the GOP presidential nomination

Christie has painted himself as the only potential candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump, who is currently leading the GOP field by wide margins.

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign, steps up Trump criticism

Ron DeSantis plans to kick off his presidential campaign in Iowa on Tuesday, the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states.

Pence, Christie prepare to face off against Trump in 2024 White House race

Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie are planning to enter the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination next week in long-shot challenges to the dominance of front-runner Donald Trump.

Former US VP Mike Pence plans 2024 campaign launch next week

Former Republican Vice President Mike Pence, who incurred Donald Trump's wrath by refusing to support his effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election, is set to enter the 2024 presidential race against his former boss on June 7, two sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Trump heads to Iowa to counter right-wing push by Ron DeSantis

Touting his support for farm-friendly policies, Trump planned to go toe-to-toe with the Florida governor as he barnstorms the Hawkeye State.

Mike Pence to launch US presidential campaign bid next week

The announcement will put him in direct competition with Donald Trump for the Republican party nomination

Former US V-P Mike Pence plans to launch presidential campaign on June 7 in Iowa

Pence's move will put a spotlight on his deep personal rift with one-time boss Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.

FACTBOX-Who are the candidates running in the 2024 US presidential election

Former Vice President Mike Pence and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie plan to announce next week they are running for president, joining former President Donald Trump in a growing list of Republicans seeking to unseat Democratic President Joe Biden. Here is a list of 2024 hopefuls in both the Democratic and Republican parties.

Former US Vice President Mike Pence to Announce White House Bid Next Week

Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to announce his 2024 White House candidacy, challenging Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.

Mike Pence set to launch presidential campaign next week

An already-packed Republican field is set to grow by a further two soon, but the chances of anyone beating frontrunner, Donald Trump, appear slim at the moment.

Ron DeSantis slowly begins to attack Trump

Trailing in by wide margins in the polls, DeSantis needs to attack Trump without alienating his voters.

DeSantis hits back at Trump in campaign blitz in US

Ron DeSantis was making a four-stop blitz through Iowa during his first full day of presidential campaigning on Wednesday, aiming for a personal connection with voters while intensifying his criticism of former president Donald Trump.

Trump, DeSantis Collide on Campaign Trail in First Dueling Appearances as 2024 Candidates

Former President Donald Trump criticizes rival Ron DeSantis, highlighting his own strength as the leading GOP presidential candidate.

Trump and DeSantis jab at each other on campaign trail in 1st duelling appearances as 2024 candidates

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Return of the Republican Clown Car

The presidential race is getting crowded, and Trump is the beneficiary once again.

Mike Pence 2024: What to know about his bid for the Republican presidential nomination

Former Vice President Mike Pence entered the 2024 GOP presidential field, pitting himself against his former running mate and old boss, Donald Trump.

DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

As he toured 12 cities in three early-voting states, Ron DeSantis made his case that he is the more conservative and consistent alternative to Donald Trump

Trump widens lead over DeSantis since campaign launch: poll

Former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over Ron DeSantis in the Republican primary since the Florida governor’s campaign launch, according to a new national poll.

Don’t be fooled - Trump’s presidential run is gaining more and more momentum

Objects in mirror are closer than they appear: Trump is leading the other Republican contenders, and Biden is far from safe

Christie’s 2024 bid set to make criticism of Trump a central focus

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s 2024 bid is likely to put his criticism of Donald Trump front and center, offering a test of just how much appetite there is in the GOP for an explicitly anti-Trump candidate. Christie’s expected presidential bid has been greeted with skepticism from Republicans, some of whom suggest his candidacy…

Ron DeSantis' Chances of Beating Trump in Iowa or New Hampshire: Polls

DeSantis faces an uphill battle against the former president, recent polls suggest.

DeSantis, Pence and other GOP 2024 hopefuls, but not Trump, set to appear at Iowa rally

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Eight Republican presidential hopefuls are in Iowa on Saturday to attend a political event hosted by U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst.

DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

DeSantis chooses his words carefully in escalating war with Trump

Ex-VP Pence files papers to enter 2024 White House race

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has declared himself a candidate in the 2024 Republican race for the White House, setting up a fight against former President Donald Trump.

Trump is beating Republican rivals in their home states

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating 2024 Republican polling amid the seeming nationalization of the primary process. That worrisome for candidates like Nikki Haley. Another problem: State polling, including in the early voting and declared candidates’ home states, largely show a significant advantage for Trump.

DeSantis hits Trump from the right ahead of general election

In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right.

Nikki Haley town hall: What to watch for

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley entered the Republican primary in February with a call for “generational change.” But her message has largely been drowned out by former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who are dueling for support from the GOP’s right-wing base.

Getting attention

For any Republican primary candidate not named Donald Trump, getting attention is the name of the game — at least for now.  Given former President Trump’s commanding lead in national polls and his propensity to drive news cycles, it’s vital for his challengers to simply keep themselves in the news. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, widely…

Karl Rove on Trump-DeSantis feud: We learn a lot about candidates by ‘how they trade blows’

Former George W. Bush aide Karl Rove suggested on Saturday that voters can learn a lot about candidates by “how they trade blows,” as the feud between former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis heats up ahead of the 2024 GOP primary. “We learn a lot about the candidates by how we see how they trade…

Mike Pence files paperwork launching 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Donald Trump

Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing for his life.

Ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie launches 2024 Republican presidential bid

Mr Christie has cast himself as the only candidate in the field willing to directly take on former president Donald Trump.

Chris Christie’s 2024 Mission

Is it knocking out Donald Trump? Or does he think he can win?

Former Vice President Mike Pence files paperwork to start 2024 presidential bid in challenge to Trump

Mike Pence will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination with a video and kickoff event in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday.

Pence files to run for President, challenging ex-boss Trump

The former vice-president and Indiana governor has been laying the groundwork for a White House bid for more than a year.

Crowded GOP Primary Field Is Good News for Trump

More Republican candidates are jumping into the 2024 presidential primary but risk splitting the anti-Trump vote.

US election: Mike Pence enters race for White House - and will face off against Donald Trump for nomination

Mike Pence is set to formally launch his campaign in the early nominating state of Iowa on Wednesday, his 64th birthday, according to a number of sources.

Trump bashes Chris Christie over ‘small’ 2024 speech

Former President Trump slammed former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Tuesday amid Christie’s New Hampshire town hall, calling his speech “small.” Christie, a Republican, formally launched his White House bid during a town hall in Saint Anselm College on Tuesday, criticizing the former president repeatedly by likening him to the Harry Potter villain…

Former New Jersey Gov. Christie kicks off 2024 Republican presidential bid with swipes at Trump

Christie, who also ran for president in 2016, began his bid under the slogan 'Because the truth matters' with a Tuesday town hall in New Hampshire.

Christie slams ‘mirror hog’ Trump while launching 2024 bid

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) announced on Tuesday that he’s running for president, setting up a rematch against former President Trump in 2024.  While speaking in the Granite State, Christie took jabs at President Biden and former President Trump. He said that Trump “made us smaller” for pitting groups against each other and…

Pence blasts former boss Trump as he opens campaign to run for US president

Mike Pence said that Trump had asked him to choose between himself and the US Constitution on the day of the Capitol riots.

Former VP Pence announces US presidential run

Former US vice president Mike Pence has announced his entry into the 2024 presidential election, as he goes up against his ex-boss Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.

Former Trump adviser Chris Christie launches 2024 Republican US presidential bid

One-time governer was close on-and-off adviser before breaking with former president over refusal to accept results of 2020 election

Ex-New Jersey governor Chris Christie launches 2024 Republican presidential bid

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie has filed paperwork formally launching his bid for the Republican nomination for US president after casting himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former president Donald Trump.

Chris Christie, ex-New Jersey governor, launches 2024 presidential run

Pugilistic politician joins Republican primary with singular focus – to take the fight to Donald Trump

Chris Christie crashed and burned last time. He thinks 2024 will be different.

He's spent weeks sharpening his attacks on Trump.

Chris Christie makes 2024 bid against Trump official

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) filed paperwork Tuesday to run for president as he looks to take on former President Trump for a second time in 2024. Christie is the latest Republican to enter the burgeoning 2024 Republican primary field. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) announced bids to knock…

Christie launches White House campaign, attacks Trump as 'self-serving'

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Tuesday launched his 2024 presidential campaign by presenting himself as the only candidate in the growing Republican field willing to go toe-to-toe with the "self-serving" front-runner, Donald Trump.

Chris Christie enters 2024 Presidential race, attacks Trump as ‘self-consumed, self-serving, mirror hog’

Once a staunch supporter of Donald Trump, Chris Christie has now entered into the 2024 Presidential race against the Trump. The former New Jersery Governor announced his presidential bid on Tuesday

Who’s Running in the Republican Presidential Primary? - The New York Times

Raise your hand if your name’s not Trump.

Biden and Trump Could Both Lose in 2024

Early polls have often proved wrong, and both front-runners have big weaknesses.

Why is Mike Pence making a longshot bid against Trump for president?

Pence sees a path to victory, even if it will require a Rube Goldberg machine-like series of events.

Pence blasts former boss Trump as he opens campaign to run for US presidency

One-time vice-president says Trump ‘endangered my family and everyone at the Capitol’ in January 2021

Pence Delivers Strong Rebuke to Trump in Campaign Announcement

The former vice president — and now rival — to Donald Trump gave his most aggressive criticism of his former boss, portraying him as unfit to be president.

Trump indicted in classified documents case

Trump, who is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is the only U.S. president, former or otherwise, ever to be criminally charged.

