Quentin Palfrey, a Democrat running for Massachusetts attorney general, has ended his campaign. The former health care division chief announced on Tuesday his decision to drop out of the race while endorsing his former opponent Andrea Campbell. “Andrea’s lived experience has shaped her in ways that allow her to connect with families across our Commonwealth,” Palfrey said in a statement. “Her devotion to public service is admirable. She will continue the legacy of Maura Healey and be a fighter for justice for all.” Palfrey’s decision to exit the race comes on the heels of a series of brutal polls putting…
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Nancy Jackson
Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.
The U.S. Department of Justice released a filing Tuesday evening responding to former President Trump’s request a special master be appointed to review materials obtained from the FBI’s recent Mar-a-Lago raid. “Politics cannot be allowed to impact the administration of justice. President Donald J. Trump is the clear frontrunner in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary and in the 2024 General Election, should he decide to run,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in their request. “Law enforcement is a shield that protects Americans. It cannot be used as a weapon for political purposes.” In a harsh rebuke of the former president’s request, the DOJ picked…
On Tuesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland banned political Justice Department appointees from participating in campaign events in any form. Previously, a DOJ policy permitted political appointees to attend partisan events in their personal capacities on occasion if they participated passively and obtained prior approval. The Hill reports: “We must do all we can to maintain public trust and ensure that politics — both in fact and appearance — does not compromise or affect the integrity of our work,” Garland wrote in a memo to department employees.“I know you agree it is critical that we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards to…
Former United Nations ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced she is taking legal action against New York Attorney General Letitia James over a 2019 donor leak that reportedly showed a stamp from the Democratic prosecutor’s office. Haley shared the news during an appearance on Fox News’s “Jesse Watters Prime Time” on Monday. https://twitter.com/NikkiHaley/status/1564401544652636160 “Any time there’s a conservative group that hits a nerve with the liberal side of things, they go after them, and we’re saying, ‘No more,'” Haley said. “Conservatives have complained and whined for too long. I have said on your radio show multiple times, Republicans…
While the Biden administration continues to tout its success in forgiving up to $10,000 in student loans per borrower, not all Democrats are ready to celebrate. During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” former Clinton administration adviser, Paul Begala opposed the administration’s plan and questioned if it really does as much “good” as progressives claim. The Daily Wire reports: “For that amount of money, you could fund free pre-K for every three- and four-year-old for 10 years,” Begala explained. “You would do a lot more good for poor people, communities of color, and the underprivileged by doing pre-K.…
A top U.S. Secret Service official who became a central figure in a January 6th Committee hearing announced his sudden departure from the agency on Monday. Tony Ornato, who reportedly told a witness that former President Donald Trump was “irate” announced he was leaving the Secret Service after more than 25 years for a new career in the private sector. “I did retire today to pursue a career in the private sector. I retired from the U.S. Secret Service after more than 25 years of faithful service to my country, including serving the past five presidents. I long-planned to retire…
Texas gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke (D) is taking a break from the campaign trail per doctor’s orders. On Sunday, O’Rourke announced on Twitter that he was hospitalized due to a bacterial infection and will have to cancel upcoming campaign stops. https://twitter.com/BetoORourke/status/1563981544544509952 “While my symptoms have improved, I will be resting at home in El Paso in accordance with the doctors’ recommendations,” the Democratic candidate wrote. “I am sorry to have had to postpone events because of this, but promise to be back on the road with you as soon as I am able.” The Democrat challenger is hoping to knock…
Florida voters are finally getting a more complete vision of what the ballot will look like this November and it’s a no-brainer. If Floridians were not already convinced to vote for current Governor Ron DeSantis (R) his opponent’s latest announcement should be enough to send voters to the ballot box in droves. Over the weekend, Charlie Crist announced he has chosen Karla Hernandez-Mats, the head of the Miami-Dade teachers union and vice president of the American Federation of Teachers, to be his lieutenant governor. Hernandez-Mats has come under fire in the past over her controversial stance on education and masking…
A Georgia judge overseeing the probe into former President Trump’s alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election has rejected a push from Gov. Brian Kemp to block a request that he testify before the grand jury. However, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert C.I. McBurney did move to delay the Governor’s testimony until after this year’s election cycle. Politico reports: “The Governor is in the midst of re-election campaign and this criminal grand jury investigation should not be used by the District Attorney, the Governor’s opponent, or the Governor himself to influence the outcome of that election,” McBurney wrote in…
Michigan Democrats shouldn’t get too comfortable heading into November’s general election. A recent survey conducted by Mitchell Research and Communications reported Republican candidate John James, who is running for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, is currently leading Democrat opponent Carl Marlinga 47% to 38%. https://twitter.com/JohnJamesMI/status/1488113891871764481 https://twitter.com/abigaillwalls/status/1562797275293683712?s=21&t=0JlJr7W1CN2bTO6XmkjRaQ James, who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2018 and 2020, was previously endorsed by President Donald Trump which gave him a significant boost amongst Michigan conservatives. The former president highlighted James’ military service as a helicopter pilot in Iraq, calling him a “fantastic” candidate. “He is a job creator and a problem solver who knows…