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Sen. Collins says she won’t endorse Trump – but won’t endorse Haley, either
Collins did not endorse Donald Trump in 2016 and wouldn’t say whether she supported him in 2020, but voted to convict him after his 2021 impeachment trial.
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Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers, shoring up union vote in automaking swing states
The UAW endorsed President Biden, who also spoke to the UAW on Wednesday, courting union voters as the primary election season heats up.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
New Hampshire investigating AI-generated robocall impersonating Biden
The call generates a voice similar to Biden’s and employs his often-used phrase, ‘What a bunch of malarkey.’ It then tells the listener to ‘save your vote for the November election.’
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How Trump crushed Haley’s momentum and came closer to clinching the nomination
The former president and his allies trained their attacks on the former U.N. ambassador in the week before the N.H. primary, which Donald Trump won easily Tuesday.
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Trump wins New Hampshire primary; Biden rematch appears increasingly likely
The result was a setback for former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who invested significant time and financial resources into winning the state.
Posted inElections, Local & State, Politics
Bellows urges Maine high court to rule quickly on Trump ballot access to avoid voter confusion
Donald Trump said the state court should wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to provide clarity on whether he can be barred from the primary ballot, but the secretary of state said such a federal ruling may or may not settle the dispute in Maine.
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Victim support groups plead for state funds
The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault estimates Maine services will lose $5.8 million in federal funding this year. The funds cover emergency hotlines and shelter programs for victims of sexual violence.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
Could Georgia’s Fani Willis be removed from prosecuting Donald Trump?
The district attorney is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to seek convictions in Georgia’s 2020 election interference case.
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Nikki Haley vows to stay in primary race as Trump seeks commanding victory in New Hampshire
Trump could become the first Republican presidential candidate to win open races in Iowa and New Hampshire since both states began leading the election calendar in 1976.