Where the Big Democratic Donors Stand (2024)

The Supreme Court’s dramatic expansion of presidential powers is the top political story this week — by far — but it’s intrinsically tied to the story of who will actually…

RFK Jr. denies eating a dog while sidestepping sexual assault allegations. — CNN, July 2, 2024Save to Favorites

“Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace U.S. President Joe Biden if he decides not to continue his reelection campaign, according to seven senior sources at the…

“Abortion-rights advocates are set to deliver petition signatures Wednesday in hopes of getting the abortion rights issue on Arizona’s November general election ballot,” the AP reports. “Organizers collected about 800,000…

John McGuire (R) was certified as the winner in his primary challenge to House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-VA), the AP reports. Save to Favorites

The next Republican Party platform will be written behind closed doors, breaking from decades-long precedent, Semafor reports. That means no spectators, no reporters, and no stream of the deliberations. Save…

“President Joe Biden lost Thursday’s debate. Now he’s losing the debate after the debate — in a resounding and embarrassing fashion,” Punchbowl News reports. “Hill Democrats are growing increasingly wary…

“Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), an underdog in the Senate GOP leadership race, hasn’t asked Donald Trump to back his bid even though they frequently talk, including late-night phone calls from…

More than 210 candidates have stood down ahead of France’s runoff election as President Emmanuel Macron and a left-wing coalition seek to block the far right, France 24 reports. The…

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients ordered staffers to attend an “all-staff call” on Wednesday afternoon, the Washington Post reports. Zients plans on emphasizing the “importance of keep doing…

“Donald Trump raised $331 million in the second quarter, a fundraising haul that leaves him with more cash on hand than President Joe Biden, a development likely to intensify Democratic…

“Two hardline anti-abortion delegates to next week’s GOP platform committee have been stripped of their positions, according to several members of the Republican National Committee, underscoring a broader fear among…

“Special counsel Jack Smith and former President Trump’s lawyers will enter a war of attrition with evidence in the Jan. 6 case to determine what is considered an official presidential…

“President Biden’s disastrous debate performance has persuaded former President Donald JTrump to continue to hold off on naming his running mate for now, prompting another round of speculation — including…

Ivanka Trump will be in attendance to support her father when he officially accepts the Republican nomination for president, the New York Post reports. Save to Favorites

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “President Biden’s debate performance was so bad that it has forced us to reassess some of our assumptions about the race.” “Michigan and Minnesota move to…

Playbook: “For the first time in years, Harris seems to be having a genuine moment — fueled by speculation that she, not Biden, would be the more competitive nominee.” “The…

Nate Silver: “After last week’s debate disaster, some Democrats are trying to circle the wagons to protect President Biden, noting that Barack Obama lost his first debate as an incumbent…

New York Times: “For days, the Biden campaign has insisted privately to donors and party activists and in memos that the race remains unchanged. But a private set of polls…

“Wealthy Democratic donors who believe a different nominee would be the party’s best chance to hold the White House are increasingly gritting their teeth in silence about President Biden, fearful…