NEWS AND OPINION:

The all-important pairing of potential White House candidates has begun — a minimum of among the many people in New Hampshire who help former President Donald Trump in his quest to return to the nation’s highest workplace. A Daily Mail headline tells all:

“Donald Trump’s supporters in New Hampshire have a new favorite choice for vice president: They want youthful, anti-woke entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy on the ticket. He displaces Arizona’s election-denying Kari Lake in the affections of MAGA world, according to a new DailyMail.com poll,” the information group stated.

The future bumper sticker would appear like this: TRUMP/RAMASWAMY 2024.

What do the numbers say? Mr. Ramaswamy earned 19% of the vp vote within the survey, forward of each Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina and Ms. Lake, who ran for Arizona governor in 2022.

Both obtained 17% of the vote.

The ballot’s main vice presidential hopeful might not be so eager on the thought nevertheless.

“For his part, Ramaswamy told DailyMail.com he is in the race to win it, not settle for a runners-up prize,” the information group stated.

Meanwhile, Nikki Hayley was in fourth place with 11% of the vote, adopted by Ben Carson (4%); Marjorie Taylor Greene (3%), Mike Pence and Mike Pompeo (every with 2%) and Chris Christie (1%).

Another 12% of the respondents, nevertheless, are not sure concerning the matter.

The ballot of 591 registered New Hampshire Republicans was carried out by J.L. Partners from July 13 to twenty.

IN CASE YOU WONDERED

The aforementioned Vivek Ramaswamy has met all fundraising and polling standards, making him eligible to take part in future Republican National Committee candidate debates. Among different issues, that standards contains garnering help in a half dozen important nationwide and state-level polls and attracting a minimal of 40,000 donors.

“The debate stage criteria are stringent but fair,” he stated in a written assertion shared with the Beltway.

“I am a first-time candidate who started with a very low name ID, no political donors, and no pre-existing fundraising lists. If an outsider can clear the bar, politically experienced candidates should be able to as well: if you can’t hit these metrics by late August, you have absolutely no chance of defeating Joe Biden in the general election.” Mr. Ramaswamy stated.

“Vivek’s momentum is undeniable,” famous Ben Yoho, CEO of Vivek 2024, additionally in a written assertion.

And yet one more factor. He added that the candidate “looks forward” to going through his foes on the talk stage.

MEANWHILE IN TEXAS

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has formally responded to a current letter he obtained from the U.S. Department of Justice. Mr. Abbott reveals that the letter knowledgeable him that the federal company plans “to sue the State of Texas over the floating marine barriers placed in the Rio Grande River to deter illegal crossings near Eagle Pass.”

The governor revealed this growth in a easy press launch, then selected to make his response on Twitter. Here is what he stated:

“The tragic humanitarian crisis on the border was created because of Biden’s refusal to secure the border. We will continue to deploy every strategy to protect Texas and Americans — and the migrants risking their lives. We will see you in court, Mr. President,” Mr. Abbott stated in his succinct reply, which he shared on Sunday

FOXIFIED

Following the current departure of primetime host Tucker Carlson, Fox News revamped its primetime lineup — and it seems that the brand new schedule fits viewers simply positive. According to Nielsen Media Research numbers for Thursday night, the community drew 2.1 million viewers throughout the 7-11 p.m. time interval.

In distinction, MSNBC had an viewers of 1.4 million whereas CNN attracted 611,000 viewers. If we do the maths on this, the brand new primetime lineup on Fox News seems to have bested the viewers numbers of MSNBC and CNN mixed.

Meanwhile, which program dominated the roost on Fox News?

That could be The Five, with an viewers of two.7 million viewers, adopted by Hannity 2.5 million), Jesse Watters Primetime (2.3 million), Gutfeld (2 million) and The Ingraham Angle (1.8 million).

BOURBON REVISITED

The Beltway not too long ago highlighted 2A Bourbon, a brand new providing from North Carolina-based Constitutional Spirits LLC. Our protection famous that the corporate had “partnered” with the Second Amendment Foundation within the new endeavor.

Here’s a clarification on that: The two forces usually are not really companions — and the muse was not concerned within the conception or creation of the bourbon. Instead, the muse will get a portion of the proceeds from every bottle bought.

And they're good-looking bottles.

“We’re delighted at this special method of providing corporate support for our activities,” stated the muse’s founder and govt vp Alan M. Gottlieb in a written assertion.

2A Bourbon is on the market on the market in 44 states by means of mail order. Curious bourbon followers can go to 2ABourbon.com for extra info.

Find Mr. Gottlieb’s group at SAF.org.

POLL DU JOUR

• 41% of Republican voters assume financial points comparable to inflation, jobs and taxes will likely be most essential in deciding who they may help for the Republican nomination.

• 15% cite immigration points, comparable to border safety and legalization as an important.

• 15% cite social points, comparable to faith, abortion and gender at school

and sports.

• 12% cite overseas coverage and protection points, comparable to terrorism and relations with China and Russia.

• 9% cite populist points, comparable to corruption, elite energy and company activism.

• 5% say all the points will likely be essential.

• 2% don’t know.

• 1% say another challenge will likely be most essential of their resolution.

Source: A Fox Business ballot of 806 Iowa Republican caucus-goers carried out July 15-19.

• Follow Jennifer Harper on Twitter @HarperBulletin.

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