Political-Succession

Phyllis Schlafly Endorses Trump in Final Political Act, Passing Torch to Populist Movement

2016-03-11 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Phyllis Schlafly, 91 years old, endorses Donald Trump’s candidacy for president in March 2016, when the GOP primary has narrowed and conservatives are choosing between Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz. The endorsement becomes one of Trump’s earliest and most influential endorsements from …

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Putin Appointed Prime Minister by Yeltsin

1999-08-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Vladimir Putin was appointed Prime Minister by Boris Yeltsin on August 9, 1999, marking a pivotal moment in Russia’s political transformation. At the time virtually unknown to the public, Putin was strategically positioned as Yeltsin’s potential successor. His appointment was part of a …

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