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The TelegraphThe world must prepare for President Michelle Obama
The 2024 US Presidential race intensifies. Speculation abounds over potential replacements for President Joe Biden amid increasing pressure from his party and the media to step aside after a jaw-dropping, catastrophic debate against Donald Trump last week. Among the names circulating, a game-changer is emerging: Michelle Obama. Could this be America’s worst nightmare?
- HuffPost
Conservative Commentator Says Trump’s Post-Debate Move Is ‘Freaking A Lot Of People Out’
Former Fox News pundit Jonah Goldberg had CNN’s Jake Tapper laughing with his response.
- The Independent
How bad could the general election result be for the Tories? Pollster John Curtice’s final prediction
Leading pollster highlighted two key uncertainties in predicting final result
- The Telegraph
Labour’s plan for Britain should terrify us all
If Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister this weekend, then the newly-elected Labour government will set Britain on a path backwards and towards bankruptcy.
- HuffPost
New Poll Finds 1 Democrat Absolutely Trouncing Trump
Just one problem: This person doesn't seem interested in running, should the opportunity arise.
- Dorset Echo
Boris Johnson called 'deranged idiot' as he makes first election appearance
Boris Johnson made his first appearance as part of the 2024 General Election campaign but was criticised by some political commentators.
- HuffPost
‘Pile Of Crap’: Trump Rails Against Biden, Harris In Unhinged Rant Caught On Video
The former president ripped into his rivals in newly leaked footage.
- People
AOC Looks to Impeach Supreme Court Justices After Trump Immunity Ruling. That’s Only Happened Once, in 1805
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggested that desperate times call for desperate measures, as she looks to stop the Supreme Court from continuing what she views as an "assault on democracy"
- The Independent
What happens if Rishi Sunak loses his seat before general election result is called?
Is the PM expected to resign immediately if he loses his seat, and are there any circumstances in which he could remain in No 10?
- The Telegraph
Allison Pearson meets Nigel Farage: ‘Kemi Badenoch was very unpleasant’
“Nigel!” “Niiiige!” “Hey, Nige, can I get a selfie?” “You could be prime minister next week!” “Nigel, good on you, mate!”
- The Telegraph
Putin has drawn Nato into a trap
Kyiv has been told that, before it can join Nato, it must fix its problems with corruption. These are very real: the latest Corruption Perceptions Index ranks Ukraine below Belarus and Kazakhstan. But that is not the true reason why there will be no good news on accession for Zelensky at Nato’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington next week.
- The Telegraph
Boris is the author of the Tories’ defeat
I’ve said it before, and will doubtless have cause to say it again: Boris Johnson might be the single most effective political illusionist this country has ever seen. No matter how many times experience fails to live up to the promise, there still seems to be no shortage of buyers for the could-have-been king act.
- The Telegraph
The UK is about to enter a nightmare much darker than anyone yet realises
I hope you enjoy horror films, dear readers, for British politics is about to be turned into an infernal, soul-destroying hellscape worthy of the sickest of Hollywood minds.
- The Telegraph
Just how bad will it be for the Tories? My final prediction
A forest of final estimates is anticipated in this final 24 hours of the campaign. But unless they indicate that there has been a dramatic last-minute turnaround, it looks as though Sir Keir Starmer will become Prime Minister on Friday. What remains uncertain is just how badly things might turn out for the Conservatives.
- CNN
White House now says Biden was seen by his doctor days after debate
President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week’s CNN presidential debate, the White House tells CNN — despite the White House press secretary having said Wednesday that the president has had no medical exams since his February physical.
- The Independent
The top Tory MPs set to lose seats in general election after shock opinion poll
Rishi Sunak’s own seat of Richmond, in North Yorkshire is at risk, according to some polls
- The Telegraph
The real reason the Tories face years in the wilderness
Today, even before votes have been cast, the recriminations on the right of British politics have begun. Unfortunately, there is no sign as yet that people even understand what has actually happened and why. This makes an effective response impossible.
- The Telegraph
Justin Trudeau’s arrogant, woke tyranny is a chilling vision of life under Starmer
According to one observer, Labour’s manifesto contains 27 references to new offices, regulators, quangos, councils and authorities. One of those includes the promise of “further measures to keep everyone safe online, particularly when using social media”. Which sounds wonderful. Who could be opposed to that?
- CNN
A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunchly pro-Russia member
A club of Eurasian countries spearheaded by China and Russia to advance their leaders’ vision of an alternative world order is set to expand again this week – this time adding a staunch Russian ally that has openly supported Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
- The Guardian
Germany summons Turkish ambassador over ‘wolf’ goal celebration
Diplomat urged to explain gesture by Turkey footballer Merih Demiral and take measures to prevent a repeat