Author: Brandon Gillespie
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — During their first joint campaign event, Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance criticized Kamala Harris, questioning her accomplishments and highlighting his Marine service. The rally, held at Van Andel Arena after a recent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, drew thousands of supporters. Following a busy week at the Republican National Convention, Vance and Trump energized the crowd by attacking Harris and discussing their plans for the country. Vance challenged Harris’s record, citing his military background as evidence of his dedication. Trump, reflecting on the previous week’s events, paid tribute to those injured in the assassination attempt. He…
Delegates and guests at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Wisconsin are speculating about President Biden’s political future following reports of his potential exit from the 2024 presidential race. Most attendees believe Biden will drop out, but they predict it will have little impact on the final election results. Opinions among RNC attendees vary, with some confident that former President Trump will secure victory, regardless of Biden’s decision. Others suggest that Democrats are unlikely to remove Biden from the ticket so close to the election, despite concerns about his candidacy. While some hope Biden will stay in the race, others…
Economy experts are sounding the alarm for President Biden as the November election looms, with little time to tackle persistently high inflation. Inflation is currently at 3.3%, though down from 9.1% in June 2022. The Federal Reserve has decided to maintain the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5% for now, citing a better-than-expected rise in the core Consumer Price Index. Fed Chair Jerome Powell remains cautious, indicating that more evidence is needed before adjusting policy. While some consider this a positive sign for Biden, economist Peter Morici warns that inflation sources identified in the report are still prevalent, with…
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of profiles of potential running mates for presidential candidate Donald Trump on the 2024 Republican Party ticket. A likely contender on former President Trump’s running mate shortlist faces hurdles that may jeopardize his selection, according to campaign and election experts. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, seen as lacking a “wow factor,” struggles with name recognition despite a previous run in the Republican presidential primaries. From left to right: Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. (Getty Images) Despite his compelling…