DeSantis argues he’s top Trump alternative even as ex-president’s indictment overshadows 2024 election race

DeSantis has argued that his record in Florida has put him at the cutting edge of the next generation of Republicans

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters crowded GOP presidential race days after Trump's indictment

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suare

Trump beats Biden by 6 points in 2024 matchup: poll

Former President Trump leads President Biden by six points in a 2024 presidential race hypothetical matchup in a new survey shared Friday with The Hill from Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll. The poll found that 45 percent of respondents said they would vote for Trump if the 2024 election were held today between the former president and…

Schwarzenegger: Trump won’t win in 2024

Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t worried about former President Trump getting reelected, saying, “I don’t think it’s going to happen.” “But I mean, that’s just my thinking,” the “Terminator” star and former Republican governor of California said in an interview on CNN’s “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” airing Friday. “I just don’t think that you get reelected…

Sunday shows preview: 2024 race heats up a saturated field; Trump indictment fallout continues

The ever-expanding field for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and the ongoing fallout from former President Trump’s indictment will likely dominate the Sunday talk show circuit this weekend. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, who will make an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures,” formally announced his campaign for president on Thursday, becoming the latest…

Most Americans want to see Trump pardoned: poll

Donald Trump is the far-and-away 2024 Republican presidential frontrunner, according to a Harvard-Harris poll released Friday.

Trump cruises, DeSantis flatlines in polling even after bombshell indictment

Three polls conducted after his second indictment show Trump in a comfortable first place.

Trump has not made final decision on participating in GOP debate on Fox

Former President Trump says he has not made a final decision as to whether he will participate in the first Republican presidential primary debate later this summer. “I like to debate, I don’t mind it at all, but when you’re 40 points up … why would I let them [his Republican rivals] take shots at…

Hunter Biden agreement deals wild card in 2024 race

The agreement announced Tuesday that will see Hunter Biden plead guilty to two tax charges has scrambled the picture for the 2024 election — a contest that, right now, looks odds-on to be fought between President Biden and former President Trump. Republicans argue the president’s son got a soft deal. Democrats contend that misdemeanor offenses…

Trump critic Will Hurd joins 2024 GOP presidential race

Deriding Trump as a “lawless, selfish, failed politician,” Hurd said the controversial ex-president would hand the White House back to President Biden in a cake walk if nominated.

Moderate Will Hurd, a Trump critic, joins 2024 Republican race

Former U.S. Representative Will Hurd, a moderate who was once the sole Black Republican in Congress, on Thursday joined the crowded race to beat Donald Trump for the party's 2024 presidential nomination.

Ex-Texas congressman Will Hurd calls Trump a 'failed politician' as he launches GOP presidential run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced Thursday that he's running for president, hoping to build momentum as a more moderate alternative to the Republican front-runner

Former GOP Rep. Will Hurd launches 2024 presidential bid

Former Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) on Thursday became the latest Republican to throw their hat in the ring for the 2024 GOP race for president.  Hurd made the announcement during an appearance on “CBS Mornings,” joining what has become a crowded field of GOP candidates including former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Hurd…

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a Trump critic, announces 2024 Republican presidential campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Texas congressman Will Hurd, a onetime CIA officer and fierce critic of Donald Trump, announced on Thursday that he's running for president, hoping to build momentum as a more moderate alternative to the Republican primary fi

Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez answers for his support of Trump on The View

Republican presidential hopeful Francis Suarez appeared on The View on Friday to defend his previous comments about opponent former President Donald Trump.

Christie booed at Faith and Freedom event over Trump remarks

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) was booed on Friday after he criticized former President Donald Trump during a Faith and Freedom Coalition event, saying in response “you can boo all you want.” “Why am I running for president of the United States? I’m running because [Trump’s] let us down. He has let us…

Trump lands Pennsylvania endorsements post indictment

Trump will announce on Friday that he has won the endorsements of more than half of Pennsylvania’s House GOP delegation.

Trump keeps GOP guessing on first primary debate

Questions are swirling around whether former President Trump will participate in August’s Republican primary debate. Trump, who is leading the crowded GOP primary pack by a large margin in most polls, has been coy about whether he will be on stage with the other candidates come August. “I like to debate. I probably am here…

Trump calls Biden a ‘catastrophe’ in bid to reclaim lost support in Michigan

Donald Trump spoke at Oakland County GOP’s Lincoln Day Dinner, where he was honoured by the party as its ‘Man of the Decade’.

Trump expands lead over GOP field after indictment: poll

Former President Trump expanded his lead over the GOP presidential field following his federal indictment earlier this month, with over half of Republican primary voters now saying in a survey that the former president would be their first choice for the 2024 nomination. The latest NBC News poll found that 51 percent of GOP primary…

Biden vs. Trump: The 2024 race a historic number of Americans don't want

The 2024 presidential primaries are in full swing. President Joe Biden is the overhelming favorite for the Democratic nomination. Former President Donald Trump remains the clear front-runner for the Republican nod.

Trump is returning to Michigan with hopes of repeating the battleground success he found in 2016

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Donald Trump is set to appear in Michigan on Sunday as he looks to reclaim territory that helped propel him to the White House b...

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis look to woo New Hampshire voters

The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination are holding events in the US state.

US can’t save Moscow from itself, Glenn Youngkin, dark horse and other commentary

What potential GOP prez nominees could offer “broader national appeal than either Trump or DeSantis?” asks The Hill’s Douglas Schoen.

Ron DeSantis accused of ‘stupid’ move with timing of New Hampshire event

2024 presidential hopeful schedules event in competition with Donald Trump speech to Republican women

Poll shows DeSantis's path to beating Trump and Biden in 2024 race

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has a possibly brighter future with a key voting group than former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, a new poll shows.

McCarthy races to repair relationship with Trump

Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is racing to mend fences with former President Trump after the GOP leader questioned Trump’s strength as a 2024 presidential contender — a comment he quickly walked back amid blowback from Trump world. The Speaker’s cleanup effort — which has so far included a direct call to Trump, a subsequent media…

Trump, DeSantis allies drive a 2024 election spending spree

Two groups allied with former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have pumped more than $30 million into the 2024 Republican presidential race, more than five times the spending by all outside groups at the same point in the 2020 campaign, according to a Reuters analysis, in a sign of the intense competition between the two frontrunners.

The 2024 Presidential Race Barrels Toward the Rapids

The seemingly inevitable rematch between Trump and Biden has the country in a state of anxiety.

US conservative group led by billionaire Koch set to spend to beat Trump

By Alexandra Ulmer June 29 (Reuters) - The conservative U.S. political network led by billionaire Charles Koch has raised over $70 million to spend on political races, an official with the group said on Thursday, with a key goal of stopping former President Donald Trump from clinching the 2024 Republican nomination.

Donald Trump may skip first Republican debate for 2024 polls, hold alternative event, says ‘Why would I give them time?’

Former President Donald Trump may not participate in the Republican Party's first primary debate for the 2024 election, citing bias against him by Fox News and his lead in opinion polls. He suggested holding an alternative event instead.

Trump and DeSantis are among the 2024 GOP hopefuls set to appear at the Moms for Liberty gathering

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the main rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty.

The Republican race for 2024: can anyone stop Trump?

Despite being embroiled in several legal wrangles that could ultimately land him in jail, Donald Trump has a comfortable lead in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Joan E Greve reports

Donald Trump draws thousands to small South Carolina city for campaign rally

The heavily Republican area is a popular one for party hopefuls.

Donald Trump's Massive Rally in South Carolina Draws 50,000 Supporters

Former President Donald Trump returns to large-scale rallies, drawing massive crowds in South Carolina. Supporters gather to hear his message for the upcoming 2024 campaign.

Maureen Dowd: Jersey boy Chris Christie is a mean match for Donald Trump

Former governor is aiming to be at the Republican presidential candidates’ debate in August

Larry Elder Open to Being Donald Trump's Running Mate: 'Will Take the Call'

Elder told Newsweek that Republicans need to "unite behind a candidate whose last name is other than Trump" to win the November 2024 presidential election.

The current field of Democrats and Republicans is feeling pretty fringey.

There's a reason the current presidential candidates challenging Biden and Trump feel so fringey.

Chris Christie calls Trump-DeSantis nomination feud ‘a teenage food fight’

Former New Jersey governor speaks out after bizarre video from Florida’s governor and ‘juvenile’ nicknames from the ex-president

Trump stays home as Republican presidential candidates march in July 4 parades in key states

Republican presidential candidates fanned out across early voting states to march in Fourth of July parades on Tuesday, while Trump stayed put at his Bedminster resort with little reason to stump for himself given his mammoth lead over the field.

Stumping on July 4, Trump’s Rivals Pitch Themselves to Early-State Voters

Donald J. Trump loomed large over the campaign trail, even though he was among the few G.O.P. contenders who stayed away from it.

Steve Cortes, DeSantis super PAC spokesman, acknowledges campaign is 'way behind' Trump

A spokesman for a super PAC backing Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate is “way behind” in national polling and is “fighting uphill” to defeat former President Donald Trump in the 2024 primary.

Donald Trump Holds Big Lead Over Joe Biden in Swing States, Polls Show

An Echelon Insights survey found that the former president could flip key battleground states if up against Biden in 2024.

