Biden v. Trump in 2024? There's little appetite for a rematch, a new CNN Poll finds, with 62% of Republicans hoping to nominate someone other than Donald Trump and 59% of Democrats saying want someone other than Joe Biden at the top of the ticket.
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The Georgia Senate race was the most expensive contest of the 2022 campaign, with a final price tag of $338.5 million for the primary, general election and runoff. It outpaced Pennsylvania as the second costliest Senate race, with $272.8 million on ads, reports.
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"The people have spoken," says tonight to cheering supporters in Atlanta at the conclusion of his runoff campaign.
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In a short speech tonight, does not mention his rival by name, but says he doesn't blame anyone and Americans must "believe in our elected officials."
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In conceding the race tonight, says: "I'm not going to make any excuses now. We put up one heck of a fight." He thanks his supporters, saying: "Never stop dreaming. I don’t want any of you to stop dreaming. I want you to continue to believe in America."
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Sen. Raphael Warnock wins a narrow runoff contest over Herschel Walker, CNN projects, after an exhaustive and expensive overtime stretch in Georgia.
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As President Biden landed back in Washington a few minutes ago, he tells : “We’re going to win. We’re going to win Georgia.”
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Asked about former President Trump's call to terminate the Constitution, says: "Well, the Republican Party is the Constitution Party. So when he calls to suspend the Constitution, he goes from being MAGA to being RINO." - reports
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“You’ve got a champion in Herschel Walker,” the Republican candidate says at his third of five stops on the eve of the Georgia runoff. “Get out and vote, vote, vote.”
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On the eve of the Georgia runoff, some eye-popping numbers: Democrats have more than doubled GOP ad spending since Nov. 9 -- $55.1 to $25.8 million. From campaigns and outside groups, it all ads up to about $80.9 million since Election Day, my colleague reports.
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Truth from the Dean….
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IA Ds lost their caucuses when they screwed up their count in 2020. As I told @johnyangtv and @amyewalter that night: Been nice working with you.
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So long, Iowa…The DNC has voted to approve a White House plan of moving South Carolina to the front of the line of the 2024 calendar, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire and onto Georgia and Michigan before Super Tuesday. Call it the President Biden re-election protection act.
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President Biden had encouraged to stay, but praises her historic leadership. “When I think of Nancy Pelosi, I think of dignity,” he said. “History will note she is the most consequential Speaker of the House of Representatives in our history.”
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The end of an era as Speaker Pelosi steps down from House leadership, saying: “The hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect, and I’m grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility.”
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On , Arkansas Gov. says he’ll decide on a 2024 run by January. He said a big field won’t be like 2016, telling : “People understand who Donald Trump is today... He’s a known quantity now. We know the chaos that comes with him.”
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Republicans will take control of the House of Representatives, according to a projection from the CNN Decision Desk, with a victory from California Republican Mike Garcia cementing a change in the balance of power in Washington.
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"I didn’t used to like the runoff in Georgia. All of the sudden I like it a lot better than I used to. We have another chance to get it right," McConnell tells reporters, saying Republicans need to make a more successful appeal to moderate voters.
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"I’m not in anyway offended by having an opponent or having a few votes in opposition. I’m pretty proud of 37-10," McConnell tells . He added: "I'm not going anywhere."
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After days of finger pointing and recriminations, Senate Republicans have elected @LeaderMcConnell to guide the party in the next Congress. He defeated @SenRickScott in a vote of 37-10-1, @mkraju reports, putting McConnell on path to be longest-serving Senate leader in history.
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After days of finger pointing and recriminations, Senate Republicans have elected to guide the party in the next Congress. He defeated in a vote of 37-10-1, reports, putting McConnell on path to be longest-serving Senate leader in history.
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“America’s comeback starts right now,” former President Donald Trump says as he opens a third bid for the White House tonight.
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President Biden said the elections "sent a very strong message around the world," adding: "Democracy is who we are. There was a strong rejection of election deniers at every level from those seeking to lead our states and those seeking to serve in Congress..."
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Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will defeat Republican Adam Laxalt in the Nevada Senate race, CNN projects, a victory that keeps the Senate in Democratic control.
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CNN Projects: Mark Kelly has won the Arizona Senate race. Winning re-election in a key race for the control of the senate.
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"It will be fun watching them take on each other," President Biden said when asked about potential 2024 GOP rivals Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.
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"Our intention is to run again -- that's been our intention, regardless of what the outcome of this election was," President Biden said of a 2024 run. "I don't feel any hurry one way or another to make that judgment," but suggests he will make a decision early next year.
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Asked what he would do in the next two years to address concerns of a wide majority of Americans who believe the country is on the wrong track, President Biden said: "“Nothing.” He added: "They’re just finding out what we’re doing."
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"Regardless of what the final tally shows," President Biden said, "I’m prepared to work with my Republican colleagues."
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President Biden called the midterm elections a "good day for democracy," but he acknowledged the discontent many Americans are feeling: "The voters were also clear: They are still frustrated. I get it."
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The Georgia Senate race will advance to a runoff between Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican nominee Herschel Walker, CNN projects, likely delaying control of the Senate to the Dec. 6 rematch.
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Tonight in Cobb County, tells supporters: “We’re not talking about no runoff. We’re winning this. When we leave tomorrow night, we’re leaving as winners.”
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At a rally for Herschel Walker tonight, warms up the crowd, saying: "I’ll be the Budget Chairman, not Bernie Sanders. You don’t even have to like me. That’s a good deal for you."
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At his final rally tonight, says: “Listen, I am making the case it’s really in your hands. If the people show up, I win. If the people of Georgia show up, I win. If the people of Georgia show up, we win. Are you ready to win this election?"
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Exclusive - joins for her first interview since her husband Paul was attacked inside their California home. Anderson Cooper 360 airs tonight at 8 p.m. ET
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On tonight's Washington Week, @SusanPage, @jeffzeleny, @sahilkapur and @Redistrict join @Yamiche to discuss the upcoming midterm elections as candidates make their final appeal to voters on the campaign trail.
Watch at 8/7c on @PBS!
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She made a TV sensation, but wants to be a senator. “If I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman for many reasons,” Winfrey said in a statement tonight.
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Tonight in Sioux City, former President Trump continues to tease a third presidential run, saying: "In order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I will very, very, very probably do it again. Get ready, that’s all I’m telling you. Get ready."
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Ten minutes into Trump's speech tonight in Sioux City, scores and scores of people are leaving the rally -- the temperature has dropped nearly 30 degrees since many of them arrived when doors opened six hours ago.
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With wind whipping and temperatures falling fast tonight in Sioux City, former President Trump implores to his crowd: “This Tuesday you must vote Republican in a giant red wave."
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In Sioux City, praises Trump for holding a rally tonight. The crowd cheers as Grassley says: "I’m not going to give up on my investigation of Hunter Biden because we follow the facts and we follow the money where it leads us. There’s plenty of money to follow.”
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