#Yes, Gov. Hochul, nice guys do finish last

#Yes, Gov. Hochul, nice guys do finish last

“Yes, Gov. Hochul, nice guys do finish last” We warned Gov. Kathy Hochul that her “play nice” approach with state lawmakers would fail, and now it has. With barely weeks left in the session, Albany lawmakers show no appetite for her remaining agenda. They weren’t even going to change election rules to allow the replacement…

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#Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election

#Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election

“Emmanuel Macron wins French presidential election” French President Emmanuel Macron cruised to a second term on Sunday, easily defeating right-wing challenger Marine Le Pen amid low turnout levels in the country’s runoff election, polling projections showed. According to preliminary results, Macron received 58.2% of the vote compared to Le Pen’s tally of 41.8%. The election pitted…

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#Why French voters could elect a female Trump, Marine LePen

#Why French voters could elect a female Trump, Marine LePen

“Why French voters could elect a female Trump, Marine LePen” Marine Le Pen, president of France? Just five years ago, that was unimaginable. Now, as France’s presidential elections close on April 24, the impossible has become a distinct possibility. Le Pen is currently polling at 43-45% behind President Emmanuel Macron. With such a small margin…

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# Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears

# Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears

” Ireland bans political crypto donations on foreign interference fears “ Donations made to political parties using cryptocurrencies will be banned in Ireland under new political integrity laws drafted due to concerns around foreign interference in politics. Amendments proposed by Minister Darragh O’Brien also cover rules around foreign donations, misinformation, and other transparency requirements for…

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#NY Democrats ‘scrambling’ for way to lift Gov. Hochul and boot Brian Benjamin from ballot

#NY Democrats ‘scrambling’ for way to lift Gov. Hochul and boot Brian Benjamin from ballot

“NY Democrats ‘scrambling’ for way to lift Gov. Hochul and boot Brian Benjamin from ballot” Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to pick Brian Benjamin as lieutenant governor has left Democratic state lawmakers in New York “scrambling” to push a measure that could boot the former second-in-command off the ballot in the upcoming primary following his resignation prompted by his…

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