Today’s episode of campaign-related news from across the country.
* Although some national polls last week showed the presidential race effectively tied, the latest CNN survey find Donald Trump chief president Joe Biden49% to 43%.
*On a related note, the latest news from CBS vote found Biden ahead by two points in Michigan (51% to 49%), while the former president had a one-point lead in Pennsylvania (50% to 49%) and Wisconsin (50% to 49%). ).
*In some surprise, Representative Bill Posey announced his retirement Friday afternoon. The Florida Republican ended his re-election bid shortly before the filing deadline and quickly. gave his support behind former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos.
*At the Utah Republican Party state convention this weekend, Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs gained support of the majority of convention delegates in the U.S. Senate race, although he will still face a primary race against several other candidates qualified for the ballot. A day earlier, Staggs had received one from Trump approval.
* The five Republicans running in Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District gathered for a debate yesterday, and the candidates were asked to raise their hands if they thought Trump won the state, despite the official election results . All five raised their hands.
Highlight of the day @atlpressclub debate in GOP race for Georgia’s open 3rd District: All five Republican candidates raise their hands as @russfox5 asks if they think Trump was the “legitimate” winner of the 2020 Georgia race, which he lost to President Biden. #gapol pic.twitter.com/mBOg7ynvWv
–Greg Bluestein (@bluestein) April 28, 2024
* While recent polls have shown presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. taking votes from Trump, the former president is go after the independent conspiracy theorist in an increasingly aggressive manner.
* Speaking of third-party candidates, the right-wing Constitution Party has selected anti-abortion activist Randall Terry as its 2024 candidate. The Constitution Party claims to have voting opportunities in 12 states, although it is trying to increase that total.
* And in Vermont, a local CBS affiliate, relying on “multiple” sources, reported that former Gov. Howard Dean is considering another run for governor this year. Dean, the longest-serving governor in state history, left office in early 2023 and has not sought elected office since his 2024 presidential campaign.
This article was originally published on MSNBC.com
