The darling of most American media until November 5, Kamala Harris is suddenly off the headlines. But she will go down in history as the valiant fighter who came tantalisingly&nbsp;close to becoming the first woman US president. 
 
Had she won&nbsp;against Republican President-elect Donald Trump, Harris would have also been the first Asian and Indian-American to occupy the White House.

That was not to be.

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One wonders why she lost the election.

While I wrote here earlier that she is unlikely to win (link below), the 226 electoral votes she got against Donald Trump's 312 – the majority mark being 270 – is quite impressive for a late-start campaign.

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That late start was indeed one of the key issues.

Even some Democrats must have felt that she leapfrogged the proper process – the Democratic primaries – and was thrust into the limelight when incumbent president and Democratic nominee Joe Biden pulled out after days of inner-party squabbles.

<h2>How the Democrats ruined it for Kamala Harris</h2>

If she were in the Democratic primaries, could her fate have been different?

That's a big if.&nbsp; 
 
Suppose Harris was on the ballot for primaries. Even while being the incumbent vice president, she would have had to criticise Biden, and by extension, her own government.&nbsp;

As it happened, there were no serious contenders against Biden since he formally announced his re-election bid.

His Democratic primary opponents: author Marianne Williamson, Representative Dean Phillips and Robert F Kennedy Jr, exited the race one way or the other.

RJF Jr, from the hallowed and mostly Democratic Kennedy family, was the only temporary jolt for the party machine. Having started as a Democratic contender, RFK Jr switched to independent and eventually pulled out, only to support Trump, and is being rewarded with a role in the upcoming Trump administration.

Biden had an impressive number of delegates going into the Democratic Party Convention in August.

But a lot happened in July.

It was a tight situation for Democrats when, having gone into election mode after Biden won the required delegates to be declared the presidential candidate at the convention, they realised the 81-year-old was not a good pick, after all.

Biden's endless gaffes, slips and falls made many question&nbsp;his physical and mental capabilities to run for the top office once again.

His fumbling and rambling answers during the presidential debate with Trump in June made him look weak.&nbsp;

And then, Democrats went into a tizzy, creating the unprecedented situation of pressurising a candidate, who had done one presidential debate with the opponent,&nbsp;to exit the race.

Media reports about Biden's failing health followed, and Democrat donors threatened to pull campaign cash if Biden didn't exit.

Despite issuing nice-looking health report cards and his own assurances that he's fit to run for office again, many Democrat voters were still not convinced.

Or so the party thought.

Nancy Pelosi, the Democrat dame and speaker emeritus, as well as other senior leaders including, reportedly, ex-president Barack Obama, tried to convince Biden to quit the race.

Eventually, he relented, but in hindsight, that was too late, too little.

<h2>Harris campaign: A dash towards defeat</h2>

While there were reports of a 'palace coup' in which Harris was already putting in place a team in case Biden decided not to run, the time left for a robust campaign was too little.

In what raised many eyebrows, Biden 'transferred' all the delegates he had amassed to Kamala and her running mate Tim Walz and the Democratic Convention named them the candidates in a&nbsp;&nbsp;'roll-call nomination.'

The whole thing was mocked widely, particularly in the right-wing media, who painted Harris (it seems successful) as an imposter.

Having a rather forgettable running mate in Walz didn't help matters either for Harris.&nbsp;

Her media blitzkrieg of unusual appearances at TV and web shows were seen by many as ambushes.

The host of Call Her Daddy, a rather non-political show, was criticised for having invited her as a guest.

Fox News ran a campaign on how Kamala didn't address an open press conference, instead choosing to do one-on-one interviews seen as stage-managed affairs.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-kamala-harris-said-in-concession-speech-while-trump-plans-first-100-days-in-white-house-774159">Kamala Harris delivers defiant concession speech as Trump wins 2024 presidential election</a>

And then, there were the 'word salads'.

Many of her answers to serious questions were rather convoluted, particularly America's support to Israel in its war against Hamas, and to Ukraine against Russia.

On the Israel question, it emerged that CBS 60 Minutes edited out parts of her interview – or re-recorded it &nbsp;– to make the answer more palatable.

Trump and his surrogates went to town to expose her on these.&nbsp;

Trump, whose track record is anti-war – not because of any noble ideal, but because he doesn't want to fight in or pay for wars where American interests are not directly under attack – criticised US funding to Ukraine's war efforts.

He kept on saying in campaign speeches that he is the only one who could end the wars.&nbsp;

Many uncommitted voters, part of the silent majority, appear to have believed him.

Arab- and Muslim-Americans were particularly riled by the Biden administration's failure to stop the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which was invaded by Israel after the October 7 terror attack by Hamas.

The Harris campaign's communication efforts were annoying at best and outrageous at worst.

They couldn't advise her not to laugh out loud so much.

That led to 'cackling Kamala' jokes and memes, which Trump and his supporters exploited to the hilt.

There were gems like the advert appearing to suggest women reject Black men if they are not voting Democrat.

In their speeches for Harris addressed to African Americans, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle appeared to come across as condescending.

It was like, here are some entitled African-American leaders telling the Blacks how to live their lives, do their jobs, and vote.

That may have flipped many Blacks to vote for Trump.

On the economy, she appeared out of touch with the cost of living reality of middle-class and working-class Americans, despite insisting on all possible occasions that she comes from a middle-class background.

As practically the immigration tzar of the Biden administration, Harris had not much to boast of.

Many Latin American voters, it appears, may have voted for Trump because they also share the same worries and fears about migration from lawless lands in the continent as much as the white majority who Trump considers his base.

Trump succeeded in making Harris look weak on illegal migration from the southern border, as caravans of asylum seekers poured in.

That leaves us with women and young voters.&nbsp;

Quite stunningly, it emerged as per exit polls that fewer women voted for Harris than they did for Biden in 2020.

Abortion, the main issue Democrats thought would galvanise women towards Harris, did not work.

Neither did Harris' efforts to paint Trump as a dictator and anti-woman.

It might seem improbable, but Trump's escape from an assassination attempt, and his non-committal stance on banning Chinese-owned TikTok may have drawn more youngsters to him.

The TikTok ban move by the Biden administration was a risky one politically. The Democrats didn't understand how much American kids loved the short video-sharing platform. For them, it was a form of communication and self-expression for a generation.

While these may not be the only reasons, it is clear that Trump was preferred over Harris by many in Gen Z and millennials.&nbsp;

Also, note that there was an effort ahead of the Democratic primary to put 'uncommitted' as an option.

This means many of the Democratic voters were not ready for Biden.

It is quite possible that some of them may have voted for Trump.

