If you talk to Democratic strategists about what kind of candidate they fear in 2024, there are a few things on their checklist: On Tuesday, he wrote a piece for CNN in which he said Trump “has led us astray,” “undermined the fabric of our democracy” and is emblematic of bad leaders who are “focused only on themselves or on settling scores with political opponents.”īut the extent to which Hutchinson is offering something completely different than Trump goes well beyond those critiques. attorney, congressman and successful two-term governor ran for president in the GOP primary, they would be considered a top-tier presidential candidate.īut it’s 2023, and ASA HUTCHINSON, who just wrapped up eight years running Arkansas, is polling at one percent against a field dominated by DONALD TRUMP and DeSantis.Ī lot has been said about Hutchinson’s willingness to take on Trump. THE PLAYBOOK INTERVIEW: ASA HUTCHINSON - Not so long ago, if a former U.S.

… The multi-million-dollar initiative, the details of which were confirmed to POLITICO ahead of an announcement next week, would roll back one of DeSantis’ signature policies by allowing abortion until a fetus is viable at about 24 weeks of pregnancy.” RON DeSANTIS as he prepares to run for president. SUNSHINE STATE SCOOP - “Abortion rights groups take on DeSantis and his six-week ban,” by Sally Goldenberg and Megan Messerly: “Planned Parenthood is launching an effort to put abortion on the Florida ballot next year - setting the stage for a high-profile battle with Republican Gov. James Clyburn Protected His District at a Cost to Black Democrats,” by ProPublica’s Marilyn Thompson: “Facing the possibility of an unsafe district, South Carolina’s most powerful Democrat sent his aide to consult with the GOP on a redistricting plan that diluted Black voting strength and harmed his party’s chances of gaining seats in Congress.” NEW THIS MORNING - NBC’s Mike Memoli and Kristen Welker have details on first lady JILL BIDEN’s trip to London for tomorrow’s coronation: “With his wife set to attend King Charles’ coronation, Biden sends a message to a key ally” WHAT RYAN LIZZA IS READING - Alex Burns’ latest column: “Yes, the Monarchy Is Absurd. | Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo DRIVING THE DAY Asa Hutchinson, who just wrapped up eight years running Arkansas, is polling at one percent against a field dominated by Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis.

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