A Nation at Crossroads - A 2024 Election Game (Gameplay Thread)

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn I : August 1st-31st, 2023



Source : https://nypost.com/2017/08/01/trump-reportedly-told-golf-buddies-the-white-house-is-a-dump/

Trump Administration to End in January of 2025

After 8 years of controversial control of the House, Senate, NGA, and White House, President Trump will leave in January of 2025. The Question is, will his successor be his 2nd Vice President, Someone else from his Party, or a Democrat?

President Trump Approval Rating
Disapprove : 46 %
Approve : 43 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 11 %

General Election Ballot from RCP

Generic Democrat : 45 %
Generic Republican : 40 %
Undecided : 15 %



UWS made this image

President Assad of Syria to sits down with Trump on to discuss the Nation’s slow reform following the bloody Civil War

After finally winning the Civil War in Mid 2022, with all rebel forces except Rojava being defeated, The Assad Government has slowly begun to rebuild after 12 years of constant war, with President Assad open to reform to the Nation’s legislature in return for financial aid to help rebuild. President Trump met him on June 28th and the two agreed to a deal : Slow financial aid of $500,000-$1,000,000 a year to rebuild while Assad establishes a Congress that is democratic in nature. President Trump has stated that one misstep by the Syrian leader and the cash is gone..

Source : https://southfront.org/300-kurdish-rebels-killed-in-raids-conducted-by-the-turkish-military-general-stuff/

CIA Sources hint Rojava may be causing Instability in the Middle East by inciting Pro Kurd Independence insurgencies

Over the last few months, the CIA has monitored and discovered that the Autonomous Kurdish region of Rojava in Syria, which still continues to fight for Independence against Assad, has been instigating Kurdish insurgencies in Iran, Iraq, and Turkey with the hopes of a new Kurdish State being created. Rojava’s President, Masour Selum, has yet to comment

Source : https://itsgoingdown.org/rose-city-antifa-on-6-29-antifascist-mobilization-in-portland//

Rose City ANTIFA riots in Portland, 7 severely wounded, 3 mortally wounded, $136,000 in damage done to city; Residents demand that Mayor resigns due to inaction

A scene that has been seen one too many times in Portland, Rose City ANTIFA is once again causing untold havoc in the City on August 8th in protest of Hatred, President Trump, and Governor Knute Buehler. Several Democrats, such as Senators Brown and Mona Das of Ohio and Washington respectfully, has called their violent actions as not reflective of the Democrats, instead being thugs without a party. Party Leadership, however, remains silent. Cortez, Omar, Tlaib, and Pressley applaud Rose City ANTIFA’s actions.

Source : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1DzZvRVrhY

Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un announces the process of the Nation slowly opening up to the Outside World and increasing ties with the South; Possible Reunification within the decade?

On the Morning of August 3rd, North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has stated that North Korea will slowly open up it’s economy and itself to the world, promising to slowly reform the government and to increase ties between themselves and South Korea. Many have been hopeful about the possible reunification of the peninsula within the decade, but experts remain skeptical.

Source : My own creation

2024 Election Season begins with eight candidates jumping in; Could more join soon?

The 2024 Election season has begun with 4 candidates from both parties having announced their candidacies. Currently in on the Republican side is the 49th Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida, as well as Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and Senator Bobby Jindal of Louisiana. In on the Democratic Side is Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, Virginia Senator and 2016 Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who is also retiring this year from the Senate.

With the field quite small, both parties have tried to push several other candidates to run. For the Republicans, Virginia Governor Eric Cantor, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, and Michigan Senator John James have been pressured to run while for the Democrats, California, New Jersey, and New York Senators Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, and Kirsten Gillibrand as well as California Governor Gavin Newsom, Missouri Governor Jason Kander, New Mexico Senator Martin Heinrich, and Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth are being pressured to run themselves. There is also interest in a possible independent campaign from someone else due to dissatisfaction with both parties.

The first Republican Debate will happen on August 15th at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. The first Democratic Debate will happen on August 24th at Sacramento State University in Sacramento, California.

Source : https://kcts9.org/programs/vote-2016/elephant-in-room-after-trump-whats-next-gop-republican

The Republican Party 2024 Primaries

The Party After Trump : Vice President faces Stiff opposition

Having announced his candidacy in Early June, Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida has taken an early lead in primary polling, though there are some opposition from within the party. Rubio’s main challenge is Florida Governor and Trump Ally Ron DeSantis, who has firmly stood President Trump for the past 6 years during his tenure as Governor. The Governor has strong support and large name recognition across the country due to how Pro-Trump he is. The other two Candidates are the lesser known Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota and Senator Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, who will need to campaign heavily to be on the same level of support as Rubio and DeSantis.

Republican RCP Primary Polling : August, 2023

Vice President Marco Rubio : 38 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 29 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 8 %
Senator Bobby Jindal : 6 %
Undecided : 19 %

Source : https://www.monroepadems.com/democratic-donkey

The Democratic Party 2024 Primaries

The Party after 8 Years of Trump : Clinton’s Running Mate leads all

After 8 years of President Donald John Trump, the Democratic Party seems poised to regain the White House with Virginia Senator and Hillary Clinton’s Running Mate in 2016 Tim Kaine, who has a steady lead against all of his opponents due to name recognition. His closest challenger is Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, who is retiring from the Senate this year, at a distant Second Place. With them all far behind, Brown, Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis will need to campaign hard to be on the same level as Senator Kaine.

Democratic RCP Primary Polling : August, 2023

Senator Tim Kaine : 28 %
Senator Sherrod Brown : 10 %
Governor Jared Polis : 7 %
Senator Chris Murphy : 4 %
Undecided : 51 %

[Huey Long is a Republican]

FIRST REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE



Source : https://time.com/3988276/republican-debate-primetime-transcript-full-text/

Location : University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina

Date : August 15th, 2023

Moderators : Chris Wallace and Brett Baier of Fox News

Wallace : Hello and Welcome everyone to the first Republican Debate live at the University of South Carolina at Columbia, South Carolina. I’m one of your moderators for tonight, Chris Wallace of Fox News

Baier : And I’m Bett Baier, also from Fox News. The rules are simple : The Candidates tonight are given several questions that they must answer within 90 seconds or less. A Candidate will have 45 seconds to respond if they’re directly mentioned in a candidate’s answer. We ask the Audience to not cheer and yell so the Candidates can focus. Now, let’s meet the Candidates.

Wallace : First to the Stage is the 49th and Current Vice President, Marco Rubio of Florida.

Baier : Next is Governor Ron DeSantis, also from Florida, who won re-election by 16.8 % last year.

Wallace : Next is South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, who is the first woman of either party to jump into the race..

Baier : Finally, there is U.S. Senator Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, who won his first term to the Senate in 2020 by 24.9 %.

Opening Statements :

General Question # 1 : For the last 8 years, the Republican Party has been in lockstep with President Donald Trump, despite all his controversies. Now however, there are those looking for a return to Bushian ideas, such as Senator Mitt Romney, those who want Trumpism to be the future of the GOP, such as Senator Tom Cotton, and those who want the GOP to become more Liberal, such as Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Of these three camps, which do you think will be the best one for the Republican Party to go down?

General Question # 2 : The recent hearings of Justice George C. Hanks that happened in June saw him get the same accusations that was lobbied against Justice Kavanaugh 5 years ago. Senator Romney was the only Republican Senator to vote against him due to these allegations. How do you feel about these allegations against Hanks and how would you make sure such a thing doesn’t happen again?

Rubio Question # 1 : Mr. Vice President, you have served as Trump’s right hand man since 2020 and you stated that you are “516 % behind the President. Yet in the past, especially in 2016, you were against President Trump quite a bit and was nowhere close to his nearest supporter. Because of this, many of Trump’s supporters have flocked to Governor DeSantis to spite you. How will you assure the President’s own supporters that you will do his agenda and you have completely changed from how you felt in 2016?

Rubio Question # 2 : Mr. Vice President, Under President Trump there has been a great number of achievements, such as the denuclearization of North Korea and Iran, the Democratization of Iran and Venezuela, and the building of the Border Wall to the South, which has stopped illegal immigration by 213 %, as determined by a recent study, but there also things to be skeptical of, such as the terrorist attack in San Francisco last year and the near invasion of Venezuela in 2020,  a move that surely would’ve cost Trump re-election. Do you, as Vice President, acknowledge that the President has done both good and bad for this country and how will you improve both?

DeSantis Question # 1 : Governor, you have been perhaps one of the biggest Trumpist in the Republican Party since taking office, yet many state that you’ve tied yourself TOO closely to Trump and that because of that, you will not be able to pivot to the center on some issues. How will you address these concerns?

DeSantis Question # 2 : Governor, you and Vice President Rubio are sharing the majority of Trumpian Support in the Republican Party. Yet, you’re a governor while Rubio is Trump’s Vice President. What is your case that Trump’s supporters should choose you as opposed to the Vice President?

Noem Question # 1 : Governor, you and Senator Jindal are practical unknowns to the party at wide. Because of that, will you be able to tell us your story and why we should elect you as President?

Noem Question # 2 : Governor, you represent the state of South Dakota, with 3 Electoral Votes. The state itself has little value in the general election and has gone to the Republican Nominee handedly since 2012. What will you bring to the Party’s ticket if you are the Nominee this fall?

Jindal Question # 1 : Senator, this is similar to Governor Noem’s first question. You are practically unknown nationwide despite wide support for you in your home state. What is your story and why should we elect you President?

Jindal Question # 2 : Senator, you ran for President once before, in 2016. However, you never surpassed 1 % in the polls in the Republican Primary for that year and dropped out sometime before the Iowa Caucus. How are you more prepared now after 8 years?

Closing Statements :

Wallace : And that’s the debate.

Baier : I hope you all enjoyed tonight’s debate and we encourage you to tune in to the First Democratic Debate in 9 days. Thank you and good night.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

FIRST DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE



Source : https://www.politico.com/story/2019/06/27/democratic-debate-results-1385018

Location : Sacramento State University, Sacramento, California

Date : August 24th, 2023

Moderators : Brian Williams and Rachel Maddow of MSNBC News

Williams : Hello and Welcome everyone to the first Democratic Debate live at the Sacramento State University, Sacramento, California. I’m one of your moderators for tonight, Brian Williams of MSNBC

Maddow : And I’m Rachel Maddow, also from MSNBC News. The rules are simple : The Candidates tonight are given several questions that they must answer within 90 seconds or less. A Candidate will have 45 seconds to respond if they’re directly mentioned in a candidate’s answer. We ask the Audience to not cheer and yell so the Candidates can focus. Now, let’s meet the Candidates.

Williams : First to the Stage is Virginia Senator and 2016 Democratice Vice Presidential Nominee Tim Kaine who defeated his Republican challenger Corey Stewart handedly in 2018.

Maddow : Next is Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, who barely defeated Jim Rennacci by 1.3 % in 2018 and will not run for a fourth term in November.

Williams : Next is Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who won re-election by 9.7 % in 2022..

Maddow : Finally, there is U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, who won re-election by 15.2 % in 2018.

Opening Statements :

General Question # 1 : It is obvious that the Democrats are no fan of President Trump, as they have opposed him almost lockstep throughout his presidency. However, most of the electorate is interested : Are there any of you who believe that President Trump did some good and what are the good things that he did that you hope to continue?

General Question # 2 : In June of this year, there was an attempt from the Democratic Party to stop the appointment of former Texas Justice and now Associate Justice George C. Hanks to the Supreme Court due to Sexual Assault allegations that are now being looked at thoroughly. As President, what will you do with the Supreme Court when considering these allegations and the ones laid against Brett Kavanaugh?

Kaine Question # 1 : Senator, you are obviously the most well known person in the current field thanks to you being Hillary Clinton’s 2016 running mate. Yet, there are those who don’t know your position on anything. What are some of the positions you have and how would you accomplish your goals as President?

Kaine Question # 2 : Senator,your seat is Safe for the Democrats this year so, should you be Nominated, it won’t really cost the Party much, but many are considering what might happen to the Senate with several longtime incumbents retiring in key states. As the Nominee, how would you ensure that the Democratic Party wins the Senate, the House, and then the Presidency this year to have a perfect trifecta to do what you need?

Brown Question # 1 : Senator, you have served Ohio for 49 years, which started when you became a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives, to now, where you serve the Buckeye state in the Senate. Yet you are retiring this year. Why are you retiring and do you think you could keep Ohio’s seat from flipping to the Republicans this November with you not on the ballot?

Brown Question # 2 : Senator, Rose City ANTIFA has recently devastated Portland, Oregon in another riot, one that has become an almost common sight in the city. You, as well as Washington State Senator Mona Das, called out the actions of ANTIFA as vile and thuggish, while no one else in the field has done so. Why did you do that?

Polis Question # 1 : Governor, you and Senator Murphy are practical unknowns to the party at wide, just like Governor Noem and Senator Jindal in the Republican Party. Because of that, will you be able to tell us your story and why we should elect you as President?

Polis Question # 2 : Governor, You are a homosexual yourself and easily won re-election in a fairly progressive state. However, there are those wondering if you’d perform badly in the General Election do to your Sexual Orientation. Is America ready for an openly gay President?

Murphy Question # 1 : Senator, this is similar to Governor Polis’ first question. You are practically unknown nationwide despite wide support for you in your home state. What is your story and why should we elect you President?

Murphy  Question # 2 : Senator, Many are fearful of your Senate seat this year. As there is no law in Connecticut stating that a Candidate can’t appear on the ballot twice, many are curious if you’ll run for re-election or if you’d give up your seat. Will you run for re-election in the Senate, even if you are guaranteed to win the Presidency?

Closing Statements

Williams : And that’s the debate.

Maddow : I hope you all enjoyed tonight’s debate. Thank you and good night.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

BREAKING NEWS

TRUMP TWEET ON AUGUST 18TH, 2023 AT 4:25 pm

Media outlets cry foul at trump capitalizing Rats in Democrats, believing the President is secretly calling the Democratic Party rat infested in reference to all the minorities to the party. Major Republican officials have yet to comment on the tweet.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn II : 1st-30th, 2023

President Trump Approval Rating

Disapprove : 51 %
Approve : 42 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 7 %

General Election Polling :

Generic Democrat : 48 %
Generic Republican : 43 %
Undecided/Other : 9 %



Source(s) : https://flagpedia.net/saudi-arabia / https://flagpedia.net/turkeyl / https://flagpedia.net/pakistan

Trump targets Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia for Human Rights Abuses, states they are the “Islamic Trifecta of Abuse; The three countries move closer to Russia and leave the USA allegiance on September 7th

In a recent Twitter Tirade, Trump has attacked the Nations ofTurkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia, calling them the “Islamic Trifecta of Abuse” as well as stating “These nations aren’t our allies. Turkey has refused to acknowledge their part in the Armenian Genocide for over a Century. Many Presidents have said they would but none have done so, except for me. Saudi Arabia has done countless abuses of Civil Rights and harboring Osama Bin laden is a crime I can’t forgive Pakistan for.” Many Republicans and Democrats have criticized the President,calling it unwise.

Source : https://www.foxnews.com/science/hurricane-dorian-satellite-images-monster-storm

Hurricane Derrick strikes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia on September 6th-15th, 523 dead, 1,789 wounded, hundreds missing, millions of dollars in damages

Being a Category 5, Hurricane Derrick has torn through the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, killing 523, wounding 1,789, and causing millions of dollars in damages. With so much devastation, Governors DeSantis, Kemp, Cooper, Bolling, and Cantor are being given the test of their lives to fix all the ruin caused.

Source : https://www.stridentconservative.com/trump-behavior-worse-to-worser/

Trump Tweet Causes GOP to do panic control

The President’s anti-Democratic tweet has caused the GOP Leadership to attempt damage control, as his tweet has hurt Republicans in several races.

Source : http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/06/sen-mike-lee-subject-of-first-rumor-about-trump-court-pick.html

Chief Justice Mike Lee assures Public “Only Court case to be scrutinized in my court begins with R and ends with E. Everything else is settled law.”, Democrats fear about potential overturning of Roe v Wade

In response to allegations by Governor Polis that Obergefell v. Hodges would be overturned, Chief Justice Mike Lee has calmed the public that it’s already settled law on September 28th. He has winked that he could be looking at overturning Roe v Wade, which has caused many Democrats to be alarmed.