In summary, while much of the reasons for her defeat had to do with circumstances, Harris didn't help her own campaign.

Now as per custom, the vice president faces the ignominy of signing the document that will declare Trump as the next president after the joint Congress session on January 6, right on the fourth anniversary of the Capitol riots instigated by Trump in rejection of the 2020 election outcome.

Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

The darling of most American media until November 5, Kamala Harris is suddenly off the headlines. But she will go down in history as the valiant fighter who came tantalisingly close to becoming the first woman US president.

The darling of most American media until November 5, Kamala Harris is suddenly off the headlines. But she will go down in history as the valiant fighter who came tantalisingly close to becoming the first woman US president. Had she won against Republican President-elect Donald Trump, Harris would have also been the first Asian and Indian-American to occupy the White House. That was not to be. Watch: Why Kamala Harris Lost The US Election? × One wonders why she lost the election. While I wrote here earlier that she is unlikely to win (link below), the 226 electoral votes she got against Donald Trump's 312 – the majority mark being 270 – is quite impressive for a late-start campaign. Also read: Kamala Harris for president: After Biden exits, his vice president enters race, but can she win? That late start was indeed one of the key issues. Even some Democrats must have felt that she leapfrogged the proper process – the Democratic primaries – and was thrust into the limelight when incumbent president and Democratic nominee Joe Biden pulled out after days of inner-party squabbles. How the Democrats ruined it for Kamala Harris If she were in the Democratic primaries, could her fate have been different? That's a big if. Suppose Harris was on the ballot for primaries. Even while being the incumbent vice president, she would have had to criticise Biden, and by extension, her own government. As it happened, there were no serious contenders against Biden since he formally announced his re-election bid. His Democratic primary opponents: author Marianne Williamson, Representative Dean Phillips and Robert F Kennedy Jr, exited the race one way or the other. RJF Jr, from the hallowed and mostly Democratic Kennedy family, was the only temporary jolt for the party machine. Having started as a Democratic contender, RFK Jr switched to independent and eventually pulled out, only to support Trump, and is being rewarded with a role in the upcoming Trump administration. Biden had an impressive number of delegates going into the Democratic Party Convention in August. But a lot happened in July. It was a tight situation for Democrats when, having gone into election mode after Biden won the required delegates to be declared the presidential candidate at the convention, they realised the 81-year-old was not a good pick, after all. Biden's endless gaffes, slips and falls made many question his physical and mental capabilities to run for the top office once again. His fumbling and rambling answers during the presidential debate with Trump in June made him look weak. And then, Democrats went into a tizzy, creating the unprecedented situation of pressurising a candidate, who had done one presidential debate with the opponent, to exit the race. Media reports about Biden's failing health followed, and Democrat donors threatened to pull campaign cash if Biden didn't exit. Despite issuing nice-looking health report cards and his own assurances that he's fit to run for office again, many Democrat voters were still not convinced. Or so the party thought. Nancy Pelosi, the Democrat dame and speaker emeritus, as well as other senior leaders including, reportedly, ex-president Barack Obama, tried to convince Biden to quit the race. Eventually, he relented, but in hindsight, that was too late, too little. Harris campaign: A dash towards defeat While there were reports of a 'palace coup' in which Harris was already putting in place a team in case Biden decided not to run, the time left for a robust campaign was too little. In what raised many eyebrows, Biden 'transferred' all the delegates he had amassed to Kamala and her running mate Tim Walz and the Democratic Convention named them the candidates in a 'roll-call nomination.' The whole thing was mocked widely, particularly in the right-wing media, who painted Harris (it seems successful) as an imposter. Having a rather forgettable running mate in Walz didn't help matters either for Harris. Her media blitzkrieg of unusual appearances at TV and web shows were seen by many as ambushes. The host of Call Her Daddy, a rather non-political show, was criticised for having invited her as a guest. Fox News ran a campaign on how Kamala didn't address an open press conference, instead choosing to do one-on-one interviews seen as stage-managed affairs. Also read: Kamala Harris delivers defiant concession speech as Trump wins 2024 presidential election And then, there were the 'word salads'. Many of her answers to serious questions were rather convoluted, particularly America's support to Israel in its war against Hamas, and to Ukraine against Russia. On the Israel question, it emerged that CBS 60 Minutes edited out parts of her interview – or re-recorded it – to make the answer more palatable. Trump and his surrogates went to town to expose her on these. Trump, whose track record is anti-war – not because of any noble ideal, but because he doesn't want to fight in or pay for wars where American interests are not directly under attack – criticised US funding to Ukraine's war efforts. He kept on saying in campaign speeches that he is the only one who could end the wars. Many uncommitted voters, part of the silent majority, appear to have believed him. Arab- and Muslim-Americans were particularly riled by the Biden administration's failure to stop the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which was invaded by Israel after the October 7 terror attack by Hamas. The Harris campaign's communication efforts were annoying at best and outrageous at worst. They couldn't advise her not to laugh out loud so much. That led to 'cackling Kamala' jokes and memes, which Trump and his supporters exploited to the hilt. There were gems like the advert appearing to suggest women reject Black men if they are not voting Democrat. In their speeches for Harris addressed to African Americans, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle appeared to come across as condescending. It was like, here are some entitled African-American leaders telling the Blacks how to live their lives, do their jobs, and vote. That may have flipped many Blacks to vote for Trump. On the economy, she appeared out of touch with the cost of living reality of middle-class and working-class Americans, despite insisting on all possible occasions that she comes from a middle-class background. As practically the immigration tzar of the Biden administration, Harris had not much to boast of. Many Latin American voters, it appears, may have voted for Trump because they also share the same worries and fears about migration from lawless lands in the continent as much as the white majority who Trump considers his base. Trump succeeded in making Harris look weak on illegal migration from the southern border, as caravans of asylum seekers poured in. That leaves us with women and young voters. Quite stunningly, it emerged as per exit polls that fewer women voted for Harris than they did for Biden in 2020. Abortion, the main issue Democrats thought would galvanise women towards Harris, did not work. Neither did Harris' efforts to paint Trump as a dictator and anti-woman. It might seem improbable, but Trump's escape from an assassination attempt, and his non-committal stance on banning Chinese-owned TikTok may have drawn more youngsters to him. The TikTok ban move by the Biden administration was a risky one politically. The Democrats didn't understand how much American kids loved the short video-sharing platform. For them, it was a form of communication and self-expression for a generation. While these may not be the only reasons, it is clear that Trump was preferred over Harris by many in Gen Z and millennials. Also, note that there was an effort ahead of the Democratic primary to put 'uncommitted' as an option. This means many of the Democratic voters were not ready for Biden. It is quite possible that some of them may have voted for Trump. In summary, while much of the reasons for her defeat had to do with circumstances, Harris didn't help her own campaign. Now as per custom, the vice president faces the ignominy of signing the document that will declare Trump as the next president after the joint Congress session on January 6, right on the fourth anniversary of the Capitol riots instigated by Trump in rejection of the 2020 election outcome. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

Why did Kamala Harris lose US presidential election? Putting together the pieces of a puzzle

Just days before the 2024 US presidential elections, a new report has come to light adding to controversies surrounding the Republican candidate Donald Trump. The former president reportedly told his aides that he wanted to give President Joe Biden an offensive nickname following the June debate.

