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What campaign ads tell us about the state of the 2024 election ahead of New Hampshire
Nikki Haley is acting like Ron DeSantis isn't even in the race anymore — and DeSantis' campaign isn't spending on ads at all. Here's a breakdown of their closing arguments before Tuesday's primary.
As early voting in Minnesota’s presidential primary starts, parties await prized data
Minnesota’s presidential primary is March 5, but people can vote early or absentee starting Friday. Which ballot voters choose will be available to that political party.
Democratic drama and Biden write-ins promise a New Hampshire primary to remember
There’s something different this year about this year's first-in-the-nation New Hampshire primary, at least on the Democratic side. Zero delegates will be at stake in Tuesday's primary, and Democratic incumbent and frontrunner Joe Biden won't appear on the ballot because the primary violates national party rules.