new: “I hope that they’re building a good relationship,” Rep. Buddy Carter told NOTUS. “They’re gonna need it. And we’re gonna need it too.”

My latest: Many Dems publicly pretend his campaign doesn’t exist.

But Dr. West has the potential to sap enthusiasm and votes for Biden from the left in a way that’s unique in the rest of the field. His campaign has yet to show the capacity to do it. notus.org/2024-election/…

Republicans Hope Mike Johnson’s Meeting With Trump Can Prevent Future Surprises: “I support the speaker sitting down with the president, saying, ‘This is our agenda, what are your positions on those so that we know.'' notus.org/congress/mike-…

The Texas GOP is defying tradition, supporting outsider Brandon Herrera over incumbent Rep. Tony Gonzales in primary runoff, citing Gonzales' controversial votes in support of same-sex marriages and gun control. notus.org/texas/texas-go…

Ahead of Trump and Johnson's meeting at Mar a Lago this afternoon, Calen Razor and I talked to House Republicans, who said they're ready for the two to come together on an agenda.

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It's a possibility (inevitability?) already on the minds of every political official in Florida: Is Matt Gaetz going to run for governor? notus.org/florida/matt-g…

from Claire Heddles

The Texas GOP Is Going After One of Its Own notus.org/texas/texas-go…

Despite some activists' disappointment, Trump's call to leave abortion laws to the states is garnering support from many Republicans, who see it as a winning electoral strategy. notus.org/trump-2024/tru…

Once a fiery Democratic voice in Congress, Alan Grayson’s Senate bid is shrouded in silence. notus.org/2024-election/…

Despite polling between 1% and 3%, Cornel West's continued presence in the race worries Democrats who fear he could divert votes from Biden and dampen voter turnout. notus.org/2024-election/…

New from Claire Heddles: Florida Republicans and Democrats alike are already plotting for a race Gaetz insists isn’t happening.

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Matt Gaetz says he’s not running for governor. Why doesn’t anybody believe him? notus.org/florida/matt-g…

Trump’s grip on the GOP is so strong that anti-abortion Republicans — even those who have pushed for a federal abortion ban for years — did not bat an eye when he said he would not sign a ban into law

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'Trump’s grip on conservatives remains so strong that anti-abortion Republican lawmakers — even those who have pushed for a federal abortion ban for years — did not bat an eye' when he said he wouldn't sign a national ban. notus.org/trump-2024/tru…

In one Arizona election, ugly campaign ads and accusations of a “mental breakdown” are exposing deep divides in the MAGA world. notus.org/2024-election/…

Alan Grayson, a former Democratic firebrand, is making a bid for the Senate with little fanfare.

New from Alex Roarty notus.org/2024-election/…

NEW: Despite some activists' disappointment, Trump's call to leave abortion laws to the states is garnering support from many Republicans, who see it as a winning electoral strategy. notus.org/trump-2024/tru…

From Evan McMorris-Santoro: Leaders of the 'uncommitted' movement are now explicitly urging progressives to vote for Biden in November. notus.org/biden-2024/pro…

New from me: House Speaker Mike Johnson has told members to expect a vote on Ukraine aid next week.

There’s no bill text and still a lot to be ironed out between now and then.

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Alan Grayson, a former Democratic firebrand, is making a bit for the Senate with little fanfare.

New from Alex Roarty

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