Race for DNC chair narrows after longshot candidate drops out, endorses Minnesota’s Ken Martin
The field of candidates to become the next Democratic National Committee chairman narrowed after a leading candidate withdrew in favor of Ken Martin, chairman of the Minnesota Democratic Party and Farmers-Labor Party. Martin is DNC vice chair, has led the state Democratic Party Chairs Association, and is considered a front-runner for the DNC. Mr. Martin […]
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply in October, Exceeding Expectations
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed significantly in October, falling 11.9% to $73.8 billion, according to data released Thursday by the Commerce Department. This was a much smaller deficit than expected, as economists had expected a deficit of $75.4 billion. The trade gap for September has been revised downward to $83.7 billion from the original estimate […]
Dem Sen. Bob Casey’s lead over GOP challenger Dave McCormick sharply narrows in three Pennsylvania polls
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. Bob Casey's lead over Republican challenger Dave McCormick is narrowing, according to three new polls, one of which puts the gap between the candidates at just one point. A collaboration between The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena College vote Among registered voters, Casey (48%) leads McCormick […]
Harris narrows gap with Trump after Biden exit: Poll
A new poll shows Vice President Harris is closing the gap with former President Trump after President Biden’s historic withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. The latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll shows Trump leading Harris by just three points, down from the seven-point lead he had over Biden in June. Trump has 48 percent of the […]