Source(s) : https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/former-ohio-state-nfl-football-player-joins-congress/J1bBwcjDbIkgt5gay4oKCL/ ; https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/republican-national-committee

Congressman Gonzalez and Republican National Committee Spar over Delaware Primary : “We won’t give into the demands of anti-white racists like Gonzalez.” says RNC chairwoman Candace Owens.

On September 9th, Congressman Gonzalez of Ohio was firmly rebuffed for statements that many have called racist by the RNC. After demanding that Delaware be placed on Super Tuesday and be replaced by Nevada for being “Too White”, the Congressman has grealy stagnated in National polling and the RNC has stated that they won’t bow to his demands. Gonzalez has refused to campaign at all in Delaware and so, it will likely cost him in the primaries.

Source : https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/7/22/1404275/-Cartoon-Trump-is-the-face-of-the-GOP

The Republican Party 2024 Primaries

Vice President faces Stiff Opposition

With the recent entrances of Senator Ted Cruz, Governor Ivan Rodriguez, Representative Anthony Gonzalez, and Political Commentator Ben Shapiro, Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida is now facing strong competition and many anti-establishment Republicans hope to have him dethroned as the Front-runner by DeSantis or Cruz. With the Rise of Noem following the First Debate, she is looking to be a strong challenger as well.

Republican Primary RCP Average Polling :

Vice President Marco Rubio : 19 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 16 %
Senator Ted Cruz : 14 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 13 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 9 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 9 %
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez : 7 %
Undecided : 12 %

Source : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Colorful-Garden-Democrat-Donkey-Kicking-Garden-Flag/49455883?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

The Democratic Party 2024 Primaries

Kaine continues to lead, but struggles against tough opposition

The entrances of Senator Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Sharice Davids has given the Democratic Field their first woman candidates of this cycle, and both are considered strong candidates. Despite the opposition, Kaine leads the Primary still, but he leads his closest challenger, Brown, by 6, instead of his once mighty 18 point lead. With this happening,many are curious : Will Kaine be replaced as the frontrunner in the coming months?

Democratic Primary RCP Average Polling :

Senator Tim Kaine : 19 %
Senator Sherrod Brown : 17 %
Senator Tammy Duckworth : 15 %
Governor Jared Polis : 10 %
Congresswoman Sharice Davids : 3 %
Senator Chris Murphy : 3 %
Undecided : 33 %

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn III : October 1st-31st, 2023

President Trump Approval Rating

Disapprove : 50 %
Approve : 45 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 6 %

General Election Polling :

Generic Democrat : 50 %
Generic Republican : 45 %
Undecided/Other : 5 %



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_United_States_gubernatorial_elections + some changes I made via Sumopaint

2023 Off Year Elections next Month, Republicans looking at winning Kentucky and Louisiana

In November 2023, the Off Year Elections in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah’s 4th Congressional District will take place. Kentucky has U.S. Representatives Jenean Hampton and Andy Barr as the Republican Ticket against Governor Andy Beshear and Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman as the Democratic Ticket. Louisiana has Republican U.S. Senator John Neely Kennedy facing Democratic State Senator Jean-Paul Morrell to replace outgoing governor John Bel Edwards. Mississippi has Democratic Governor Jim Hood facing Republican Lieutenant Governor Delberty Hoseman. Finally, UT-04 has Republican State Senator Deidre Henderson facing Democratic State Senator Luz Escamilla

Source : http://barrelperday.com/2014/01/07/prepare-chinese-democracy/

China caves in to International Pressure; Agrees to hold a referendum on whether or not to slowly introduce Democracy on April 19th, 2024

Following the announcement that North Korea would open up it’s economy to the world and slowly reform its government in August, the international community was able to successfully pressure the People’s Republic of China into having a referendum on whether or not to establish a Democracy. The referendum will be overseen by United Nations Elections Officials to make sure there is no evidence of voter fraud

Source : https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/2nd-2020-democratic-presidential-debates-work/story?id=64249877 https://time.com/3988276/republican-debate-primetime-transcript-full-text/[/img]

Next Party Debates to happen on October 17th (Democrats) and October 28th (Republicans)

The second debates for both major parties will happen this month with the Second Democratic Debate, which will be hosted by CNN, will take place on October 17th at Boston University while he Second Republican Debate, hosted by ABC News, will take place on October 28th at Kansas State University

Source : https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/05/politics/cabinet-trump-reshape-remake-shuffle-shakeup/index.html

Trump considers reshuffling of Cabinet, states that he already has some ideas for new cabinet members

The President has indicated that he might consider a final reshuffling of the Cabinet, stating “I have a great many ideas for who to put in my cabinet” during an interview. States that his mind will be fully made up in November.

Source : https://www.floridaphoenix.com/blog/former-fl-attorney-general-pam-bondi-now-a-washington-lobbyist/

Florida Senator Pam Bondi introduces Local Fundraising Act to Senate, Vote to be held on October 12th and is expected to pass thanks to Republican Majority

Florida Senator Pam Bondi, who is a Republican, has introduced the Local Fundraising Act to the Senate on October 3rd. The Act, if passed, would only allow funds for campaigning for Governor, House, or Senate from that state or district and not elsewhere, meaning a candidate wouldn’t be able to raise funding from California if they’re campaigning for a seat in New York. The Bill is expected to barely pass 51-49 and is expected to pass the House and be signed into law

Source : http://links.org.au/fake-news-rojava-revolution

Rojava launches Revolutions in Iraq, Turkey, and Iran, launches devastating Offensive against Assad

Rojava, which has been quiet for the past few months, has launched several Kurdish Independence Revolutions in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey and has launched a decisive offensive that has effectively destroyed what little remained of the Syrian Military following the Civil War. President Trump hopes to look for a Diplomatic Solution Soon

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_African_Federation

The East African Federation fully formed by October 21st. President Trump looks to establish Diplomatic and Trade ties with the new confederation.

After Years of hard work and dedication, the nations of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda has become one nation with a political system much like the United States. The new federation is now the 3rd largest country in Africa in terms of Population and several nations, including President Trump and the United States, have taken a vested interest in establishing deals with the EAF.

Source : https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/7/22/1404275/-Cartoon-Trump-is-the-face-of-the-GOP

The Republican Party 2024 Primaries

Vice President takes moderate lead, Senator Cruz slipping, Two new Candidates enter field

The recent entrances of Governors Kemp and Baker of Georgia and Massachusetts Respectfully has increased the competitiveness of the Republican Primary while the Vice President’s attacks on Senator Cruz has been able to assist him greatly.

Republican Primary RCP Average Polling :

Vice President Marco Rubio : 21 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 17 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 12 %
Senator Ted Cruz : 11 %
Brian Kemp : 10 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 9 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 8 %
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez : 5 %
Charlie Baker : 3 %
Undecided : 4 %

Source : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Colorful-Garden-Democrat-Donkey-Kicking-Garden-Flag/49455883?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

The Democratic Party 2024 Primaries

Harris Enters Race, becomes immediate Party Front runner

The entrance of 2020 Presidential Candidate and California Senator Kamala Harris has ended the front runner status of Senator Kaine while Senators Brown and Duckworth and Governor Polis makes sure the former Front-runner stays near the bottom at fifth place.

Democratic Primary RCP Average Polling :

Kamala Harris : 29 %
Senator Sherrod Brown : 19 %
Senator Tammy Duckworth : 17 %
Governor Jared Polis : 14 %
Senator Tim Kaine : 10 %
Congresswoman Sharice Davids : 2 %
Senator Chris Murphy : 2 %
Undecided : 7 %

[Huey Long is a Republican]

SECOND DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE



Source : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/31/winners-losers-night-one-second-democratic-debate/

Location : Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

Date : October 17th, 2023

Moderators : Chris Cuomo and Don Lemon of CNN

Cuomo : Hello and Welcome everyone to the Second Democratic Debate live at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. I’m one of your moderators for tonight, Chris Cuomo of CNN.

Lemon : And I’m Don Lemon, also from CNN.The rules are simple : The Candidates tonight are given several questions that they must answer within 90 seconds or less. A Candidate will have 45 seconds to respond if they’re directly mentioned in a candidate’s answer. We ask the Audience to not cheer and yell so the Candidates can focus. Now, let’s meet the Candidates.

Cuomo : First to the Stage is the Newly crowned front-runner and 2020 candidate, California Senator Kamala Harris.

Lemon : Next is Ohio Senator and one of the two runner-ups of this race, Sherrod Brown, who is quickly rising thanks to his White Working Class Appeal and a strong debate Performance in August.

Cuomo : Next we have Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, who is looking to be the first Iraq War Veteran to become President and is making quite the splash politically.

Lemon : Next is Colorado Governor Jared Polis, who has gained a lot of bipartisan support due to him spending the entire month of September to help those affected by Hurricane Derrick.

Cuomo : Next to the Stage is the former Front-runner, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, who has recently fallen to the wayside as Harris, Duckworth, Brown, and Polis increase their strength.

Lemon : Then, there is Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids, who looks to be in trouble in her own district this year despite being above water in recent approval polls.

Cuomo : Finally, there is Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who is in a distant last place due to a lack of truly energetic campaigning.

Opening Statements :

General Question #1 : Recently, there has been an upsurge in support of Court Packing from members of the party, such as Indiana Congressman Pete Buttigieg and New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Lujan, in order to balance the court or liberalize the court. However, more moderate Democrats, such as Maine Senator Angus King and Montana Congressman Tom Winter, has stated that while the idea sounds good on paper, it’ll do nothing but energize the Republicans more than the Democrats in this election cycle. How do you stand on the issue and why do you have that feeling?

General Question #2 : The Passing of the Local Fundraising Act, which only allows funds for campaigning for Governor, House, or Senate from that state or district and not elsewhere, has been called a thinly veiled attempt of Republicans trying to halt fundraising for Democratic Candidate while Republicans have argued that if a candidate is popular, they won’t need to have the funds from States like California and Massachusetts. How do you feel about the act and why?

General Question #3 : There is now fear surfacing of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s health, as his death could mean that Trump could place a seventh Justice on the Court, which could mean the Court would become a 7-2 Conservative Court. The President has waffled on whether or not he’ll offer a nominee if Breyer indeed dies after the Iowa Caucus, and U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Rick Scott of Florida, Steve Daines of Montana, and Mitt Romney of Utah have indicated that if Trump brings a Nominee to the court during the election season, they will vote against a hearing until the next President is inaugurated, in which Romney and Scott wouldn’t even be in the Senate. How do you feel about this situation?

General Question #4 : In 2016, Trump won the electoral college but lost the popular vote and because of that, there was a large movement to abolish the Electoral College. However, in 2020, Trump won both the Electoral College and the Popular Vote and ever since, the movement has been stagnating in popularity. Do you think the Electoral College should be abolished? Why do you feel that way?

General Question #5 : Next Month, in November, the states of Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi will vote for their next Governor and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is in danger against Former Republican Lieutenant Governor Jeneane Hampton, who leads in most polls 50-44, and Louisiana is looking to be a distant race with State Senator Jean-Paul Morrell trailing U.S. Senator John Neely Kennedy, who has pledged himself to a single term if elected, in recent polls 57-31 in the race to replace outgoing Governor John Bel Edwards, while Mississippi Governor Jim Hood, with an Approval in the 60s, leads his opponent, Republican Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman, in recent polls 58-38. Also, in Utah’s 4th Congressional District, the citizens of the district will vote between State Senators Deidre Henderson and Luz Escamilla to replace Incumbent U.S. Senator Mia Love in the House, with Henderson leading Escamilla 51-47 in recent polls. Which races are the most important to you and how will make sure the Democratic Candidate wins them?

Kamala Harris Question #1 : Senator, you ran in 2020 but failed to gain the nomination at the Democratic National Convention that year. What will be different this time round?

Kamala Harris Question #2 : Senator, Your record as Attorney General of California has turned off some progressive voters from you and your credibility has been damaged because of that. As such, what is your next plan of action to ensure you gain their support and later win the Nomination?

Sherrod Brown Question #1 : Senator, you have shown yourself to be more moderate and because of that, many have flocked to you, helping your poll numbers. However, many progressives in the Party have shunned you and would rather support another candidate as opposed to you. How will you attempt to appeal to the Progressives who have said that they will never support you if you’re the Nominee?

Sherrod Brown Question #2 : If you fail in this Presidential Bid, you will run for re-election to the Senate, as you’ve made clear. However, the top three candidates the Republicans are considering fielding this year are Representative Anthony Gonzalez, who is currently running for the Republican Nomination, Representative Bill Beagle, Speaker of the House Jim Jordan, and State Senator Rob McColley, and all polls show you being in a tough spot for re-election against those opponents. Yet, your seat would be crucial in giving the Senate to the Democrats, as well as the key states of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. How will you ensure you aren’t defeated this year if this bid fails?

Tammy Duckworth Question #1 : Senator, if you win the Nomination and the election, you would be the first woman President and the first Iraq War Veteran President,meaning you ascending would be a tremendous honor for everyone.Yet many believe you aren’t ready for the job and many have silent thoughts that a woman is too emotional to be President. How do you respond to these statements?

Tammy Duckworth Question #2 : Despite entering the race as a relative unknown nation-wide, you have quickly made a name for yourself has been able to tie with Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown in many polls. What do you think is the key to your current success?

Jared Polis Question #1 : Governor, you are from the state of Colorado, which has recently become a likely Democratic State over the years despite voting for Trump in 2020. As such, many state that the only state you could be able to add to the Democratic Column is maybe Arizona, which, while giving 12 Electoral Votes to the Democrats, wouldn’t be as important as winning the rust belt. How do you respond to people saying that you aren’t a good choice because of your state?

Jared Polis Question #2 : Governor, you have brought up fears that Obergefell v. Hodges will try to be overturned by the Lee Court. However, on September 28th, Chief Justice Mike Lee stated that Obergefell v. Hodges is already settled law and won’t be touched by any court as long as he is chief justice. How do you feel about Chief Justice Lee’s statements?

Tim Kaine Question #1 : Senator, some consider you too boring and too much of a moderate to be the nominee come the fall. What is your response to these allegations?

Tim Kaine Question #2 : Senator, in 2016, you were the running mate of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton but you didn’t run in 2020, nor has your former Running Mate endorsed you for President. Why is that, despite the obvious of her husband dying last month?

Sharice Davids Question #1 : Congresswoman, you have shown to be in trouble in many polls in your home district and you have never won a race above the recount margin. How can you convince the Democratic Party that you are indeed a strong candidate and can be great for the Presidency?

Sharice Davids Question #2 : Congresswoman, you are from the solidly Republican State of Kansas, which went to President Trump in 2020 by 35 points as well as see Kris Kobach be sent to the Senate by 17 points. Thus, many don’t believe you have much of a chance of winning the state should you be the Nominee. If you aren’t Nominated, however, there are hopes to run you for Senate or Governor in 2026, where polls see you leading Senator Kobach 47-45 or trailing Governor Yoder 48-43. If this run isn’t successful, what will be the next phase of your career?

Chris Murphy Question #1 : Senator, many have called your campaign for President unenergetic and that you seem like you truly don’t care when running for the office. How do you feel about these statements about your campaign?

Chris Murphy Question #2 : Senator, you voted against the Veterans Financial Care Protection Act in 2021. What is the argument of the vote against it?

Closing Statement :

Lemon : And that’s the Debate.

Cuomo : We hope you enjoyed tonight’s debate and we encourage you to tune in to the Second Republican Debate in 11 days. Thank you and Goodnight.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

SECOND REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE



Source : https://www.glamour.com/story/recap-the-second-republican-de

Location : Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas

Date : October 28th, 2023

Moderators : Juju Chang and Micheal Strahan of ABC News

Chang : Hello and Welcome everyone to the Second Republican Debate live at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas. I’m one of your moderators for tonight, Juju Chang of ABC News.

Strahan : And I’m Micheal Strahan, also from ABC News. We also have Governor Kevin Yoder paying a visit to the debate stage tonight personally. Now, onto the Debate. The rules are simple : The Candidates tonight are given several questions that they must answer within 90 seconds or less. A Candidate will have 45 seconds to respond if they’re directly mentioned in a candidate’s answer. We ask the Audience to not cheer and yell so the Candidates can focus. Now, let’s meet the Candidates.

