North Carolina is set to vote on Tuesday on a controversial 12-week abortion ban that has been vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. The Republican Party's new supermajority in the legislature has made it difficult for Democrats to fight the ban, and if the override is successful, the ban will go into effect on July 1. Abortion-rights advocates are prepared to fight the bill, and the vote will be a crucial moment for the future of abortion access in the state.
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At a CNN town hall in New Hampshire, a group of Republican candidates and potential candidates for president in 2024 strongly condemned and rejected former President Donald Trump after he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Despite the audience siding with Trump more often than the moderator, the group was unified in their condemnation, a stark contrast to the 2016 election when Trump was the Republican nominee. This is a reminder that the political landscape has changed significantly since then, and the Republican party is no longer willing to accept Trump’s behavior.
Prominent Republicans have reacted to the jury verdict in New York finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of writer E. Jean Carroll, awarding her $5 million in damages. Jason Osborne, a Republican endorser of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, expressed disgust at the allegations against Trump, while other GOP rivals for the 2024 presidential nomination have expressed sympathy for Carroll. The verdict has sparked debate among Republicans about the impact it will have on Trump's political future, as well as questions about how the party will address the issue of sexual assault going forward.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nomination. In his speech, he criticized the Biden administration's economic policies and promised to get the economy back on track if elected. He also highlighted his long history of public service, saying his "mettle has been tested" and he is ready to lead the country. Hutchinson's announcement marks the start of a competitive race for the nomination.
Adam Laxalt, a Donald Trump ally, has been appointed to lead a political action committee encouraging Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Laxalt was endorsed by Trump in the 2022 Senate race and chaired his 2020 campaign in Nevada, repeating false claims of fraud. He was also a public face of Trump's unsuccessful lawsuits challenging election rules and results. The appointment of Laxalt is seen as a sign of Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party, though it is unclear if the committee will be successful.
Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas) has endorsed former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid after a meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Washington, D.C. Gooden's endorsement is a sign of Trump's continued influence in the Republican party, and could be a precursor to other GOP endorsements as the 2024 presidential election approaches. The meeting was attended by prominent Republican senators, who have yet to make any endorsements, and DeSantis is also being floated as a potential GOP presidential contender.
Thomas Peterffy, the wealthiest man in Florida, has announced that he and a group of his friends are withholding their support for Governor Ron DeSantis due to his stance on abortion and book banning. This decision is a major blow to DeSantis’s campaign, as Peterffy’s financial support has been a major source of funding for the Republican party in the past. It is likely that more wealthy donors will follow Peterffy’s lead and withhold their support from candidates who do not align with their values.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is set to announce the launch of an exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential bid on Wednesday, becoming the second GOP candidate from South Carolina in the race. Scott has been testing the waters for months and is the only Black Republican in the Senate. If he were to officially enter the race, it would be an interesting one to watch, as it remains to be seen how his candidacy would be received by the Republican Party.