New York Representative Brian Higgins announced in October 2020 that he plans to step down from Congress in February 2021. He represents New York’S 26th Congressional District and has served since 2005. Higgins cited his desire to pursue new challenges and the state of Democratic politics in the House of Representatives as reasons for his […]
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Nikki Haley has momentum, but can she pass DeSantis to take on Trump?
It’s unlikely that Nikki Haley will pass DeSantis in the polls to challenge President Trump in the 2020 presidential election. DeSantis is currently polling higher than Haley and has much more name recognition with voters. Additionally, President Trump has already announced his intention to run for re-election in 2020, making it highly unlikely that either […]
The market for third-party candidates is hot. But who could catch on?
Third-party candidates who might catch on include businessman Andrew Yang, former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, and former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld. All three of these candidates have viable platforms and have the potential to draw a significant amount of support from both major parties. There are also other smaller, lesser-known third-party candidates who could also […]
Abortion rights have long been ballot winners — but post-Roe, even more so
Since Roe v. Wade, abortion rights have been a highly contested issue in American politics, and a major ballot box issue during elections. The 1973 Supreme Court ruling bolstered existing state policies on abortion rights, and the issue has been at the forefront of elections ever since. As public opinion on abortion rights has become […]
Another debate? The pantomime primary continues apace.
This week’s Republican presidential debate is sure to be another interesting one to watch as the candidates strive to outdo one another and prove themselves to be the right choice for the nomination. While previous debates have been designed to draw attention and highlight differences between the contenders, this debate could give more insight into […]
Iowa Gov. Reynolds hits back at Trump as she throws support to DeSantis
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has thrown her support behind Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the race for the Republican nomination for President in 2020. Reynolds told multiple news outlets on Wednesday that she is “tremendously proud” of DeSantis and his record. Reynolds also hit back at criticisms from President Donald Trump, who had previously implied […]
A disgraced former Trump official wants to deport Palestinians
No, this is not the stance of the Trump Administration. The official may have their own personal views, however the Trump Administration is not actively seeking to deport the Palestinians in any way.
How Speaker Mike Johnson’s plans for a Christian law school unraveled
In 2020, Speaker Mike Johnson of the Louisiana House of Representatives proposed a plan to create a Christian-focused law school at Louisiana College. Johnson, an outspoken Christian and conservative, claimed the school would foster a Christian worldview. However, by the end of the year, the plan had unraveled as opposition and concerns mounted. Louisiana College […]
The strengths and weaknesses of legal attempts to disqualify Trump
Strengths: 1. Legal challenges to Trump’s candidacy can provide a formal, independent forum to assess and adjudicate issues around his fitness for the presidency. 2. Legal argumentation and evidence has the potential to establish standards for disqualifying those unfit to lead: those with serious moral lapses, those who lack the mental or intellectual capacity, those […]
Trump appointee sentenced to nearly 6 years for attacking police on Jan. 6
On April 7, 2021, U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich sentenced Federico Klein, a former Donald Trump political appointee, to nearly six years in prison for assaulting four police officers during the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Klein, 42, pleaded guilty in March to assaulting officers with a stolen riot shield, attempting to impede communications during the […]