Chang : First to the Stage Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida, who battles strong opposition as the Republican Frontrunner against Ted Cruz and Ron DeSantis while dealing with attacks due to his silence on President Trump’s tweeting.

Strahan : Next is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who many Trumpists still see as the True Heir to the President and his Approval has very much skyrocketed due to his handling of Hurricane Emily last month.

Strahan : Next is South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem who really made a name for herself in the Last Debate thanks to her incredible story and her statement that she will be President for all citizens of the country.

Chang : Next we have Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who was considered for Attorney General in 2019 and for the position of Chief Justice earlier this year when John Roberts retired.

Strahan : Then we have Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who barely won re-election last year against Stacy Abrams, winning by 3.6%.

Chang : Then, there is Puerto Rico Governor Ivan Rodriguez, who is in a distant fourth place tie with Mr. Shapiro after an averagely good performance in the August Debate and spirited campaigning.

Strahan : Then we have Conservative Political Commentator Ben Shapiro of California, who has been making a solid name for himself due to his debate skills and hardline conservative beliefs.

Chang : Then, there is Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, who is one of the most popular governors in the country and didn’t have a Democratic Challenger last year.

Strahan : Finally, there is Ohio Congressman Anthony Gonzalez, who has gotten a lot of Negativity from voters stating that he is running a blatantly racist campaign against white people, who are the majority of the Republican electorate.

Opening Statements :

General Question #1 : President Trump has recently recognized the Armenian Genocide and called out the nations of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan for Human Rights Abuses and harboring Osama Bin Laden, allowing him to strengthen ties with Iran, India, and Iraq into the proposed Tehran Pact, at the risk of losing influence in Turkey and the Latter two countries to Russia and China. How do you feel about what the President has done?

General Question #2 : For many years, Trump’s tweets have been points of controversy for the party. He has tweeted many things that are considered insensitive, such as his tweet against against Democrats in August. How do you feel about the President’s tweets.

General Question #3 : This Question is just like the Third Question at the Democratic Debate. There is now fear from Democrats surfacing of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s health, as his death could mean that Trump could place a seventh Justice on the Court, which could mean the Court would become a 7-2 Conservative Court. The President has waffled on whether or not he’ll offer a nominee if Breyer indeed dies after the Iowa Caucus, and U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Rick Scott of Florida, Steve Daines of Montana, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, and Mitt Romney of Utah have indicated that if Trump brings a Nominee to the court during the election season, they will vote against a hearing until the next President is inaugurated, in which Romney and Scott wouldn’t even be in the Senate. How do you feel about this situation?

General Question #4 : The Republicans have held the White House for eight years, thus making many believe that the political pendulum will swing for the Democrats to win in November of this year. There are others who believe that the Republican will win the election this year and become the next President, thus giving 12 years of Republican rule of the White House. How will you campaign to make the election as tight as possible and perhaps even win it despite the odds being against your party?

General Question #5 : This Question is just like the fifth Question at the Democratic Debate. Next Month, in November, the states of Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi will vote for their next Governor and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is in danger against Former Republican Lieutenant Governor Jeneane Hampton, who leads in most polls 50-44, and Louisiana is looking to be an already called race with State Senator Jean-Paul Morrell trailing U.S. Senator John Neely Kennedy, who has pledged himself to a single term if elected, in recent polls 57-31 in the race to replace outgoing Governor John Bel Edwards, while Mississippi Governor Jim Hood, with an Approval in the 60s, leads his opponent, Republican Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman, in recent polls 58-38. Also, in Utah’s 4th Congressional District, the citizens of the district will vote between State Senators Deidre Henderson and Luz Escamilla to replace Incumbent U.S. Senator Mia Love in the House, with Henderson leading Escamilla 51-47 in recent polls. Which races are the most important to you and how will make sure the Republican Candidate wins them?

Marco Rubio Question #1 : Mr. Vice President, this question goes for you and Governor DeSantis. You, him, and Ted Cruz are polling the highest in the Republican Primary as of right now. There is a very likely chance that one of you two will lose Florida to the other. If that is the case, Mr. Vice President, will you drop out or will you continue campaigning? If neither of you two win the Florida Primary, what will your campaigns do?

Marco Rubio Question #2 : Mr.Vice President, you have been noticeably silent whenever the President tweets,leading some supporters to ditch you for Shapiro or Noem. Why are you silent when the President tweets?

Ron DeSantis Question #1 : Governor, you have received a large bounce in your approval thanks to your handling of Hurricane Emily last Month, with an approval sitting at 79% that has refused to go down for this entire month. With the Hurricane now a month behind you, why do you think your approval remains so high in Florida?

Ron DeSantis Question #2 : Governor, you have been floated as a potential Senate Candidate in case the Presidential bid doesn’t work out for you. However, there are those stating that you should serve out your term as Governor until 2027 to ensure that your seat remains in Republican hands due to your popularity there, as there have been suggestions for Representatives Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds, or Manny Diaz Jr. to run for the Senate Seat. What will be your choice?

Kristi Noem Question #1 : Governor, if you achieve the Nomination, you would be the first Woman to win the Republican Nomination in the Party’s history. Many have floated Michigan Senator John James as a potential running mate of yours should you get the Republican Nomination, which would make him the first African American Running Mate in the party’s history. How do you feel about this very suggestion as of right now?

Kristi Noem Question #2 : Governor, You clashed with President Trump on Twitter in August and because of this, some of his more ardent supporters that liked you support DeSantis now. How will you attempt to win those supporters back and gain more as time goes on?

Ted Cruz Question #1 : Senator, you are relatively popular in the state of Texas, with an approval sitting at 57% to a disapproval of 35 %, yet it is unknown if you will run for a third term, considering your harsh feelings to lifers and your campaigning to limit Congressional terms. If you don’t run for a third term, who will you endorse to hold the seat in November?

Ted Cruz Question #2 : Senator, you have been brought up as a potential choice for Supreme Court Justice many times by President Trump in the past 4 years and Justice Breyer’s health issues have made many curious to see if you’d be picked as the next nominee to the SCOTUS. What is your feeling on the matter and if you’d rather see someone else get the appointment, who is it?

Brian Kemp Question #1 : Governor, despite your ties to Trump and your approval being at 53-45-7, you barely defeated your 2018 opponent Stacy Abrams by 3.6% last year where as your counterpart, Ron DeSantis, easily won his re-election bid. Even if you are from the swing state of Georgia, many believe you just won’t have what it takes to run a successful campaign. How do you respond?

Brian Kemp Question #2 : Governor, your campaign has just started but many believe it won’t be as successful as you think due to the party having practically coalesced around Rubio and DeSantis as the Party Frontrunners. Do you believe you have a chance for the Nomination and why?

Ivan Rodriguez Question #1 : Governor, many are curious as to how a Puerto Rican can run for President. You would be the first President not born in a state but instead a territory in US History. How would you feel about such an idea?

Ivan Rodriguez Question #2 : Governor, your handling of Hurricane Derrick has kept your approval rating relatively high so far, there isn’t a doubt you’ll win reelection next year. However, fears have emerged that should you get the Nomination, you could hand the territory’s governorship to the Democrats. If you do get the Nomination, how would you make sure the New Progressive Party and Republican Party hands?

Ben Shapiro Question #1 : Mr. Shaprio, you come from the overwhelmingly liberal state of California, thus leading to many to ask if a few views of yours are potentially swayed by your liberal surroundings. How would you respond to those saying you aren’t conservative enough because of your home state?

Ben Shapiro Question #2 : Mr. Shapiro, you have been suggested as a potential Nominee for the Supreme Court by President Trump in recent months, with the President stating in September “Mr. Shapiro is perhaps one of the smartest people in the country and would make sure the Court stays Conservative for a long time if appointed.. How do you feel about the potential and if you are against the idea, who do you support to become the next Justice should Associate Justice Breyer die?

Anthony Gonzalez Question #1 : Congressman, your recent statements have been accused of being underhandedly racist, with you claiming that “We can no longer be the party of old white men!” as well as having a major issue with the RNC and DNC choosing Delaware instead of Nevada because of the state being over 70% White, among other reasons. Congressman, is there anything wrong with being old, white, and a man?

Anthony Gonzalez Question #2 : Congressman, should you fail in this Presidential Bid, many state you would be a great candidate for Senate this year or Governor in 2026, yet many state you wouldn’t be the best choice considering your past statements in this race. What is the next step in your career if you aren’t nominated by the party?

Charlie Baker Question #1 : Governor, you come from the highly Democratic State of Massachusetts and the very liberal North Eastern part of the country. As you know, the Republican Party has become increasingly more conservative over the years. Do you think a liberal republican such as yourself can win the nomination of a conservative party?

Charlie Baker Question #1 : Governor, your stances are at odds with many in the party, such as your belief that it’s a woman’s right to choose to have an abbortion, your support of gun control, and raising taxes in Massachusetts. However, those pale in comparison to your support of Obama’s SCOTUS Nominee Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. As you know, President Trump has almost remade the Judicial branch of Government into one of the most Conservative ones in history. How can Republican Voters at home trust that you will make sure more conservative, rather than liberal and moderate, justices will be appointed?

Closing Statement :

Chang : And that’s the Debate.

Strahan : We hope you enjoyed tonight’s debate. Thank you and Goodnight.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn IV : November 1st-30th, 2023

President Trump Approval Rating

Disapprove : 51 %
Approve : 41 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 8 %

+10 Disapprove

General Election Polling

Generic Democrat : 53 %
Generic Republican : 41 %
Undecided/Other : 6 %

+12 Democrat




Source(s) : https://www.biography.com/political-figure/dianne-feinstein ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Risch

Senator Dianne Feinstein passes away at age 90; Governor Newsom to replace her with Representative Anna Eshoo until official election begins; Idaho Senator Jim Risch dies of Heart Attack at age 80, to be replaced by Representative Kelly Anthon for Special Election Next Year

After being in the Senate for over three decades, Senator Dianne Feinstein has passed away at the age of 90 on November 17th. Due to her seat being up in 2024, there will be no special election and instead, Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed United States Representative Anna Eshoo, who has vowed to not run for her own full term. In Idaho, U.S. Senator Jim Risch has passed away from a heart attack at age 80. Idaho Governor Brad Little has replaced him with U.S. Representative Kelly Anthon to hold the seat until Election Day 2024.

Source : https://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/results/kentucky

2023 Off Year Elections to take place on November 7th, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Mississippi to hold Governor Elections while Utah’s 4th District holds Special Election.

On November 7th, the Elections that will likely serve as the prototype to the 2024 Presidential Election will be held and it will determine the fate of the NGA and House for the year to come. (Fox News will hold coverage of these four elections once everyone has done their turns and the Sec of State, LG, and AG elections will also be held).

Source : https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-white-house-cabinet-senior-leadership-positions-bios-2016-11

President Trump announces new Cabinet Reshuffle, Likely to be his last cabinet

The President has declared the formation of a new cabinet with the new possible members being Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton (Set to be the next VA Secretary), Georgia Senator David Perdue (to be Defense Secretary), Montana Senator Steve Daines (to be United States Attorney for the District of Montana), Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer (Set to be the next Agriculture Secretary), Oklahoma Senator James Lankford (to be Secretary of the Interior), South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham (to be the next Secretary of State), and West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito (to be Energy Secretary). Governors Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Brian Kemp, Tim Fox, Mike Hilgers, Kevin Stitt, Eric Boiling, and Joe Manchin, have given ideas of who to be the appointed Senators in the case they are confirmed.

Source : https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2011/09/21/stephen-breyer

Associate Justice Stephen Breyer hospitalized after Heart Attack, could his seat be Trump’s final Judicial Appointment

On November 10th, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer was hospitalized after suffering a major heart attack. While his condition has somewhat stabilized, fear has spread amongst the Democratic Ranks as they realize that the Judicial Branch could become Very Conservative for the next Generation or more. President Trump has indicated he has made a shortlist of candidates for the seat but has stated that unless Breyer passes away by at least March, it’ll never be shown to the public until after his presidency.

Source : https://tools.wmflabs.org/parliamentdiagram/USinputform.html

Most Senate Seats up for grabs in 2024, says analysts

With the age of many reaching the upper 70s and lower 80s, a realization has hit political analysts with many agreeing many will likely retire due to health issues or die, causing special elections across the Nations. The Senators that will likely have this happened are Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville who was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in April of this year, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal, Illinois Senator and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, Senate Majority Leader and Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, Louisiana Senator John Neely Kennedy (If he wins the 2023 Louisiana Gubernatorial Election), Maine Senator Susan Collins, Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey, Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (who ran for the Republican Nomination for Governor and lost the Primary Run-off, after having vowed to retire from the Senate on January 10th), New Hampshire Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Senate Minority Leader and New York Senator Chuck Schumer, Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, Texas Senator John Cornyn, and Virginia Senator Mark Warner. What is to happen remains to be seen however. There are also rumors that Dan Sullivan and Ben Sasse are considering retirement to join Choate Law Firm LLC and Midland University.

Source : https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/05/25/commentary/world-commentary/turkeys-slide-toward-dictatorship/#.XZNe-EZKjIU

Five Dictatorships established in Countries with Democracy. Reaction from White House unknown.

In moments that have stunned the world, the nations of Brazil, under President Jair Bolsanaro, Italy, under Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, Hungary, under President Victor Orban, Argentina, under President Mauricio Macri, and Greece, under Prime Minister Nikolaos Michaloliakos, have ended their democracies for dictatorships, with many stating that the left wing parties that, in their view, endorse socialism and the destruction of their nation through left-wing policies, have left them no choice. There has yet to be a statement by the White House officially but many report that the President himself is deeply displeased by this turn of events and will issue condemnations and sanctions very soon.

Source : https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2015/7/22/1404275/-Cartoon-Trump-is-the-face-of-the-GOP

The Republican Party 2024 Primaries

Vice President Rubio against Strong Opponents

Despite the dropping out of Texas Senator Ted Cruz from the race after a few months of inactivity, Vice President Rubio still has strong opponents in the forms of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who have placed firm third and Second places against Marco Rubio. As such, the Primaries remain wide open with the Nominee being anyone’s guess.

Republican Primary RCP Average Polling

Vice President Marco Rubio : 30 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 22%
Governor Kristi Noem : 15 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 10 %
Governor Brian Kemp : 6 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 6 %
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez : 4 %
Governor Charlie Baker : 3 %
Undecided : 4 %

+8 Rubio

Iowa

Governor Kristi Noem : 34 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 28 %
Vice President Marco Rubio : 16 %
Governor Brian Kemp : 8 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 5 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 3 %
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez : 2 %
Governor Charlie Baker : 2 %
Undecided : 2 %

+6 Noem

New Hampshire

Governor Charlie Baker : 22 %
Vice President Marco Rubio : 17 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 14 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 10 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 10 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 10 %
Governor Brian Kemp : 9 %
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez : 4 %
Undecided : 4 %

+5 Baker

South Carolina

Governor Ron DeSantis : 27 %
Governor Brian Kemp : 20 %
Vice President Marco Rubio : 15 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 10 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 9 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 7 %
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez : 5 %
Governor Charlie Baker : 3 %
Undecided : 4 %

+7 DeSantis

Delaware

Vice President Marco Rubio : 36 %
Governor Charlie Baker : 19 %
Governor Ron DeSantis : 13 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 13 %
Governor Brian Kemp : 7 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 5 %
Political Commentator Ben Shapiro : 3 %
Undecided : 4 %

+17 Rubio

Source : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Colorful-Garden-Democrat-Donkey-Kicking-Garden-Flag/49455883?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

The Democratic Party 2024 Primaries

Senator Duckworth against Senator Harris

With the dropping out of Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Congresswoman Sharice Davids of Kansas, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis, only four candidates remain in the Democratic Primary field with the front-runner, California Senator Kamala Harris, being challenged by Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, with Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown polling a distant third place due to his ties and appeals to the WWC. Meanwhile, former front-runner, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, is now in a distant last due to a lack of campaigning and democratic voters floating over to the candidates they believe in the most.