One Key Way to Stop Donald Trump From Being Our Next President | Opinion

If you think it would be a national tragedy if indicted former President Donald Trump was our next president, it is about time to start getting very worried

Axelrod warns Cornel West bid could tip election to Trump

Democratic strategist David Axelrod said the Green Party bid by academic Cornel West could draw votes away from President Biden, leading to a victory for former President Trump. “In 2016, the Green Party played an outsized role in tipping the election to Donald Trump. Now, with Cornel West as their likely nominee, they could easily…

Lack of enthusiasm for a Trump-Biden rematch could open the door for a third-party candidate

The No Labels movement says it is offering a home to those tired of the political extremes, but Democrats fear a third-party candidate could hand the White House to Trump

Nearly a quarter of Republicans say classified docs charges make them more likely to support Trump: poll

More than 20 percent of Republicans surveyed said certain criminal charges against former President Trump have made them more likely to support him in the 2024 election, according to a new Ipsos poll released Thursday. About 24 percent of polled Republicans say the charges in the classified documents investigation make them more likely to support…

Why the Stop Trump effort all comes down to South Carolina

There is likely to be a major gap in the primary calendar before the state hosts its vote. The usual knife-fighting there could get even bloodier.

Trump and DeSantis Are Battling for Iowa Voters. And for Its Governor, Too.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has vowed to be neutral in 2024. But Donald Trump’s team views her as neutral in name only when it comes to Ron DeSantis and his wife.

DeSantis’s stumbles have GOP mulling other Trump alternatives

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s weaker-than-expected campaign is prompting other Republicans, such as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, to take a new look at running for president, GOP strategists say. These Republicans argue that DeSantis, long seen as the strongest potential challenger in a GOP primary to former President Trump, has failed…

Analysis: Why Trump's Republican rivals should focus on New Hampshire, not Iowa

Donald Trump continues to be the clear favorite to win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Some 2024 GOP competitors echo Trump on the campaign trail

Echoes of Trump's rhetoric are practically ubiquitous on the 2024 campaign trail – sometimes even at rallies and events where he isn't the featured candidate.

Trump knocks Iowa governor over approach to 2024 presidential primary

Former President Trump on Monday took a swipe at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) over her approach to the 2024 GOP presidential primary field amid reported frustrations from his team that Reynolds has been too cozy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) campaign. “I love Iowa, protected & expanded Ethanol, got 28 Billion Dollars from…

Haley: GOP primary race will be ‘totally different’ by mid-fall

The race for the GOP presidential nomination “is going to be totally different” by the fall, former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley said in an interview published Sunday. Haley, who is well behind in polls to former President Donald Trump, brushed off those numbers in the interview with The New York Times and said she expected…

Former Trump Adviser Outlines the Big Mistake His GOP Rivals Are Making

Alyssa Farah Griffin, Trump's White House communications director, suggested more GOP 2024 hopefuls need to directly attack the former president.

MAGA voters on 2024: 'Trump has faults. We all do'

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Former President Donald Trump lost the 2016 popular vote to the most unpopular politician of a generation and lost the 2020 presidential election to an elderly man who barely left his house.

DeSantis says he won't be Trump's 2024 running mate

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) won't join former President Donald Trump's 2024 ticket if he were to lose his own presidential campaign, DeSantis said on a podcast on Tuesday.

Piers Morgan challenges Trump to appear at first primary debate

Fox News host Piers Morgan is urging former President Trump to participate in the first Republican presidential primary debate next month, which is slated to air on the network. “Donald Trump is many things,” Morgan said Tuesday evening during a discussion with former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway. “But in all the time I’ve known him,…

Voters believe Biden and Trump are the not strongest options for 2024: Poll

Voters believe the Democratic and Republican front-runners for the presidency in 2024 are not the strongest option either party could nominate, but President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump appear likely to be facing off in next year's election.

Iowa lawmaker flips endorsement to DeSantis after Trump attacks governor

Sen. Jeff Reichman, who previously endorsed former President Donald Trump has decided to back Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after Trump attacked Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Iowa state senator flips endorsement from Trump to DeSantis

An Iowa state senator announced Thursday he was backing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in the 2024 presidential primary process, flipping his support from Donald Trump after the former president lashed out at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R). “Iowa Republicans must be united if we are going to take our country back and reverse Joe Biden’s failures,” said Jeff Reichman…

Trump a no-show at Iowa evangelical forum, leaving opening for 2024 rivals

Republican contenders for president will address a gathering of social conservatives in the early nominating state of Iowa on Friday, but the event will be most notable for the 2024 candidate who will not be there: the front-runner, Donald Trump.

Did Trump just give DeSantis a boost?

Donald Trump just reminded Republican voters — even many who voted for him twice before — why they might want someone else to top the party’s ticket in 2024.

GOP White House hopefuls face mounting pressure to stop Trump in Iowa

As the six-month sprint to the Iowa caucuses begins, the sprawling field of Republican presidential candidates is facing growing pressure to prove they can emerge as serious challengers to former President Donald Trump.

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

Biden's election war chest trails Trump's in size, filings show

DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'

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Fundraising takeaways: Trump, DeSantis in their own tier as Pence, other Republicans struggle

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The Iowa caucuses are six months away. Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable

He's been indicted twice. Found liable for sexual abuse. And he's viewed unfavorably by about a third of his party. But six months before Republicans begin to choose their next presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump remains the race's dominant front-runner.

Biden stability beats Trump volatility in 2024 match-up, experts suggest

Political scientists read the Republican runes and suggest Trump will win the nomination – but how would he fare in a 2020 rematch?

Don’t let Trump run out the clock on justice

Voters deserve to know the verdict of Donald Trump’s criminal trial before the former president appears on the ballot again in 2024.

Trump remains coy on whether he’ll be in first GOP presidential debate

Asked in an interview that aired Sunday about his plans for the August debate, the former president rattled off poll numbers showing he’s in command of the field.

Donald Trump has a big lead for the GOP nomination. Can DeSantis, Pence or anyone else catch him?

Six months before the Iowa caucuses − a year before the Republican convention − GOP candidates are trying to catch the front-runner: Donald Trump

White House hopeful DeSantis loses steam, struggling with image

Long viewed as the most formidable challenger to Donald Trump in the Republican US presidential nominating contest, Ron DeSantis boasts a record of ultra-conservative legislative wins and a pile of campaign cash.

Manchin keeps presidential buzz alive with New Hampshire visit

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is keeping his Democratic colleagues guessing about whether he will run for another Senate term or challenge President Biden as a third-party candidate, which Democrats fear would tip the 2024 presidential race to Donald Trump or another Republican and create a tougher road to keeping their Senate majority.   He stirred new…

DeSantis disappoints, and some Republicans seek new Trump-slaying savior

Ron DeSantis has plenty of time to turn his campaign around, but questions about temperament and personality — the most vexing questions DeSantis faces — do not lend themselves to easy fixes.

Trump has 47% support among Republicans; DeSantis at 19% - Reuters/Ipsos

Donald Trump is dominating the U.S. Republican presidential nomination contest with 47% support within his party, well above 19% for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Biden takes aim at Trump in campaign’s first shot of 2024

The comments mark a turning point in Biden’s reelection campaign, which has largely refrained from attacking the Republican field.

Trump probe knocks DeSantis off course - and to the back of the news

The Florida governor's CNN appearance was the story of 2024 in a nutshell.

Donald Trump's lead over DeSantis narrows in New Hampshire

Donald Trump retains a firm edge over his 2024 GOP rivals in New Hampshire, but his competitors are gaining ground, according to a poll.

Ron DeSantis is planning a campaign reboot as he struggles to close the gap with Trump

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is planning a reboot, top campaign officials said, with a significant shift on messaging, events and media strategy.

Third party push in 2024 U.S. presidential election raises interest, concerns

As No Labels group looks to give Americans a third option on the ballot for president, some are concerned it could tip the vote in favour of Donald Trump

Will Hurd: Some GOP voters think ‘Trump is boring’

GOP presidential candidate Will Hurd argued some GOP voters think former President Trump is “boring” when talking about the same topics on the campaign trail. “Here’s what I’m hearing on the ground today: I’m in New Hampshire, a lot of people are saying that they think Donald Trump is boring, and he’s talking about the…

DeSantis is planning a campaign reboot as he struggles to close the gap with Trump

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign is planning a reboot, top campaign officials said, with a significant shift on messaging, events and media strategy.

Cornel West's Chance of Ruining Biden's Reelection, According to Polls

West appears to have little chance of securing the presidency, but he could skew the election in Donald Trump's favor.

These politicians are fueling talk of late-entry 2024 bids

A number of politicians are stoking speculation that they could make late entries into the 2024 presidential race ahead of what’s shaping up to be a potential rematch between President Biden and former President Trump.  Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) became the latest figure to raise questions about a White House bid after he released a cryptic…

Which Republicans can challenge Trump? Here's what the money says

For any Republican presidential candidate not named Donald Trump, making the first primary debate on August 23 in Milwaukee is an essential obstacle to overcome. It provides the first, and for many candidates maybe the only, opportunity to get their voices heard on the national stage.

Trump just qualified for the first debate. But will he show up?

Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Chris Christie and Tim Scott also qualified based on the latest polling.

Nervous Republicans turn to New Hampshire in hopes of stopping former President Trump

More than a dozen prominent Republicans are looking to New Hampshire, a state renowned for casting a spotlight on political underdogs, to help halt Trump's march to a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination

Trump faces more indictments, fines and possible jail time as legal troubles mount

As Donald Trump looks to secure the Republican presidential nomination and win a second White House term, he will also have to navigate a legal minefield that could include as many as four criminal indictments and at least two civil cases.

DeSantis campaign pitches donors on "leaner," "insurgent" campaign to beat Trump

Responding to intensifying concerns among his supporters, top advisers to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met with key donors and fundraisers over the weekend in Utah, where they promised a new direction to jumpstart his fledgling White House bid.

