Robert Beatty | Exclusively for the Capital Journal “Don’t mess with the bull, young man, or you’ll get the horns.” – Vice Principal Vernon in the 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” In American politics, the term “lame duck” dates back to at least 1863 and essentially refers to politicians who are in their final term […]
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelans around the world, some carrying flags and other patriotic paraphernalia, heeded a call from their country’s political opposition and took to the streets Saturday to support the faction’s claim to victory over President Nicolas Maduro In the controversial presidential elections last month. The demonstrations in Tokyo, Sydney, Mexico City and […]
I don’t believe in attacking my opponent or conducting a negative campaign. I think my record speaks for itself. As your State Representative of Rhode Island, I have championed families, children, seniors, and veterans. This includes expanding access to quality and affordable child care and stabilizing early childhood education. We have helped win Medicaid investments […]
I participated in a caravan from Bend to Sweet Home, Lebanon and Albany to raise awareness that our current 5th Congressional District Representative, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, is not representing me and many others in our newly created district. While she doesn’t hold impromptu town hall meetings, she does have the time to reliably vote with the […]
Vice President Harris’ presidential campaign has reserved $370 million to flood swing states with advertising in the eight weeks leading up to Election Day. In a memo on Saturday, the Harris-Walz campaign team pointed out that television reservations worth $170 million would flow to the crucial swing states starting September 3. The remaining $200 million […]
Election Day Voting in Florida: What You Need to Know Here’s what you need to know if you plan to vote in Florida on Election Day. A Manatee County commissioner is guaranteed to lose his seat on the podium in Tuesday’s Republican primary. 3rd District Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge changed his candidacy in May to […]
Donald Trump and Jesse Sumner in 2020 at Mar-a-Lago By Rep. Jesse Summer I was born and raised in the Mat-Su Valley, am a proud supporter of President Donald Trump, and believe that the open primary and ranked choice voting system benefits conservatives in Alaska – especially in Wasilla. I have always believed in the […]
The number of registered Democratic voters in Orange County is increasing. While Republicans have gained ground in voter registration in Orange County over the past five months, Democrats have seen a surge in recent weeks — especially since President Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid and Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz […]
Kamala Harris unveils economic plans for homeowners and new housing The vice president will speak in North Carolina to promote a $25,000 loan for first-time home buyers. Cheddar Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris unveiled some major economic plans for the first time on Friday, but experts had mixed reactions when asked to what extent some […]
Why is the flag at half-mast? These are possible reasons The flag of the United States of America is flown at half-mast on several occasions, which generally means that the country is in mourning. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of former Greene County Judge Robert Hagler, who […]