Democratic Primary RCP Average Polling

Senator Kamala Harris : 33 %
Senator Tammy Duckworth : 30 %
Senator Sherrod Brown : 17 %
 Senator Tim Kaine : 6 %
Undecided : 14 %

+3 Harris

Iowa

Senator Sherrod Brown : 30 %
Senator Tammy Duckworth : 29 %
Senator Kamala Harris : 21 %
 Senator Tim Kaine : 8 %
Undecided : 12 %

+1 Brown

New Hampshire

Senator Tammy Duckworth : 45 %
Senator Kamala Harris : 27 %
 Senator Sherrod Brown : 13 %
 Senator Tim Kaine : 4 %
Undecided : 11 %

+18 Duckworth

Delaware

Senator Kamala Harris : 31 %
Senator Sherrod Brown : 24 %
 Senator Tammy Duckworth : 24 %
 Senator Tim Kaine : 9 %
Undecided : 12 %

+7 Harris

South Carolina

Senator Kamala Harris : 32 %
 Senator Sherrod Brown : 20 %
 Senator Tammy Duckworth : 18 %
 Senator Tim Kaine : 7 %
Undecided : 23 %

+12 Harris

Kentucky Gubernatorial Election

United States Representative and Former Lieutenant Governor Jenean Michelle Hampton/United States Representative Garland Hale “Andy” Barr IV (R) : 49 %

Governor Andrew Graham Beshear/Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (D) : 43 %

Undecided/Others : 8 %

+6 Hampton/Barr

Kentucky Secretary of State Election

State Representative and Son of Former United States Senator and Current Sixth Circuit Judge, Rand Paul, Duncan Paul (R) : 55 %

Kentucky Secretary of State Heather French Henry (D) : 40 %

Undecided/Others : 5 %

+15 Paul

Kentucky Attorney General Election

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) : 60 %

State Representative Attica Scott (D) : 23 %

Undecided/Others : 17 %

+37 Cameron

Louisiana Gubernatorial Election

United States Senator John Neely Kennedy (R) : 67 %

State Senator Jean-Paul Jude Morell (D) : 26 %

Undecided : 7 %

+41 John Kennedy

Louisiana Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election

United States Representative Clay Higgins (R) : 58 %

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D) : 34 %

Undecided : 8 %

+24 Higgins

Louisiana Secretary of State Election

State Senator Craig Robert “Bob” Hensgens (R) : 56 %

State Senator Gerald Boudreaux (D) : 40 %

Undecided : 4 %

+16 Hensgens

Louisiana Attorney General Election

Son of United States Senator and 2023 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee, John Neely Kennedy, James Preston Kennedy (R) : 50 %

Louisiana Attorney General Ike Jackson (D) : 47 %

Undecided : 3 %

+3 James Kennedy

Mississippi Gubernatorial Election

Governor James Matthew Hood (D) : 61 %

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann : 26 %

Undecided/Others : 13 %

+35 Hood

Mississippi Lieutenant Gubernatorial Election

State Senator Jenifer Burrage Branning (R) : 52 %

Mississippi Attorney General Jennifer Collins (D) : 41 %

Undecided/Others : 7 %

+11 Branning

Mississippi Secretary of State Election

Former Mississippi Republican Chairman Lucien Smith (R) : 51 %

Mississippi Secretary of State Johnny DuPree (D) : 44 %

Undecided/Others : 5 %

+7 Smith

Mississippi Attorney General Election

State Representative Casey Eure (R) : 49 %

State Representative Jeramey Anderson (D) : 40 %

Undecided/Others : 11 %

+9 Eure

Utah’s 4th Congressional District Special Election

State Senator Deidre M. Henderson (R) : 54 %

State Senator Luz Robles Escamilla (D) : 43 %

Undecided/Others : 3 %

+11 Henderson

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Brett Baier : ”Hello Everyone and Welcome to Fox News’ Coverage of Election Night 2023. Tonight, me and my co-host Marta MacCullum will cover the four critical elections being held tonight”

Martha MacCullum : Indeed, Brett. Tonight, there are four races that could provide a litmus test for the 2024 General Election. These are four races all Presidential Candidates have heavily focused on and both parties have poured a lot of resources into these elections.They are the Kentucky Gubernatorial Election, where Incumbent Democratic Governor Andy Beshear, who defeated former Republican Governor Matt Bevin 57.9 % to 39.4 % in 2019, faces an uphill battle against Republican U.S. Representative Jeneane Hampton. Then, we go to the state of Louisiana, where the popular Republican Senator John Neely Kennedy is likely to flip the state red against Democratic State Senator Jean Paul-Morrell, who is running to replace Governor John Bel Edwards, who is term-limited. Next, we go to the Louisiana’s Neighbor of Mississippi, where popular Democratic, yes, a popular Democrat in Mississippi, Incumbent Governor Jim Hood battles Republican Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hoseman, who defeated United States Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in a Primary Run-off.

An interesting this about the Mississippi race is that Cindy Hyde-Smith, just before the run-off, would retire from the Senate effective immediately on January 8th even if she didn’t get the Republican Nomination or lost the election, meaning the winner of this race will get to appoint her replacement for the special election on Election Night, 2024. We will also be covering the Lieutenant Governor Election between Republican State Senator Jennifer Branning and Democratic State Attorney General Jennifer Collins as well as the Attorney General Election, which has been won by a Democrat every time since the 1878 Election, between State Representative Casey Eure and Democratic State Representative Jeramey Anderson, who won a primary run-off against State Senator Barbara Blackmon.

Polling has shown Hood in the lead against Hoseman for the top of the ballot but the Lieutenant Governor Election shows Senator Branning in a tight race as she barely leads Collins while for Attorney General, polls have showed a statistical tie in the race. If Eure wins, then we can deduce that while at the top Hood is safe, everywhere else, Dems are in trouble in the state.

Finally, we will also be looking at the Special Election in Utah’s 4th Congressional District between Republican State Senator Deidre Henderson and Democratic State Senator Luz Escamilla to replace U.S. Senator Mia Love in the House after Love was appointed to the Senate following Former Senator Mike Lee being appointed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in April. This Race is crucial because if Henderson loses, it could be a bad omen for Republicans in the House as the Dems would only need to gain 6 more seats to end their 14 year reign in the House while if Democrats lose, they can put their focus on other districts.

A very interesting night overall, indeed. It is currently 6:00 PM EST and the first polls have closed in Kentucky, which is too early to call. We’ll be able to look at the returns better at 7:00 PM, when all the polls have closed throughout the state. Currently, though, at 6 PM, the first polls have closed in Kentucky. Very preliminary early results but we can project that Hampton, Paul, and Cameron are leading their opponents rather early on, which could mean a quick night for them.

Kentucky Governor - >1 % Reporting

United States Representative Jenean Hampton/U.S. Representative Andy Barr : 58 %
Governor Andy Beshear/Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (I) : 35 %
Others : 3 %

Kentucky Secretary of State - >1 % Reporting

State Representative and Son of Former United States Senator and Current Sixth Circuit Judge, Rand Paul, Duncan Paul : 50 %
Kentucky Secretary of State Heather French Henry (I) : 48 %
Others : 2 %

Kentucky Attorney General - >1 % Reporting

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (I) : 75 %
State Representative Attica Scott : 20 %
Others : 5 %

Brett Baier : Very interesting early results so far for all sides, with it looking to be good nights for Representative Hampton and State Attorney General Cameron while it looks to be a close night between Paul and State Secretary of State Holly. More results to come at 7 PM when all the polls in Kentucky will close.

7 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 7 PM Eastern and we here at Fox News can make an official projection in the state of Kentucky. Attorney General Daniel Cameron will maintain his position, easily defeating State Representative Attica Scott and thus remaining the first Republican official elected and re-elected to the position ever. At the same time, Governor Beshear has managed to gain ground on Representative Hampton and Secretary of State Holly is leading State Representative Paul.

Kentucky Governor - 25 % Reporting

United States Representative Jenean Hampton/U.S. Representative Andy Barr : 52 %
Governor Andy Beshear/Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (I) : 42 %
Others : 6 %

Kentucky Secretary of State - 25 % Reporting

Kentucky Secretary of State Heather French Henry (I) : 53 %
State Representative and Son of Former United States Senator and Current Sixth Circuit Judge, Rand Paul, Duncan Paul : 43 %
Others : 4 %

Kentucky Attorney General - 25 % Reporting

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (I) : 69 %
State Representative Attica Scott : 27 %
Others : 4 %

Source : https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Cameron-takes-Republican-nomination-for-Attorney-General-510239171.html

Daniel Cameron Re-Elected Kentucky Attorney General

Brett Baier : A very good result so far for the Republican Candidates in Kentucky, with them retaining the Attorney General’s seat in the state and their continuing the lead in the Governor Race while there is plenty of time for Duncan Paul to regain the lead in the Secretary of State Race.

7 : 30 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 7 : 30 PM Eastern in the United States and we can project that Duncan Paul has regained the lead in the Secretary of State Race while Representative Hampton gains some more support in her race.

Kentucky Governor - 50 % Reporting

United States Representative Jenean Hampton/U.S. Representative Andy Barr : 55 %
Governor Andy Beshear/Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (I) : 41 %
Others : 4 %

Kentucky Secretary of State - 50 % Reporting

State Representative and Son of Former United States Senator and Current Sixth Circuit Judge, Rand Paul, Duncan Paul : 52 %
Kentucky Secretary of State Heather French Henry (I) : 46 %
Others : 2 %

Brett Baier : Very good results in the state of Kentucky for Republicans with the Governor Race likely to be called soon, though the Secretary of State Race can be going on all night. Next time you return to us, more results will come in as the State of Mississippi closes their polls.

8 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 8 PM Eastern in the United States and we can make a projection : With 75 % of the vote in, U.S. Representative Jenean Hampton will be elected the 64th Governor of Kentucky as well as it’s first Woman and First African-American Elected as Governor while U.S. Representative Andy Beshear will become the 59th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. This will open up Kentucky’s Second and Sixth Congressional Districts for Special Elections once the two take office. Meanwhile, State Representative Duncan Paul continues to barely lead Secretary of State Heather French Holly.

Now, we can state with certainty that the first results from the state of Mississippi are coming in. For Governor, Incumbent Governor Hood greatly leads Lieutenant Governor Hosemann. For Lieutenant Governor, State Senator Branning holds a good sized lead over Attorney General Jennifer Collins. For Mississippi’s Secretary of State Election, Former Republican State Party Chair Lucien Smith leads the incumbent Secretary of State Johnny DuPree with a good margin. Finally, for Mississippi’s Attorney General Election, State Representative Casey Eure leads State Representative Jeramey Anderson in a close race and many politicos are agreeing that this race could indeed could head to a run-off if close enough. Currently, however, Casey Eure is looking to be the first Republican elected to the position to the 1870s.

Kentucky Governor - 75 % Reporting

United States Representative Jenean Hampton/U.S. Representative Andy Barr : 57 %
Governor Andy Beshear/Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman (I) : 38 %
Others : 5 %

Kentucky Secretary of State - 75 % Reporting

State Representative and Son of Former United States Senator and Current Sixth Circuit Judge, Rand Paul, Duncan Paul : 50 %
Kentucky Secretary of State Heather French Henry (I) : 49 %
Others : 1 %

Mississippi Governor - >1 % Reporting

Governor Jim Hood (I) : 72 %
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann : 25 %
Others : 3 %

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor - >1 % Reporting

State Senator Jenifer Burrage Branning : 55 %
Mississippi Attorney General Jennifer Collins : 40 %
Others : 5 %

Mississippi Secretary of State - >1 % Reporting

Former Mississippi Republican Chairman Lucien Smith : 50 %
Mississippi Secretary of State Johnny DuPree (I) : 43 %
Undecided/Others : 7 %

Mississippi Attorney General - >1 % Reporting

State Representative Casey Eure : 47 %
State Representative Jeramey Anderson : 44 %
Undecided/Others : 9 %



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenean_Hampton

Jenean Hampton elected 64th Governor of Kentucky



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Barr_(American_politician)

Andy Barr elected 59th Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky

Brett Baier : This night is getting more and more interesting as it continues as now two Special Elections for the United States House will be taking place very soon though the races in Mississippi seem to be up for grabs for now. Currently, it is anyone’s game.

8 : 30 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 8 : 30 PM Eastern in the United States and we have two projections currently : State Representative and Son of the Sixth Circuit Judge and Former United States Senator Rand Paul, Duncan Paul, will become Kentucky’s 79th Secretary of State after a tight race against the Incumbent Heather French Henry. At the same time, Mississippi Governor Jim Hood will easily win re-election against Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann in a massive victory for Democrats in the usually very Republican Friendly south. From What I’ve heard, using this victories in the South, Governor Hood could be an excellent Senate Candidate/Presidential Candidate in the future if he decides to go for it.

Kentucky Secretary of State - 100 % Reporting

State Representative and Son of Former United States Senator and Current Sixth Circuit Judge, Rand Paul, Duncan Paul : 53 %
Kentucky Secretary of State Heather French Henry (I) : 44 %
Others : 3 %

Mississippi Governor - 25 % Reporting

Governor Jim Hood (I) : 64%
Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann : 28 %
Others : 8 %

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor - 25 % Reporting

State Senator Jenifer Burrage Branning : 51 %
Mississippi Attorney General Jennifer Collins : 46 %
Others : 3 %

Mississippi Secretary of State - 25 % Reporting

Former Mississippi Republican Chairman Lucien Smith : 52 %
Mississippi Secretary of State Johnny DuPree (I) : 40 %
Undecided/Others : 8 %

Mississippi Attorney General - 25 % Reporting

State Representative Casey Eure : 50 %
State Representative Jeramey Anderson : 46 %
Undecided/Others : 4 %



Source : UWS cropped it from https://images-ext-1.discordapp.net/external/wl6JMpjATlGAXdhVWKW3-6MgTuX8Ik2r8w4wccISZ_c/https/pbs.twimg.com/media/BVSJ0wpCIAAqnxb.jpg?width=406&height=406

Duncan Paul elected Kentucky’s 79th Secretary of State



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Hood

Jim Hood Re-elected Governor of Mississippi

Brett Baier : Currently, this night is looking to be a good one for Republicans with them having won 3 of the 7 races that are currently closing their polls today while the Democrats have only won just 1 of them. However, it is a major defeat in Mississippi as this means that Jim Hood will appoint Senator Hyde-Smith’s successor, likely a Democrat, to her seat, which is sad news for Republicans in the Senate. For the other races in Mississippi, it is all over the place but it looks like the Republicans could regain ground in Mississippi by winning the downballot races, though the race for Attorney General looks to be a struggle. When we come back, Louisiana’s polls will have also closed, bringing the night to a closer ending and also making it even more competitive.

9 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 9 PM Eastern in the United States and while much has yet to change in the state of Mississippi with the Republicans continuing to lead the Democrats across the board, the state of Louisiana has closed its polls and here are the current results. For Governor, Extremely Popular United States Senator John Neely Kennedy has a hefty lead over State Senator Jean Paul-Morrell that is likely to lessen but not enough over time. For Lieutenant Governor, United States Representative Clay Higgins looks to be marching to an easy victory against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, who has stated interest in running for Governor in 2027. For Secretary of State, State Senator Bob Hensgens is leading State Senator Gearld Boudreux by a decent margin. Finally, for Louisiana Attorney General, Incumbent Ike Jackson barely leads John Kennedy’s son James Preston Kennedy, meaning this will likely be Louisiana’s closest race of the night.