Thorny Rules and Maybe an Absent Trump: A Month Out From the First G.O.P. Debate

Republican presidential candidates are supposed to face off in Milwaukee on Aug. 23. But Donald Trump, the field’s front-runner, may not show up, and others have yet to make the cut.

Trump is gearing up for his ‘final battle’. So should we

Trump and the Republicans will lose this battle. Even if they win Republican primaries, they will lose the general election

A Trump-Biden Rematch That Many Are Dreading

Readers discuss a column by Pamela Paul that lamented the prospect. Also: The perils of A.I., and limits on its development.

Trump remains at the top as lineup for first Republican debate emerges - US politics live

Former US president appears to be far ahead of his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination as six hopefuls clear debate hurdle

Romney urges Republican no-hopers to drop out to beat Trump in primary

Utah senator cites 90s comedy Dumb and Dumber to call on candidates to unite behind one challenger to avoid 2016 repeat

Kellyanne Conway suggests Trump may participate in GOP debate

Former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway suggested on Monday that the former president may participate in the first Republican presidential primary debate next month but will likely “keep everybody in suspense” in the lead-up. “If I were you, I would keep that center podium warm because maybe he’ll make the announcement the day of,” Conway said…

Face it, Ron DeSantis is losing because he’s bad at this

Ron DeSantis wants his party to think it faces a choice between Donald Trump and Not-Donald Trump (meaning him). “No matter how much the media and DC elites try to destroy Ron DeSantis,” his spokesman said, “they can’t change the fact that this is a two-man race for the nomination.”But that’s not wh...

GOP anti-Trump PAC drops $1.5 million on ads in Iowa showing voters ditching former president

A political action committee focused on preventing former President Donald Trump from winning the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 is launching an ad campaign in Iowa profiling voters who once supported Trump but now say he has too much "baggage."

How Mr. Nice Guy Tim Scott can slay Trump and win the nomination

It's a narrow path to the nomination, but Tim Scott does have a path — unlike most of the Republican field.

Donald Trump and party rivals speak at key Iowa Republican event

Mr Trump faced criticism from some Republican opponents, but only those considered long shots for the presidential nomination.

How Donald Trump fell into the special prosecutor Jack Smith's trap | Column

In spite of his popularity with Republicans, Trump clearly isn’t the GOP’s best chance to win back the White House.

US presidential race: Three Indian American Republican party candidates directly challenging Donald Trump

Speculation surrounds potential Republican candidates for 2024 US presidential election. Indian-American leaders Hirsh Vardhan Singh, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy challenge Trump's frontrunner position.

Who is Hirsh Vardhan Singh? Indian-origin anti-vaxxer nicknamed 'Trump on steroids' to run for US prez

Hirsh Vardhan Singh has become the third Republican of Indian origin to join the race for US President in 2024. He officially filed his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission on Thursday, according to The Hill.

Donald Trump criticizes Ron DeSantis in Iowa, gets no pushback

Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis appeared at the same event in the 2024 White House race for the first time on Friday, but even a day after Trump faced fresh criminal charges, it was the former president talking down DeSantis rather than the other way around.

Trump's rivals let GOP voters believe he's a winner - and it's coming back to bite them

Trump's rivals hoped to appeal to conservatives fed up with losing, but they never called out his 2020 loss. Now GOP voters believe Trump can win again.

Donald Trump joins Republican presidential candidate rivals at campaign dinner

Mr Trump took to the stage at a campaign dinner with his main rival Ron DeSantis and several other candidates in the race to become the party's nominee for president in 2024.

Donald Trump and party rivals speak at key Iowa Republican event

Speakers fail to mention former president’s additional legal issues while sharpest criticism for Joe Biden

Bill Barr on voting between Trump versus Biden: ‘I’ll jump off that bridge when I get to it’

Former Attorney General Bill Barr said that he opposes former President Trump getting the GOP nomination but declined whether to say he would support him in the general election if pitted against President Biden. “I have made clear that I strongly oppose Trump for the nomination and will not endorse Trump,” Barr told NBC News…

GOP presidential nominations: Donald Trump dominates Ron DeSantis, other rivals

According to a recent poll conducted by New York Times/Siena College former US President Donald Trump is dominating his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, leading his nearest challenger, Florida Governor DeSantis by 37 percentage points, the New York Times reported

‘A rerun of a soap opera’: top Republican urges party to reject Trump 2024 bid

New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu attacks ex-president and says his 2024 bid is a far cry from his victorious 2016 run

Haley dodges question on whether Trump should drop out of 2024 race

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley sidestepped a question on whether former President Trump should drop out of 2024 presidential race. “While I think he was the right president at the right time, you know, earlier and while I think his policies were good, I don’t think he’s the right president at the right time going…

GOP presidential race for Iowa begins to take shape

Only two of the 13 presidential candidates who appeared at the Lincoln Dinner over the weekend criticized Trump directly. One was booed off the stage.

Donald Trump says he expects to be indicted tonight

Former US president Donald Trump has said that a new criminal indictment from Special Counsel in the US department of justice Jack Smith is imminent.

DeSantis claims Biden would beat Trump. GOP voters disagree

DeSantis' latest remarks came after a new poll found Trump running roughshod over the rest of the Republican field.

Donald Trump Is Polling Far Ahead of His G.O.P. Rivals

Also, a push to save Florida’s coral. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

Trump's early work to set rules for nominating contest notches big win in delegate-rich California

Donald Trump has scored a major victory in his efforts to reshape the mosaic of state Republican Party rules that determine the GOP presidential nominee.

John Bolton suggests US will leave Nato if ‘erratic’ Trump wins in 2024

Ex-national security adviser calls former boss ‘irrational’ and criticizes Republicans who support him on foreign policy

Jamie Raskin says it's a 'great question' on how Biden and Trump are tied for 2024

Rep. Jamie Raskin's (D-MD) statement comes as recent polling states that former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are neck-and-neck for 2024.

Trump to attend Iowa State Fair, likely steal limelight from Republican 2024 rivals

Donald Trump plans to attend the upcoming Iowa State Fair but will skip events with other Republican presidential candidates, an aide to the former president said on Monday, a move likely designed to steal the limelight from his White House rivals.

A tale of two Republican governors and Donald Trump

Iowa and New Hampshire have outsized roles in presidential politics, and their governors hope their influence will deny the former president their party’s nomination

Trump to attend Iowa State Fair, likely stealing limelight from 2024 rival DeSantis

Donald Trump will attend the Iowa State Fair this Saturday, his campaign announced on Tuesday, a move likely designed to steal the limelight from his White House rivals, especially Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who will visit the event on the same day.

Expect the unexpected: A Trump-Biden rematch is no sure thing

But in their respective parties, both men have astonishing leads as high as 30 or 40 percentage points

Donald Trump: Prosecutors' desire for January Capitol riot trial date sets up clash with primaries

A January start would clash with the Republican presidential primaries, with Donald Trump the front-runner to clinch the nomination again.

GOP hopefuls flock to Iowa State Fair

{beacon}    Evening Report Thursday, August 10   ©  AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall Trump’s GOP challengers vie for spotlight at Iowa State Fair The Iowa State Fair kicked off Thursday, the latest opportunity for GOP presidential hopefuls to get out their message and draw attention in a primary field dominated by former President Trump.   While Trump…

Trump swoops into fair to scramble DeSantis' efforts

Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are to hold competing events in the early nominating state of Iowa, at a time when the former president overwhelmingly dominates opinion polls and the Florida governor is scrambling to reset his troubled campaign.

Trump swoops into Iowa Fair to scramble DeSantis' effort to reboot his campaign

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis hold competing events in the early nominating state of Iowa, at a time when the former president overwhelmingly dominates opinion polls.

Trump and DeSantis Take On the Iowa State Fair, and Each Other

The leading Republican presidential rivals will be circling each other at the event on Saturday, just months before the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Trump supporters and DeSantis super PAC officials spar at a Des Moines dive

A shouting match transpired after a top Never Back Down official took umbrage with a Trump backer's hat.

Trump heading for Republican 'coronation' as 2024 rivals struggle to stop him

Trump is far ahead in national polling, eclipsing Florida's governor and the rest of the field, who have so far been at a loss over how to narrow that gap.

Trump faces packed schedule of court dates for 6 potential trials before Election Day 2024

Former President Donald Trump could face six trials before Election Day in November 2024, putting the frontrunner for the Republican nomination in a situation unlike any before.

Larry Donnelly: If we had no Trump or Biden for 2024

Our columnist says despite the expected rerun of the 2020 elections with Biden and Trump, it’s worth asking if there are any alternatives.

Trump looms large over Iowa State Fair, but many GOP voters still mulling their caucus choices

The loop Donald Trump's private jet made above the Iowa State Fair before his visit last weekend was more than just a gesture to the hundreds of supporters — and a few rival candidates — on the ground. It was a reminder that the four-time indicted former president casts a Boeing 757-sized shadow over the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

‘America First 2.0’: Vivek Ramaswamy pitches to be Republicans’ next Trump

The candidate is emerging as a challenger – however slight – in a race still thoroughly dominated by the former president

Trump confirms he will skip GOP presidential primary debates

Trump believes Fox News would not treat him fairly in televised debate

Trump skipping GOP presidential primary debates

The former president has said for months that he sees little upside in joining his GOP rivals on stage when they gather for the first time in Milwaukee Wednesday.

Trump has commanding lead in Iowa ahead of 2024 Republican caucus - poll

Trump has commanding lead in Iowa ahead of 2024 Republican caucus - poll

Donald Trump says he will skip Republican presidential primary debates

His spokesman did not clarify whether he plans to boycott every primary debate or just those that have been scheduled.

GOP senator says Trump should drop out of the 2024 presidential race

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., said that he thinks Donald Trump should drop out of the 2024 election as the former president faces four indictments.