Trump is known for his liking to give nicknames to his political adversaries from phrases like 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Crooked Hillary' to 'Ron DeSanctimonious'. According to a recent report by the Atlantic, Trump wanted to add “Retarded Joe Biden” to his list.

“The guy’s a retard. He’s retarded. I think that’s what I’ll start calling him,” Trump reportedly said aboard his campaign plane, in late June, following the presidential debate with his opponent.

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Trump’s campaign staff allegedly better him not to say the R-word in public. They warned the former president of the risk of losing moderate voters who had chosen to align with Republicans, reported the Atlantic. However, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said the claims were “materially false”, adding that the nickname “was never discussed.”

<h2>Using slurs for his adversaries</h2>

While the Republican has never used the nickname in public, he has used the r-word to describe his personal and political rivals on multiple occasions to insult them.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-harris-visits-north-carolina-to-clinch-support-just-three-days-ahead-of-us-polls-772814">US presidential election 2024: Trump and Harris campaign in North Carolina just three days before Election Day</a>

Trump had earlier said in 2020 how he could be losing to a “mental retard”, referring to Biden, when asked about the polling numbers in the last presidential elections, according to Vanity Fair.&nbsp;

The former president has allegedly also referred to Republican presidential candidate Kamala Harris using the same slur word during a late September dinner with Republican donors. Trump has repeatedly attacked Harris’ mental abilities at his campaign rallies, naming her “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” since her presidential nomination.

As election day nears, Trump’s controversial rhetoric has only continued with him having violent fantasies about Liz Cheney, hosting a “hate rally” at Madison Square Garden, and a microphone fiasco during a Milwaukee rally.

(With inputs from agencies)

Just days before the 2024 US presidential elections, a new report has come to light adding to controversies surrounding the Republican candidate Donald Trump. The former president reportedly told his aides that he wanted to give President Joe Biden an offensive nickname following the June debate.

Just days before the 2024 US presidential elections, a new report has come to light adding to controversies surrounding the Republican candidate Donald Trump. The former president reportedly told his aides that he wanted to give President Joe Biden an offensive nickname following the June debate. Trump is known for his liking to give nicknames to his political adversaries from phrases like 'Sleepy Joe' and 'Crooked Hillary' to 'Ron DeSanctimonious'. According to a recent report by the Atlantic, Trump wanted to add “Retarded Joe Biden” to his list. “The guy’s a retard. He’s retarded. I think that’s what I’ll start calling him,” Trump reportedly said aboard his campaign plane, in late June, following the presidential debate with his opponent. Also read | Who is Tony Hinchcliffe? The comedian who sent US election into 'garbage' Trump’s campaign staff allegedly better him not to say the R-word in public. They warned the former president of the risk of losing moderate voters who had chosen to align with Republicans, reported the Atlantic. However, Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said the claims were “materially false”, adding that the nickname “was never discussed.” Using slurs for his adversaries While the Republican has never used the nickname in public, he has used the r-word to describe his personal and political rivals on multiple occasions to insult them. Also read | US presidential election 2024: Trump and Harris campaign in North Carolina just three days before Election Day Trump had earlier said in 2020 how he could be losing to a “mental retard”, referring to Biden, when asked about the polling numbers in the last presidential elections, according to Vanity Fair. The former president has allegedly also referred to Republican presidential candidate Kamala Harris using the same slur word during a late September dinner with Republican donors. Trump has repeatedly attacked Harris’ mental abilities at his campaign rallies, naming her “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” since her presidential nomination. As election day nears, Trump’s controversial rhetoric has only continued with him having violent fantasies about Liz Cheney, hosting a “hate rally” at Madison Square Garden, and a microphone fiasco during a Milwaukee rally. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump was stopped from calling Biden an offensive nickname: Report

The New York Magazine has parted ways with reporter Olivia Nuzzi, who was in headlines over nude pics sent to former US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr during a brief text-based affair.

While it was reported that RFK Jr used to boast about having her nudes, his camp later said he had tried to block her number and was 'tricked' into unblocking.

She told him to unblock her as she had information about a hit piece being prepared against RFK Jr, according to his team, which also denied him having boasted about the nudes.

In August, RFK Jr exited his low-chance yet high-profile campaign for president as an independent candidate and endorsed Republican Donald Trump.

Watch: Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop&nbsp;out of US Presidential race&nbsp;

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<h2> 
Who is Olivia Nuzzi?</h2>

Olivia Nuzzi is a political journalist who became the story.&nbsp;

Nuzzi was the &nbsp;Washington Correspondent of New York Magazine for nearly eight years from 2017.

She was earlier a writer for The Daily Beast and covered Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.&nbsp;

She developed what has been described as an 'emotional and digital' relationship over text messages with RFK Jr at a time when he was considering running for president. The affair started after she did an article on RFK Jr, a scion of the storied Kennedy political family.

At some point, she reportedly sent him nudes of herself.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/robert-f-kennedy-jr-had-sexting-affair-with-reporter-who-allegedly-sent-him-nudes-report-760703">Also read: Olivia Nuzzi allegedly sent nudes to Robert F Kennedy Jr during 'sexting' affair: Report</a> 
 
Nuzzi had initially remained silent about the relationship, but later admitted to the magazine about an 'affair with a source', without naming RFK Jr. She eventually named the politician as media reports on the affair started piling up.

She was sent on leave by New ork Magazine, which conducted an internal investigation into whether her relationship caused any bias in her reporting of him.

It found none.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rfk-jr-allegedly-bragged-about-having-intimate-photos-of-us-journalist-reports-761118">Also read: RFK Jr allegedly bragged about having intimate photos of US journalist: Reports</a>

In a statement on Monday (Oct 21), the New York magazine said the law firm it had hired to review Nuzzi’s work found "no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias" in her reporting.&nbsp;

The reporter and the magazine, nevertheless, decided mutually that parting ways was the best option, it said.&nbsp;

The magazine praised Nuzzi's talent and thanked her for her contributions.&nbsp;

"Nuzzi is a uniquely talented writer and we have been proud to publish her work over her nearly eight years as our Washington Correspondent. We wish her the best,” it said.