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor - 50 % Reporting

State Senator Jenifer Burrage Branning : 53 %
Mississippi Attorney General Jennifer Collins : 42 %
Others : 5 %

Mississippi Secretary of State - 50 % Reporting

Former Mississippi Republican Chairman Lucien Smith : 54 %
Mississippi Secretary of State Johnny DuPree (I) : 43 %
Undecided/Others : 3 %

Mississippi Attorney General - 50 % Reporting

State Representative Casey Eure : 51 %
State Representative Jeramey Anderson : 44 %
Undecided/Others : 5 %

Louisiana Governor - >1 % Reporting

United States Senator John Neely Kennedy : 81 %
State Senator Jean-Paul Jude Morell : 19 %

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor - >1 % Reporting

United States Representative Clay Higgins : 65 %
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell : 35 %

Louisiana Secretary of State - >1 % Reporting

State Senator Craig Robert “Bob” Hensgens : 55 %
State Senator Gerald Boudreaux : 45 %

Louisiana Attorney General - >1 % Reporting

Louisiana Attorney General Ike Jackson (I) : 52 %
Son of United States Senator and 2023 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee, John Neely Kennedy, James Preston Kennedy : 48 %

Brett Baier : Currently, these results are once again looking favorable to the Republicans with only race of concern for them being Louisiana’s Attorney General Race. Many expected that the Democrats would make it close in some of these races and while that may be true, they’ve only won 1 race in a map that is very hard for Democrats to win, and it’s holding a Governor’s seat in the state of Mississippi, which is making them very happy as it means they can gain a Senate Seat by appointment with it. We’ll continue to report as more results come in, but tonight looks to be in the Republican Column and thus, because of it, they will have some momentum early on in the general, though experts say this will have little effect on General Election Polling for a while.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

9 : 30 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 9:30 Pm Eastern and the United States and we at Fox News have several big projections. For Mississippi Lieutenant Governor, Jennifer Branning Wins. For Mississippi Secretary of State, Lucien Smith Wins. For Louisiana Governor, John Neely Kennedy decisively wins. FInally, for Louisiana Lieutenant Governor, Clay Higgins wins. This adds in another 4 races to the 3 victories in the Republican Column tonight, giving them 7 victories to the Democrats’ 1 in the 12 races for tonight. We can also project that James Preston Kennedy has taken the lead in the Louisiana Attorney General Election but much like Mississippi’s, it’s still too close to call.

Mississippi Lieutenant Governor - 75 % Reporting

State Senator Jenifer Burrage Branning : 57 %
Mississippi Attorney General Jennifer Collins : 41 %
Others : 2 %

Mississippi Secretary of State - 75 % Reporting

Former Mississippi Republican Chairman Lucien Smith : 56 %
Mississippi Secretary of State Johnny DuPree (I) : 40 %
Undecided/Others : 4 %

Mississippi Attorney General - 75 % Reporting

State Representative Casey Eure : 49 %
State Representative Jeramey Anderson : 48 %
Undecided/Others : 3 %

Louisiana Governor - 25 % Reporting

United States Senator John Neely Kennedy : 75 %
State Senator Jean-Paul Jude Morell : 25 %

Louisiana Lieutenant Governor - 25 % Reporting

United States Representative Clay Higgins : 67 %
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell : 33 %

Louisiana Secretary of State - 25 % Reporting

State Senator Craig Robert “Bob” Hensgens : 57 %
State Senator Gerald Boudreaux  : 43 %

Louisiana Attorney General - 25 % Reporting

Son of United States Senator and 2023 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee, John Neely Kennedy, James Preston Kennedy : 51 %
Louisiana Attorney General Ike Jackson (I) : 49 %



Source : https://ballotpedia.org/Jenifer_B._Branning

Jennifer Branning elected 34th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi



Source : https://www.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-news/2011/02/smith_announces_bid_for_state.html

Lucien Smith Elected Mississippi Secretary of State



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kennedy_(Louisiana_politician)

John Neely Kennedy elected 57th Governor of Louisiana



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Higgins

Clay Higgins elected 55th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana

Brett Baier : Again, a great night for Republicans so far with only one race left open due to the polls having yet to close and only 3 races left to look at tonight. Another few interesting things is this will trigger a special election in Clay Higgins Congressional Seat, Louisiana’s 3rd District, and will trigger a special election in Kennedy’s Senate seat, one likely to be held by a Republican with him becoming Governor. This will make Congress a very interesting place and with the House being so close as it is, I don’t know how the GOP will handle so many retirements for new state positions. In the next 30 minutes, the polls in Utah’s 4th Congressional District will close and thus, we’ll be counting down the final votes of the night.

10 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is now 10 PM Eastern in the United States and we can make two projections at the Fox News decision desk. First, we can project that, with 100 % of the vote in, State Representative Casey Eure will eek out a Republican win in MS against State Representative Jeramey Anderson, making him the first Republican Attorney General the state has had since the 1870s. FInally, in Louisiana, State Senator Bob Hensgens will regain the Secretary of State Position for the Republicans, defeating New Orleans Mayor and Possible 2027 Demcoratic Gubernatorial Candidate LaToya Cantrell in the process. Louisiana’s Attorney General Race remains too close to be called however. We can also project that in a surprise, State Senator Luz Escamilla is leading heavily in the early results for Utah’s 4th Congressional District but it could become closer as the night goes on.

Mississippi Attorney General - 100 % Reporting

State Representative Casey Eure : 51 %
State Representative Jeramey Anderson : 47 %
Undecided/Others : 2 %

Louisiana Secretary of State - 50 % Reporting

State Senator Craig Robert “Bob” Hensgens : 60 %
State Senator Gerald Boudreaux  : 40 %

Louisiana Attorney General - 50 % Reporting

Son of United States Senator and 2023 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee, John Neely Kennedy, James Preston Kennedy : 55 %
Louisiana Attorney General Ike Jackson (I) : 45 %

Utah’s 4th Congressional District - >1 % Reporting

State Senator Luz Escamilla : 64 %
State Senator Diedre Henderson : 30 %
Others : 6 %



Source : https://ballotpedia.org/Casey_Eure

Casey Eure elected Mississippi’s 41st Attorney General



Source : https://ballotpedia.org/Bob_Hensgens

Bob Hensgens elected Louisiana’s 39th Secretary of State

Brett Baier : Even more good news for Republicans with only two races being left to report on. There remains plenty of time for Louisiana’s Incumbent Attorney General Ike Jackson to catch up to the unpopular James Kennedy while there is time for State Senator Deidre Henderson to come within reach of Utah’s 4th Congressional District, but I think we can all agree when I say both of these races will be close.

10 : 30 PM EST

Louisiana Attorney General - 75 % Reporting

Son of United States Senator and 2023 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee, John Neely Kennedy, James Preston Kennedy : 52 %
Louisiana Attorney General Ike Jackson (I) : 48 %

Utah’s 4th Congressional District - 25 % Reporting

State Senator Luz Escamilla : 57 %
State Senator Diedre Henderson : 40 %
Others : 3 %

11 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : It is 11 PM Eastern in the United States and we at Fox News can announce that, with 100 % of the vote in, James Preston Kennedy will barely be elected Louisiana’s 47th Attorney General. Meanwhile, the race in Utah’s 4th Congressional District remains a slugfest as State Senator Luz Escamilla continues to lead her opponent Deidre Henderson but only barely as more conservative areas come in from across the district.

Louisiana Attorney General - 100 % Reporting

Son of United States Senator and 2023 Republican Gubernatorial Nominee, John Neely Kennedy, James Preston Kennedy : 51 %
Louisiana Attorney General Ike Jackson (I) : 49 %

Utah’s 4th Congressional District - 50 % Reporting

State Senator Luz Escamilla : 54 %
State Senator Diedre Henderson : 45 %
Others : 1 %



Source : UWS cropped it from this Image http://www.johnkennedy.com/userfiles/images/kennedy_boys.jpg

James Preston Kennedy elected Louisiana’s 47th Attorney General

11 : 30 PM EST

Utah’s 4th Congressional District - 75 % Reporting

State Senator Luz Escamilla : 50 %
State Senator Diedre Henderson : 48 %
Others : 2 %

12 AM EST

Martha MacCullum : At the last minute, at Midnight Eastern Time in the United States, we can project that Diedre Henderson will come out on top with a 51-47 win over Luz Escamilla, allowing the Republicans to hold this house seat for now. However, with Escamilla’s great performance tonight and the likely Democratic Victory in November, it is likely the Democrats will be targeting that seat quite a bit. Many are stating and agreeing that had people like Senators Duckworth and Brown have campaigned for Escamilla, she actually very likely would’ve carried the seat but seeing as she had no support from Presidential Candidates while Henderson had the support of Vice President Rubio and Governor Noem, Henderson won in a close race. Anyways, that is all the 2023 races. Stay tuned for the Fox News Coverage of the Iowa Caucuses. Goodnight, everyone.

Utah’s 4th Congressional District - 100 % Reporting

State Senator Diedre Henderson : 51 %
State Senator Luz Escamilla : 47 %
Others : 2 %



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deidre_Henderson

Deidre Henderson elected to the United States House of Representatives for UT-04

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn V : December 1st-31st, 2023

President Trump Approval Rating

DIsapprove : 50 %
Approve : 45 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 5 %

General Election Polling

Generic Democrat : 47 %
Generic Republican : 43 %[.color]
Undecided/Others : 10 %



Sources : https://www.redbubble.com/people/lovetrumpshate8/works/28283660-patriotic-maga-lion; https://kcts9.org/programs/vote-2016/elephant-in-room-after-trump-whats-next-gop-republican

Republican Party to hold a Members Only Vote of 5,500,000 Republicans Nationwide selected at random on whether the party should keep the Elephant Symbol or replace it with a Lion

On December 5th, National Republican Party Chairwoman Candace Owens has stated that from December 10th-January 2nd, around 5.5 Million members of the Republican Party nationwide will be allowed to vote between the Elephant, the old symbol that has been around since the party’s founding in the 1860s, or the Lion, which would represent the Party’s final transition into a populist party. Results will be given on January 8th once all the votes have been counted.

Source : https://www.politico.com/story/2018/05/03/surviving-trump-cabinet-563744

New Trump Cabinet Picks fully confirmed; all new members to be replaced in the Senate

Recently, thanks to a good twist of fortune, the Republican Senate has confirmed all of Trump’s newest cabinet picks, unintentionally setting up several special elections for Senate in 2024. The newest Senators to enter will be Lieutenant Governor James Sturch of Arkansas, who will replace Tom Cotton, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who will replace David Perdue, Montana Lieutenant Governor Corey Stapleton, who will replace Steve Daines, U.S. Representative Brett Lindstrom, who will replace Deb Fishcer, U.S. Representative Markwayne Mullin, who will replace James Lankford, U.S. Representative Mark Burns, who will replace Lindsey Graham, and West Virginia State Senator Stephen Baldwin to replace Shelley Moore Capito. How this new Cabinet will perform in the coming months is unknown.

Seven Senators replaced after Retirements/Deaths

In a shock of fate, several more Senators have recently retired or died, thus leading to their replacements in the Senate. The Retirements are Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, who is retiring after serving just 4 years of his first term due to prostate cancer, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, who is retiring to join Choate Law Firm LLC, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who is retiring due to a fall causing him severe pain in April of this year, Ben Sasse of Nebraska, who is retiring to be President of Midland University, Jeane Shaheen of New Hampshire, who is retiring due to Health Issues, John Cornyn of Texas, who is retiring due to Health Reasons, and Mark Warner of Virginia, who is retiring due to Health Reasons. The only death so far is Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts, who died on December 12th of a Heart Attack. Their replacements are the following : U.S. Representative Will Diskmukes, Former U.S. Representative Don Young, U.S. Representative Tony Hwang, Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson, Former New Hampshire State Senator Dan Feltes, Texas Lieutenant Governor Will Hurd, and Virginia Lieutenant Governor Scott Taylor. All of these will trigger more special House and Senate Elections to take place in 2024.


2024 CA-18 Special Election (on January 17th) to replace Anna Eshoo (Who became a Class 1 U.S. Senator)
State Senator Scott Wiener (D) : 57 %
San Francisco Mayor London Breed (D) : 37 %
Undecided : 6 %

+20 Wiener

2024 ID-02 Special Election (On January 27th) to replace Kelly Anthon (Who became A Class 2 U.S. Senator)

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper (D) : 47 %
State Senator Dean M. Mortimer (R) : 41 %
Undecided : 12 %

+6 Casper

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn VI : January 1st-February 5th, 2024

Trump Approval Rating

Disapprove : 49 %
Approve : 48 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 3 %

General Election Polling
Generic Democrat : 50 %
Generic Republican : 45 %
Undecided/Others : 5 %

Hypothetical General Election Polling

Vice President Rubio v Senator Duckworth

Duckworth : 56 % (+18)
Rubio : 38 %
Undecided/Others : 6 %

Governor Noem v Senator Duckworth

Duckworth : 51 % (+8)
Noem : 43 %
Undecided/Others : 6 %

Vice President Rubio v Governor Cuomo

Cuomo : 50 % (+9)
Rubio : 41 %
Undecided/Others : 9 %

Governor Noem v Governor Cuomo

Cuomo : 47 % (+2)
Noem : 45 %
Undecided/Others : 8 %



Source : https://www.redbubble.com/people/lovetrumpshate8/works/28283660-patriotic-maga-lion;

GOP Party Symbol Vote Result : Lion defeats Elephant Handedly, with 67 % to the Elephant’s 33 %

In a stunning result that stunned even the President, the Lion handedly defeated the old GOP symbol of the Elephant. The RNC has announced that by the time of the 2024 convention in Savannah, Georgia, the Lion will have sufficiently replaced theElephant on all Republican Party items. Establishment Republicans, such as Utah Senator Mitt Romney and former Alaska Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski have declared their dissatisfaction with the symbol change.

This has sparked a debate in the Democratic Party about whether to keep their Donkey symbol or change their party symbol to the Bear or Wolf, a question that is likely to be brought up in the next debate

Source(s) : https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/09/11/us/politics/third-democratic-debate-abc.html ; https://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/blog-post/16-takeaways-third-republican-debate

Third Democratic and Republican Debates to take place in the coming weeks

The third Debate for both parties and the last ones before the start of the actual primaries will take place, with the Republican Debate happening on January 12th at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa while the Democratic Debate will take place on January 23rd at the University of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa. With the fields having consolidated to just three candidates each (Republicans : Rubio, Noem, and Rodriguez; Democrats : Duckworth, Cuomo, and Merkley), many pundits agree these next debates and the primaries will be very interesting to watch.

New Senators take Seats across the Nation as their incumbents retire/resign or take a new position/Senate Majority Leader McConnell dies while Senate Minority Leader and Whip Chuck Schumer of New York and Dick Durbin of Illinois retires due to Health Reasons

Despite all three going being looked as being in the prime of their health, Kentucky Senator and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has passed away at the age of 81 from a Heart Attack on January 19th while Senate Leaders of the Democrats Chuck Schumer of New York (Age : 73) and Dick Durbin of Illinois (Age : 80) retired from their positions due to Health Reasons on January 22nd as a joint statement. The Republicans have quickly replaced McConnell with Senate Majority Whip John Thune after a week of mourning and selected Two Term Iowa Senator Joni Ernst as their new Senate Minority Leader while the Democrats have selected Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown as their new Minority Leader and Delaware Senator Chris Coons as their new Senate Minority Whip.

Newly inaugurated Kentucky Governor Jenean Hampton has selected Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to be Mitch McConnell’s Senate replacement while Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has selected U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi to be Durbin’s replacement. It is unknown who Governor Cuomo who choose to Replace Schumer, but many agree that it boils down to Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Jumaane Williams, or U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez or Antonio Delgaldo. Some other new appointments to the Senate include U.S. Representative Ryan Gatti to new Louisiana Governor John Neely Kennedy’s former Seat and State Senator David Blount for Missississippi.

Along with them, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran has retired due to Health reasons along with Maine Senator Susan Collins, with Lieutenant Governor Willie Dove replacing Moran and President of the Maine Senate Troy Jackson will replace Collins. Many Pundits agree that with 24 (With Trump having selected Montana Senator Steve Daines to be the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana with Lieutenant Governor Corey Stapleton replacing him) Special Elections now set for November, the battle for the Senate will be in full swing.

Source : https://www.npr.org/2016/01/30/464960979/how-do-the-iowa-caucuses-work

Iowa Caucuses to occur on February 5th for both Parties, First State in the Nation to vote

On February 5th, the first state in the nation to vote in the primaries, Iowa, will select who their delegates will support for both parties, with both fields targeting the state heavily. The winner of the state will go into New Hampshire with massive momentum, many agree.

Source : https://time.com/5505166/state-of-the-union-history-pelosi-trump/

Trump’s final SOTU Address on January 21st relatively well received

On January 21st, 7 years after his first full day in office, President Trump gave his final State of the Union Address to the country, which was relatively well received and he even got in a jab of “Despite all the negative coverage, the Media couldn’t stop us and our movement and for eight great years, we, as a country, have prospered because of it”. Analysis of the speech showed that it led to a slight rise in the President’s Approval Rating. The Democratic Response, given by Former U.S. Representative, 2018 Senate Candidate in Arizona, 2020 Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee, and 2024 Senate Candidate Krysten Sinema, was received moderately, though many agree that President Donald Trump had, one again, stolen the night.

