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Wisconsin leaders applaud, insult Biden's exit from presidential race
(The Center Square) - Wisconsin leaders and lawmakers are rejoicing that President Joe Biden has stepped down from the presidential race, some with more flattering comments than others. Democrats have lavished Biden with praise for the decision, while Republicans have responded that it’s about time he did so, given what they call his obvious mental and physical decline. Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Ben Wikler released a statement lauding Biden’s...
School employees take union dues case to Ohio Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – Five school employees in Ohio are turning to the Ohio Supreme Court to stop paying dues after they resigned from the union. The Buckeye Institute filed an appeal with the state’s highest court in the case of five of the original 10 clients. Five clients won their case, which argued that all of the former members of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees had money illegally taken from their paychecks for union dues after they resigned from the union. ...
Ohio Dems praise Biden; GOP says he should resign
(The Center Square) – In the wake of President Joe Biden’s historic decision to step away from the 2024 presidential election, Ohio Democrats are lining up behind Vice President Kamala Harris. State Republicans, however, say Biden should resign and not complete the remainder of his term. In a statement, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou called Biden’s decision to remain in office is why Americans don’t trust the administration. ...
Midday Monday odds have Cooper behind Shapiro as Harris' pick
(The Center Square) – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper was on the radar as a possible running mate to Kamala Harris should something happen well before Sunday’s social media bombshell from President Joe Biden. In the 24 hours since, his name is just one of several being mentioned and oddsmakers say only Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is ahead of him. Both are in pivotal battleground states, Pennsylvania perhaps more so...
Rep. Connolly asks Cheatle if number of guns in U.S. makes her job more difficult
(The Center Square) – Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle appeared before the House Oversight Committee to testify on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, which she conceded was a "failure." U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Mass., asked Cheatle, "Do guns make your job easier or harder?" expressing concern that the prevalence of guns in American society might facilitate assassination attempts and political violence more broadly. “A 20-year-old had access to his...
Moore, Hogan praise Biden's presidency; Harris gets Maryland delegates
(The Center Square) – Maryland Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan weighed in on President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, both heaping praise on the president. Moore, whose name is being floated around as a possible vice-presidential candidate, praised Biden, calling the president “an exemplar of true leadership.” “President Biden has dedicated his life and career to serving the American people. His legacy of...
Chicago police update DNC plans after Trump assassination attempt
(The Center Square) – Chicago’s police superintendent has updated plans for the Democratic National Convention after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Superintendent Larry Snelling said an additional 500 officers will be in the city for the DNC. “So this will help us free up our Chicago Police officers to make sure that they’re available to respond to any crimes that are happening outside of the...
Texas Democrats praise Biden, some endorse Harris, others don’t
(The Center Square) – The Democratic Party of Texas praised President Joe Biden after he announced on Sunday he was no longer running for reelection. The statement stops short of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa said the president’s announcement “affirms the Democratic Party’s commitment to the fundamental American idea that no one man nor any one party comes before the interests of our nation and the people of the United States.” ...
Harris kicks off campaign for president, says Biden is ‘feeling much better’
(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris spoke from the White House South Lawn on Monday where she told event attendees that the president, who has been quarantined with COVID-19, is “feeling much better.” Harris’ comments are her first publicly since announcing Sunday she will take President Joe Biden’s place on the Democratic presidential ticket. “Our president Joe Biden wanted to be here today,” Harris said to begin the...
Report: SC ranks 11th place for most people in financial distress
(The Center Square) — South Carolina ranked 11th place among states with the most people in financial distress. The finding from WalletHub's new 2024 rankings of the States with the Most People in Financial Distress indicates the significant economic challenges many residents face, highlighting the need for "targeted and effective interventions," an analyst for the site told The Center Square. "The data shows that South Carolina has a high proportion...
