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FT analysis finds former US president is trailing his own campaign numbers from 2020
Also in this newsletter, new polling shows voter approval of Biden’s handling of the economy has ticked up
‘Draconian’ court decision puts reproductive rights at heart of election in crucial 2024 swing state
FT-Michigan Ross poll finds president’s gains could be derailed by stubborn fears over high prices
Suburban women in swing states believe the former president’s policies are too restrictive
Voters aren’t happy about the rollback of US abortion rights. Republicans are getting the message.
Also in today’s newsletter, where Trump and one of his megadonors disagree
Consumer prices are rising quickly at just the wrong time for the US president
A previously stalled probe over alleged pay-offs to a porn star has led to the first criminal trial against a former US president
Hedge fund billionaire is considered possible pick for Treasury secretary
Decision in crucial 2024 presidential election battleground comes as Democrats hope restrictions will energise voters
Also in today’s newsletter, Pennsylvania’s governor has a warning for the president
Former president declines to endorse national ban but takes credit for overturning Roe vs Wade
Pennsylvania’s governor says LNG pause is ‘critically important’ to 2024 swing state
President announces $100mn advantage just hours before rival attends Florida fundraiser
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
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