Rojava Leaders agree to hold a sit down with Assad, Secretary of State Graham, Iraq Prime Minister Turki el-Qazi, the leader of Al-Wataniya Alliance and victor of the 2022 Parliamentary Elections, and Iranian President Arsham Parsi to discuss an agreement of a free Kurdistan

The Leaders of Rojava have agreed, after several months, to a ceasefire on January 8th and begin negotiations with the leaders of Iraq, Iran, and Syria as well as Secretary of State Graham with a possible agreement being the declaration of a new Kurdish State in the Middle East on March 16th. However, President Erdogan of Turkey has declared that he will not recognize the talks as legitimate and thus, war still rages in the south of Turkey as Kurdish insurgents battles the Turkish Military in the region. President Trump has issued strict sanctions on the nation and declared that the US will not relent until Turkey has given Kurdistan independence[/b]

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergei_Polonsky

Independent Presidential Candidate and Businessman Sergei Polonsky surges ahead of Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev of United Russia and TV Anchor and Activist/Journalist Ksenia Sobchak of Party of Changes in Pre-Election polling

In the context of the Russian Presidential Election that will occur on March 17th for a first round, Independent Businessman Sergei Polonsky has surged ahead of Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev of United Russia and TV Anchor and Activist/Journalist Ksenia Sobchak of Party of Changes, with him leading both in the first Round with Sergei winning 37 % of the vote, Medvedev winning 26 %, and Sobchak winning 23 % of the vote and the potential second round showing Sergei winning 58 % to Medvedev’s 42 % or 64 % to Sobchak’s 36 % in polling conducted from January 2nd-4th.

Sergei has been running on a Pro-Russia Isolationist platform that speaks about the end of Russian involvement across the planet to rebuild the infrastructure and expand the industry in SIberia while limiting the influence of billionaires in the like in the government. He has also hinted at the potential establishment of a trade deal between himself and a Republican Governed United States, stating “I may be Pro-Russia, I may be isolationist, but I recognize that trade with the Americans will be beneficial to us in the long and short term, though we can only accept this with a Republican Administration.” on January 10th. This has lead to many, including House Minority Whip Eric Swawell to declare the candidate a puppet to President Trump. Trump has stated that he has no interest in meddling in the affairs of Russian politics and has wished all candidates the best of luck.

 

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Rees-Mogg ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Mar%C3%A9chal ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Trost

United Kingdom Prime Minister Jacob Rees Mogg, French President Marion Maréchal, and Canadian Prime Minister Brad Trost states an interest in meeting with President Trump for Anglo-French Trade Deal between the four nations on April 4th

On January 7th, United Kingdom Prime Minister Jacob Rees Mogg, who founded the Populist Party for Independence (PPI) in 2020 with several other former Conservatives in mid 2020 following the failure of Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson to deliver Brexit and who won the UK March 2021 Snap Election with a staggering 29 % of the Vote to the Brexit Party’s 23 %, the Labour Party’s 21 %, the Tory’s 15 %, and the Lib’s 8 %, allowing him to lead in a Brexit-PPI-Tory Coalition of 346 Seats with his part having the most seats with 174 to Brexit’s 107 and the Tory’s 65 before doing Brexit by March 2023 in a no deal solution, has stated an interest in meeting with President Trump to discuss a potential trade deal that Trump has been hinting at since the referendum’s victory in 2016.

Another person interested in President Marion Maréchal of National Rally of France, who won the 2022 election after winning the First Round with 37 % of the vote to Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo of the Socialist Party’s 24 %, Incumbent President Emmanuel Macron’s 19 %, and Then-Senate President Gerard Larcher of The Republicans 13 % before defeating Hidalgo in the Second Round with 53 % of the National Vote. The President of France led a Frexit campaign that saw success and a no deal exist from the EU by June 2023 before beginning to form close trade ties to Britain.

The third and final person interested is Canadian Prime Minister Brad Trost, who defeated former CPC leader Andrew Scheer in a Leadership vote in 2021 before winning the 2023 General Election against former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, winning 43.6 % of the vote and around 196 Seats to the Liberal Party’s 30.1 %, The New Democratic Party’s 13.4 %, and Bloc Quebecois’ 8.4 % due to his campaign on Electoral, Economic, and Immigration reform, with electoral reform being a major highlight due to the controversial 2019 result. President Trump has agreed to meet with the three leaders with three potential locations being discussed : Delhi, India, Sydney, Australia, or Tabriz, Iran. The leaders of Australia and New Zealand have also stated interest in forming a trade union, though it isn’t as common as the major three leaders.

Kim Jong Un declares that Free and Open Elections for the DPRK Parliament will be held on October 23rd, 2024; States that a Vice Presidential Election will be held on June 19th and that reforms will be nearly complete by early 2026 with the current rate

On January 3rd, Supreme Leader, now reorganized into President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un, after months of reform, has declared that starting on February 25th and ending on June 19th a Vice Presidential Campaign will be held by several people to become the President’s helpful Second in Command form the rest of the reforms while on June 25th to October 23rd, a campaign for the country’s Parliament to assist further in the reforms will occur with no current military officials, member of the Kim family, or Government officials being allowed to run for office. In the aftermath of this announcement, three parties have been founded : The People’s Regime, a Communist Party loyal to the Communist government currently in power, Slow Reform for Korea, a Centrist Party that is in favor of slow reform for the country, and The Korean People’s Progress Union, a Party in favor of quick and radical reform in the present.

President Trump has praised this announcement and has simply tweeted “Another Dictatorship nears its end.”

Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Mnuchin

Secretary of Treasury Steven Mnuchin, who has been around since the start, has been convicted of bribery, causing some damage to Republicans and the Trump Administration; Trump places former U.S. Representative from New York Peter King to be Interim Secretary of Treasury until a Nominee is found

In a shock that has shaken the administration to its core on January 17th, Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of the Treasury who has been in the Cabinet since February 13th, 2017, has been charged with bribing several foreign companies in his pre-administration days after an extensive investigation by California’s Justice Department. Trump has appointed former U.S. Representative from New York Peter King to be the interim Secretary until a Nominee can be found as Democrats celebrate their first complete victory over the administration in months, with several calling for a second investigation into the President himself

Special House Elections loom over Presidential Primaries

The battle for control of the House is in full swing with 13 Special Elections planned out, with the closest being the ones for CA-18 and ID-02. Many Experts believe that the results of all these races will be a good indicator of the 2024 General Election result and that we could potentially see the Democratic Party control the House after 13 years in the political wilderness before Election Day, though some remain skeptical. Still, many in the party are over joyous at these results and are plotting out their targets accordingly.
ID-02 Special Election

Mortimer : 48 %
Casper : 43 %
Undecided/Others : 9 %

CA-18 Special Election

Weiner : 54 %
Breed : 43 %
Undecided : 3 %

Source : https://www.redbubble.com/people/lovetrumpshate8/works/28283660-patriotic-maga-lion;

The 2024 Republican Primaries

Vice President against Governors

Now only three candidates remain in the Republican Field, with the front runners being Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida and Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota with Puerto Rico Governor Ivan Rodriguez polling in a distant third. Despite this, however, the Vice President is remarkably unpopular in the South and Plains states, where Governors Noem and Rodriguez battle it out. Analysts agree, Rubio can win the Nomination outright, but he’ll need to run the margins in the Midwest, Northeast, and elsewhere while admitting that the south isn’t his. If he diverts attention to the south too much, then the convention could likely be brokered.

Republican Primary RCP Polling Average

Vice President Marco Rubio : 46 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 32 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 19 %
Undecided/Others : 3 %

Rubio + 14

Iowa

Governor Kristi Noem : 47 %
Vice President Marco Rubio : 32 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 17 %
Undecided/Others : 4 %

Noem + 15

New Hampshire

Vice President Marco Rubio : 54 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 29 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 12 %
Undecided/Others : 5 %

Rubio +25

South Carolina

Governor Kristi Noem : 48 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 35 %
Vice President Marco Rubio : 10 %
Undecided/Others : 7 %

Noem +13

Delaware

Vice President Marco Rubio : 45 %
Governor Kristi Noem : 38 %
Governor Ivan Rodriguez : 13 %
Undecided/Others : 4 %

Rubio +7

Source : https://www.walmart.com/ip/Colorful-Garden-Democrat-Donkey-Kicking-Garden-Flag/49455883?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

The 2024 Democratic Primaries

The Final Three

In the ultimate twist of fate, the Democratic Primary is now a complete reversal of October, with Duckworth well in the lead of the preferred establishment Candidate Andrew Cuomo and the relatively unknown Jeff Merkley. However, her lead in the race is tenuous and it might fluctuate depending on the primaries as these three strong candidates run for the nomination of their party.

Democratic Primary RCP Polling Average

Senator Tammy Duckworth : 42 %
Governor Andrew Cuomo : 30 %
Senator Jeff Merkley : 12 %
Undecided/Others : 16 %

Duckworth +12

Iowa

Senator Tammy Duckworth : 43 %
Governor Andrew Cuomo : 37 %
Senator Jeff Merkley : 13 %
Undecided/Others : 7 %

Duckworth +6

New Hampshire

Governor Andrew Cuomo : 46 %
Senator Tammy Duckworth : 39 %
Senator Jeff Merkley : 10 %
Undecided/Others : 5 %

Cuomo +7

Delaware

Governor Andrew Cuomo : 43 %
Senator Tammy Duckworth : 41 %
Senator Jeff Merkley : 9 %
Undecided/Others : 7 %

Cuomo +2

South Carolina

Senator Tammy Duckworth : 48 %
Senator Jeff Merkley : 29 %
Governor Andrew Cuomo : 18 %
Undecided/Others : 5 %

Duckworth +19

[Huey Long is a Republican]

THIRD REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE



Source : https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/republican-presidential-debate-moments-mattered/story?id=34792910

Location : Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa

Date : January 12th, 2024

Moderators : Errol Barnett and Anne Marie-Green of CBS News

Barnett : Hello and Welcome everyone to the Third Republican Debate live at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. I’m one of your moderators for tonight, Errol Barnett of CBS News.

Green : And I’m Anne Marie-Green, also from CBS News.The rules are simple : The Candidates tonight are given several questions that they must answer within 90 seconds or less. A Candidate will have 45 seconds to respond if they’re directly mentioned in a candidate’s answer. We ask the Audience to not cheer and yell so the Candidates can focus. Now, let’s meet the Candidates.

Barnett : First to the Stage is the Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida, who is the stable but unsteady front runner in the field of three candidates

Green : Next is South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, the steady Second Place Candidate to Vice President Rubio and is looking to gain more ground on him with a possible win in this very state.

Barnett : Finally, there is Puerto Rico Governor Ivan Rodriguez who is at a distant third but is still determined to make a noticeable impact in this race.

Opening Statements :

General Question #1 : The vote to either replace the Elephant with the Lion as the GOP’s Symbol or keep the elephant as the party symbol has been finished and in a result that stunned many, the Lion won the result easily. Many establishment Republicans, like Mitt Romney and Will Hurd have been enraged by this vote, stating that the Republican Party has become a party of cultists while Trumpists, such as Kris Kobach and Ron Desantis have applauded the result, stating the party needed a change of pace. What is your personal opinion on the vote?

General Question #2 : On January 8th, Rojava has been able to convince its insurgents in Iraq, Syria, and Iran, to agree to a ceasefire though Turkey has refused to participate in any negotiations and continues fighting. What is your reaction to this announcement from Rojava and how would you deal with the situation and the other one involving Turkey?

General Question #3 : On January 10th, Russian Presidential Candidate Sergei Polonskyhas, who currently leads his two biggest opponents, has announced favoritism to a Republican governed United States, causing him to be called a puppet of President Trump by House Minority Whip Eric Swawell. How do you feel about the Businessman’s statements?

General Question #4 : On January 3rd, Supreme Leader, who had his office reorganized into President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on January 7th, has stated that elections will be held to determine the Vice President and Parliament of the country to help continue in his reforms. Of the Three newly formed parties, the SRK/HUNG party is the most reform and western friendly of the party. How do you feel about these announcements?

General Question #5 : On January 7th, 9th, and Yesterday respectively, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Canada stated they had a vested interest in securing a trade union between themselves and the United with the leaders of Australia and New Zealand stating they themselves have an interest as well. President Trump stated he would like to discuss terms with all of these countries in one group to discuss a new trade deal that would work for all of them. As President, what would be the largest points of interest you would bring up in these talks and how would you go about them?

General Question #6 : There has been a recent upsurge in the number of dictatorships rising up across the globe, with the main ones currently being Brazil, Italy, Hungary, Argentina, and Greece. President Trump has remained quiet on the issue but many are wondering how you stand on this news and what would you do to make sure the rise of dictatorships stops quickly?

General Question #7 : This Primary season has been contentious, with you three being the remains of what was once a packed field. Due to this, many are curious about this simple question : Will you endorse the Nominee once they have been decided? If you recall this same question was asked 8 years ago and all but one Candidate, who is now the current President, stated they would endorse the Nominee with only one, former Ohio Governor John Kasich, not following up on the pledge once Trump was Nominated. Right here, right now, in front of millions at home, do all of you swear to wholeheartedly support and campaign for the eventual Nominee, even if it isn’t yourself, in the general election?

Marco Rubio Question #1 : Mr. Vice President, your polling in states such as Iowa and South Carolina as well as in most southern and plains states and even your home state of Florida shows that the Republican voters there just don’t like you while elsewhere, such as Arizona, New Hampshire, and California, you are supported wholeheartedly by many. It is clear that many in the party will refuse to support you even if you are the Nominee and are endorsed by the President. How will you campaign to those undecided to lukewarm to you in order to get their support for the primaries and general and what happens if you lose your home state of Florida?

Marco Rubio Question #2 : Mr. Vice President, this primary season has been quite contentious so far so in order to add some levity, this second question will be one for fun and the same goes for Noem and Rodriguez, though you can feel free to insert and answer your own question if need be. Who is your favorite singer and why?

Kristi Noem Question #1 : Governor, during your time in the House of Representatives, you voted for higher taxes and fees 57 times as well as leading an effort that raised Agricultural Property taxes to $135,000,000. What is your reasoning for this?

Kristi Noem Question #2 : Governor, this second question is not dissimilar to the Vice President’s, though it is somewhat different. What is your favorite movie of all time and why do you like it so much? Feel free to insert and answer your own question if need be.

Ivan Rodriguez Question #1 : Governor, you are polling in a distant third place behind Vice President Rubio and Governor Noem, yet you still believe you have a chance in this race and recent polling in states like Florida, Arizona, Alabama, Texas, and even New York agree with that sentiment. Why do you feel you are best prepared to win this primary and how will you be able to connect to any voter who is lukewarm on you?

Ivan Rodriguez Question #2 : Governor, this question is once again less contentious. Noting your prior career as a Baseball player before your governorship, in your opinion, what do you think was the best World Series and why do you think so? The 2006 World Series is disqualified due to you having participated in it. Feel free to insert and answer your own question if need be.

Closing Statement : Now, this closing statement will be different from the previous ones. On February 5th, the Republicans of Iowa will go to their local Caucus centers and support the Candidate they like the most. This your last time to state why you believe the voters of Iowa should support and vote for you. All of you have 60 second on the clock.

Green : and that’s the debate.

Barnett : We hope you enjoyed tonight’s debate and we encourage you to tune in to the Third Democratic Debate in 11 Days. Thank you and Good Night.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

THIRD  DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY DEBATE



Source : https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/who-won-third-democratic-debate-houston-n1053981

Location : University of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa

Date : January 24th, 2023

Moderators : Savannah Guthrie and Lester Holt of NBC News

Guthrie : Hello and Welcome everyone to the Third Democratic Debate live at Boston University of Iowa in Des Moines, Iowa. I’m one of your moderators for tonight, Savannah Guthrie of NBC News.

Holt : And I’m Lester Holt, also from NBC News.The rules are simple : The Candidates tonight are given several questions that they must answer within 90 seconds or less. A Candidate will have 45 seconds to respond if they’re directly mentioned in a candidate’s answer. We ask the Audience to not cheer and yell so the Candidates can focus. Now, let’s meet the Candidates.

