The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether states can count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received afterward, focusing on Mississippi’s law allowing a five-day grace period. The Republican National Committee and others argue that federal law requires ballots to be received by Election Day, while Mississippi officials defend their law under the Constitution’s Elections Clause and warn that invalidating it could affect millions of voters, including military personnel. The ruling, expected before the November midterms, will address the tension between federal election uniformity and states’ authority over mail-in ballot deadlines.
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is facing a significant financial deficit heading into the 2024 presidential election year, with only $7.6 million available, barely a tenth of the $21.3 million it had four years ago. This has caused anxiety among party leaders, and is compounded by former President Donald Trump's refusal to take part in any GOP debates so far. Trump has implied he may not debate any Republican challengers, but has said he looks forward to debating President Biden if both men are their party's nominees.
Key takeaways: GOP donors and strategists are looking to a strong second-place finish as a way to upend Trump’s re-election bid. The Iowa caucuses will…
Four Republican presidential candidates will take the stage on Wednesday evening in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the fourth Republican primary debate. This will be the smallest field yet, with former President Donald Trump absent and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina's campaign suspended. The debate will be the last opportunity for the candidates to address voters before the primaries begin, and will be broadcast live on major news networks and streamed online.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has set the highest threshold yet for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate, with only four candidates meeting the qualifications. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Former Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy will take the stage Wednesday night at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The debate will be hosted by Fox News and moderated by Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum, and Bill Hemmer.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has suspended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, citing the RNC's debate requirements as a major factor. Chris Christie, a former 2016 presidential candidate, commented that the RNC's debate requirements are making it difficult for lesser-known candidates to gain traction in the race. Burgum's decision is likely to add to the debate over the RNC's rules.
Donald Trump has called for an end to Republican debates for the party's presidential candidates, citing low ratings. This demand comes as his former rival, Nikki Haley, has risen steadily in the polls, and an altercation broke out between Jeff Roe and Scott Wagner of the Never Back Down super PAC. Trump has not attended any of the debates and does not intend to attend the fourth one next month, and it is unclear how the RNC will respond to his demand.
Key takeaways: The Republican Party is facing a difficult time after suffering losses in key elections across the country. Vivek Ramaswamy criticized the Republican National…