For her part, Nuzzi's lawyer said she was satisfied with the conclusions of the investigations and noted her successful tenure. &nbsp;

The attorney was 'gratified though not surprised that two different investigations have determined that her reporting on the 2024 campaign was sound and that she did nothing wrong.'

When the issue blew up, Nuzzi issued a statement saying the relationship should have been disclosed to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest.&nbsp;

While she regretted the oversight and apologised to her colleagues and readers, Nuzzi insisted that the relationship was never physical and that she did not report on RFK Jr during the affair.

In an earlier statement in September, the publication had said her conduct violated its standards regarding&nbsp;conflicts of interest and disclosures.

“Had the magazine been aware of this relationship, she would not have continued to cover the presidential campaign,” said the statement issued on 19 September.

Speaking to CNN, an RFK Jr spokesperson had said&nbsp;that Kennedy met Olivia Nuzzi only once in his life for an interview she requested, "which yielded a hit piece”. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The New York Magazine has parted ways with reporter Olivia Nuzzi, who was in headlines over nude pics sent to former US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr during a brief text-based affair.

The New York Magazine has parted ways with reporter Olivia Nuzzi, who was in headlines over nude pics sent to former US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr during a brief text-based affair. While it was reported that RFK Jr used to boast about having her nudes, his camp later said he had tried to block her number and was 'tricked' into unblocking. She told him to unblock her as she had information about a hit piece being prepared against RFK Jr, according to his team, which also denied him having boasted about the nudes. In August, RFK Jr exited his low-chance yet high-profile campaign for president as an independent candidate and endorsed Republican Donald Trump. Watch: Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop out of US Presidential race × Who is Olivia Nuzzi? Olivia Nuzzi is a political journalist who became the story. Nuzzi was the Washington Correspondent of New York Magazine for nearly eight years from 2017. She was earlier a writer for The Daily Beast and covered Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. She developed what has been described as an 'emotional and digital' relationship over text messages with RFK Jr at a time when he was considering running for president. The affair started after she did an article on RFK Jr, a scion of the storied Kennedy political family. At some point, she reportedly sent him nudes of herself. Also read: Olivia Nuzzi allegedly sent nudes to Robert F Kennedy Jr during 'sexting' affair: Report Nuzzi had initially remained silent about the relationship, but later admitted to the magazine about an 'affair with a source', without naming RFK Jr. She eventually named the politician as media reports on the affair started piling up. She was sent on leave by New ork Magazine, which conducted an internal investigation into whether her relationship caused any bias in her reporting of him. It found none. Also read: RFK Jr allegedly bragged about having intimate photos of US journalist: Reports In a statement on Monday (Oct 21), the New York magazine said the law firm it had hired to review Nuzzi’s work found "no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias" in her reporting. The reporter and the magazine, nevertheless, decided mutually that parting ways was the best option, it said. The magazine praised Nuzzi's talent and thanked her for her contributions. "Nuzzi is a uniquely talented writer and we have been proud to publish her work over her nearly eight years as our Washington Correspondent. We wish her the best,” it said. For her part, Nuzzi's lawyer said she was satisfied with the conclusions of the investigations and noted her successful tenure. The attorney was 'gratified though not surprised that two different investigations have determined that her reporting on the 2024 campaign was sound and that she did nothing wrong.' When the issue blew up, Nuzzi issued a statement saying the relationship should have been disclosed to avoid any appearance of conflict of interest. While she regretted the oversight and apologised to her colleagues and readers, Nuzzi insisted that the relationship was never physical and that she did not report on RFK Jr during the affair. In an earlier statement in September, the publication had said her conduct violated its standards regarding conflicts of interest and disclosures. “Had the magazine been aware of this relationship, she would not have continued to cover the presidential campaign,” said the statement issued on 19 September. Speaking to CNN, an RFK Jr spokesperson had said that Kennedy met Olivia Nuzzi only once in his life for an interview she requested, "which yielded a hit piece”. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Olivia Nuzzi? Reporter who sent nudes to RFK Jr out of New York Magazine

It is election season and just days before the 2024 assembly elections, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a major announcement during his public rallies.

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Donald Trump is “corrupt” and “dishonest”, and Joe Biden is “old” and “confused”.&nbsp;These were the words used by most American respondents in a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research when asked to describe the top Democrat&nbsp;and Republican candidates for the next year’s election.

The new poll indicated that neither Trump nor Biden were among the top choices for the voters. The survey showed that around 62 per cent of Americans had an unfavourable opinion of Trump, while 52 per cent of Biden.

A majority of US adults, both Democrat&nbsp;and Republican supporters, mentioned Biden’s age when asked what they thought about the US president. They also expressed concerns about his ability to continue as president. Biden is 80-years-old, just three years older than Trump.

The views weren’t positive for Trump either, who has been indicted in four cases, including the election subversion case and hush money case.

<h2>'Crooked' Trump and 'outdated' Biden</h2>

Words such as “corrupt” and “crooked” figured prominently when they talked about the former president.

Other words elicited by people for Trump include “bad”, “liar” and “dishonest” (8%).

Only 8 per cent of the surveyors responded with positive comments like “good”.

For Biden, 26 per cent of respondents used words like “old” or “outdated” to describe him, while 15 per cent mentioned “slow” and “confused.”

Another 10 per cent gave generally negative comments about the president, and 6% used words like “corrupt” and “crooked.”

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When looking at the positive comments made about Biden, only 6 per cent spoke words like “president” and “leader,” and 5 per cent used “strong” and “capable”.

The results suggested that top contenders to run for the White House didn’t find many takers among the voters.

<h2>'Won't vote for either'</h2>

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Rami Marsha, a 58-year-old CEO of a manufacturing company in Agoura Hills, California, is a registered Democrat who voted for Trump in 2016 and for Biden in 2020.

He told the AP news agency that he would leave the presidential race portion of his ballot blank if those two squared off again in 2024.

“I think he might be having some dementia, and I don’t think he has the power to run the country,” Marsha said of Biden. But he was equally blunt about Trump: “I’ve had enough of him.”

The poll shows that only 24 per cent of Americans overall want to see Biden run again, while 30 per cent say the same about Trump. A majority of them say they are reluctant to support them if they are nominated again.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Donald Trump is “corrupt” and “dishonest”, and Joe Biden is “old” and “confused”. These were the words used by most American respondents in a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research when asked to describe the top Democrat and Republican candidates for the next year’s election.

