endorsement

National

Arnold Schwarzenegger has endorsed Kamala Harris for president

2:15am October 31, 2024

Schwarzenegger served as the governor of California from 2003 to 2011. He said he is frustrated with both parties, and does not trust either, but felt compelled to speak out.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an event with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on March 10 in Davenport, Iowa.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tried to remain neutral. On Monday, she'll endorse Ron DeSantis

8:24pm November 05, 2023

by Clay Masters

Iowa's popular Republican governor's endorsement is highly coveted in the Iowa Caucus. A source familiar with the matter confirms Reynolds will put her political power behind Florida Gov. DeSantis.

Politics & Government

What's An Endorsement Worth? Hard To Say, But Local Officials Give Them Anyway

8:01am February 09, 2020

by Jack Rodolico

Many politicians are skeptical about the power of their endorsement, but that's not slowing the pace of announcements ahead of Tuesday's primary in New Hampshire.

Then-candidate Donald Trump is introduced by then-South Carolina Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster at a campaign rally in Florence, S.C., in 2016. Now Trump is president and McMaster is governor and campaigning for a full term.

Politics & Government

Do Trump's Endorsements Move Voters? Tuesday Will Test His Electoral Mojo

8:55am June 25, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

President Trump is campaigning for South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster ahead of Tuesday's primary, and he's also endorsed New York Rep. Dan Donovan. But both could still lose their primaries.

Arizona Newspaper Breaks With Tradition, Backs Clinton

1:37pm September 28, 2016

by Scott Horsley

For the first time in its 126-year history, the Arizona Republic has endorsed a Democrat for president. The paper acknowledged Hillary Clinton's missteps, but said Donald Trump poses a serious threat.

Politics & Government

Congressional Republicans Line Up Behind Trump

1:27pm May 05, 2016

by Susan Davis

With Donald Trump all but assured the GOP nomination, congressional Republicans are reluctantly ready to support him.

Top Paper's Endorsement Doesn't Always Equal Success In New Hampshire

8:07pm November 30, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie nabbed the backing of the New Hampshire Union Leader this weekend, citing his executive and national security experience. But that doesn't mean he's guaranteed a win.