The Republican pollster who had planned to split time advising both Vice President Mike Pence and the United Nations ambassador, Nikki R. Haley, on national security issues withdrew from the dual role on Sunday night, a White House official said. CONT. New York Times Read more »
Trump tried to block Pence national security appointment
The White House kept it quiet until now, but on Friday the President nearly blocked the Vice President from getting his chosen national security adviser. … Trump was furious when he learned Pence was bringing on Nikki Haley’s deputy Jon Lerner, according to three sources familiar with the events. The […] Read more »
Pence Hires Haley Aide as National Security Adviser, Creating Unusual Dual Role
Vice President Mike Pence has hired Jon Lerner, a veteran Republican pollster who is a deputy for the United Nations ambassador, Nikki R. Haley, as his national security adviser, a spokeswoman for Mr. Pence said on Thursday evening. Mr. Lerner will continue to work with Ms. Haley while advising Mr. […] Read more »
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Retain Most Admired Titles
Americans once again are most likely to name Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as the man and woman living anywhere in the world they admire most, as they have for the past 10 years. The pair retain their titles this year, although by much narrower margins than in the past. […] Read more »
A Tale of Two Governors
In politics, you have two choices: you can get in front of a wave or get slammed by a wave. Earlier this spring we saw Indiana Governor Mike Pence get walloped by a wave of his own making with his poor roll-out – and even worse public defense of – […] Read more »