Trump plans to skip first 2024 Republican primary debate

The former president will instead sit for a pre-recorded interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

US Senate Republican says Trump should drop out of presidential race

A prominent U.S. Senate Republican on Sunday said former President Donald Trump should drop out of the 2024 Republican White House race, arguing that Trump cannot win a general election contest against Democratic President Joe Biden.

Trump’s presence will be felt at presidential debate in his absence

The former president holds a commanding early lead in the Republican race.

In Trump's shadow, eight republicans clash in debate

Tonight's debate for the 2024 Republican primaries will feature a range of candidates, including a former vice president, a former UN ambassador, a crusading entrepreneur, and plenty of sitting and former governors.

None of these GOP candidates can beat Trump. So what do they want?

From the impartial first chairman of Australia’s Atlassian to sycophants and haters of the former president, the eight Republican presidential candidates preparing for Thursday’s debate all have different personal agendas.

5 memorable presidential debate moments throughout history

Presidential primary debates can make or break a candidate’s run for the White House — either helping to clinch a nomination or stopping a campaign in its tracks.   The stakes are high for Wednesday’s first GOP presidential primary debate as candidates vie for a breakout moment in a primary dominated by former President Trump,…

5 things to watch in Wednesday's Republican presidential debate

Will Donald Trump show? What will Chris Christie say? A look ahead to the first Republican presidential debate of the 2024 cycle.

Republican debate live: Trump a no-show as eight presidential hopefuls will compete for spotlight

Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Mike Pence, Chris Christie, Doug Burgum, Tim Scott, Asa Hutchinson and Vivek Ramaswamy to appear as ex-US president skips debate

4 takeaways from the US Republican presidential debate

Eight contenders for the 2024 US Republican presidential nomination jockeyed for voters' attention at the party's first debate, while the front-runner Donald Trump, the former president, bypassed the event.

Most US Republican rivals say they would support Trump

Six of the eight Republican presidential hopefuls at their party's first 2024 debate have indicated that they would support former US President Donald Trump as the 2024 White House nominee, even if he is convicted of a crime.

Republican presidential candidates do battle as Trump skips first debate

Virtually everyone on the debate stage in Milwaukee lined up behind Mr Trump, who declined to participate, citing his commanding lead.

Absent Trump set to steal show at Republican debate

Eight Republican presidential candidates face off for the first primary debate of the 2024 cycle Wednesday -- with frontrunner Donald Trump bidding to steal the spotlight despite spurning the showdown.

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy speaks on running as Donald Trump's VP: ‘Fine position for someone…'

Despite all the praise, it is difficult for Vivek Ramaswamy to stand any chance in the against former President Donald Trump whose popularity is climbing with the number of cases against him

Vivek Ramaswamy Hints at Joining Trump as His Running Mate in Next Year's Presidential Polls

Ramaswamy said he believed he could only “reunite this country” as president, but did not rule out running with 77-year-old Trump as vice president if the former president and frontrunner wins the nomination for a third time

Why most of Trump's Republican rivals won't attack him

Polls show Donald Trump leading Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his nearest rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, by about 40 points. You might think this would cause the former president’s GOP rivals to attack him in an attempt to eat into that support, which stands at north of 50% of the primary vote.

Trump faces new risks in skipping debates

Former President Trump has said he does not regret skipping the first Republican presidential primary debate, but there are signs he may not be able to dodge the stage indefinitely. Trump has indicated he does not plan to participate in the debates, pointing to his comfortable lead in the polls. Advisers said they would be…

Francis Suarez drops out of Republican presidential primary

Just 76 days after launching his campaign, Suarez pulled the plug on his effort to challenge former President Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and others in the crowded field.

Key Trump trial date used to be Inauguration Day

It’s a coincidence of the 2024 calendar and US history.

First attack ad with Trump’s mug shot hits the airwaves

Former President Donald Trump's mug shot is now appearing on TV in New Hampshire, thanks to a super PAC backing one of his Republican 2024 rivals.

Critics say Biden is old and tired. But so is his most likely opponent, Trump

The two men are almost the same age. Biden’s slight seniority is only an issue because there’s so little else to raise

Is the 14th Amendment the key to ending Trump’s bid for presidency?

Newest court case leans on a seldom consulted 155-year-old clause in the 14th Amendment, one of the most cherished elements of the American Constitution

‘If I am the president, I will pardon Trump’, says Vivek Ramaswamy

Republican presidential aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy said on Sunday that while he expects to become the party's nominee for the November 2024 US elections, but will vote for Donald Trump if the former president secures the nomination.

Trump Nearly Doubles Lead Over DeSantis After Slew of Indictments: Poll

"It is still early in the race and anything can happen," political analyst Craig Agranoff told Newsweek on Saturday.

The many tests that loom for US democracy in 2024

No matter who wins the likely Trump v Biden presidential race, politics in the US are headed for a turning point. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nikki Haley: Donald Trump won’t be the Republican nominee for US Presidential Elections 2024 but…

Nikki Haley is rising in Republican popularity for the 2024 US elections while challenging the assumption of Donald Trump's nomination.

Vivek Ramaswamy says 'deeply aligned on policies' with Donald Trump: 'would take his agenda forward'

Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, running for the Republican presidential nomination, said that he and former President Donald Trump share a deep alignment on policy matters, with over 90 per cent agreement while also acknowledging that there exist ‘small’ differences.

US polls 2024: 14th Amendment could bar Donald Trump from presidential ballot

Accusations against Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia may prevent him from running in 2024.

Why Biden and Trump need each other to win in the 2024 election

Here is an often-repeated claim you’ll hear from reporters and analysts: Former President Donald Trump’s control over the Republican primary field solidified not in spite of, but because of, his four criminal indictments.

Vivek Ramaswamy 'a cheerleader' for Trump, Larry Hogan says

The former Maryland governor wants only serious candidates in the Republican presidential field.

Donald Trump Leads Republican Primary Race with Nearly 60% Support, WSJ Poll Reveals

Donald Trump, the former US president leads the Republican presidential primary race with 59 percent support, according to a Wall Street Journal poll

Biden takes shot at Trump on jobs in critical state of Pennsylvania

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday took shots at his likely 2024 rival, Donald Trump, in a Labor Day speech aimed at shoring up support in Pennsylvania, a state he needs to win next year to retain the White House.

The GOP's sad addiction to low turnout could spell trouble in 2024

Republicans underestimate the magnitude of opposition to Trump in places that don’t elect Republicans.

Two-thirds of even Dems say Biden too old for another term: bipartisan poll

Even two-thirds of Democrats say President Biden is too old for a second term, as the 80-year-old commander-in-chief remains tied with Donald Trump in a potential matchup, a new bipartisan poll shows.

Pence rails against Trump's 'siren song of populism' as he tries to energize his 2024 campaign

Former Vice President Mike Pence cast the 2024 election as a fight for the future of conservatism and his party as he called on fellow Republicans to reject the “siren song of populism" championed by former President Donald Trump and his followers.

Vivek Ramaswamy tied for second place with DeSantis in post-GOP debate poll

Former President Donald Trump may be dominating the GOP presidential primary field, but his 2024 rivals are still fighting out who will become the heir to the Trump-alternative throne. A poll released on Thursday is giving hope to two of the most prominent non-Trump candidates in the field.

DeSantis camp on Iowa: A ‘strong second’ is good enough

The Florida governor is trailing former President Donald Trump by a wide margin.

Watch live: Trump holds rally in South Dakota with GOP leaders

Former President Trump is slated to headline the Monumental Leaders rally in South Dakota on Friday evening. The event comes amid speculation that Gov. Kristi Noem will endorse Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. It also fuels speculation that he could be courting her as his running mate.  She has been a vocal ally of the…

Trump’s legal woes cast long, dark shadow over presidential campaigns

For the first time in American history, what is happening in judicial chambers may exceed in importance what occurs in campaign appearances, media advertisements and candidate debates

Trump, DeSantis And Other 2024 GOP Prospects Vie For Attention At Iowa-Iowa State Football Game

Donald Trump crossed paths with some his presidential campaign rivals when he attended Iowa’s biggest annual college football game.

Trump first choice for majority of Iowa Caucus voters: poll

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came in a distant second with 14% support, while former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley came as the first choice of 10% of likely voters.

Trump told Masters he’d likely lose to Lake in Arizona: report

Former President Trump warned Blake Masters that he is likely to lose an Arizona Senate primary to Kari Lake in 2024, The New York Times reported Friday. The Times report claims Trump called Masters on Sunday to make the blunt prediction, in what would be a move inconsistent with his 2024 strategy so far of…

Who will be at the Iowa-Iowa state game

The top three Republican presidential candidates will feature in the crowd of the Iowa-Iowa State football game on Saturday afternoon, for what will likely be the largest sports crowd in the state for the prestigious rivalry game. Former President Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy have confirmed their attendance, alongside lesser candidates…

The group that won Trump the election in 2016 may win it for him again in 2024

President Joe Biden continues to be plagued by approval ratings well below 50%. Under normal circumstances, that might be worrying for an incumbent heading into his reelection year. But Biden likes to rely on a common refrain: “Don’t compare me to the Almighty, compare me to the alternative.”

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorses Trump for president

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorsed former President Donald Trump’s 2024 White House bid on Friday, calling him “the fighter that our country needs.”

Trump and DeSantis both attend Iowa v. Iowa State rivalry game

Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump both courted football fans at the Iowa vs. Iowa State game Saturday.