Harris inherits Biden's campaign money, gets $46.7 million in donations on first day
(The Center Square) – Joe Biden’s presidential campaign changed its name to “Harris for President” on Sunday according to paperwork filed with the Federal Election Commission. That means Vice President Kamala Harris will inherit Biden’s campaign finances. As of June 30, the Harris for President reported having $95.9 million “cash on hand” while Trump’s presidential campaign reported having $128.1 million “cash on hand.” ActBlue, a campaign fundraising platform for Democrats, stated as of 9 p.m. Sunday, supporters for Harris donated $46.7 million for her campaign launch, which ActBlue described as “the biggest fundraising day of the 2024 cycle.” Biden dropped out of the race for president on Sunday. He endorsed his vice president as his successor for the Democratic party.
Illinois quick hits: Pritzker endorses Harris; legislator cancels event after alleged threat
Pritzker endorses Harris Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's presidential candidate for the November election. President Joe Biden announced Sunday he was not seeking reelection. Pritzker praised Biden for his service with an initial statement. Monday morning, Pritzker's campaign said he is proud to endorse Harris,...
South Carolina reacts to Biden's departure
(The Center Square) — Response to President Joe Biden's late-in-the-campaign season decision not to seek reelection in November was swift and, as expected, falls along party lines. The Palmetto State was critical to Biden's rise to power in 2020 after U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina, endorsed the long-time U.S. senator and former vice president during the Democratic primary, "The Democrats tried to kick President Trump off the ballot in...
Democrats start rallying behind Harris after Biden exit
(The Center Square) − President Joe Biden’s decision to forgo his 2024 reelection campaign has sent the Democratic party into a frenzy, leaving the official Democratic nomination up for grabs.Biden formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, and several other high-ranking Democrats followed suit.Harris said she intends to run and win the nomination, then beat former President Donald Trump in November.Whether Harris will receive the support of enough delegates pledged to Biden prior to the Democratic National Convention is up in the air. The convention delegates, who are the ones responsible for actually selecting the Democratic Party’s nominee, are not officially...
Biden maintains quiet after dropping out of presidential race
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden dropped his White House bid over the weekend while in Delaware recovering from COVID-19. The 81-year-old endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the job and said he'd plan to serve out the remainder of his term in office. But since Sunday's announcement, Biden has maintained a low profile. Biden has no public events Monday, according to the White House. He's also been quiet...
Op-Ed: The legal cases that prove education choice is constitutional
Across political, cultural and racial divides, an overwhelming majority of Americans support education choice. Recent polls show more than 70% support. The results, too, show undeniable success. More than 180 empirical studies indicate positive effects on everything from fiscal impact to parental satisfaction, test scores, civic values and more. Roughly 60% of states now offer some form of an Education Savings Account (ESA), an education choice tax credit, or a...
Louisiana Democrats thank Biden, support Harris as new nominee
(The Center Square) – Louisiana Democrats have switched their support to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new nominee and were thankful to President Joe Biden. Biden, 81, stepped down as the party's nominee on Sunday. He had been heavily criticized since a debate June 27 against former President Donald Trump. On X, the Louisiana Democratic Party officially endorsed Harris and said that they "look forward to a productive,...
Trump complains Biden's decision to drop out was unfair for Republicans
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump went on a social media tirade Sunday and Monday after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Trump complained that it was unfair to the Republican Party to have to face a new opponent and suggested Biden should resign on as president if he can’t run for reelection. "The Democrats pick a candidate, Crooked Joe Biden, he loses the Debate badly,...
Shapiro VP rumors swirl after Biden drops out
(The Center Square) – Rumors swirled Monday that Vice President Kamala Harris may select Pennsylvania’s governor as her running mate. The news comes as Gov. Josh Shapiro himself encouraged Pennsylvania Democrats to unite behind her, just hours after President Joe Biden stepped down from his campaign. "I’ve known Kamala Harris for nearly two decades – we’ve both been prosecutors, we’ve both stood up for the rule of law, we’ve both...
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