Abortion, immigration, demographics, toss-up presidential, Senate & House races: If it's important this year, it's right there in Arizona, which cemented its place this week at the center of 2024 politics.

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Alex Tabet+me+Bridget Bowman+Vaughn Hillyard

The push to change the way Nebraska allocates its electoral college votes (a change would help Trump) has hit another roadblock nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

by Bridget Bowman

Such a fun time talking to Nathan Gonzales & Jacob Rubashkin about their latest House ratings! Probably the only podcast out there where you can dive deep into House races, talk about your hometown and make a bad NASCAR pun. Check it out —>

“You don’t have to ask, ‘Do you support Trump or not?’ You just have to ask, ‘Do you support Ukraine funding or not?’”

Ukraine aid emerges as a 'litmus test' in some GOP primaries: nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

'It’s unclear if the bill has enough support or time to pass before the end of Nebraska’s legislative session. But if it does, it could have a big effect in November.'

w/ Ben Kamisar and Bridget Bowman

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New: JD for VP?

Vance’s efforts for Bernie Moreno resulted in a big win that made Trump look good. Many see in him two qualities Trump prizes: loyalty and a winning rep.

Allies of both are reluctant to speculate on VP — but they see a rising stock.

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NEW: Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s new running-mate?

The 38-year-old tech lawyer lacks experience and name recognition but has wealth, youth, and commitment to Kennedy’s campaign. nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

NEW: Biden wants NC to be a top battleground. His campaign there is building up fast

“In 2020, we probably weren’t that high on the target list,” Gov. Cooper said. “You’re going to see organization that we haven’t seen before'

But Trump isn't worried

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What's next for Kim's lawsuit against the line?

'The status of our injunction remains in the hands of the judge and we remain ready to strongly advocate for the changes the Congressman and so many others have called for,' per Kim senior advisor nbcnews.com/politics/congr… #NJSEN

Murphy's announcement comes as the 'county line' — a unique ballot design in New Jersey — has dominated the race.

'I am sick of hearing about the process,' Murphy told me last week. nbcnews.com/politics/2024-… #NJSen

Big news in New Jersey: First lady Tammy Murphy ends her Senate run on the eve of the filing deadline. More from Alexandra Marquez: nbcnews.com/politics/congr… #NJSen

Democrats across the country are campaigning on protecting democracy. In New Jersey, it’s complicated: nbcnews.com/politics/2024-… #NJSen

Sen. Bob Menendez teases a Senate run as an independent if he is exonerated:
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-… w/ Kate Santaliz #NJSEN

Trump’s coalition boosted Bernie Moreno in the Ohio GOP Senate race, NBC News exit polls show nbcnews.com/politics/2024-… #OHSen

Trump-backed Bernie Moreno wins the GOP nomination in #OHSen , NBC News projects. He fends off a late surge from Matt Dolan.

The first look from Westlake, Ohio, where Team Moreno is already celebrating: nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

STORY: nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

Haley will not endorse today, per Craig Melvin & me. “The ball is in his court,” one person said of Trump to appeal to the voters Haley earned.

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Key numbers from Super Tuesday exit polls so far: nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…