Dave Boyer
Articles by Dave Boyer
Housing downturn clouds Biden’s rosy economic forecast
High inflation and rising interest rates are creating one of the worst housing markets since the 2008 crash, presenting another hurdle to President Biden's hoped-for recovery in a sector that accounts for nearly one-fifth of the economy. Published November 19, 2022
Sales of existing homes slump for ninth straight month, slowest pace in U.S. since 2011
Sales of previously owned homes fell for the ninth straight month in October, another indicator that inflation and higher mortgage rates are slowing the U.S. housing market dramatically. Published November 18, 2022
Dems to keep control of Senate in 2023 as Sen. Cortez Masto declared winner in Nevada
Democrats will keep control of the Senate next year, with Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto projected as the winner in a tight race in Nevada Saturday night. Published November 12, 2022
Democrat megadonor goes bust, crypto fortune vanishes in house-of-cards collapse
Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, who donated more than $40 million to Democratic candidates and a network of super PACs this year, has been wiped out and stepped down as CEO of FTX.com after the cryptocurrency exchange filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Published November 12, 2022
Imposter Twitter accounts highlight LeBron’s trade demand, arms sales halt as Musk cries foul
The proliferation of imposter accounts on Twitter is providing readers with a lively variety of fake news, from NBA star LeBron James requesting a trade to defense contractor Lockheed Martin to announcing the suspension of weapons sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia. Published November 11, 2022
Trump mocks Virginia Gov. Youngkin, a potential 2024 GOP rival, saying name ‘sounds Chinese’
Former President Donald Trump hurled a schoolyard taunt Friday at another potential rival for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, saying Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's name "sounds Chinese." Published November 11, 2022
Seething Trump slams DeSantis as ‘average’ governor unworthy of media praise
Former President Donald Trump launched a diatribe Thursday at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, calling him an "average" governor whose career was dead until Mr. Trump endorsed him. Published November 10, 2022
Democrat Josh Shapiro easily defeats Trump ally Doug Mastriano for Pa. governor
Democrat Josh Shapiro was elected governor of Pennsylvania Tuesday, easily defeating Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano, a staunch Trump ally. Published November 8, 2022
Pa. Senate race between Fetterman, Oz too close to call
Pennsylvania's closely watched Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz was too close to call late Tuesday, with elections officials warning that the final result could take several more days to determine. Published November 8, 2022
Sarah Huckabee Sanders cruises to victory as first female governor of Arkansas
Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected governor of Arkansas Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the state. Published November 8, 2022
Trump says DeSantis ‘could hurt himself very badly’ if he runs for president in 2024
Former President Donald Trump said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis "could hurt himself very badly" if he runs for the Republican nomination for president in 2024 against Mr. Trump. Published November 8, 2022
Vote-counting problem hits machines in Arizona’s Maricopa County; officials scramble to fix
Vote-counting machines weren't working in about 20% of polling sites in Maricopa County, Arizona, as Election Day voting in the midterms began, county officials said. Published November 8, 2022
Voters head to polls with concerns about economy, immigration, crime
Richard Edwards emerged Tuesday from his polling place in Annapolis, Maryland, wearing a red "Make America Great Again" cap and hoping for a strong Republican showing in races across the nation. Published November 8, 2022
Fetterman, Democratic committees sue to demand Pennsylvania count undated mail-in ballots
Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman sued Pennsylvania election officials Monday demanding that undated or improperly dated mail-in ballots be counted in Tuesday's closely watched Senate contest and the state's other elections. Published November 7, 2022
Biden clings to final jobs report heading into Election Day
The final jobs report before Tuesday's midterm elections gave President Biden a thin lifeline for a closing campaign argument, but it was likely too little, too late to ease voters' concerns about high inflation and eroding wages. Published November 6, 2022
Five people reported dead in shooting at a home in Maryland
Five adults were found shot dead in a home in southern Maryland on Friday, according to reports. Published November 4, 2022
Fed raises interest rates another 0.75 point to try to beat back inflation
The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate by another three-quarters of a percentage point Wednesday. The aim is to fight inflation, reinforcing the most aggressive pace of rate hikes since the 1980s. The move also increases the risk of recession and adds to voters' economic concerns just before next week's midterm elections. Published November 2, 2022
Poll shows inflation top concern of all voters, while more Democrats cite abortion
Inflation is the most urgent concern of voters as they cast ballots in next week's midterm elections, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. Published November 2, 2022
GOP’s Kari Lake predicts anger at border chaos, high inflation will seal her win in Arizona
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake told The Washington Times on Tuesday that voters' anger at President Biden's inability to control inflation and the southern border will help propel her to victory next week. Published November 1, 2022
Former Gov. Huckabee said Republicans must ‘deliver’ on probes of Democrats after midterms
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee predicted Tuesday that Republicans will win "a blowout" victory in the midterm elections, but warned they must use their majority status next year to hold Democrats accountable. Published November 1, 2022