Trump’s Mid-October Poll Surge Surfaced 2 Weeks Ago in Predictive Markets

Experts question if the former president’s big leads on betting sites reflect how close the race is or if a few multimillion-dollar wagers are skewing the odds. According to FiveThirtyEight’s Oct. 22 aggregate of opinion polls, Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump are in a tight race—49 percent to 51

Federal Judge Dismisses RNC’s Lawsuit Over Michigan Voter Rolls

The judge said none of the plaintiffs had standing and rejected their attempt to allege a violation of federal law. A federal judge in Michigan has granted the state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit in which the Republican National Committee (RNC) alleged the state had failed to maintain its voter rolls in accordance with federal

Latino Votes at Stake as Trump Hosts Roundtable, Harris Talks Economy

The appearances come after Trump has seen gains with Hispanic Americans in recent polls. MIAMI—Former President Donald Trump hosted a “Latino Americans for Trump” roundtable at his hotel and resort in Miami-Doral, Florida, on Oct. 22, hours before Vice President Kamala Harris sat down for a television interview with Hispanic television network Telemundo. Both candidates

Tulsi Gabbard Announces Switch to GOP, Cites Trump’s Leadership and Patriotism

The former Democratic congresswoman praised Trump for transforming the GOP into a party of the people and peace during a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina. Former presidential candidate and congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party two years ago, announced Tuesday that she’s joining the Republican Party because of her love for America and

Tulsi Gabbard Announces Switch to GOP

The former Democratic congresswoman praised Trump for transforming the GOP into a party of the people and peace during a rally in Greensboro, North Carolina. Former presidential candidate and congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party two years ago, announced Tuesday that she’s joining the Republican Party because of her love for America and

Election Battles for State Legislature Supermajorities Heat Up

While Congress stagnates, America’s state houses are drafting and passing policies affecting millions. Now, more than ever, those legislative bodies operate without input from an opposition party or dissenting governor. As of Oct. 21, there are 23 Republican trifectas, 17 Democratic trifectas, and 10 divided governments where neither party holds trifecta control, according to Ballotpedia.