Why a 2024 Trump-Biden rematch might be more of a referendum on Trump than Biden

Presidential reelection bids tend to revolve around the incumbent’s performance in office. But a potential rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump could upend that dynamic, polling suggests, with most voters saying their decisions would come down largely to their feelings about Trump.

Who are the candidates running in the 2024 US presidential election?

She has low single-digit support among Republicans, according to opinion polls. TIM SCOTT The only Black Republican U.S. senator has low name recognition outside his home state of South Carolina, but his optimism and focus on unifying his divided party have helped him draw a contrast with a more aggressive approach from Trump and DeSantis.

DeSantis says Biden's and Trump's ages are a "legitimate concern"

"The presidency is not a job for someone that's 80 years old," DeSantis, a GOP candidate for president, told "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.

Does the Constitution disqualify Trump from running for president?

Much ado about Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution these days.

Biden, Trump in statistical tie in new poll

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in a statistical tie in a new poll by Quinnipiac University showing the hypothetical 2024 matchup.

Donald Trump 'likes the concept' of picking female running mate for US presidential race

In a wide-ranging interview in the US, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination was asked if he was "leaning toward" choosing a woman as a running mate - and hailed Governor Kristi Noem as "fantastic".

America needs fresh leaders - Biden and Trump should both stand down

Any system of government that pits a vengeful crook against a fading old-timer is not working well

Ron DeSantis States That Donald Trump’s Chance of Being Re-Elected Is ‘Close to Zero’ if Convicted

Trump faces a total of 91 crimes in four separate lawsuits, two of which were brought in federal court in Washington and Florida.

A third of voters think Biden would finish a second term if reelected: poll

About a third of U.S. registered voters surveyed said they think President Biden would finish a second term if reelected, compared to a little more than half of voters who think the same for former President Trump, according to a poll.    The CBS News/YouGov survey, published Sunday, found 34 percent of registered voters said they believe…

Trump's Republican rivals need to take him on at next debate, moderator says

Trump, who leads his nearest rival for the Republican presidential nomination by some 40 percentage points in opinion polls, is skipping the second debate, just as he did the first one in Wisconsin last month. Perino, a co-moderator of the Sept.

Donald Trump's Republican rivals need to take him on at second debate, moderator says

Donald Trump's rivals need to take him on more forcefully at next week's Republican presidential debate if they have any hope of cutting into the runaway front-runner's massive lead in opinion polls, one of the debate moderators said on Tuesday.

Bad news for Biden in new Yahoo News/YouGov poll

The latest numbers show Trump gaining and Biden slipping ahead of the 2024 election.

Donald Trump's rivals need to take him on forcefully at next Republican presidential debate, moderator says

Trump's rivals need to be more forceful in the next Republican debate to cut into his lead in opinion polls.

Biden up 6 points in election rematch if Trump is convicted: poll

Biden, 80, would prevail by a margin of 45% to 39% over Trump, 77, in the event of a post-conviction ballot, according to a WPA Intelligence survey exclusively shared with The Post.

CNN Poll: Trump leads in New Hampshire while Ramaswamy, Haley, Christie and DeSantis battle for second

Former President Donald Trump holds a sizable lead in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in New Hampshire, but a close contest for second place has emerged among four candidates seeking to gain traction as an alternative to the front-runner, according to a new CNN/University of New Hampshire poll.

Kari Lake expected to launch Senate bid in Arizona as soon as next month

Republican Kari Lake, who lost the 2022 race for Arizona governor and has closely aligned herself with former President Donald Trump, is expected to announce a Senate bid as early as next month, two sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.

Trump’s rivals face critical 2nd debate

Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report   The Big Story  Trump’s rivals face critical 2nd debate  Donald Trump is snubbing the event yet again, while his challengers gear up for a critical second GOP debate – with almost three months to go until the primaries. © AP Photo/Morry Gash Most…

Biden leading Trump in New Hampshire survey

Editor’s note: This file has been updated to note that Dennis Kucinich is a former Ohio congressman. A new CNN/University of New Hampshire poll found President Joe Biden leading Donald Trump in a hypothetical general election matchup in the Granite State. The poll found Biden leading Trump by 12 points, with Biden receiving 52 percent…

DeSantis campaign pre-debate memo criticizes Trump, is dismissive of other rivals despite polling gap closing

The memo, first obtained by CBS News, argues the "fundamentals" of the race haven't changed.

As DeSantis falters, the race for second place in the GOP primary is open again

A furious scramble for second place is underway in the crowded Republican primary contest, with candidates vying for an opportunity to directly take on front-runner Donald Trump. The position, once held by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now appears to be more of a free-for-all.

2024 US Presidential Elections: Donald Trump leads Joe Biden by 10 points in new poll

Trump leads Biden 51-42 in hypothetical 2024 match, according to a poll. Trump also ahead in GOP nomination race.

Poll: Overwhelming majorities express concerns about Biden, Trump ahead of 2024 race

Three-quarters of voters are concerned about Joe Biden’s age and mental fitness, while nearly 2-in-3 worry about Donald Trump's multiple trials, per a new NBC News poll.

Joe Biden Gets Bad News From Poll

A recent survey shows the president trailing behind Republican front-runner Donald Trump by 10 percentage points.

Why New Hampshire is the most likely state where Trump could lose a primary

Former President Donald Trump is a heavy favorite to win the 2024 Republican nomination. He’s getting over 60% in a number of national surveys of the GOP primary and holds the advantage in every early state that’s been polled.

Democrats plan to track and corner Republican 2024 candidates on Trump

Democrats plan to track and corner Republican 2024 candidates on Trump

Trump returns to in-person campaigning in South Carolina

The Republican presidential front-runner began his trip to small-town Summerville with a meet-and-greet with volunteers at a local campaign office.

Haley moves into second place behind Trump in New Hampshire: poll

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has surged into second place behind former President Trump in New Hampshire, according to a new poll, moving ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the GOP field. Trump is the clear frontrunner of the Republican race, with 45 percent of likely Republican presidential primary voters, but Haley is now…

Which candidates qualified for the second Republican 2024 debate?

At least six Republican candidates will take part in the second 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in California. Donald Trump plans to skip the event and give a speech in Detroit to autoworkers.

Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

Some Republican donors now eye Haley as best hope against Trump

Watch live: Trump rallies voters in Detroit

Former President Trump on Wednesday evening is set to deliver a speech to autoworkers amid at Drake Enterprises near Detroit, amid a strike by United Autoworkers (UAW). The speech will occur an hour before the second GOP presidential primary debate, with many speculating Trump is intending to use the event to steal attention away from…

Rivals attack Donald Trump in second Republican presidential debate

The former president did not attend the debate and is currently dominating the party’s primary contest.

At second Republican debate, all eyes are on insurgent Nikki Haley

At the second Republican debate, with Donald Trump skipping out again, the rest of the 2024 hopefuls are fighting each other for a shot at his title.

Democratic rising stars rally round Biden’s re-election bid

The US President has warned of dire consequences should Donald Trump emerge victorious from any potential rematch in 2024.

Biden launches blistering personal attack against Trump

President Joe Biden has launched a blistering personal attack on "extremist" Donald Trump, accusing his likely 2024 challenger of plotting to subvert the US constitution if he wins a return to power next year.

The single-digit candidates are only helping Trump

In a rather gimmicky final question in the second Republican presidential primary debate, moderator Dana Perino asked candidates to name one other person on the stage who “should be voted off the island.” They mostly declined to answer, but there is an important point at the heart of the question.

Robert Kennedy Jr to run as independent, could complicate Trump, Biden 2024 contest

U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce he is running as an independent instead of pursuing his long-shot bid to oust President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party nominee, a shift that could complicate the 2024 election.

Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs. Trump, DeSantis court Republican activists in California Donald Trump campaigned in California on Friday, just two days after skipping the Republican presidential debate there, looking to build support in the state with the biggest prize in his party's 2024 White House nominating race.

WATCH: Feinstein’s death begs the question: Are Trump and Biden too old for office?

ANAHEIM, California — Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who just died at the age of 90, faced pressure to step down from her position over questions about her health and ability to serve, putting the issue of aging politicians front and center. The Washington Examiner asked people at the California GOP convention if age is playing any factor in their presidential decision.

Iowa's two campaigns: Donald Trump's rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail

Read more about Iowa's two campaigns: Donald Trump's rivals search for paths to stop him as he blazes his own trail on Devdiscourse

How RFK Jr could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid

How RFK Jr could hurt Biden, Trump in 2024 election with independent bid

FACTBOX-The Republican candidates running for U.S. president

Scott, 58, attracted 2% support among Republicans, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling. ASA HUTCHINSON The former Arkansas governor launched his bid for the White House in April with a call for Trump to step aside to deal with the former president's first indictment.

Can Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin be the Republican who finally topples Trump?

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis falters, GOP elites are hoping Youngkin will make a last-minute bid to halt Donald Trump's march to the 2024 Republican nomination.

FACTBOX-Who are the candidates running in the 2024 US presidential election?

He has a firm grip on his party's right wing, but may struggle to get moderates and independents to support him in a general election should he win the Republican nomination. RON DESANTIS After a glitch-filled campaign launch in May on Twitter, now called X, DeSantis has positioned himself to the right of Trump on a number of key social issues such as abortion.

Trump sets his sights on Iowa with visits Saturday as he tries to solidify his support in the state

Campaign advisers have said they expect Trump to win the caucuses, which are precinct-level, party-run meetings where party members also register the first votes of the 2024 GOP campaign.

Taylor Swift could beat Trump in the 2024 election, according to ex-aide Alyssa Farah Griffin

During an episode of "The View: Behind the Table" podcast this week, Griffin says Swift should "get in the race"

Ron DeSantis explains why Republicans will start looking beyond Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Republicans won't support Former President Donald Trump as the upcoming presidential election comes up.

