Tag: 2024 election

Posted on

Democrats Will Nominate Biden In Virtual Session To Ensure He’s On Ohio Ballot

The Democratic National Committee will hold a virtual session to nominate President Biden, thwarting Ohio Republicans’ attempt to keep him off the ballot. In April, Ohio’s Secretary of State Frank LaRose informed the Democratic National Committee that the certification deadline to get President Joe Biden on the state’s 2024 presidential ballot is 12 days before the Democratic National Convention, where Biden would officially be chosen as the Democratic nominee. In 2010, Ohio lawmakers passed legislation that requires certification of a candidate 90 days before the general election. Today, the DNC announced it will hold a virtual roll call before Ohio’s August 7 deadline, sidestepping the partisan play by Ohio Republicans, who could have simply moved the deadline, which they’ve done in the past. Continue reading “Democrats Will Nominate Biden In Virtual Session To Ensure He’s On Ohio Ballot”

Posted on

Biden-Trump Election Likely To Be Decided By 6% In Six States

I don’t report much on national polling for the 2024 presidential election very much because, in truth, the race will probably come down to six swing states. In fact, several political experts say the election will be decided by about 6% of voters in each of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Continue reading “Biden-Trump Election Likely To Be Decided By 6% In Six States”

Posted on

Colton Underwood On Possible Gay ‘Bachelor’ Season + More News

Colton Underwood shares insight about the long-rumored gay season of The Bachlor

Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: Former The Bachelor contestant Colton Underwood has shared some insight on the long-rumored gay season of the long-running reality show. https://twitter.com/gaytimes/status/1779298530512839134 • The Advocate: Germany’s Parliament Friday passed a law making it easier for transgender and nonbinary people to change their name and gender marker on official documents. • New Music: Indian pop artist Armaan Malik teams up with out UK pop star Calum Scott for the gorgeous love ballad, “Always.” I predict this will be heard at many weddings in the future. https://youtu.be/Xx_lpb1OJVI?si=-vDqTYb-FPW958lo • LGBTQ Nation: A new study published in the Social Science Research Network [SSRN] found that job applicants using they/them pronouns are less likely to be hired especially in Republican-dominated areas. • New York Times: A new poll shows President Biden has nearly erased Donald Trump’s early polling advantage, amid signs that the Democratic base has begun to coalesce behind the president. My two cents: if you’re going to look at polls, look to swing states Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. • Hollywood Reporter: Following the recent same-sex kiss between fan favorite Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley (Oliver Stark) and former firefighter Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) on ABC’s 9-1-1, Ferrigno Jr. says the romantic pairing was originally conceived to be between Tommy and Buck’s bestie, Eddie (Ryan Guzman). https://twitter.com/THR/status/1778588871414215158

Posted on

Ricky Martin Post-Divorce + Gay Polo Tournament + More News

Ricky Martin gets personal in his PEOPLE Magazine cover story for its annual Pride Issue

Some news items you might have missed: • Harper’s Bazaar: Pop star/actor Ricky Martin on finding joy following his divorce: “I can only appreciate the highs if I acknowledge the lows, and I cannot forget that it’s been tough at times. That is rocket fuel for me to create in my mind what I want, what I need, in order for me to be satisfied with life.” Continue reading “Ricky Martin Post-Divorce + Gay Polo Tournament + More News”

Posted on

Ron DeSantis Announces He’s Ending Presidential Campaign

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced he is ending his presidential campaign

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Sunday in a social media video today that he is ending his 2024 presidential bid. His announcement follows a disappointing second-place finish in last week’s Iowa Republican caucuses. Continue reading “Ron DeSantis Announces He’s Ending Presidential Campaign”