Guthrie : First to the Stage is the incumbent and steady front runner Tammy Duckworth who, after months of fighting, is now perceived as the Democrats’ best chance at regaining the White House in November.

Holt : Next is New York Governor, who is clearly the favor of many establishment Democrats across the country and has indicated that he’ll resign from his position as Governor if he does well enough in the Primaries.

Guthrie : Finally, there is the relative late comer, Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley who is quickly becoming a rising star and could indeed play spoiler in several key races.

Opening Statements :

General Question #1 : Some of these general Questions will be similar to the Republican Debate a few days ago, but with a democratic spin to ask it appropriately to all of you, and there will be one or two different from the Republican Debate. First Question : The recent Republican Party symbol vote has issued a question among many in the Democratic Party, such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jared Polis, who say the Democratic Party should cast out the Donkey symbol in favor of something new and fresh, such as the bear or the wolf. Would you support such a move and if so, which animal would you support in replacing it?

General Question #2 : On January 10th, Russian Presidential Candidate Sergei Polonsky has, who currently leads his two biggest opponents, has announced favoritism to a Republican governed United States, causing him to be called a puppet of President Trump by House Minority Whip Eric Swawell. Do you agree with the House Minority Whip’s statements and what do you think the statements from Sergei impact America’s future relationship with Russia?

General Question #3 : In four days exactly, the Special Election to replace Kelly Anthon in the U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District will take place between State Senator Dean M. Mortimer and Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper, a race that is close and could be evidence of a potential wave come november for the party. How will you endorse that Mayor Casper wins that seat and places the party at least one seat closer to winning the House in November?

General Question #4 : The situation in the Middle East is...interesting to say the least. As President, how would you handle this situation?

General Question #5 : The recent bribery charges on the Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, has made many in the Democratic Party happy at finally gaining a victory over the Trump Administration after many months of hoping for one. How do you feel about this recent news and do you think there should be a renewed investigation into the Trump Administration due to this?

General Question #6 : On January 3rd, Supreme Leader, who had his office reorganized into President of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on January 7th, has stated that elections will be held to determine the Vice President and Parliament of the country to help continue in his reforms. Of the Three newly formed parties, the SRK/HUNG party is the most reform and western friendly of the party. How do you feel about these announcements?

General Question #7 : There has been a recent upsurge in the number of dictatorships rising up across the globe, with the main ones currently being Brazil, Italy, Hungary, Argentina, and Greece. With the President quietness on this issue, how would you make sure these countries return to a Democracy and ensure other nations don’t follow their paths?

General Question #8 : The recent shufflings of the Trump Cabinet have been quite staggering to many in the political world and many want stability to return to the White House. Thus, this question is a simple one : Who are your top three potential choices for Vice President, Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Defense, and the Attorney General and why them?

General Question #9 : This Question is basically the same as the final General Question for Republican Debate. Will you endorse and support the Democratic Nominee in the general election, even if it isn’t yourself?

Tammy Duckworth Question #1 : Senator, you are currently the front-runner of the Democratic Field after months of fighting for this position, yet many blame you for State Senator Escamilla’s loss to her opponent last November, How do you hope to rectify this error?

Tammy Duckworth Question #2 : Senator, this next question and the second questions for Governor Cuomo and Senator Merkley will be lighter and gentler in nature but you can feel free to ask and answer your own question instead. Who is your favorite author of all time and why do you like them so much?

Andrew Cuomo Question #1 : Governor, consider this question a Three Parter. 1. Many in the Progressive wing of the party dislike you and believe you wouldn’t be representative of a party of great change that the Democratic Party is becoming, due to your many ties to the establishment. How will you win over voters from that wing even if you are the Establishment’s favorite? 2. Recently, Senate Minority Leader, Chuck Schumer, has resigned from his seat in the Seat along with Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin due to Health Reason shortly after the Death of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Many are curious as to who you will replace the outgoing New York Senator with, the top choices among many being Representative Cortez and Mayor Williams, who would excite the Progressive wing for you, or Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Representative Brindisi, which would rally the establishment around you. Who are your top potential picks to replace the outgoing Senator with, why them, and when will you make the announcement of the replacement? Finally, 3. Many are curious about your statement that you might retire from the Governor position in order to fully focus your efforts on your campaign and many have cited that your amount of support in New Hampshire and several other states indicate that a great performance could indeed happen and will expect you to retire shortly once you win at least 5 or 6 states. Can you elaborate on what you meant and if you do mean you will retire if you’re doing well enough, how well will you have to do in the Primaries in order for you to completely focus your efforts on the race?

Andrew Cuomo Question #2 : Being a former District Attorney from the state of New York, what is, in your opinion, one of the best episodes of the Original Law and Order and why do you like it so much? You can feel free to ask and answer your own question if you would like that instead.

Jeff Merkley Question #1 : Senator, you entered the race later than most other candidates and have relatively low name recognition, yet many are parading you as a rising star that could outperform expectations, though many say that this race could be a semi-repeat of 2008 where a Senator from Illinois defeats a Governor from New York, with you playing as Spoiler for crucial states. Why are running and how will your campaign go from here on out?

Jeff Merkley Question #2 : Senator, what is your favorite activity when you aren’t campaigning for President or working in the Senate and why is it a favorite of yours? You can feel free to ask and answer your own question if need be.

Closing Statement : Now, this closing statement will be different from the previous ones. On February 5th, the Democrats of Iowa will go to their local Caucus centers and support the Candidate they like the most. This your last time to state why you believe the voters of Iowa should support and vote for you. All of you have 60 second on the clock.

Holt : And that’s the debate.

Guthrie : We hope you enjoyed tonight’s debate and we hope you tune in for the coverage of Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District Election in 4 days and the Iowa Caucuses on February 5th. Thank you and good night.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Brett Baier : "Hello Everyone and Welcome to Fox News’ Coverage of Idaho 2nd Congressional District Special Election. Tonight, me and my co-host Marta MacCullum will cover one of the most critical special elections of this cycle.”

Martha MacCullum : "Right you are, Brett. Currently, the Democrats need to only gain 3 more seats to win the House and they could theoretically do it before election night even happens in November, which would be a major blow to Republicans. What is the most interesting about this race, however, is how close it is."

Brett Baier : "Correct. The state of Idaho, which voted for President Trump 68% to Warren's 26 % in 2020, is usually considered safe Republican territory, but this seat has gotten extremely close due to the Democrats running a popular candidate in Rebecca Casper, the Mayor of Idaho Falls. Currently, she trails her Republican Opponent by 1.5 % in the RCP Average, but it's within the margin of error and Early Voting has shown both candidates have an equal chance of winning tonight."

Martha MacCullum : "Well, the first precincts have closed in the state at 10 PM EST and it is far too close to call with less than 1 % of the vote in. Mayor Casper, having a lead in the Early vote, leads State Senator Mortimer by 0.9 %. Could this be a sign that the race will remain in Republican hands or will Casper be the first Democrat sent to the House by Idaho since Walt Minnick in 2009?"

Idaho's 2nd District Special Election - >1 % Reporting

Rebecca Casper : 49.4 %
Dean M. Mortimer : 48.5 %
Others : 2.1 %

10 : 30 PM EST

Brett Baier : "It's 10 : 30 PM in the East and with 25 % of the vote now reporting, Senator Mortimer now leads Casper by 3.8 %. We'll continue to cover the Special Election and give updates when we feel it's necessary."

Idaho's 2nd District Special Election - 25 % Reporting

Dean M. Mortimer : 50.6 %
Rebecca Casper : 47.8 %
Others : 1.6 %

11 PM EST

Brett Baier : "It's 11 PM in the East and now we have 50 % of the vote in and the race has gotten closer once more, with Casper picking up a lot of late votes, with Mortimer's lead now down to 0.5 % and this race remains too close to call. It seems the third party candidates are really causing a stir in this race with the Libertarian getting 3/4ths of the third party votes."

Idaho's 2nd District Special Election - 50 % Reporting

Dean M. Mortimer : 49.9 %
Rebecca Casper : 49.4 %
Others : 0.7 %

11 : 30 PM EST

Brett Baier : "It is now 11:30 PM in the East and with 75 % of the vote in, Mayor Casper has retaken the lead, but it's rather tenuous as she leads by 0.3 %. Will it be enough for her to barely avoid a recount or will the last wave of votes be almost entirely for Mortimer, which could tip the balance in his favor."

Idaho's 2nd District Special Election - 75 % Reporting

Rebecca Casper : 48.1 %
Dean M. Mortimer : 47.8 %
Others : 4.1 %

12 AM EST

Brett Baier : "It is now Midnight in the East and with 100 % of the vote in, it looks like Mayor Casper has barely won the race, winning by just 0.26 %. However, an automatic recount has been triggered and the Secretary of State of Idaho, Tommy Alhquist, has announced that the recount will begin tomorrow at 8 AM Eastern and will end on February 2nd at 8 PM eastern. While this ends tonight's coverage, we will cover the final result of the recount once it arrives."

Idaho's 2nd District Special Election - 100 % Reporting

Rebecca Casper : 48.92 %
Dean M. Mortimer : 48.66 %
Others : 2.42 %

SEVERAL DAYS LATER

b]Brett Baier : [/b]"Welcome to our desk today and we have an interesting key race alert! The recount for Idaho's 2nd Congressional District's special election has finished and it has found that Casper has barely won the election by 0.14 %. Many Republicans are blaming the Libertarian candidate, who ran on as many of the same issues of Mortimer, for this loss. This is the first major Democratic victory in years and Representative-Elect Casper thanked her supporters as well as Senators Merkley and Duckworth for their support and that she will fight for everyone in her district. Meanwhile, State Senator Dean M. Mortimer has given his concession speech, congratulating all of his opponents on a well run campaign. We are receiving reports, however, that he could be filing for the general election in November due to how close this race is. No matter the case, this is a devastating blow for Republicans and a sign of momentum for Democrats and signs to come in their eyes. Thank you and good night."

Idaho's 2nd District Special Election - 100 % Reporting

Rebecca Casper : 48.73 %
Dean M. Mortimer : 48.59 %
Others : 2.468 %



Source : https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/Directory.aspx?EID=122

Rebecca Casper elected the next Representative of ID-02 (Democratic Gain)

CURRENT HOUSE COMPOSITION

Republicans : 219 Seats
Democrats : 216 Seats (+1 so Far)

[Huey Long is a Republican]

2024 FOX NEWS COVERAGE OF THE IOWA CAUCUSES



Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Brett Baier : "Hello Everyone and Welcome to Fox News’ Coverage of perhaps one of the most important nights this year. Tonight, me and my co-host Marta MacCullum will cover this momentus occasion.”

Martha MacCullum : "Right you are, Brett. Tonight, Iowa will be the first state in the nation to vote and both parties will hold their caucuses where their state can decide who to support at the convention. The winner of the Caucuses usually have momentum to propel them to further victories across the country in the primaries. Currently, the top two candidates for both parties are South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and Vice President Marco Rubio of Florida for the Republicans and Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for the Democrats. Such an interesting turn of events from the start of the primary season in August."

Brett Baier : "Indeed it is. At that point in time, the race seemed to be a contest between Rubio and DeSantis for the Republicans and Kaine and Brown for the Democrats. However, both Governor Noem and Senator Duckworth, through the dropping out of political rivals and strong debate performances, have increased their polling. Currently the last RCP Average of both fields show Noem leading Rubio by 13.6 % and Duckworth leading Cuomo, who has been strangely absent this past month, by 9.2 %. Will these polls hold up or will there be an upset for Rubio or even a last minute Rodriguez or even Merkley surge? Only the results will tell."

Martha MacCullum : "It is currently 10 PM in the East and already the first results have started to pour in. With less than 1 % of the vote in for both parties, Noem has a 18.3 % lead over Rubio that is likely to get closer as time goes on while Duckworth has a 6.3 % lead over Merkley of all people. It seems his debate performance a few weeks ago has really  switched things up for the Democratic Field, but will that be enough? Remember, a candidate needs at least 15 % of the vote to get a Delegate for the Democratic Caucuses while the Republican Count is proportional. 32 Delegates up for grabs for the Republicans and 55 for the Democrats."

Republican Iowa Caucuses (32 Delegates) - <1 % of the vote reporting

Kristi Noem : 49.2 %
Marco Rubio : 30.9 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 19.9 %

Democratic Iowa Caucuses (55 Delegates) - <1 % of the vote reporting

Tammy Duckworth : 41.7 %
Jeff Merkley : 35.4 %
Andrew Cuomo : 22.9 %

Brett Baier : "Very interesting early results so far. If this continues, then it's likely that Noem could win the Caucuses within the next hour or two while the Democrats will perhaps continue to be in a close battle for the state. If this keeps up, only the results will tell. We'll be back to you soon with more reports on the vote count thus far. Until then, stay tuned."

[Huey Long is a Republican]

2024 FOX NEWS COVERAGE OF THE IOWA CAUCUSES, Part 2



Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Martha MacCullum : "Welcome back everyone! It is 10:45 PM in the East and both races have become rather interesting, to say the least."

Brett Baier : "Indeed. the gap has closed between Noem and Rubio, with her now leading the Vice President by 9.2 % in the Republican field while Merkley has barely overcome Duckworth and now leads her by 0.7 % in the Democratic Field. Strong performance for someone who entered so late."

Martha MacCullum : "It could be because Merkley was able to connect with voters more and his introduction of the Rebuild America Act has made him very popular in the inner cities as of recent polling shows. Currently, 25 % of the vote is reporting for both caucuses."

Republican Iowa Caucuses (32 Delegates) - 25 % of the vote reporting

Kristi Noem : 46.7 %
Marco Rubio : 37.5 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 15.8 %

Democratic Iowa Caucuses (55 Delegates) - 25 % of the vote reporting

Jeff Merkley : 40.5 %
Tammy Duckworth : 39.8 %
Andrew Cuomo : 19.7 %

Brett Baier : "A close race that is getting more and more interesting by the minute. More results will be covered very soon."

[Huey Long is a Republican]

2024 FOX NEWS COVERAGE OF THE IOWA CAUCUSES, Part 3



Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Martha MacCullum : "It is now 11:30 PM in the East and we can report that now 50 % of the vote is in."

Brett Baier : "With half of the vote in for both parties, it's looking like the major candidates are coming out on top as Tammy Duckworth has now surged ahead of Merkley once more and Noem has a slim lead."

Martha MacCullum : "This is true as Noem now holds a lead over Vice President Rubio of 3.4 % while Duckworth leads Merkley by 4.9 %. By Midnight, at the very least, we can expect an official call, when all votes have been counted by the public at large. Still, however, both parties look to have close competitions."

Republican Iowa Caucuses (32 Delegates) - 50 % of the vote reporting

Kristi Noem : 39.1 %
Marco Rubio : 35.7 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 25.2 %

Democratic Iowa Caucuses (55 Delegates) - 50 % of the vote reporting

Tammy Duckworth : 46.2 %
Jeff Merkley : 41.3 %
Andrew Cuomo : 12.5 %

Brett Baier : "After these messages, we'll return with more results."

[Huey Long is a Republican]

2024 FOX NEWS COVERAGE OF THE IOWA CAUCUSES, Final Part



Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Martha MacCullum : "It is now 11:45 PM in the East and we can report that now 75 % of the vote is in for both presidential fields."

Brett Baier : "With 3/4ths of the vote now in, we at Fox News can make a projection for the Iowa Republican Caucuses. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will win by 8.5 % against Vice President Rubio."

Martha MacCullum : "A strong victory for the Governor that is sure to give her momentum going into the next stage of the primaries. Meanwhile, for the Democrats, Tammy Duckworth has slipped to just 5.6 % over Merkley. The winner of Iowa for the Democrats could have huge consequences for the rest of the primary, but it currently looks like Andrew Cuomo might be left out of the delegate count with him being under the required 15 % threshold."

