Trump wins Idaho’s Republican caucus, awaits Super Tuesday
Washington, US - Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday won Idaho’s Republican presidential caucus, easily beating former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and inching closer toward the GOP nomination.
Earlier in the day, the former president won Republican presidential caucus in the mid-western state of Missouri. Also on Saturday, he was awarded more delegates during a Republican convention in Michigan, following his victory in the northern state’s primary on Tuesday.
The latest news from the three states came after Trump’s victories in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina, drawing him closer to the Republican presidential nomination.
Super Tuesday, the day in the presidential primary cycle when most states vote, is fast approaching. It’s typical for approximately one-third of all delegates to the Republican or Democratic conventions to be distributed on this day. This year’s Super Tuesday falls on March 5, when some 15 states and one territory will vote.
Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court decided to take up Trump’s assertion of immunity from prosecution in his efforts to challenge the outcome of the 2020 election, as he seeks to postpone legal proceedings while campaigning for a return to the presidency.
The US presidential primaries, extending through June, precede the Republican National Convention in July, where the party’s presidential nominee is officially selected by delegates, followed
The US presidential primaries, extending through June, precede the Republican National Convention in July, where the party’s presidential nominee is officially selected by delegates
by the Democratic National Convention in August. The 2024 Election Day falls on November 5.
‘Dangerous to women’
Meanwhile, First Lady Jill Biden is stepping into a more prominent role in her husband’s re-election campaign, and she’s not shying away from expressing strong opinions, particularly about Donald Trump, CNN reported.
At an Atlanta event aimed at mobilising female voters, she didn’t hold back, signalling a clear shift in her approach. The First Lady also launched sharp attack on Trump, calling him a dangerous man.
“I’ve been so proud of how Joe has placed women at the centre of his agenda. But Donald Trump?” she remarked, eliciting boos from the audience. “He spent a lifetime tearing us down and devaluing our existence. He mocks women’s bodies, disre
spects our accomplishments and brags about assault. Now he’s bragging about killing Roe v Wade.”
The first lady continued to highlight her concerns, saying: “He took credit again for enabling states like Georgia to pass cruel abortion bans that are taking away the right of women to make their health care decisions. How far will he go? When will he stop? You know the answer: He won’t. He won’t.”
Embarking on a three-day, four-stop battleground state campaign swing, Jill Biden is spearheading the ‘Women for Biden-harris’ coalition, emphasising her role as a top surrogate to organise and mobilise female voters for the upcoming general election. Her mission is clear - de
livering a pointed message about the perceived dangers of Donald Trump, as reported by CNN.
“Donald Trump is dangerous to women and to our families. We simply cannot let him win,” she asserted passionately in Atlanta.
Her campaign trail will take her through Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin, with a strategic focus on reaching out to Black and Latino communities to bolster support among key demographic groups.
While her initial campaign efforts involved fundraising activities across the country, her role is evolving. In the months ahead, she is expected to become a more frequent presence on the campaign trail, advocating for her husband and his agenda.