Former President Donald Trump leads by nearly 30 points in the final NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll ahead of the Republican caucuses, with strong support from evangelical Christians, registered Republicans, and first-time caucusgoers. The poll shows former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley slightly ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fo
DeSantis, Once a Darling of Conservative News Media, Now Rails Against It
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is targeting the conservative news media as he vies for the Republican nomination ahead of the Iowa caucuses, accusing them of favoring former President Donald Trump. DeSantis, who is trailing in recent polls, criticized outlets like Fox News for not holding Trump accountable due to concerns over losing viewership. Des
Second Melbourne Train Crash Follows Fatal Collision
There was a fatal train and vehicle crash at a crossing in Melbourne, where two people were killed, the driver and a passenger of the vehicle, identified as Michael Degasperi, 54, and Lisa Batchelder, 52. The crash occurred on Friday afternoon at W. H. Jackson and U.S. 1, the same location where a similar fatal […]
15 G.O.P. Governors Shut Out Food Aid for 8 Million Children
More than eight million children in 15 Republican-led states will be excluded from a new federal food assistance program that provides low-income families with $120 per eligible child for food purchases. The $2.5 billion Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program was approved with bipartisan support and has seen 35 states, all five U.S. territories
2024 GOP Fears Subzero Temperatures May Affect Caucus Turnout
The 2024 Republican presidential contenders are concerned about the potential negative impact of extremely cold weather on voter turnout in the upcoming Iowa caucuses. The expected temperatures in Iowa are forecasted to be the coldest in at least five years, dipping to wind chills as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Campaigns are now adjusting [
Worried about losing in 2024, Iowa’s Republican voters are less interested in talking about abortion
During a recent town hall, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked about his stance on abortion ahead of the 2024 presidential election, he avoided using the word “abortion”. Abortion has been largely absent as an issue in advance of this year’s Republican caucuses in Iowa, a shift from its historic support of religious conservati
Security guard tackles protester during DeSantis Iowa stop
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was interrupted by protesters during a recent event at a BBQ restaurant. The event, organized by the super PAC Never Back Down in support of DeSantis’ presidential run, saw detractors accusing him of taking money from rich executives. DeSantis retorted back at the protesters, refusing to let them disrupt the even
With Chris Christie Out, Nikki Haley Is Poised to Benefit in New Hampshire
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s withdrawal from the Republican presidential race has shaken up the contest, potentially benefiting Nikki Haley, with many New Hampshire voters expected to switch their support from Christie to Haley. Former New Hampshire senator John Sununu argued that the nomination fight will now center more on th
Nikki Haley trails Donald Trump in New Hampshire poll ahead of primary
A recent poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center indicates that former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s support in the New Hampshire primary may be waning. The survey, conducted between January 8 and 9, found that 31% of likely Republican primary voters would support Haley, compared to 45% who would back former President
Dangerously Cold’ Arctic Blast to Sweep In
A tornado that reached wind speeds of 125 mph injured at least seven people in Jackson County, Florida. Five people have died due to winter weather in the last week. More rainfall, potentially leading to flooding, is expected along the East Coast but it is expected to be less than that seen during last week’s […]