Donald Trump is “corrupt” and “dishonest”, and Joe Biden is “old” and “confused”. These were the words used by most American respondents in a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research when asked to describe the top Democrat and Republican candidates for the next year’s election. The new poll indicated that neither Trump nor Biden were among the top choices for the voters. The survey showed that around 62 per cent of Americans had an unfavourable opinion of Trump, while 52 per cent of Biden. A majority of US adults, both Democrat and Republican supporters, mentioned Biden’s age when asked what they thought about the US president. They also expressed concerns about his ability to continue as president. Biden is 80-years-old, just three years older than Trump. The views weren’t positive for Trump either, who has been indicted in four cases, including the election subversion case and hush money case. 'Crooked' Trump and 'outdated' Biden Words such as “corrupt” and “crooked” figured prominently when they talked about the former president. Other words elicited by people for Trump include “bad”, “liar” and “dishonest” (8%). Only 8 per cent of the surveyors responded with positive comments like “good”. For Biden, 26 per cent of respondents used words like “old” or “outdated” to describe him, while 15 per cent mentioned “slow” and “confused.” Another 10 per cent gave generally negative comments about the president, and 6% used words like “corrupt” and “crooked.” Also read | Sergey Lavrov to attend G20 meet: Vladimir Putin tells PM Modi in phone call When looking at the positive comments made about Biden, only 6 per cent spoke words like “president” and “leader,” and 5 per cent used “strong” and “capable”. The results suggested that top contenders to run for the White House didn’t find many takers among the voters. 'Won't vote for either' Also read | US: Trump, co-defendants to face arraignment in Georgia on September 6 Rami Marsha, a 58-year-old CEO of a manufacturing company in Agoura Hills, California, is a registered Democrat who voted for Trump in 2016 and for Biden in 2020. He told the AP news agency that he would leave the presidential race portion of his ballot blank if those two squared off again in 2024. “I think he might be having some dementia, and I don’t think he has the power to run the country,” Marsha said of Biden. But he was equally blunt about Trump: “I’ve had enough of him.” The poll shows that only 24 per cent of Americans overall want to see Biden run again, while 30 per cent say the same about Trump. A majority of them say they are reluctant to support them if they are nominated again. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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As US President Joe Biden is all set to kick off his re-election campaign as early as Tuesday, his team has picked Julie Chavez Rodriguez, a senior adviser at the White House, to be his campaign manager for the next year's 2024 presidential elections, reported Reuters citing a source.

Rodriguez was also Biden's deputy campaign manager of his 2020 presidential campaign. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Director Rodriguez has agreed to accept the position, the source said.

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President Biden would need to campaign for the Democratic nomination and then compete against the Republican nominee in next year's general election.

Later, the source clarified that Rodriguez was not told about the position from Biden himself. After speaking with over a dozen candidates, Rodriguez emerged as the top pick for the position among Biden's senior advisors and closest aides, the source added.

According to a second source, Rodriguez has been Vice President Kamala Harris' most important ally in the West Wing during her struggles to gain the support of the political establishment in Washington. Rodriguez served as a top adviser in Senator Harris' Senate office and worked on her 2020 presidential campaign.

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The 80-year-old president has been considering using his home city of Wilmington, Delaware, as the campaign's base.

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This development comes a day after Robert F Kennedy Jr., the son of assassinated 1968 US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy, formally launched the campaign for his bid for the White House in 2024 and entered the race to take on US President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

Top advisers to Biden have been making considerable preparations for a run. As per reports, they have been meeting with the president and first lady on a regular basis in the White House since last year.&nbsp;

Two of Biden's closest advisors, Anita Dunn and Steve Ricchetti, are expected to stay on at the White House. The president's inner circle has been debating the timing of Biden's statement.&nbsp;

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As US President Joe Biden is all set to kick off his re-election campaign as early as Tuesday, his team has picked Julie Chavez Rodriguez, a senior adviser at the White House, to be his campaign manager for the next year's 2024 presidential elections, reported Reuters citing a source.

As US President Joe Biden is all set to kick off his re-election campaign as early as Tuesday, his team has picked Julie Chavez Rodriguez, a senior adviser at the White House, to be his campaign manager for the next year's 2024 presidential elections, reported Reuters citing a source. Rodriguez was also Biden's deputy campaign manager of his 2020 presidential campaign. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Director Rodriguez has agreed to accept the position, the source said. Also Read | TikTok's troubling trends: What is the truth behind April 24? President Biden would need to campaign for the Democratic nomination and then compete against the Republican nominee in next year's general election. Later, the source clarified that Rodriguez was not told about the position from Biden himself. After speaking with over a dozen candidates, Rodriguez emerged as the top pick for the position among Biden's senior advisors and closest aides, the source added. According to a second source, Rodriguez has been Vice President Kamala Harris' most important ally in the West Wing during her struggles to gain the support of the political establishment in Washington. Rodriguez served as a top adviser in Senator Harris' Senate office and worked on her 2020 presidential campaign. Also Read | At least 9 teens injured in Texas after-prom shooting, no arrest so far The 80-year-old president has been considering using his home city of Wilmington, Delaware, as the campaign's base. Watch | US lawmakers sold banking stocks amid crisis: Report × Jen O'Malley Dillon, his former campaign manager, is now the White House's deputy chief of staff. This development comes a day after Robert F Kennedy Jr., the son of assassinated 1968 US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy, formally launched the campaign for his bid for the White House in 2024 and entered the race to take on US President Joe Biden. Top advisers to Biden have been making considerable preparations for a run. As per reports, they have been meeting with the president and first lady on a regular basis in the White House since last year. Two of Biden's closest advisors, Anita Dunn and Steve Ricchetti, are expected to stay on at the White House. The president's inner circle has been debating the timing of Biden's statement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Governor of the US state of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, on Sunday (April 2) announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In an interview with ABC News, following the announcement he also positioned himself as an alternative to former United States President Donald Trump, who was recently indicted by a grand jury in New York.&nbsp;

“I have made a decision, and my decision is I’m going to run for president of the United States,” Hutchison said to ABC News. He also went on to call for the former president to drop out of the race and added that “the office is more important than any individual person.” Notably, the former governor is the first Republican to announce a campaign after Trump became the first former US president to face criminal charges.&nbsp;

“I’m running because I believe that I am the right time for America, the right candidate for our country and its future,” said Hutchinson, during the interview. He added that he is convinced that Americans want leaders which will appeal “to the best of America and not simply appeal to our worst instincts”. The presidential candidate also said that a formal announcement will be made later this month in Arkansas’ Bentonville.&nbsp;

