Donald Trump More than Twice as Popular as Mitch McConnell
Former President Donald Trump is 43 points more popular among Republicans than Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), according to a recent Morning Consult poll. Republicans’ support for Trump over McConnell confirms the success of Trump’s America First movement, which McConnell largely opposes. President Trump’s favorability rating: 76% McConnell’s favorability rating: 33% President Trump’s favorability rating: 17% […]
Maine moves to join Democratic-led pact to elect president by popular vote instead of Electoral College
A new Maine bill was passed by the state legislature on Wednesday that would tie Maine’s Electoral College votes for president to the country’s popular vote. The bill narrowly passed the state’s lower chamber in a 73-72 vote. It was then approved by the state Senate, and it now heads to the desk of Gov. […]
Tense Police Standoff at Popular Bar
In the Dutch city of Ede, 150 homes were evacuated overnight after unknown assailants took several people hostage at a popular drinking hole. Update 1330: At a press conference after the hostage crisis, East Netherlands public prosecutor’s office chief Martin Kunst said the suspect had several knives in his possession and had shown them to […]
UConn, North Carolina popular among public bettors
Commercial Content 21+. UConn remains a popular choice among college basketball bettors, but as the Sweet 16 approaches, another team is grabbing the public’s attention. The Huskies, a +200 favorite to win their second consecutive national championship, have received 11.8 percent of tickets and 20.3 of the betting handles to win the tournament at BetMGM […]
Farah Griffin rejects notion that trials will make Trump more popular: ‘Complete lunacy’
Alyssa Farrar Griffin, a former Trump administration aide, dismissed claims by Trump’s supporters that his legal problems could actually help him win the November election. Trump is scheduled to go on trial next month on charges that he illegally concealed hush money payments during the 2016 presidential campaign, the first of four criminal trials against […]
Trump suggests conviction in hush money case could make him more popular
Former President Trump on Monday dismissed the prospect that a conviction in his upcoming trial over alleged hush money payments could cost him the November election, suggesting that a conviction could actually give him an advantage. suggested that there is. Asked if he was worried about the political fallout from a possible conviction, Trump said: […]
Potential Conviction Could Make Me ‘More Popular’
He warned on Monday that a possible conviction in a New York civil fraud case could further boost former President Donald Trump’s popularity. A recent poll found that 53% of voters said Trump would not be found guilty of any crime, and 54% said Trump’s legal troubles were politically motivated. At a press conference after […]
Co-founder of popular Trader Joe’s meat sticks brand learned ‘resilience’ from immigrant family upbringing on LI
The co-founder of the popular meat stick brand sold at Trader Joe’s says growing up in an immigrant family on Long Island taught him resilience. This is one of the many factors that made Chomps such a huge success. Chomps co-founder Pete Maldonado used to eat greasy gas station jerky sticks as a kid. The […]
Popular ex-GOP governor trounces two Dem rivals in blue state Senate showdown: poll
Could the perennially deep blue state offer Republicans a path to regaining the Senate majority in November’s elections? A new poll suggests the answer may be yes. Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland has a double-digit lead over both potential Democratic rivals in his home state’s Senate race, according to a Washington Post/University of […]
DEBATE: Should a Christian wear THIS popular Easter shirt?
With Easter just a few weeks away, Christian-themed products are abounding on social media. One such item is this popular T-shirt that cleverly references the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There’s no doubt it’s a witty way to blend Christian faith and pop culture, but is it morally sound for Christians to wear such a statement? […]