DIRS.INFO The most relevant business & tech news

☆ Democratic consensus solidifies around Harris, should Biden step aside
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Edward-Isaac Dovere | Lauren Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But if that suddenly changes, two dozen leading Democratic politicians and operatives told CNN, they can’t realistically see this ending any other way. Still, it’s an idea some Harris backers support, doubting that anyone serious would challenge her, as much chest puffing as there is behind the scenes. Multiple Democratic members of Congress who have called for Biden to go declined on Friday when asked by CNN if they were ready to say they want Harris to be the nominee. “I do believe it has to be the vice president. Biden’s hand would matterFew can conceive of Biden stepping aside and not tapping his running mate to take over.

Persons: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, –, “, ”, Donald Trump, hypotheticals, Harris, That’s, they’ve, She’s, It’s, isn’t, Biden’s, pained Biden, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, He’d, Jim Clyburn, Biden —, —, Eleni Kounalakis, Harris –, “ Biden, Kamala, Harris haven’t, hasn’t, Vicente Gonzalez, ” Gonzalez, They’ll, Mike Johnson’s, They’re, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, ‘, Ashley Etienne, Jared Golden, Golden Organizations: Washington CNN, Democratic, CNN, Democrats, Democratic House, Black, South Carolina Rep, Congressional Black Caucus, . Texas Rep, ” New York Rep, ”, Maine Democrat, Biden Locations: Covid, –, Chicago, Provincetown , Massachusetts, California, ., America, Alexandria, Washington, Maine

☆ Maine Democrats threaten switch to a 'winner-take-all' Electoral College system if Nebraska changes how it allocates its electoral votes
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jim Pillen's support of a bill that would change the state's system of allocating electoral votes from one determined by individual congressional districts to one that would award the state's five electoral votes to the statewide victor. Nebraska Democrats vehemently fought back against this electoral change before the legislative session ended earlier this month and the measure didn't advance. If Nebraska went through with its change, Trump would likely win the state's entire share of electoral votes, given its strong GOP orientation. But if Maine also switched to a winner-take-all system before the 2024 election, Biden would be heavily favored to win all of that state's electoral votes and would thus win the Electoral College (270 to 268). Maine Democrats — who control the state legislature — had generally not spoken of tweaking their electoral allocation system ahead of 2024.

Persons: —, Donald Trump, Maureen Terry, Jim Pillen's, Pillen, Joe Biden, Biden, Trump, North Carolina —, Maine Democrats —, Terry Organizations: Service, Maine Democratic, Electoral, Donald Trump . Maine, Congressional, Business, Republican Governor, Republican, Trump, Nebraska GOP Gov, Nebraska Democrats, Congressional District, Biden, Michigan, North Carolina, Democratic, Nebraska, Electoral College, Maine Democrats, Nebraska Republican Party Locations: Nebraska, Donald Trump ., Maine, Omaha, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, North

☆ A Maine Democratic congressman says he failed his state by not opposing assault weapons during his career
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Maine Democratic congressman has now backtracked on his opposition to ban assault weapons. Golden reversed his stance in the wake of the deadly Lewiston massing shootings. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAdvertisementA Democratic Maine congressman has backtracked on his opposition to an assault weapons ban in the wake of the deadly Lewiston mass shootings, calling his previous stance a "failure." The Maine lawmaker then called on Congress "to ban assault rifles, like the one used by the sick perpetrator of this mass killing in my hometown of Lewiston, Maine."

Persons: Jared Golden, Golden, — Organizations: Maine Democratic, Service, Democratic, Marine Corps Locations: Maine, Lewiston , Maine, Lewiston

The GOP-controlled House passes a rules package for 118th Congress with just one GOP defection, NBC’s Kyle Stewart reports. ... President Biden spends his final day in Mexico City at North American Leaders’ Summit. But first: The news that the Justice Department is reviewing Obama Era classified documents found at a think tank tied to President Biden is quite a political gift to Donald Trump. “When is the FBI going to raid the many homes of Joe Biden, perhaps even the White House?” Trump posted on his Truth Social account. 6: The number of shootings recently at or near the homes of New Mexico Democratic political leaders, including the incoming state House speaker.

WASHINGTON — The lobster featured on the menu of Thursday’s state dinner comes with caviar, squash ravioli — and a heaping side of controversy. Maine officials would typically be thrilled to have their state’s most famous export featured at such a high-profile White House event. Maine lobstermen have long prided themselves on sustainability and argue the concern about right whales is misplaced. “I am glad President Biden and his State Dinner guests had the opportunity to enjoy Maine lobster,” Democratic Maine Gov. “The administration should make their policy consistent with their culinary preferences.”The Office of the First Lady, which oversees the state dinner preparations, did not respond to a request for comment.

Janet Mills is running against Republican Paul LePage in Maine's gubernatorial race. Janet Mills faces off against Republican Paul LePage — the state's former governor — in Maine's gubernatorial election. She also served as vice chair of the Maine Democratic Party and in the Maine House of Representatives. LePage, Mills' challenger, is the former governor of Maine, serving from 2011 to 2019. Prior to his election as governor, LePage served on the Waterville City Council and later as mayor of Waterville.

☆ Democratic Gov. Janet Mills faces off against Republican Paul LePage in Maine's gubernatorial election
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Hanna Kang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Janet Mills is running against Republican Paul LePage in Maine's gubernatorial race. She also served as vice chair of the Maine Democratic Party and in the Maine House of Representatives. LePage, Mills' challenger, is the former governor of Maine, serving from 2011 to 2019. Prior to his election as governor, LePage served on the Waterville City Council and later as mayor of Waterville. The money raceAccording to Maine Public, Mills has raised $4.9 million, spent $3.4 million, and has $1.4 million on hand, as of September 20.

Search resuls for: "Maine Democrat"

7 mentions found