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Former President Donald Trump emerged triumphant in the Nevada Republican caucuses, solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the party's primary race. However, the absence of a direct showdown between Trump and potential rival Nikki Haley underscored the complexities of the electoral process in the southwestern state. Trump's resounding win in the Nevada caucuses signals his enduring influence within the Republican Party, reaffirming his status as a dominant force in conservative politics. With his unapologetic brand of populism and fervent base of supporters, Trump's victory sets the stage for a contentious battle for the party's nomination in the upcoming presidential election. As Trump basks in the glow of victory, the road ahead is fraught with challenges and uncertainties. The looming specter of a divided GOP, exacerbated by internal divisions and ideological rifts, poses a formidable obstacle to Trump's ambitions of reclaiming the presidency. Moreover, the broader geopolitical landscape presents a myriad of complex challenges that demand astute leadership and strategic vision. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dsUMei9e Story by Ozal Saeed #DonaldTrump #NevadaCaucusTriumph #GOPChallenge #2024Election #ConservativePolitics

What makes Donald Trump such a popular candidate for the Republican seat despite being on trial for criminal charges? And why is Joe Biden still the most plausible Democratic candidate despite continued concerns about his age? Dive into the intricacies of modern-era primaries, dating back to 1972, and uncover why polling is a more reliable predictor than you might think, like it or not. 🚀 Don't miss this eye-opening read, and join the discussion on the future of American politics. Read the full IE Insights by Alana Moceri article here.

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Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential campaign and has endorsed Kamala Harris as his replacement. What does this mean for the Democratic party and what's next to keep an eye on? Check out this Forbes article for the answers to some pressing questions about the everchanging political landscape in the United States.

Suppose the Democrats want to win the presidential election. In that case, VP Harris must demonstrate that she can tackle tough decisions at home and abroad and, more importantly, reduce polarisation within her party and the American public. She must also persuade Americans that the US is ready for a female president despite the preference towards conservatism and traditions. I think she will carry on as much of the groundwork already established by Biden and his team in the WH, especially in foreign affairs and geopolitics, but also shape her presidency unique to her. She must also show that she can withstand a barrage of racial and misogynistic abuses from Trump, who will do everything to smear and undermine Harris as someone unqualified for the presidency. Meanwhile, the Democrats must unite and recognise Biden’s public services. And the decision to withdraw is in the country’s best interest. Biden can still positively influence the DEM and the WH under Harris, but he must enable Harris to fulfil her presidential duties on her terms. It is going to be an exhilarating time ahead. #geopolitics #presidentialelections

New Hampshire's presidential primary is today, and the race for the Republican presidential nomination appears all but over unless former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley pulls off an upset victory over former president Donald Trump. What the GOP’s most loyal voters want, it seems, is pure, uncut Trumpism—with all the baggage and ideological divergence from traditional conservatism that entails. Between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s withdrawal and Haley’s having little apparent path forward barring a major upset, the race could well be effectively over by Wednesday, the party having passed up yet another opportunity to turn the page on a polarizing, multiply-indicted fabulist who lost the last election and has never won the popular vote. It is an outcome that distresses those loyal to the party of Ronald Reagan who hoped 2024 would be the party’s opening to step into the future—people like New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, currently serving his fourth and final term. He spent the last several weeks energetically promoting Haley’s candidacy and pronounced himself frustrated by Trump’s continued sway over the base. “I’d like to move forward with someone that believes in Republican values and knows how to actually get it done,” Sununu said in an interview between rounds of hugs and selfies with his devoted constituents. “Donald Trump is not a conservative. He’s not a Republican. He’s co-opted the brand a little bit, and that’s why I’m trying to support Nikki, to bring it right back.” Yet Iowa Republicans on Jan. 15 went for Trump by a 30-point margin, and the latest New Hampshire polls have Trump ahead of Haley by double-digit margins. “The Republican Party we knew isn’t coming back,” the anti-Trump Republican Sarah Longwell wrote on X. “GOP voters don’t want it back. They don’t want limited government, free markets, and American leadership in the world. They want isolationism, an authoritarian crackpot president, and a big government that enforces their worldview.” The Reaganites thought they could wait Trump out, that the fever would finally break and they could move to reclaim what was rightfully theirs. They didn’t bargain for the fact that he had no intention of ceding the throne. It is a story that has unfolded over and over since Trump stepped onto the political stage in 2015, yet for traditional conservatives, it retains the power to sting. There is still an old Republican guard that privately wishes Trump would go away, said Joe Walsh, a former Illinois Republican congressman. But it’s getting smaller and smaller as people like him and former Rep. Liz Cheney are cast out and a new guard takes over in its stead. “The new ‘national conservatism’ is to use government to get what you want, to go after the libs and the media and your enemies,” Walsh said. “The free-market, traditional, Reagan conservatism, there’s no place for it in this party, or any other for that matter.”

A WASHINGTON POST COMMENT THAT BEARS REPEATING: "a flugelhorn" COMMENTED ON JULY 18, 2024 @ 6:15 PM EST: QUOTE: "Both sides" doesn't work here, because there is a double standard - for good reasons. One of the chief animating ideas behind the Republican Party has long been, bluntly, "government sucks". The GOP believes that the federal government is inherently wasteful and corrupt. They believe that private businesses are inherently more capable and competent than government at all levels. The consequence is that, for Republicans, it doesn't really matter whether their presidential candidate is a morally upstanding patriot or a corrupt slimeball - the government they're running to lead is already believed to be inherently corrupt, so what does it matter if they send one more corrupt guy to Washington? As long as the corrupt guy isn't a liberal, it's all good. Meanwhile, as Democrats, we believe that the government works. When the government isn't working well, that means we need to adjust it so that it works better. We believe that the government is capable of doing a lot of good, and with the right people working under the right set of rules and regulations, it can do a lot of good for society, fairly and efficiently. So for us, it actually does matter that we have capable, competent, reliable leaders in place. Is Biden better than Trump? Yes, of course, but that's because Trump is awful - it's the lowest possible bar. It doesn't necessarily make Biden well qualified to serve another four years as president. That's why I have very little respect for the "vote blue no matter who!" crowd. They're thinking and talking like Republicans. But we believe it's an important job, so it really ought to matter who!. . ." UNQUOTE ALEXANDER HAMILTON USES SIMILAR LANGUAGE IN FEDERALIST PAPER NUMBER ONE (1787) CONTRASTING TWO CANDIDATES WHO ARE A LOT LIKE BIDEN AND TRUMP. WHEN I HAVE MORE TIME, I WILL QUOTE IT. OR YOU COULD LOOK IT UP IN YOUR COPY OF THE FEDERALIST PAPERS. WHAT? YOU DON'T HAVE ONE? YOU SHOULD BUY ONE! (ABOUT $10)

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In a high-stakes political showdown, California's Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis engaged in a fiery debate that may foreshadow a potential 2028 presidential face-off. While Newsom championed the Biden-Harris administration and denied personal presidential aspirations, DeSantis showcased his conservative credentials amidst a heated GOP nomination race. The debate, more spectacle than substance, solidified existing partisan support but may have done little to sway the undecided. As political strategies unfold, this clash underscores the deepening divide and the battle for America's future leadership. #NewsomDeSantisDebate #2024Election #2028Predictions #PoliticalShowdown #BidenHarris #GOPNomination #PartisanPolitics