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The 72-year-old former Arkansas governor has now joined other Republican candidates former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy who have also announced their bids for the upcoming presidential election. While other prominent Republicans like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Vice President Mike Pence, are expected to join the race soon.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, Hutchinson left office after serving eight years as the governor of Arkansas and has been a part of the state politics in the 1980s, a time when the state was predominantly Democratic. He also supported incumbent Arkansas Governor and former press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ bid for governor, reported the Associated Press.&nbsp;

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Former Governor of the US state of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, on Sunday (April 2) announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

Former Governor of the US state of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, on Sunday (April 2) announced that he will seek the Republican nomination for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. In an interview with ABC News, following the announcement he also positioned himself as an alternative to former United States President Donald Trump, who was recently indicted by a grand jury in New York. “I have made a decision, and my decision is I’m going to run for president of the United States,” Hutchison said to ABC News. He also went on to call for the former president to drop out of the race and added that “the office is more important than any individual person.” Notably, the former governor is the first Republican to announce a campaign after Trump became the first former US president to face criminal charges. “I’m running because I believe that I am the right time for America, the right candidate for our country and its future,” said Hutchinson, during the interview. He added that he is convinced that Americans want leaders which will appeal “to the best of America and not simply appeal to our worst instincts”. The presidential candidate also said that a formal announcement will be made later this month in Arkansas’ Bentonville. ALSO READ | Trump to make public remarks at Palm Beach Tuesday evening following historic indictment The 72-year-old former Arkansas governor has now joined other Republican candidates former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy who have also announced their bids for the upcoming presidential election. While other prominent Republicans like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Vice President Mike Pence, are expected to join the race soon. Earlier this year, Hutchinson left office after serving eight years as the governor of Arkansas and has been a part of the state politics in the 1980s, a time when the state was predominantly Democratic. He also supported incumbent Arkansas Governor and former press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ bid for governor, reported the Associated Press. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday (March 6) slammed Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's proposal for a mandatory “mental competency test” for politicians over 75 years old. Speaking to CNN, Biden said Haley's proposal was "ridiculous." On being asked if her husband Joe Biden, who would turn 82 at his inauguration if he’s reelected, would consider taking such a test, the First Lady said, “We would never even discuss something like that.”

As Joe Biden prepares for a possible 2024 presidential campaign, Jill Biden cited his recent travel schedule as reflective of his stamina. “How many 30-year-olds could travel to Poland, get on the train? Go nine more hours, go to Ukraine, meet with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky?” she told CNN.&nbsp;

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On February 16, Nikki Haley, 51, while giving a speech in Charleston, called for a mental health test for future American Presidential candidates. “We’ll have term limits for Congress, and mandatory mental competency test for politicians over 75-year-old,” Haley, the former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and former South Carolina governor said, the news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Apart from Jill Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders also slammed Haley's proposal. Speaking to CBS News on February 19, Sanders, 81, called the proposal “absurd” and ageist.&nbsp;

"We are fighting racism, we're fighting sexism, we're fighting homophobia, I think we should also be fighting ageism. Trust people, look at people and say, you know, this person is competent, this person is not competent. There are a lot of 40-year-olds out there who ain't particularly competent," Sanders added.&nbsp;

Nikki Haley defended her proposal for mental health tests and said Sanders is “exactly the reason we need it.”

And on March 3, she stepped up attacks on Donald Trump over his age. Without naming the former president directly, Haley called on conservatives at a national forum to trust a "new generation" of leaders, the news agency AFP reported.&nbsp;

"If you're tired of losing, put your trust in a new generation," Haley urged attendees at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held just outside Washington.&nbsp;

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US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday (March 6) slammed Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's proposal for a mandatory “mental competency test” for politicians over 75 years old.

US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday (March 6) slammed Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's proposal for a mandatory “mental competency test” for politicians over 75 years old. Speaking to CNN, Biden said Haley's proposal was "ridiculous." On being asked if her husband Joe Biden, who would turn 82 at his inauguration if he’s reelected, would consider taking such a test, the First Lady said, “We would never even discuss something like that.” As Joe Biden prepares for a possible 2024 presidential campaign, Jill Biden cited his recent travel schedule as reflective of his stamina. “How many 30-year-olds could travel to Poland, get on the train? Go nine more hours, go to Ukraine, meet with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky?” she told CNN. ALSO READ | 'If you're tired of...': Nikki Haley targets rival Donald Trump as race for US prez nomination heats up On February 16, Nikki Haley, 51, while giving a speech in Charleston, called for a mental health test for future American Presidential candidates. “We’ll have term limits for Congress, and mandatory mental competency test for politicians over 75-year-old,” Haley, the former US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and former South Carolina governor said, the news agency Reuters reported. Apart from Jill Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders also slammed Haley's proposal. Speaking to CBS News on February 19, Sanders, 81, called the proposal “absurd” and ageist. "We are fighting racism, we're fighting sexism, we're fighting homophobia, I think we should also be fighting ageism. Trust people, look at people and say, you know, this person is competent, this person is not competent. There are a lot of 40-year-olds out there who ain't particularly competent," Sanders added. Nikki Haley defended her proposal for mental health tests and said Sanders is “exactly the reason we need it.” And on March 3, she stepped up attacks on Donald Trump over his age. Without naming the former president directly, Haley called on conservatives at a national forum to trust a "new generation" of leaders, the news agency AFP reported. "If you're tired of losing, put your trust in a new generation," Haley urged attendees at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held just outside Washington. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Marianne Williamson, a self-help author and a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 presidential election, has announced that she would be contesting for the White House again in 2024.&nbsp;She is the first major Democrat to challenge Joe Biden for his party’s nomination in 2024.

The 70-year-old formally kicked off her campaign in Washington on Saturday by taking potshots at former president Donald Trump.

In a Facebook post, she said that his unconventional White House win makes it “odd for anyone to think they can know who can win the presidency.”

“I’m not putting myself through this again just to add to the conversation. I’m running for president to help bring an aberrational chapter of our history to a close, and to help bring forth a new beginning.” Williamson wrote.

In the last presidential bid, the 70-year-old couldn’t gain much traction with primary voters. She then endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination and he ended up coming in second to Biden.

Williamson said she will kick off her campaign with travel to states voting early in the Democratic primary. That includes New Hampshire, where she is expected to participate in the state’s primary. However, the probability of New Hampshire voting early seems improbable as the Democratic National Committee is looking to hold&nbsp;the nation’s first presidential nominating contest in South Carolina.

