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Independent bipartisan group had failed to find candidate to lead long-shot campaign
A network emblematic of the American right has forged a delicate new relationship with the former president
Also in today’s newsletter, how third-party candidates could change the race
Admiration for the former president among businesspeople is politically naive
Democrats need to press home their advantage on an issue that seems a sure vote-loser for Republicans in November
Dark money-funded outlets that mimic regional news sites are becoming more sophisticated ahead of November election
Traditional Republican megadonors are not fond of funding the former president’s legal bills
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Although ahead in most of the polls, the Republican is at a huge financial disadvantage to Joe Biden. He now needs the party’s traditional donors
November ballot referendum on a flashpoint issue will give Democrats hope of boosting turnout within their base
Corporate borrowers bring forward financing plans to avoid uncertainty of Biden-Trump rematch in November
The scale of the campaign the industry is unleashing ahead of the US election is striking
US president’s team says rival star-studded New York gala on Thursday will pull in $25mn
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden set to raise $25mn from New York City fundraiser tonight
Vix and VStoxx indices show expectations of volatility around prospective Biden-Trump rematch
His third-party candidacy could split the vote and hand the election to Trump
California-based attorney and ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin is political newcomer
Justices’ scepticism towards disrupting the legal landscape is a potential boon for Republicans ahead of 2024 election
Meeting comes after Wall Street titan praised Donald Trump in Davos interview
On the same day the former president’s bond was reduced, a date for his ‘hush money’ criminal trial was put on the books
In 2016, Donald Trump was the ultimate political outsider. If he wins this year’s election, he will be backed by a group of experienced former officials eager to apply his ideas
Allies of Joe Biden have been working to get hardline Republicans on the ballot in November
Democrats despise Donald Trump. Why are they helping Trump-backed candidates win elections?
America’s hyper-partisan voters express economic sentiments that mirror their politics — this is not true in Europe
Investor John Paulson will host the fundraising event in Palm Beach next month
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