Columbus
The Center Square
Michelle Obama a favored option among voters to replace Biden on ticket
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday when he announced he was ending his reelection bid. But many voters say former First Lady Michelle Obama would be their preferred candidate, according to The Center Square Voters' Voice polling. And they've said so since November.
Michelle Obama a favored option among voters to replace Biden on ticket
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday when he announced he was ending his reelection bid. But many voters say former First Lady Michelle Obama would be their preferred candidate, according to The Center Square Voters' Voice polling. And they've said so since November. They're not alone. In late June, on the evening of the infamous debate performance by Biden, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz...
Biden endorses Harris as Dems’ candidate; others mentioned
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee for president when Democrats meet next month in Chicago. Moments after announcing on social media channels X and Facebook he would leave the presidential race, Biden followed with Harris' endorsement and a fundraising plea.
Biden endorses Harris as Dems’ candidate; others mentioned
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the nominee for president when Democrats meet next month in Chicago. Moments after announcing on social media channels X and Facebook he would leave the presidential race, Biden followed with Harris' endorsement and a fundraising plea. Biden wrote, “My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my...
Biden's long path to the White House
(The Center Square) - President Joe Biden's road to the White House began in 1973 when he was sworn in as one of Delaware's U.S. senators, but it would be 48 years before he would land the nation's top job. The president made his name in the Senate as chairman of two key committees. Biden served as the chairman or ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for 17 years, according to his biography on the White House Historical Association. He is credited for his...
As Biden suspends reelection campaign, this is what could happen next
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden on Sunday succumbed to pressure from leaders of his own party and suspended his reelection campaign. Several organizations have explained the process to replace him as the Democratic nominee. “There is no formal line of succession for a presidential nominee,” BallotPedia explains. Harris “would not automatically assume the role.” Democrats would hold an open convention and delegates would “participate in rounds of voting...
House speaker, Republican senator call for Biden's immediate resignation
(The Center Square) – The U.S. House speaker, a Tennessee U.S. senator and other Republicans called for President Joe Biden to resign immediately after the 81-year-old dropped out of the presidential race early Sunday afternoon. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., led the charge. "If Joe Biden is not fit to run for President, he is not fit to serve as President," Johnson said in a statement. "He must resign the office...
WHAT'S NEXT? President Biden exits race, endorses VP Harris as his successor
(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection Sunday with a written announcement on social media sites, opening the door for Vice President Kamala Harris or another top Democrat to replace him atop the ticket. In a statement posted to X, Biden said he is stepping aside "in the "best interest of my party and the country." "It has been the greatest honor of my life...
Hawley: Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
(The Center Square) – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says. The accusation comes after the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on which Hawley sits, announced it will conduct a bipartisan investigation into the July 13 assassination attempt of Trump. ...
Trying to find a way to pay bills in a 'country going to crap'
(The Center Square) – Surrounded by horse-riding police officers, ice cream trucks, and life-size cutouts of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, tens of thousands of people waited in the heat for hours Saturday in a 2-mile long line stretching to the freeway. Roadside trucks sold beer, hats, and Trump-themed rubber ducks to those standing in line for the Trump-Vance rally in Grand Rapids, Mich. It was the first campaign trail stop since an assassination attempt on Trump and his acceptance of the party nomination Thursday...
Trump, in first rally since Butler, says he 'took a bullet for democracy'
(The Center Square) – In his first campaign trail stop since surviving an assassination attempt and accepting the party nomination at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump on Saturday appealed to auto workers in Michigan. Mixing usual talking points on the economy and immigration, he also rose up against the "threat to democracy" chatter from his opponent. “They keep saying, ‘He’s a threat to democracy,’" Trump told thousands inside Van...
Rogers accepts endorsement from Pensler for U.S. Senate
(The Center Square) – Continuing the unification of the Republican Party, Michigan's U.S. Senate race got into a new lane Saturday when Mike Rogers accepted an endorsement from Sandy Pensler as he ceased his campaign. The men were invited to the stage of former President Donald Trump during a rally at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Mich. The primary is Aug. 6. “President Trump endorsed Mike Rogers,” Pensler...
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area residents feel the malaise that they do. “J.B. Pritzker has destroyed safety and security in the city,” Miller told The Center Square. “The second thing that I think would be causing people stress is as a parent they're turning the education system into not...
Texas Congressional candidates have different visions for economy
(The Center Square) – The economy is a complicated issue with many moving parts. Consequently, Texas' 15th Congressional District candidates have different views about how to manage it. Republican incumbent, U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, offers four bullets on her campaign website regarding her plans for the economy: Cut wasteful Washington spending that is driving inflationLower taxes on working families and small businessesMaking energy affordable and “Made in the...
If Biden were to suspend his reelection campaign, this is what would happen next
(The Center Square) – If President Joe Biden were to succumb to pressure from leaders of his own party and suspend his reelection campaign, several organizations have explained the process to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Polls continue to show that former President Donald Trump would defeat Biden in November after Biden’s presidential debate performance in June, where he at times appeared to be incoherent. On Friday, seven additional...
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Stadium, golf course, thoroughfare threaten Chicago's mature trees, group says
(The Center Square) – An environmentalist and Chicago professor says asthma cases and respiratory disease cases are on the rise, possibly due to the Chicago Park district cutting down mature trees. Environmentalist groups are calling for a Chicago Lakefront National park designation amidst the park district's plans to cut more trees down for projects associated with the Redefine the Drive program and the possible construction of the Bears stadium. Jeannette Hoyt said tree oxygen production varies by tree size and that mature trees with more...
Women's sports protected, sex changes for minors banned
(The Center Square) – Ensurance of “fairness and safety in women’s sports,” and a ban on genital reassignment surgery was signed into law in New Hampshire on Friday by Gov. Chris Sununu. The governor acted on several bills Friday, singling out legislation to provide further explanation, and sparking criticism from supporters and critics of the transgender movement. The governor signed House Bill 1205, preventing males from participating in female sports....
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a tenant’s right to air conditioning. Now, one councilmember wants to define and regulate commercial properties. ...
Voter ID ballot initiative signatures validated
(The Center Square) – Signatures for a Nevada ballot initiative on voter ID have been validated. 185,573 people signed a petition from Repair The Vote PAC to get Voter ID on the ballot this November. As previously reported by The Center Square, the required number is 102,362, with an equal number of signatures coming from every congressional district. ...
The Center Square
43K+
Posts
616M+
Views
The Center Square reports on state- and local-level government and economic news. A taxpayer sensibility distinguishes our work from other coverage of state and local issues.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.