“I feel my forty years being up close and personal with the trauma of so many thousands of individuals gives me a unique perspective on what is needed to help repair America,” Williamson wrote.

“We need a politics that treats not just symptoms, but cause. That does not base itself on the crass imperatives of endless corporate profit, but on the eternal imperatives of our principles and values.”

Williamson is a known author of several best-selling books and a spiritual adviser to Oprah Winfrey.

In the 1980s, she founded the Los Angeles and Manhattan Centers for Living, which supported people with HIV and AIDS, and Project Angel Food, which provides free meals to people with serious illnesses.

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Marianne Williamson, a self-help author and a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 presidential election, has announced that she would be contesting for the White House again in 2024.

Marianne Williamson, a self-help author and a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 presidential election, has announced that she would be contesting for the White House again in 2024. She is the first major Democrat to challenge Joe Biden for his party’s nomination in 2024. The 70-year-old formally kicked off her campaign in Washington on Saturday by taking potshots at former president Donald Trump. In a Facebook post, she said that his unconventional White House win makes it “odd for anyone to think they can know who can win the presidency.” “I’m not putting myself through this again just to add to the conversation. I’m running for president to help bring an aberrational chapter of our history to a close, and to help bring forth a new beginning.” Williamson wrote. In the last presidential bid, the 70-year-old couldn’t gain much traction with primary voters. She then endorsed Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination and he ended up coming in second to Biden. Williamson said she will kick off her campaign with travel to states voting early in the Democratic primary. That includes New Hampshire, where she is expected to participate in the state’s primary. However, the probability of New Hampshire voting early seems improbable as the Democratic National Committee is looking to hold the nation’s first presidential nominating contest in South Carolina. “I feel my forty years being up close and personal with the trauma of so many thousands of individuals gives me a unique perspective on what is needed to help repair America,” Williamson wrote. “We need a politics that treats not just symptoms, but cause. That does not base itself on the crass imperatives of endless corporate profit, but on the eternal imperatives of our principles and values.” Williamson is a known author of several best-selling books and a spiritual adviser to Oprah Winfrey. In the 1980s, she founded the Los Angeles and Manhattan Centers for Living, which supported people with HIV and AIDS, and Project Angel Food, which provides free meals to people with serious illnesses. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A routine medical checkup will be completed by Joe Biden on Thursday which is an important step for the oldest-ever president of the United States before he flights for reelection in 2024.&nbsp;

The White House has confirmed that it will be releasing the report made by the president's doctor, similar to the way his previous checkup was done in 2021. &nbsp;

This time, with the Republican 2024 campaign already taking off, people will scrutinise the report more closely.&nbsp;

Despite receiving bad poll ratings, Biden has expressed his intent to run again, increasing the chances of a rematch of his predecessor Donald Trump, who has already announced his candidacy.&nbsp;

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"That's my intention, I think, but I haven't made that decision firmly yet," he stated in a PBS interview.

The last checkup of Biden was on November 19, 2021, when the president underwent a complete examination, which included a colonoscopy under general anaesthesia.

For the period of one hour and 25 minutes, he transferred his powers to Vice President Kamala Harris, as she became the first woman to hold the presidential prerogative in the history of the United States.

Biden's doctor Kevin O'Connor had earlier presented him as a healthy man who is fit to carry out his presidential duties.&nbsp;

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However, he also pointed out his relatively minor signs of old age, and noted a stiffer gait of Biden, stating that it is a mild nerve condition which affects the feet.&nbsp;

Connor also mentioned the frequent cough Biden suffers due to gastroesophageal reflux. Biden does not drink or smoke and plays sports and never had any major health concerns after he went through brain surgery in 1988.&nbsp;

Last July, he tested positive for Covid-19 but did not suffer any serious disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A routine medical checkup will be completed by Joe Biden on Thursday which is an important step for the oldest-ever president of the United States before he flights for reelection in 2024.

A routine medical checkup will be completed by Joe Biden on Thursday which is an important step for the oldest-ever president of the United States before he flights for reelection in 2024. The White House has confirmed that it will be releasing the report made by the president's doctor, similar to the way his previous checkup was done in 2021. This time, with the Republican 2024 campaign already taking off, people will scrutinise the report more closely. Despite receiving bad poll ratings, Biden has expressed his intent to run again, increasing the chances of a rematch of his predecessor Donald Trump, who has already announced his candidacy. ALSO READ | FBI carried searches at University of Delaware in Biden classified documents probe "That's my intention, I think, but I haven't made that decision firmly yet," he stated in a PBS interview. The last checkup of Biden was on November 19, 2021, when the president underwent a complete examination, which included a colonoscopy under general anaesthesia. For the period of one hour and 25 minutes, he transferred his powers to Vice President Kamala Harris, as she became the first woman to hold the presidential prerogative in the history of the United States. Biden's doctor Kevin O'Connor had earlier presented him as a healthy man who is fit to carry out his presidential duties. WATCH | U.S. President Joe Biden's brother Jim Biden under GOP scanner However, he also pointed out his relatively minor signs of old age, and noted a stiffer gait of Biden, stating that it is a mild nerve condition which affects the feet. Connor also mentioned the frequent cough Biden suffers due to gastroesophageal reflux. Biden does not drink or smoke and plays sports and never had any major health concerns after he went through brain surgery in 1988. Last July, he tested positive for Covid-19 but did not suffer any serious disease. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Former US president Donald Trump kickstarted his 2024 presidential bid with stops at early voting states New Hampshire and South Carolina, which launched his winning 2016 presidential campaign.&nbsp;At an evening event in South Carolina, Trump reiterated his early political campaign of “making America great again”.&nbsp;“Together we will complete the unfinished business of making America great again.”

In New Hampshire, the 76-year-old Republican asserted, “We need a leader who is prepared to take on the forces laying waste to our country.”

"We need a president who's ready to hit the ground running on Day One," he told a crowd of several hundred in the commercial hub of Salem.

His events are being seen as a way to rebuild his lacklustre campaign amidst criticism that he failed to make any public appearances since he announced his latest run in November.

Trump once again denied his 2020 defeat and told supporters that he would be the most effective nominee in 2024, unlike the other Republican picks.

"To change the whole system, you need a president who can take on the whole system and a president who can win," he said.

<h2>US: Donald Trump kicks off 2024 Presidential campaign, first candidate to do so</h2>

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In both states, Trump sought to assert his record of success during his presidency and slammed his successor Joe Biden over issues like the economy, immigration and rising crime.

He vowed to “rebuild” the US military saying that he wants to save the country from "being destroyed by a selfish, radical, corrupt political establishment."