Trump vs Haley vs DeSantis: inside the real battle for the 2024 Republican nomination

With the former president still very popular within the Republican Party, it will likely come down to Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis to challenge him for the Republican nomination.

Trump asks Iowans to help him 'win big' in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

After Trump's loosely organized Iowa campaign produced a second-place finish in Iowa in 2016, his team says it is now running a more disciplined, data-driven campaign in the state

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends long-shot GOP 2024 presidential bid, endorses Nikki Haley

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his Republican presidential bid Monday, abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump at a time when his party seems even more determined to embrace the former president.

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd, a strong Trump critic, suspends long-shot 2024 presidential bid

Hurd is endorsing Nikki Haley for the GOP nomination.

Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd suspends GOP presidential bid

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his Republican presidential bid Monday, abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump at a time when his party seems even more determined to embrace the former president.

Will Hurd suspends presidential campaign, endorses Nikki Haley

The former Texas congressman, who has not shied away from criticizing former President Donald Trump, has failed to qualify for any of the primary debates.

Biden, Trump see equal support in Nevada: poll

President Biden and former President Trump are in a dead heat among Nevada voters in a hypothetical 2024 match-up, according to a new poll.  A CNN poll, conducted by SSRS, found Biden with 46 percent support and Trump with 45 percent support among registered voters in the Silver State. Another 7 percent said they’d vote…

Donald Trump ahead in campaign fundraising; Nikki Haley closes in on Ron DeSantis

Former President Donald Trump outraised his competitors for the GOP presidential nomination in the third quarter, but former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is gaining momentum.

Haley super PAC takes Trump tone on 'DeSantis desperation tour'

Supporters of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's presidential run are ramping up criticism of Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R-FL) 2024 campaign as she looks to oust him from his second-place status behind former President Donald Trump.

The Kennedy who shames the name could hand the election to Trump

RFK Jr. has dropped his failing bid for the Democratic nomination and is running as an independent

Trump tops Biden in battleground Pennsylvania after losing there in 2020: Poll

Former President Donald Trump has shot ahead of President Joe Biden in the battleground state of Pennsylvania by almost 10 percentage points in a hypothetical 2024 presidential election.

Kari Lake enters the U.S. Senate race with Donald Trump’s endorsement

Kari Lake, who still hasn’t conceded her loss in the 2022 race for Arizona governor, formally launched her campaign for U.S. Senate Tuesday.

State GOP wants to defend Trump's right to be on 2024 ballot

PHOENIX – The Arizona Republican Party wants to defend the right of Donald Trump to be on the ballot in the state's 2024 presidential preference election despite claims by another

Haley, DeSantis and Scott campaigns make case to major GOP donors

Top officials from the campaigns of Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott made their case Friday to major Republican donors, as they compete to position themselves as the most viable alternative to former President Donald Trump.

Haley closes in on DeSantis as biggest challenger to Trump

Nikki Haley is increasingly being viewed as the most viable alternative to former President Trump, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) continues to struggle to gain traction in the primary.  The former United Nations ambassador received widespread praise for her performances in the GOP primary debates, has bumped up in primary polling and become an…

DeSantis’ slide left an opening in N.H. Now it’s anyone’s race for second place.

Donald Trump will return to New Hampshire this month, after rivals descend on the state this weekend.

Top NY GOPer Lee Zeldin checking nation's political pulse, says Trump has real shot at 2024 prez win

Ex-New York gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin, who has been checking the country’s political pulse while stumping for the GOP, says four-time indicted Donald Trump has a real shot at the White House.

Biden and Democrats report raising $71 million-plus for his 2024 race from July through September

President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee raised more than $71 million for his reelection in the three months ending Sept. 30, a strong indication that party donors remain united behind him going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with Donald Trump.

Joe Biden, Democrats report raising more than $71 million for his 2024 presidential run

Amounts raised serve as a strong indication that party donors remain united behind Biden going into a 2024 race that may feature a rematch with Donald Trump

Biden eclipses and Trump and GOP field with $71 million third quarter haul

President Joe Biden raised more than $71 million for his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party in the third fundraising quarter of the year, his campaign announced on Sunday, far outpacing former President Donald Trump and the rest of the GOP primary who have reported their results so far.

Biden raises more than potential GOP challengers in 3rd quarter, while Trump leads GOP field in fundraising

A round-up of what presidential campaigns raised and spent from July through September.

Tim Scott heads to Iowa as he's under pressure to rise

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is doubling down on Iowa, ramping up his visits to the state as he looks to prove he can compete in the battle to mount the strongest primary challenge to GOP front-runner former President Donald Trump.

Democrats divided on Biden’s vulnerabilities for 2024

New polling reveals just how vulnerable President Biden is roughly a year out from the 2024 election. Biden has persistently low approval ratings. There are widespread concerns about his age. And, in head-to-head polls against four-times-indicted former President Trump, Biden is in a dead-heat at best.  Now, polls in battleground states are flashing warning signs…

Robert F Kennedy’s decision to break with Democrats could be factor in race for White House

Poll shows Robert F Kennedy’s entry into the presidential contest as an independent may benefit Biden more than Trump

McCarthy sidesteps question on endorsing Trump: ‘The campaign is still going’

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) sidestepped a question about endorsing former President Trump Sunday, arguing the “campaign is still going.” Asked by NBC “Meet the Press,” anchor Kristen Welker why he has not yet endorsed Trump, McCarthy said, “The campaign is still going. There’s a very good chance I would endorse President Trump.” Welker…

DeSantis and Haley duke it out. Does the winner get to take on Trump?

The seemingly endless battle for the House speakership isn’t the only leadership skirmish going on in the Republican Party.

Trump compares himself to Mandela and rails against Biden after filing for New Hampshire primary

Former President Donald Trump is comparing himself to anti-apartheid activist Nelson...

Trump files for New Hampshire presidential primary in person ahead of campaign rally

The all-time high was 1992, when 61 people got on the ballot.Trump won both the 2016 and 2020 Republican primaries in New Hampshire but lost the state in both general elections.In 2015, he was in second place behind retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson in some national polls when he signed up for the primary.

Larry Elder drops out of 2024 GOP primary, backs Trump

Republican presidential candidate Larry Elder is suspending his 2024 campaign for the White House and has endorsed former President Trump for the party nominee. “As I look at the path forward, and after careful consideration and consultation with my campaign team, I have made the difficult decision to suspend my campaign,” Elder said in a…

Democratic congressman challenges Biden for presidential nomination

Dean Phillips says the party needs younger voices to avoid a nightmare scenario where Donald Trump is re-elected next autumn.

Radio host Larry Elder ends Republican presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder announced Thursday that he was ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Elder, who sought to replace California Gov.

Larry Elder ends his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder on Thursday ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.

Larry Elder ends presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump

Conservative talk radio host Larry Elder says he is ending his 2024 Republican campaign for president.

Former US VP Pence drops out of presidential race

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has ended his cash-strapped presidential campaign, after struggling for months to convince Republican voters he was the best alternative to the man he once served with unswerving loyalty, Donald Trump.

Why Dean Phillips Is Taking On Joe Biden

He fears the President could lose to Donald Trump, and he’s right.

Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips says he’s running for president because he thinks Biden might lose to Trump

Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., said on Friday that he’s challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination for president because he doesn’t think Biden can win next year’s general election.

Who is Dean Phillips, Biden’s new Democratic primary challenger?

The Minnesota congressman says he’s running because he fears Trump would beat the president next year.

Former US VP Pence drops out of Republican presidential campaign

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence ended his cash-strapped presidential campaign on Saturday, after struggling for months to convince Republican voters he was the best alternative to the man he once served with unswerving loyalty, Donald Trump.

Pence ends 2024 campaign against Trump in sudden early exit

The former Vice President’s campaign suspension could help to consolidate support among other non-Trump candidates.

Mike Pence suspends campaign for Republican presidential nomination

The former vice-president to Donald Trump says that after prayer and deliberation he concludes ‘it is not my time’

Democratic congressman challenges Joe Biden for presidential nomination

Dean Phillips says the party needs younger voices to avoid a nightmare scenario where Donald Trump is re-elected next autumn.

Ben Carson endorses Trump 2024 at Iowa rally

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson endorsed former President Trump in a speech in Iowa on Sunday. Ahead of Trump’s scheduled address, Carson introduced the leading 2024 GOP presidential candidate as “my friend and your friend, and a friend of America.” “As I stand here today, I want to offer my…

Trump is returning to Iowa on Sunday for his eighth campaign stop in little more than a month

Donald Trump will headline his eighth campaign event in Iowa in a little more than a month on Sunday as part of the former president's accelerated fall schedule leading up to the first-in-the-nation caucuses in January.

Mike Pence’s exit from White House bid is winnowing of crowded field, rivals say

Departure could help Republican candidates but DeSantis and Haley, as well as Ramaswamy and Christie, still hugely trail Trump

Republicans watch eagerly as Phillips adds to Biden woes

Republicans are watching eagerly as primary challenges pile up against President Biden, hoping the Democratic infighting and agitation about his candidacy will weaken his stature in November.  Earlier in the 2024 cycle, Republicans were preoccupied with their own front-runner’s flaws, frantic that former President Trump as the likely nominee would go into the general election…

Former US vice president Mike Pence ends his campaign for the White House

Donald Trump’s former vice president has struggled to gain momentum.

Donald Trump says Mike Pence should endorse him after he bowed out of 2024 race

Former President Donald Trump quipped that Mike Pence should endorse him on Saturday night after his former vice president dropped out of the 2024 Republican nomination contest.

