Trump’s tariffs model McKinley; his divided coalition models Grover Cleveland
To make the comparison complete, McKinley was backed by the titans of his day, including J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller.
North Carolina registrations consistent with Quinnipiac polling
Republican voter registrations in North Carolina are within one-half of 1% of Democrats for the first time this century, ...
The Globe and Mail25d
No governing party in Canadian history has attempted to switch leaders while on life support
He then handed the prime ministership to Tupper who led the party in the 1896 general election. Wilfrid Laurier won. Tupper’s 69 days in office remain the shortest in Canadian history.
Tribune Chronicle8d
Soap baby gimmick didn’t last long
However, perhaps the most unusual artifact related to the 1896 election is the soap baby. The soap baby is exactly as it sounds — soap skillfully carved to resemble a baby. Soap companies such ...
The New York Times25d
UNION LEAGUE CLUB'S ELECTION; Gen. Horace Porter Again Made President -- Inquiry into Alleged Fraudulent Republican Enrollment Approved.
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On This Day, Feb. 1: U.S. Supreme Court meets for 1st time no quorum
On Feb. 1, 1790, the U.S. Supreme Court convened in New York City for its first session. Only three of the six justices were present so there was no quorum.
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising prospect of higher costs for US consumers
The White House said Trump's tariff order also includes a mechanism to escalate the rates if the countries retaliate against ...
Who was Ohio’s President McKinley, and why did Trump rename Denali for him?
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the mountain was named for McKinley in 1896 by William Andrews Dickey, a prospector ...
Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean higher inflation and economic disruption
New trade penalties that President Donald Trump plans to impose represent an aggressive early move, but at the risk of higher ...
Winnipeg Free Press12d
Freeland, Carney lining up to be… Canada’s shortest-serving PM?
The shortest-serving prime minister in Canadian history was Sir Charles Tupper, who held office for only 10 weeks when his Conservative party was defeated in a general election in 1896.
ABC72d
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
The White House said Trump's tariff order also includes a mechanism to escalate the rates if the countries retaliate against ...