"I'm more angry now and more committed now than I ever was," Trump said.

Apart from Trump, Republicans have a long list of presidential nominees, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,&nbsp;former vice president&nbsp;Mike Pence and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who was Trump’s ambassador to the UN. All of them are expected to get their campaigns underway in the coming months.

Speaking to AP news agency after his South Carolina speech, Trump said that it would be “a great act of disloyalty” if DeSantis opposed him in the primary and took credit for the governor’s initial election.

“If he runs, that’s fine. I’m way up in the polls. He’s going to have to do what he wants to do, but he may run. I do think it would be a great act of disloyalty because, you know, I got him in. He had no chance. His political life was over.”

Trump also said that he hasn’t spoken to DeSantis in a long time.

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Former US president Donald Trump kickstarted his 2024 presidential bid with stops at early voting states New Hampshire and South Carolina, which launched his winning 2016 presidential campaign.

Former US president Donald Trump kickstarted his 2024 presidential bid with stops at early voting states New Hampshire and South Carolina, which launched his winning 2016 presidential campaign. At an evening event in South Carolina, Trump reiterated his early political campaign of “making America great again”. “Together we will complete the unfinished business of making America great again.” In New Hampshire, the 76-year-old Republican asserted, “We need a leader who is prepared to take on the forces laying waste to our country.” "We need a president who's ready to hit the ground running on Day One," he told a crowd of several hundred in the commercial hub of Salem. His events are being seen as a way to rebuild his lacklustre campaign amidst criticism that he failed to make any public appearances since he announced his latest run in November. Trump once again denied his 2020 defeat and told supporters that he would be the most effective nominee in 2024, unlike the other Republican picks. "To change the whole system, you need a president who can take on the whole system and a president who can win," he said. US: Donald Trump kicks off 2024 Presidential campaign, first candidate to do so In both states, Trump sought to assert his record of success during his presidency and slammed his successor Joe Biden over issues like the economy, immigration and rising crime. He vowed to “rebuild” the US military saying that he wants to save the country from "being destroyed by a selfish, radical, corrupt political establishment." "I'm more angry now and more committed now than I ever was," Trump said. Apart from Trump, Republicans have a long list of presidential nominees, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former vice president Mike Pence and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, who was Trump’s ambassador to the UN. All of them are expected to get their campaigns underway in the coming months. Speaking to AP news agency after his South Carolina speech, Trump said that it would be “a great act of disloyalty” if DeSantis opposed him in the primary and took credit for the governor’s initial election. “If he runs, that’s fine. I’m way up in the polls. He’s going to have to do what he wants to do, but he may run. I do think it would be a great act of disloyalty because, you know, I got him in. He had no chance. His political life was over.” Trump also said that he hasn’t spoken to DeSantis in a long time. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New polling data has revealed that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and 15 other ministers of his cabinet are most likely to lose in the 2024 general elections, and predicted a “total wipeout” for the Conservative party.

According to this analysis done by Focaldata polling for Best for Britain, which was shared with the Independent newspaper, senior Tory leaders like the prime minister, deputy PM&nbsp;Dominic Raab, health secretary&nbsp;Steve Barclay are all at risk of defeat in 2024.

It has been predicted that only five cabinet ministers – Jeremy Hunt, Suella Braverman, Michael Gove, Nadhim Zawawi and Kemi Badenoch – are likely to retain their seats after the 2024 election.

The polling data states that 10 seats, considered to be the “bellweather”, where the people have constantly voted with the winning party in recent decades, will shift towards the Labour party.

The analysis states that all Tory MPs in the current cabinet would lose their seats to Labour, except fort Rabb, who has been predicted to the Liberal Democrats in Esher and Walton.

<h2>UK: PM Rishi Sunak holds emergency meet to address health service issues</h2>

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“Sunak’s cabinet deserves nothing short of a wipeout,” Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best for Britain, a group campaigning for internationalist values and for closer ties with the EU, told Independent newspaper.

“But wavering voters could throw them a lifeline, and so Keir Starmer (leader of Labour party) must take nothing for granted and avoid alienating Labour support by drawing unnecessary red lines on Brexit.”

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But the pollsters still expect the 2024 elections to be a close fight, with those considered fence-sitters might still give Tories a chance of making a comeback.

Smith believes that Labour party’s mammoth lead over the Tories could be more volatile than previously thought.

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Their report found that there is a high proportion of fence-sitters—those who have answered “don’t know” in surveys—lean heavily towards Conservative party.

(With inputs from agencies)

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New polling data has revealed that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and 15 other ministers of his cabinet are most likely to lose in the 2024 general elections, and predicted a “total wipeout” for the Conservative party.

New polling data has revealed that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and 15 other ministers of his cabinet are most likely to lose in the 2024 general elections, and predicted a “total wipeout” for the Conservative party. According to this analysis done by Focaldata polling for Best for Britain, which was shared with the Independent newspaper, senior Tory leaders like the prime minister, deputy PM Dominic Raab, health secretary Steve Barclay are all at risk of defeat in 2024. It has been predicted that only five cabinet ministers – Jeremy Hunt, Suella Braverman, Michael Gove, Nadhim Zawawi and Kemi Badenoch – are likely to retain their seats after the 2024 election. The polling data states that 10 seats, considered to be the “bellweather”, where the people have constantly voted with the winning party in recent decades, will shift towards the Labour party. The analysis states that all Tory MPs in the current cabinet would lose their seats to Labour, except fort Rabb, who has been predicted to the Liberal Democrats in Esher and Walton. UK: PM Rishi Sunak holds emergency meet to address health service issues “Sunak’s cabinet deserves nothing short of a wipeout,” Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best for Britain, a group campaigning for internationalist values and for closer ties with the EU, told Independent newspaper. “But wavering voters could throw them a lifeline, and so Keir Starmer (leader of Labour party) must take nothing for granted and avoid alienating Labour support by drawing unnecessary red lines on Brexit.” Also read | Severe Covid cases may peak in China’s small and medium-sized cities: Official But the pollsters still expect the 2024 elections to be a close fight, with those considered fence-sitters might still give Tories a chance of making a comeback. Smith believes that Labour party’s mammoth lead over the Tories could be more volatile than previously thought. Also read | Workers clash with police amidst massive protest at Covid antigen factory in China Their report found that there is a high proportion of fence-sitters—those who have answered “don’t know” in surveys—lean heavily towards Conservative party. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK PM Rishi Sunak, 15 other ministers at risk of losing 2024 general elections: Report

According to a survey, most Republican voters prefer Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as their 2024 presidential nominee over Trump.Watch this video to know more.

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