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  • Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz


    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump -endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

    Republicans are expected to hold the seats following the general election April 1, which would boost their thin majority in the U.S. House as they pursue Trump’s agenda.

    In the 1st District election to replace Gaetz, Patronis fended off a challenge from former state Rep. Joel Rudman, a doctor who gained political prominence for opposing mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Patronis will advance to the general election to face Gay Valimont, who ran unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the race for the northwest Florida seat.

    Patronis, who grew up in Panama City, has been a familiar face in Florida politics for decades and previously served in the state House of Representatives. His family is well-known in the area for founding a local seafood restaurant.

    AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on today’s US House primaries to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz.

    The 1st District seat opened up when Gaetz announced he wouldn’t be returning to Congress, after he bowed out of consideration to be Trump’s attorney general amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

    Fine fought off challenges from two other Republicans in the 6th Congressional District race for Waltz’s seat. The district includes Daytona Beach and communities south of Jacksonville.

    Fine is known for his support of Israel and his efforts to restrict LGBTQ+ rights. He had been a key ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis before breaking with him over Fine’s accusations the governor wasn’t doing enough to combat antisemitism.

    “This victory isn’t mine. It is Donald Trump’s,” Fine said Tuesday night from a special session on immigration in Tallahassee. “It is first electoral win since Nov. 5. And Republicans overwhelmingly showed they remain committed to his agenda. And I can promise him — and every voter — no one will be more committed to his success than me. I’m ready to go.”

    State representatives who were debating the proposed immigration bill broke out in applause when Fine entered the chamber on Tuesday night.

    Fine will advance to the general election to face Democrat Josh Weil, a public school teacher from Orlando. The 6th District seat opened up after Trump tapped Waltz to be his national security adviser.

    Both Fine and Patronis have faced criticism for not living in the districts they want to represent.

    University of Central Florida political scientist Aubrey Jewett said there’s a chance Democrats could run up the margins in a low turnout scenario, pointing to other recent special elections.

    “Democrats might be able to take Waltz’s seat, but it would take a small miracle,” Jewett said. “I think for the Gaetz seat, that would be more than a small miracle. It would be like a very large miracle to take that one.”





    In a surprising turn of events, two Trump-endorsed candidates have emerged victorious in primary races to replace embattled Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz.

    In Florida’s 1st Congressional District, Gaetz’s former chief of staff, Amanda Makki, won the Republican primary to replace her former boss. Makki had received a last-minute endorsement from former President Donald Trump, who praised her as a “fighter” and a “patriot.” Makki’s victory sets her up to potentially become the first female Arab American to serve in Congress.

    In Florida’s 6th Congressional District, another Trump-endorsed candidate, businessman and Navy veteran Michael Waltz, won the Republican primary to replace Rep. Mike Waltz. Trump had endorsed Waltz early in the race, calling him a “true conservative” and a “great leader.” Waltz’s victory paves the way for him to continue the legacy of his predecessor in representing the district.

    Both Makki and Waltz’s victories signal a strong show of support for Trump-endorsed candidates in key races, as the former president continues to wield influence in the Republican Party. With the general election looming, these candidates will now have to build on their primary successes and rally voters to secure victories in November.

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  • Primary Arms Glx RS-15 Mini Reflex Sight- Red Dot Sight



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  • APC to conduct Anambra governorship primary election March 28 — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News


    The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has scheduled its governorship primary election for the 28th March in preparation for the election slated for 8 November 2025.

    APC chairman in Anambra, Chief Basil Ejidike, told members of the State Working Committee that the decision was taken at the meeting of the National Working Committee held at the party National Secretariat.

    He stated that the meeting was in line with that held with the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu with the heads of political parties a few days back.

    APC spokesperson in Anambra State, Dr Valentine Iyke-Oliobi, in a statement, said that the APC found it imperative to meet and design a program for the Anambra State gubernatorial primary election and communicate to the INEC within the ambit of the electoral law.

    Ejidike said, “We are ready and determined to conduct a free, fair, and credible primary election that will be acceptable to all the aspirants. Under my watch, I will do everything humanly possible to continue to keep Anambra APC as one indivisible family through guaranteeing them a free, fair, and credible primary election come March 29th. In achieving the above aim, the party will go for the election with an inclusive house and victory will be assured.

    “Furthermore, it is pertinent to know that a total number of four Aspirants have declared their intentions to fly the party flag come November 8th. They are Sir. Paul Chukwuma, Chief Azuka Okwuosa, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo and Evangelist Nicholas Ukochukwu.”





    APC to conduct Anambra governorship primary election March 28

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will be conducting its governorship primary election in Anambra State on March 28. The decision was made after the party’s leadership met to discuss the upcoming election.

    The primary election is set to determine the party’s candidate for the governorship race in Anambra State. It is expected to be a highly contested race, with several aspirants vying for the opportunity to represent the APC in the upcoming election.

    The APC has urged its members and supporters in Anambra State to participate in the primary election and support the party’s candidate. The party has also pledged to conduct a free, fair, and transparent primary election process.

    As the race for the governorship seat in Anambra State heats up, all eyes will be on the APC primary election on March 28 to see who will emerge as the party’s candidate for the upcoming election. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • Austin Reaves Has Played At All-Star Level Since Taking On Primary Creator Role For Lakers


    When the Los Angeles Lakers traded away D’Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dorian Finney-Smith, it was a signal to guard Austin Reaves. Head coach JJ Redick was telling Reaves that he was ready to become a primary creator and initiator for an L.A. offense that has been in the top half of the league for much of the season.

    In the seven games prior to the deal, Reaves had been averaging 20.3 points, 5.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists a night on relatively strong shooting numbers. That gave the organization confidence that he could continue that on a larger scale. And in the seven games since the trade, he’s averaging 18.9 points and 8.6 assists. His shooting numbers have dipped slightly, but he is undoubtedly initiating well.

    Redick was asked how he feels Reaves is adjusting to the new role and responding to the slightly decreased shooting numbers, giving high praise for his point guard.

    “Yeah, I think, I don’t know if you did, but I know someone asked me a similar question when this whole thing first started. Might have been Dan. Just about the turnovers and kind of living with that but also finding the balance. You have to give him his daring. He has a daring mentality. You have to give a little bit on that and allow him to live in that space. I think when he’s played the right way, which is taking responsibility for what he is for this team, which is primary creator, and taken the right shot and made the right passes, I’ll be honest with you, he’s played at an All-Star level,” Redick said.

    “Like, he’s been that good. You don’t have stretches of 10, 12 games in an NBA season averaging 22, 8 and 6 on high efficiency without playing the right way. And he’s been that good for us.

    “It’s when the game kind of goes sideways. And this is what we talked about yesterday. The game going sideways. It’s like, you can’t get out of character. You can’t then decide, ‘I’m gonna take bad shots cause I haven’t had a shot in a while. I’m gonna make that pass. Our team needs you to play the right way every time.’ And when he’s done that, he’s been elite.”

    With Reaves being so new to this role, there are bound to be some mistakes and some games where things might get away from him. But there is no denying that he has shown the potential to excel as a primary creator.

    And it doesn’t seem like the Lakers are going away from him in that role any time soon.

    JJ Redick: Lakers planning to return to two-big lineups

    Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed his plan to return to two-big lineups with a center next to Anthony Davis in order to help with the team’s recent defensive struggles.

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