Author: Meryl Kornfield

Washington Post – Politics:

One biting incident involving Commander, the presidential dog, briefly shut down White House tours due to blood on the floor

Washington Post – Politics:

One 85-year-old prescribes plenty of naps. An 81-year-old grandfather swears by hanging out with younger advisers — such as his grandchildren. And an 80-year-old says to ignore the haters.

Washington Post – Politics:

The incumbent’s campaign hopes a successful showing springboards his campaign in the states ahead and quashes intraparty doubts about some polling that has shown him trailing Donald Trump in a potential general-election matchup.

Washington Post – Politics:

Long-shot Dean Phillips has called Biden a threat to democracy. It is exasperating to some Democrats who rebuke similar criticism from Trump, who has tried to deflect from his own embrace of authoritarian stances.

Washington Post – Politics:

Long-shot Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum suspended his campaign after failing to gain momentum with voters in a crowded field.

Washington Post – Politics:

Tim Scott’s campaign bid had initially appeared promising but his polling declined since the first debate, after voters said they didn’t see him pushing past the other candidates.

Washington Post – Politics:

Shortly after candidates had finished their closing remarks, Scott walked to the edge of the stage, greeting a blonde woman in a light-gray pantsuit. Reporters and audience members were quick to notice the pair held hands at one point. Who could she be, they wondered?

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DeSantis faced more defections in his home state and a crowd that was excited about his 2024 rival.

Washington Post – Politics:

The Minnesota congressman said he feared how Democrats would perform in another match-up between President Biden and former president Donald Trump.