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Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley Are Leading In Early State Visits So Far
FiveThirtyEight | Amelia DeVeaux
July 20, 2023
All of the Republican presidential candidates who aren't former President Donald Trump are looking for some version of their Jimmy Carter moment. Way back in 1976, Carter - then a little-known governor - invested heavily in his Iowa ground game, won the caucuses and went on to clinch the Democratic nomination.
Since then, his success has encouraged countless other candidates to visit the first few nominating states early and often. And because their time is finite, particularly for candidates who still have day jobs, looking at where they're choosing to spend their time early in a primary contest can tell us about their strategy and where they think they have the best chance of breaking out of the pack. Read more
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Special election moves Republicans closer to Assembly supermajority
Wisconsin Examiner| Baylor Spears
July 20 2023
Republican Paul Melotik, an Ozaukee County supervisor from Grafton, beat Democrat Paul Tatterson, a retired engineer from Mequon, in a special election to represent Wisconsin’s 24th Assembly district Tuesday night.
Melotik’s win gives Republicans a 64-35 majority in the Assembly, just two seats short of a two-thirds supermajority that would allow them to override vetoes by Gov. Tony Evers. Read more
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WG Economy
Why Biden's Student Loan Plan Never Got More Traction
WG Economy | David Winston
July 19, 2023
Sherrod Brown is one of the most vulnerable Senate Democratic incumbents in 2024, making Ohio a prime opportunity for a Republican Senate pickup in a cycle with a favorable map for Republicans. The backdrop of Biden policies will play a large role in defining the Senate race, particularly as they relate to the economy and inflation. Manufacturing is a key part of the state’s economy, and the impact of regulatory requirements are being felt throughout the manufacturing sector. WG Economy, July 19, 2023.pdf
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Popular Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire announces decision on re-election in 2024
Sununu, who was first elected governor in 2016, mulled a 2024 presidential run before announcing last month
he wouldn't seek the White House
FOX News | Paul Steinhauser
July 19, 2023
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu says he won't seek re-election next year to what would have been an unprecedented fifth two-year term steering the key general election battleground state of New Hampshire.
Sununu, the popular governor who's been a staple on the national cable news networks and Sunday talk shows, early last month passed on launching a presidential campaign after seriously mulling a White House bid for over a year. Read more
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Which Republicans Are Likely to Qualify
for the First Debate?
Candidates must meet certain fundraising and polling requirements to earn a spot on the Aug. 23 debate stage
Wall Street Journal | James Benedict, Kara Dapena, & Anthony DeBarros
July 19, 2023
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The first Republican presidential primary debate is slated for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee. Twelve candidates have entered the race to date, but some are unlikely to make the stage for the first debate. To participate, candidates must meet a mix of fundraising and polling criteria set by the Republican National Committee. They must also pledge to support the party's eventual nominee. Read more |
WG Discussion Points
Why Republicans Shouldn't Ignore Bidenomics
WG Discussion Points | David Winston
July 14, 2023
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The White House has launched the economic agenda that they call “Bidenomics.” Our numbers show the electorate doesn’t believe many of the President’s economic claims. At this point, a majority of the country (55%) does not believe that President Biden’s economic plan is working (31-55 believe-do not believe), based on our latest survey for Winning the Issues (June 19-21). In a series of statements promoting Bidenomics, we found that voters don't believe most of those statements, as shown in the chart. WG Discussion Points, July 14, 2023.pdf |
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