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DeSantis out, Indian temple, Ukraine’s reconstruction and Karl Marx’s cemetery
Jan 22, 2024
Former Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump before the New Hampshire primary. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opens a major Hindu temple, a political victory for him. Ukraine discusses reconstruction efforts. A London cemetery plans to repurpose Karl Marx's grave. Plus, split among DeSantis voters and intensified attacks between Trump and Haley.
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- Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump, resulting in a two-person contest between Trump and Nikki Haley, intensifying the Republican primary race.
- The opening of the Grand Temple of Hindu Lord Ram in India is a significant political win for PM Narendra Modi, aligning with his Hindu nationalist agenda and potentially boosting his party's chances of winning a third term.
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Republican Primary Shake-up and the Impact on the Race
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his presidential run, throwing his support to Donald Trump, resulting in a two-person race between Trump and Nikki Haley. While Haley aimed to consolidate anti-Trump voters to challenge his majority, polls suggest a two-to-one split, favoring Trump. However, Haley may still gain some support from DeSantis voters who sought generational change or had concerns about Trump. The intensified attacks between Haley and Trump have further intensified this Republican primary race.
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