Both races are wide open, with Republican Gov. Chris Christie in New Jersey and Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe in Virginia leaving office because of term limits. The two contests are the highest-profile elections this year and are seen by the Democrats as a potential referendum on Trump and an important early test of the party's strength less than a year into his presidency. John Fredericks, a conservative radio host who helped run Trump's campaign in Virginia, said the Democratic tilt of both states puts the pressure on the Democrats: "If the Republicans win, I think it is a huge, huge message that the Trump movement is growing." Democrats say Trump's moves targeting immigrants, refugees, abortion and voting rights should help their side, while Republicans are hoping Trump's efforts to create jobs will attract more GOP voters. In New Jersey, Democratic state Assemblyman John Wisniewski is casting himself as a Bernie Sanders-style insurgent, even though he has been in office for two decades and served as state party chairman. A single Trump tweet for or against a candidate could alter the dynamics in a GOP primary, and Trump has already shown a willingness to back candidates in contests presidents typically ignore.
Governor's Races In 2 States Echo The White House Contest
By ALAN SUDERMAN and MICHAEL CATALINI, Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle
Wed, 02/15/2017 - 8:19am
BING NEWS:
- Documents shed light on Biden White House meeting on voter registration with left-wing activists
New documents obtained by the Washington Examiner shed light on the White House's work with left-wing groups on voter registration.
05/2/2024 - 8:44 am | View Link - Early look at House and Senate races in Central Mass.: Which incumbents face challengers?
In the Senate, Democrats Robyn Kennedy of Worcester, Jake Oliveira of Ludlow, Jo Comerford of Northampton, and Becca Rausch of Needham have filed their papers and are assured spots on the primary ...
05/1/2024 - 6:17 am | View Link - Factbox-Ten US House of Representatives races to watch in 2024
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will be defending a narrow majority in the Nov. 5 elections, with court-ordered redistricting putting some of their seats at risk. Below are some of ...
05/1/2024 - 1:36 am | View Link - US elections 2024: Ten House races to watch
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will be defending a narrow majority in the Nov. 5 elections, with court-ordered redistricting putting some of their seats at risk.
05/1/2024 - 12:36 am | View Link - Morehouse College pushes the White House for 'direct engagement' ahead of Biden's speech
Top Biden campaign official Cedric Richmond has been in contact with Morehouse as faculty members raise concerns about unrest as campus protests spread nationwide.
04/30/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more