Nikki Haley files to appear on South Carolina's presidential primary ballot as new Iowa poll shows momentum

A poll released Monday morning shows Haley tied with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Iowa for second place, behind former President Trump.

WSJ Opinion: Why Dean Phillips Is Taking On Joe Biden

Review and Outlook: Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips fears President Biden could lose to Donald Trump, and he’s right. Images: Reuters/AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

In Iowa, Good News for Haley, at the Expense of DeSantis

A new Republican poll focuses not on voters nationwide but on those in Iowa, though the results are the same: Former President Trump leads by a mile. The more interesting wrinkle...

Time running out for GOP’s Trump alternatives

Time is running out for Republicans searching for an alternative to former President Trump to coalesce around a single candidate as the Iowa caucuses rapidly approach. The departure of former Vice President Mike Pence was the latest shake-up to the primary and could up the pressure on other low-polling candidates to drop out as well,…

Haley, DeSantis tied for second in Iowa poll far behind Trump

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has jumped in the polls to tie Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Iowa, both holding 16% of the vote among likely Republican caucus goers, a poll released Monday showed.

Trump edges up in Iowa even as legal challenges grow, poll shows

Former U.S. President Donald Trump maintains a commanding lead over his Republican rivals in Iowa less than three months before the state kicks off the Republican presidential nominating contest, with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis tied for second place, an NBC News poll released on Monday showed.

Anti-Trump GOP hopes are currently based on fantasy math

With former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley on the rise and former President Donald Trump polling below 50% in Iowa, there are some anti-Trump Republicans and conservatives issuing a familiar cry: Non-Trump Republicans should consolidate behind a single candidate who can wrest the party back from Trump.

Mace: Possibility of being on Trump’s VP shortlist is ‘intriguing’

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) called the possibility of being on former President Trump’s shortlist for running mate “intriguing” during an interview on Monday. During an interview with Charlamagne Tha God on “The Daily Show” on Monday, Mace was asked about her thoughts on the topic. “I think it’s intriguing. It’s interesting,” Mace said, adding “it’s…

The Unrestrained 2024 Front Runners

Biden’s surrogates attack Dean Phillips, while Trump attacks practically everyone.

Poll: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes eye-popping 22 percent against Biden, Trump,

The former Democratic candidate also got the backing of a plurality of independents in the Quinnipiac University survey.

Blow to Ron DeSantis as more key Florida backers switch to Trump

Bad news for the Florida governor’s campaign – with his favorability falling throughout 2023 – as GOP debate scheduled for Wednesday

Can Nikki Haley be a history maker or just best of the rest in Trump’s party?

The former South Carolina governor is rising in the polls but despite executive and foreign policy experience she has a mountain to climb

A Five-Alarm Biden Re-Election Fire

The President trails Trump in five of six battleground states in a new survey.

Iowa governor will endorse DeSantis for president

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving the Florida governor’s 2024 campaign a boost as he struggles to show progress against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, two people familiar with the matter said Sunday.

Trump leads Biden in 5 crucial swing states: Siena

Donald Trump would cruise to another term in the White House if the results of the New York Times/Siena College poll are repeated in 12 months at the ballot box.

2024 presidential race: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to endorse Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over Trump on Monday

Reynolds' support could be a boost for DeSantis' presidential campaign, which has anchored itself in Iowa.

Donald Trump Gets Great News in 5 Key Swing States

The former president is ahead of President Joe Biden by 6 points in Georgia, 49 to 43 percent.

Donald Trump ahead of Joe Biden in five key swing states, poll suggests

Trump led by 10 points in Nevada, six in Georgia, five in Arizona and Michigan and four in Pennsylvania, while Biden had a two-point advantage in Wisconsin.

Biden trails Trump in states likely to decide 2024 US election, polls show

Democratic President Joe Biden trails Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in five of the six most important battleground states exactly a year before the U.S. election as Americans express doubts about Biden's age and dissatisfaction toward his handling of the economy, polls released on Sunday showed.

Trump notches considerable lead over Biden in five swing states: poll

Donald Trump is notching considerable leads against President Biden in five of six key battleground states, a new poll has found.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says Trump can’t win in 2024 as she endorses Ron DeSantis

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds touted Ron DeSantis’ accomplishments as she endorsed him — and said she believes he can win the 2024 election, while Donald Trump cannot.

Trump maintains dominant lead among 2024 Republican candidates as GOP field narrows: CBS News poll

More voters are now considering Nikki Haley, but Ron DeSantis still seen as clear second choice to former President Trump.

Ron DeSantis scores Iowa governor's endorsement in Republican primary race

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Monday endorsed Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis' bid to be the party's nominee, a much-needed boost to the Florida governor as he seeks to shrink former President Donald Trump's big lead in the polls.

Who qualified for the third 2024 Republican presidential debate?

Five Republican candidates will take part in the third 2024 Republican presidential debate on Wednesday in Florida. Donald Trump is set to skip the event.

Where Donald Trump stands one year before the 2024 presidential election.

Stories about Dark Brandon merch, Zackey Rahimi, Michael Jordan and the racist panic over "sneaker murders," and more.

Biden allies look for silver linings in panic sparked by lackluster polls

President Joe Biden’s poll numbers may be showing stark warning signs over his reelection, but top Democrats see a possible silver lining amid the panic: The sooner they can jolt voters from dismissing the chances that Donald Trump could return to the White House, the better.

FACTBOX-Democratic candidates running for US president in 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden, who took office in early 2021, faces little opposition in his bid for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2024 presidential election. With former President Donald Trump the frontrunner in the Republican Party's nominating race, Biden's strong position in the Democratic primary sets up a likely repeat of the 2020 presidential election battle.

Beleaguered DeSantis falls further behind Trump in Florida, poll shows

University of North Florida study shows governor trailing Trump by 39 points, 60% to 21%, among Republican voters in his state

Key takeaways from the third Republican presidential debate in Miami

As they face an increasingly urgent task to emerge as a clear alternative to former President Donald Trump, five Republican presidential candidates gathered...

Voters Want Anyone but Trump or Biden

Neither looks good in the latest polls. Both parties should consider alternatives for the 2024 presidential election.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says DeSantis, not Trump, is the best Republican to win the 2024 election

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says it “feels good to get in the game” after endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president.

Trump leading Biden in five swing states as momentum in 2024 race grows: Poll

President Joe Biden is trailing former President Donald Trump, the front-runner in the GOP primary race, in five swing states, according to a new poll released Thursday, adding to a growing number of surveys that show Trump's growing strength in the 2024 election cycle.

Biden voters driven by ‘dislike’ of Trump

Another poll is out Thursday showing former President Donald Trump ahead of President Joe Biden in several swing states that are likely to determine the 2024 outcome.

Jill Stein launches 2024 bid as Green Party candidate

Jill Stein announced a surprise presidential bid Thursday, seeking the Green Party’s 2024 nomination. Stein, a physician who ran against Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016 as the Green Party’s nominee, previewed her latest run for the White House on social media and unveiled an accompanying website.  An official launch is slated for later…

Trump leads Biden in six swing states with or without third parties: poll

Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden in six out of seven battleground states regardless of whether third-party candidates were included in the survey, according to a new poll.

Will Joe Manchin Run for President? Democrats Fear a Disaster.

Centrist’s decision to not seek Senate re-election stirs speculation of a presidential bid as groups like No Labels seek alternatives to Biden and Trump

Polls are now showing that if Biden and Trump ran now, Trump would win

Our columnist says Biden is not for turning and this could be the undoing of the Democrats in a year’s time.

How RFK Jr. could change the outcome of the 2024 election

Chances are Joe Biden or Donald Trump will be elected a year from now. But it would be foolish to dismiss what the polls are telling us: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is polling higher than any independent or third-party candidate in a generation.

Trump returns to New Hampshire with eyes on primary and potential Biden rematch

When former President Donald Trump returns to New Hampshire on Saturday, he’ll be doing so eager to continue leveraging the Israel-Hamas war to draw a contrast with President Joe Biden, his likely 2024 general election opponent.

‘A revenge term’: what would another four years of Trump look like?

Opinion polls show the twice impeached, quadruply indicted ex-president narrowly leading Biden – and experts say ‘it would be a disaster for America’

Declining GOP debate ratings won’t help candidates catch Trump

Fewer and fewer people are watching the GOP’s presidential debates, raising sharper questions about their relevance in a cycle where the party’s front-runner, former President Donald Trump, is skipping them. Fewer than 7 million people tuned in for this week’s debate, where Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis both got solid reviews for their performances. But with a dwindling audience…

Florida Fight: Ron DeSantis lags behind Donald Trump on rivals’ home turf

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted his gubernatorial record and wide-spread support in Florida as evidence for his presidential potential, but numerous polls show former President Donald Trump -- another Florida man -- miles ahead in the Sun Shine State.

Trump will be next US president if he wins Republican nomination, polls show

The controversial ex-president is currently ahead in the polls in key battleground states

The 2024 Republican presidential field is rapidly shrinking. But is it too late to stop Trump?

The Republican Party’s once-crowded 2024 presidential primary field has suddenly shrunk to just a handful of viable candidates, but it's unclear if the GOP is any closer to coalescing behind a clear alternative to former President Donald Trump.

Democrats Left With No Good Options Against Trump

Recent polling shows President Biden trailing Trump in several key swing states, and alternatives for the DNC's 2024 nomination prove to fare much worse.

House Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Donald Trump for president

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday publicly endorsed Donald Trump for president, becoming the highest-ranking Republican so far to back the former president’s 2024 bid.

Top US House Republican Johnson endorses Trump for president