Republican Iowa Caucuses (32 Delegates) - 75 % of the vote reporting

Kristi Noem : 42.7 % ✔ ()
Marco Rubio : 34.2 % ()
Ivan Rodriguez : 23.1 % ()

Democratic Iowa Caucuses (55 Delegates) - 75 % of the vote reporting

Tammy Duckworth : 45.4 %
Jeff Merkley : 39.8 %
Andrew Cuomo : 14.8 %



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kristi_L._Noem_113th_Congress.jpg

SOUTH DAKOTA GOVERNOR KRISITI NOEM WINS REPUBLICAN IOWA CAUCUSES

12 AM EST

Brett Baier : "It is now midnight tonight in the East and we can finally make a projection. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois will carry the state of Iowa over Senator Merkley by 1.2 %. A strong performance by all candidates involved and it gives Duckworth some hope that maybe, she'll be competitive in New Hampshire. We can't wait for you to join us for the coverage of the first primary in the nation. A last minute surge for Cuomo has also halped him and gaining some delegates from Iowa. Thank you and good night."

Republican Iowa Caucuses (32 Delegates) - 100 % of the vote reporting

Kristi Noem : 41.6 % ✔ (14 Delegates)
Marco Rubio : 32.1 % (10 Delegates)
Ivan Rodriguez : 26.3 % (8 Delegates)

Democratic Iowa Caucuses (55 Delegates) - 100 % of the vote reporting

Tammy Duckworth : 38.5 % ✔ (21 Delegates)
Jeff Merkley : 37.3 % (21 Delegates)
Andrew Cuomo : 24.2 % (13 Delegates)



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tammy_Duckworth,_official_portrait,_115th_Congress.jpg

SENATOR TAMMY DUCKWORTH OF ILLINOIS WIN THE IOWA CAUCUSES

Current Republican Count

Krisiti Noem : 14 Delegates (1 State)
Marco Rubio : 10 Delegates (0 States)
Ivan Rodriguez : 8 Delegates (0 States)
1,262 Delegates needed for the Nomination
2,522 Total Delegates

Current Democratic Count

Tammy Duckworth : 21 Delegates (1 State)
Jeff Merkley : 21 Delegates (0 States)
Andrew Cuomo : 13 Delegates (0 States)
2,853 Delegates needed for the Nomination
5,705 Total Delegates

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Turn VII : February 6th-13th

Trump Approval Rating

Disapprove : 52 %
Approve : 45 %
Unsure/No Opinion : 3 %

General Election Polls

Vice President Rubio vs Senator Duckworth

Duckworth : 59 % (+24)
Rubio : 35 %
Undecided/Others : 6 %

Governor Noem vs Senator Duckworth

Duckworth : 48 % (+7)
Noem : 41 %
Undecided/Others : 11 %

Vice President Rubio vs Senator Merkley

Merkley: 54 % (+14)
Rubio : 40 %
Undecided/Others : 6 %

Governor Noem vs Senator Duckworth

Merkley: 51 % (+11)
Noem : 39 %
Undecided/Others : 10 %



Source(s) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Kristi_L._Noem_113th_Congress.jpg ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tammy_Duckworth,_official_portrait,_115th_Congress.jpg

Noem, Duckworth wins Iowa Caucuses; Noem leads Delegate Count, Duckworth and Merkley tied in Delegates

The result of the Iowa Caucuses were surprising to many on the Democratic side. WIth the apparent Disappearance of Governor Cuomo from the campaign trail before the Iowa Caucuses, Senator Merkley has come in to absorb most of his support, with some support going to Senator Duckworth instead. With a tie in Delegates for the Democrats, Merkley looks to make a splash despite a late start to his campaign as he currently leads in New Hampshire and South Carolina thanks in part to his great performance. Meanwhile, Noem leads in the Delegate Count for the Republican Party, but she could potentially lose that lead to Marco Rubio following the New Hampshire primary, which the Vice President is expected to win easily. As such, she and Governor Rodriguez must divert most of their attention to the Super Tuesday states and the remaining states of the primary if they wish for a shot at remaining competitive.

Source : https://apps.bostonglobe.com/graphics/2015/06/newhampshire/

New Hampshire Primary on February 13th

On February 13th, New Hampshire will hold it's Party primaries. While the Republican Primary is expected to end relatively quickly, the Democratic one is expected to be a battle between the two frontrunners of the field.

KY-02, KY-06 to hold special election on February 7th, LA-03 on February 10th

The congressional seats of KY-02, KY-06, and LA-03 are expected to hold special elections in the days leading up to the New Hampshire primary. While KY-02 (With State Representative Suzanne Miles (R) v State Representative Jim Glenn (D)) and LA-03 (with State Senator Page Cortez (R) v State Senator and 2023 Democratic Louisiana Secretary of State Nominee Gerald Boudreaux (D)) are expected to easily be held by the Republicans, KY-06, a battle between State Representative Stan Lee, the Republican Nominee, and CNN Reporter Pamela Brown, the Democratic Nominee, has begun as the latest polls show Brown leading Lee by 1.3 %. While within the margin of error, Republicans have begun pouring cash into the state in order to ensure it won't flip like ID-02 did.

Katie Hill resigns amidst controversy (February 8th); Robert Aderholt to retire after Heart attack (February 11th)

After being caught having inappropriate relations with a female campaign staffer for several years now, Representative Katie Hill (D-CA-25) has resigned from her seat, forcing a special election to be held in April. Meanwhile, after suffering a heart attack on February 7th, Representative Robert Aderholt (R-AL-04) resigned, issuing yet another special election in April. While both parties have yet to comment on what has been happening, many realize that a true changing of the guard has begun for the United States Congress.

Justice Breyer suffers another attack; Democratic Party increasingly concerned

On February 10th, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer suffered another Heart Attack and he remains in critical condition in the hospital ever since his arrival. This concerns most of the Democratic Party, as Breyer's death and/or retirement it would mean Donald Trump would be able to get a seventh appointment to the Supreme Court, a historic eruption that would mold the future generations of the United States. Some reports indicate that Trump has said privately that he hopes Breyer dies, though these can't be clarified for now.

Senator Merkley introduces Re-Build America Act; Receives wide Bi-Partisan Support

2024 Democratic Presidential Hopeful and Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley has recently introduced the Re-Build America Act in the United States Senate, which has received wide bi-partisan support, getting the backing of his Presidential opponent, Senator Duckworth, as well as Senate Minortiy Leader and Whip Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) and Senatoe Majority Leader and Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Joni Ernst (R-IA). The bill has even gotten support from House speaker Jim Jordan. A floor vote will be held on March 6th.

Senators and Representatives across both parties introduce potential 28th Amendment; Amendment will have Congressional term, age, and health limits

Following the recent strings of retirements and deaths of long time Senators and Representatives in Congress, On February 7th, Republican Senators Manny Sethi (R-TN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Democratic Senators Rebecca Rios (D-AZ) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) have introduced a potential 28th Constitutional Amendment that will issue restrictions of age and health for candidates running for office while also issuing term limits. The potential amendment has received the support of key Representatives, such as Dan Crenshaw of Texas and Adam Schiff of California.

The Amendment will have the cut-off age of a Senator be 75 years of age and that should an Incumbent's term have them become 75 years and it isn't their last term, they will not be allowed to run for re-election the next time their seat is up. There is also a health restriction that doesn't allow anyone with heart disabilities or cancer to run for office or remain in office, instead having them retire upon the news being reported so a special election can be held to quickly replace them. The most interesting bid is the issuing of term limits. Senators will be issued a term limit of 4 (18 years) + plus any years given to them via appointment or special election while Representatives are granted a term limit of 9 with the same stipulations as before. What is even more interesting is that there is no grandfather clause so, upon the ratification of this new amendment, all Congressional incumbents will be subject to its rules.

It is widely expected that the topic of this amendment will be discussed among both political circles and could even be a topic of debate for the Presidential Primaries. Hearings for the idea will be held on March 1st and will end on March 10th.

Source : https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/world/middleeast/turkey-invasion-syria-kurds.html

Coalition invades Turkey, looks to bring Erdogan to the negotiating table

On February 6th, a coalition of Rojava, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Georgia, Armenia, and Greece launched what they called 'Operation Ceasefire' in which they hope to finally bring Erdogan to the negotiating table so that the conflict that had been raging over the middle east for over a decade can finally come to an end. President Trump has gone on the record that he won't consider the use of air power to support this coalition, saying this is the middle East's problem for now while President Erdogan has stated Turkey will fight to the last man if it has to. How this will effect the current political climate is unknown.

Current Primary Polling for Both Parties

Republican Primary Polling

Marco Rubio : 43 % (+9)
Krisiti Noem : 34 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 17 %
Undecided : 6 %

Democratic Primary Polling

Tammy Duckworth : 40 % (+2)
Jeff Merkley : 38 %
Andrew Cuomo : 18 %
Undecided : 4 %

New Hampshire Republican Primary

Marco Rubio : 58 % (+33)
Krisiti Noem : 25 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 14 %
Undecided : 3 %

New Hampshire Democratic Primary

Jeff Merkley : 46 % (+9)
Tammy Duckworth : 37 %
Andrew Cuomo : 15 %
Undecided : 2 %

South Carolina Republican Primary

Krisiti Noem : 44 % (+2)
Ivan Rodriguez : 42 %
Marco Rubio : 10 %
Undecided : 4 %

Delaware Democratic Primary

Tammy Duckworth : 56 % (+26)
Jeff Merkley : 30 %
Andrew Cuomo : 12 %
Undecided : 2 %

Delaware Republican Primary

Marco Rubio : 41 % (+2)
Krisiti Noem : 39 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 15 %
Undecided : 5 %

South Carolina Democratic Primary

Jeff Merkley : 46 % (+1)
Tammy Duckworth : 45 %
Andrew Cuomo : 6 %
Undecided : 3 %

This turn will end on December 6th and will culminate in the Republican and Democratic Primary in New Hampshire. Remember to date your schedule accordingly and feel free to interact with the news anyway you see fit. Once December 6th Comes and just about every player or all players posted their schedule, I'll begin posting, first with the Special congressional elections at Noon and then the New Hampshire Primary at 5:30. Have fun everyone.

[Huey Long is a Republican]

BREAKING NEWS : Georgia Senator Brad Raffensperger to resign from Senate effective April 2nd/Alaska Senator Don Young dies in Plane Crash

February 11th - "Early this morning, Georgia Senator Brad Raffensperger has announced his intent to resign from the Senate. Despite having been appointed to the Seat for only a few months with the appointment of Former Senator David Perdue as Secretary of Defense in December of last year. The reason for this sudden retirement is unknown, as the Senator was due for a Special Election in November and looked to be filing to run in January, but many believe that it is due to concerns for his health. The Senator has announced that he will retire effectively on April 2nd once his replacement has been selected. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will be allowing all of the citizens of Georgia to apply for the Seat in order to give everyone a chance, but experts believe there are three front-runners : United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia B. J. Pak, U.S. Representative Doug Collins, and Former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price. The Governor will close the website that allows citizens to sign up for the Seat on February 23rd and announce his planned appointment on March 10th."

February 13th - "Just several hours before the first poll closings in the New Hampshire Primary, Horrific news has been declared. Alaska Senator Don Young had been taking a flight to Juneau from D.C. earlier today and was expected to arrive by 3 PM. However, wreckage has been found in Montana that indicates that the Senator's plane had crashed. The Senator himself and several of his aides perished in the crash. As police investigate what happened, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced a week of mourning to take place before he selects the Senator's replacement on March 2nd."

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Brett Baier : "Hello Everyone and Welcome to Fox News’ Coverage of the special elections in Kentucky's 2nd and 6th Congressional District, two races that can determine the House's future thus far."

Martha MacCullum : "That is correct, Brett. While Kentucky's 2nd is considered between safe and likely Republican, as well as Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District, which will be held in a few days, but the closest race is likely to be Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, where State Representative Stan Lee battles CNN Reporter Pamela Brown. It is currently 6 PM in the East and currently, the polls have closed in Kentucky. Currently, State Representative Suzanne Miles leads State Representative Jim Glenn by around 20 points while State Representative Lee leads Brown by around 8 Points. We'll give the final news of each race once we can call it for sure."

Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District Special Election - >1 % Reporting

Suzanne Miles : 58.9 %
Jim Glenn : 37.4 %
Others : 3.7 %

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Special Election - >1 % Reporting

Stan Lee : 53.2 %
Pamela Brown : 44.9 %
Others : 1.9 %

6:30 PM EST

Brett Baier : "It is now 6:30 PM in the East and we can project that Suzanne Miles will win the Special Election in Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District. Currently, Stan Lee continues to lead Pamela Brown by 3 points and current results show that lead is very likely to continue for the entire night."

Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District Special Election - 25 % Reporting

Suzanne Miles : 61.6 %
Jim Glenn : 34.9 %
Others : 3.5 %



Source : https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=7

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Special Election - 25 % Reporting

Stan Lee : 51.6 %
Pamela Brown : 47.9 %
Others : 0.5 %

8 PM EST

Martha MacCullum : "It is now 8 PM in the East and we can project that Stan Lee will barely defeat his opponent, Pamela Brown, by 0.6 % in a tight race. That means that the Republicans will continue to hold on to their slim 219-216 majority in the House, though some other districts that are up for grabs in the next few months could change that. Anyways, goodnight everyone and we hope you tune in to watch Fox News' Coverage of the New Hampshire Primary."

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District Special Election - 100 % Reporting

Stan Lee : 49.3 %
Pamela Brown : 48.7 %
Others : 2 %



Source : https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=45

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Brett Baier : "Hello Everyone and Welcome to Fox News’ Coverage of the 2024 New Hampshire Presidential Primaries. Tonight, the state of New Hampshire votes for who they will support at the conventions."

Martha MacCullum : "A very anticipated night for all six of the main candidates for President this year. For the Republicans, it looks to be a total change from 8 years ago, when then Senator Marco Rubio was struck a crippling blow in the debate by then New Jersey Governor and current Solicitor General Chris Christie, causing the beginning of the end for his Presidential campaign in 2016. Now however, the tides have turned with the incumbent Vice President leading his opponents by nearly double digit margins from recent polling. An impressive turn around."

Brett Baier : "At the same time, for the Democrats, a bitter struggle has erupted between Senators Duckworth and Merkley, with Merkley leading by 9 points in recent polling. The absence of Governor Cuomo from the campaign trail is likely a major reason for Merkley's sudden boost in the North. It is currently 7 PM and the first polls have closed. Currently, Marco Rubio leads his closest opponent Ivan Rodriguez by 19 % while Merkley Duckworth by 12 %. Remember, these are early results, so expect some changes as the night goes on."

New Hampshire Republican Primary - >1 % Reporting

Marco Rubio : 50 %
Ivan Rodriguez : 31 %
Kristi Noem : 19 %

New Hampshire Democratic Primary - >1 % Reporting

Jeff Merkley : 47 %
Tammy Duckworth : 35 %
Andrew Cuomo : 18 %

Martha MacCullum : "Very interesting results from both fields so far. While it might look like we can call them both, we'll have to wait until all polls in the granite state close at 8 PM. Keep watching because the coverage will continue after these messages."

[Huey Long is a Republican]

Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2018/11/07/fox-news-has-highest-rated-midterm-coverage-in-cable-news-history/#76bc9896c867

Fox News Election Night Theme : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88je-dAzZPM

Brett Baier : "Welcome back, everyone. It is currently 8 PM and we can at least make one projection for New Hampshire"

Martha MacCullum : "Indeed, Brett. Just like how Governor Noem easily sweeped the Iowa Caucuses, Vice President Rubio will defeat his closest opponent in New Hampshire, Ivan Rodriguez, with 53 % of the vote to Ivan 29 %. The Vice President's goal here was to win more than 60 % of the vote in New Hampshire, but it looks like more of the undecideds from the polling leading up to the voting. Delegates will be sorted once the last of the votes come in."

Brett Baier : "When we look at the Democrats, however, we can see a different story. Merkley's lead has collapsed and now he barely leads Duckworth 42 % to 39 %. If this continues, Senator Duckworth could pull off a surprise and win New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Republican Primary - 25 % Reporting

Marco Rubio : 53 % ✔
Ivan Rodriguez : 29 %
Kristi Noem : 24 %



Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Rubio

VICE PRESIDENT MARCO RUBIO OF FLORIDA WINS REPUBLICAN NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY

New Hampshire Democratic Primary - 25 % Reporting

Jeff Merkley : 42 %
Tammy Duckworth : 39 %
Andrew Cuomo : 19 %

Martha MacCullum : "We'll continue to keep a close eye on the Democratic Race and give you any breaking news on potential changes and we'll also cover the final delegate victories for the three candidates."