This Week in Politics
Rudy Giuliani Forced to Pay Huge Fine
A jury in Washington DC ordered Mr Giuliani, the former Trump attorney, to pay $148 million to two election workers from Georgia for defaming their names after the 2020 presidential election. Mr Giuliani has repeatedly stated that he can not afford to pay, that did not seem to change the minds of the jury.
Mark Drakeford The Welsh First Minister is set to Resign
After 5 years leading Welsh politics the Welsh Labour Party is in need to have a new leader, currently expected Easter 2024. Mr Drakeford led his party in only 1 Welsh general election, seeing Labour increase their total amount of seats by 1 which put them 1 away from an outright majority. Keir Stamer Labour leader for the entire party paid tribute to Mr Drakeford on the Wednesday.
Donald J. Trump Reaches Over 60% in Republican Primary Polls
Former President Trump has long been dominating the GOP primary, crushing his opponents by wide margins. This week he reached a new benchmark, over 60% of Republicans now say they would vote for Mr Trump in the GOP primary. The news hits just 1 month away from the Iowa caucus. If any of Mr Trump's opponents are to take him down now their going to have to do a Hail Mary.
Sen. John Fettermen taking the place of Sen. Joe Manchin
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin has said he will not be seeking re-election. He is known for breaking the party line (democratic) and staying firm in his own beliefs, even at the detriment to the Democrats. Now the young senator for Pennsylvania is taking up the torch, annoying many within his party by saying "I'm not a progressive" and wanting more restrictive immigration laws, not to mention his support for Isreal (going against many progressives). Mr Fetterman has stated he is pro-immigration, however, does believe in more restrictive immigration policies. Considering John Fetterman's State Pennsylvania, a deeply contested purple swing-state, it is not weird for the Senator to try and position himself better for re-election.
