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A Surprise Nonpolitician Is Polling in 2028 Race
A Surprise
Nonpolitician
Is Polling in
2028 Race
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Apr 19, 2025 7:40 AM CDT

A Surprise Nonpolitician Is Polling in 2028 Race

Jon Stewart is at 3% with potential Dems, while Cory Booker sees big leap into 2nd place with 11%

(Newser) - For those counting along at home, there are three years, six months, and 20-odd days until the 2028 election, so we might as well spend the entirety of that time waist-deep in presidential polling, right? A new poll by Echelon Insights takes a look at support for potential Democratic candidates...

Cops: Arson Suspect Called Jewish Governor a 'Monster'

Cody Balmer cited Shapiro's 'plans for the Palestinian people' in 911 call

(Newser) - The man charged in Sunday's arson attack on the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania said he had targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro because of Shapiro's "plans for the Palestinian people," according to a search warrant. In the warrant, police said Cody Balmer called 911 less than an...

Arson Suspect's Mom: He Wasn't Taking His Medicine
Suspect in Attack on
Governor's Mansion
Hospitalized
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Apr 14, 2025 12:48 PM CDT

Suspect in Attack on Governor's Mansion Hospitalized

Cody Balmer's mother says he has schizophrenia, 'wasn't taking medicine'

(Newser) - The man charged in an arson attack on the Pennsylvania governor's mansion was hospitalized Monday after a medical event that police say was "not connected to this incident or his arrest," delaying his arraignment. Cody Balmer's mother tells the AP that the 38-year-old has bipolar disorder...

Cops: Arson Suspect Planned Hammer Attack on Governor

Motive not yet clear after fire at residence of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro

(Newser) - Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the Sunday morning arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence . Authorities say they plan to charge Harrisburg man Cody Balmer, 38, with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault against an enumerated person. In addition, he could face federal charges,...

Pennsylvania Governor, Family Flee Arson at 2am

Josh Shapiro and his family were safely evacuated

(Newser) - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family safely evacuated overnight, alerted by state police banging on the door, after the governor's residence was set on fire. An investigation has begun, but law enforcement authorities called the fire arson and have offered a $10,000 reward for information in the...

Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz: Reports

Multiple outlets say Democratic nominee has selected Minnesota's progressive governor as running mate

(Newser) - Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate, according to multiple outlets including the AP , the Washington Post , and CNN . By most accounts, it came down to a choice between Walz and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. The Post reports that Harris told allies she has...

Harris Meets With VP Finalists Sunday

Minnesota Tim Walz's star continues to rise

(Newser) - Vice President Kamala Harris plans to campaign in Philadelphia with her 2024 running mate on Tuesday night, meaning her main priority Sunday and Monday will be figuring out who that person will be.
  • 3 meetings: The Washington Post reports Harris will meet in person on Sunday with Minnesota Gov. Tim
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Harris' Running Mate Announcement Is Days Away

Presidential candidate will appear with her VP pick at rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday

(Newser) - We'll know Vice President Kamala Harris' choice of running mate by Tuesday at the latest. The pair will appear together at their first rally Tuesday in Philadelphia before hitting cities in seven swing states over four days, Politico reports. Though the Harris campaign "cautioned against reading too much...

Top VP Contender Is Out of the Running

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declined to participate in vetting process: report

(Newser) - What we know for sure: the ticket won't read Harris-Cooper. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday he is pulling out of consideration for Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate. One of a dozen or so Democrats under discussion, Cooper said he was "honored to be considered" but...

Pennsylvania Governor's New Slogan Is NSFW

Pennsylvania's Josh Shapiro motto: 'Get s--- done,' or 'GSD'

(Newser) - Gov. Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for how he wants to run Pennsylvania—and it's not fit for kids' ears. "We've got a GSD attitude in the Shapiro administration that means we focus on getting, you know, stuff done," he told a news conference Monday....

'Extraordinary Work' to Have I-95 Stretch Open in 2 Weeks

Governor credits federal help and 'civic pride' for quick restoration of collapsed highway

(Newser) - The collapsed stretch of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will reopen within two weeks, Pennsylvania's governor said Saturday after joining President Biden on a helicopter tour over the critical stretch of highway closed to East Coast traffic since last weekend. "We are getting it done here in Philly,"...

Pennsylvania Governor Does a 180 on Death Penalty

Democrat Josh Shapiro says he wants it abolished for good, won't sign any execution warrants

(Newser) - Josh Shapiro was once a supporter of the death penalty, including for the suspected gunman in the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Philadelphia in 2018. Now, the Democratic governor of Pennsylvania says his views on capital punishment have shifted, and that he won't be signing any execution warrants...

5 Days After Losing by 14 Points, Gov Candidate Concedes

2020 election skeptic Doug Mastriano lost to Josh Shapiro in Pa. governor's race

(Newser) - A candidate for governor who made a name for himself denying the outcome of the 2020 election has conceded his own defeat in Pennsylvania. Republican Doug Mastriano, backed by former President Trump, officially threw in the towel Sunday night, five days after the election he lost by 14 points, reports...

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