Incumbent Moldovan president Maia Sandu won re-election for a second term, according to preliminary results, with 54.35% of the vote counted, potentially giving the country a major boost towards European Union aspirations and marking a rejection of Moscow’s influence. Sandu’s opponent was Kremlin-friendly political newcomer Alexandr Stoianoglo from the Socialist party. The results indicated that the large Moldovan diaspora, accounting for about 20% of the electorate, had overwhelmingly voted for Sandu. However, both the presidential election rounds and the EU referendum vote were marred by accusations of Russian interference. Despite this, the campaign led by Sandu, a former World Bank adviser, signifies an accelerated push for Moldova to break away from Moscow’s influence amidst the ongoing war in neighbouring Ukraine.
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A 17-year-old Donald Trump supporter was arrested after allegedly punching a 70-year-old woman attending a rally in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. The boy was charged with battery on a person aged 65 or over. The woman, Kathleen Tomasko, claimed she didn’t provoke him and didn’t see him coming. Witnesses reported the youth was walking away from another confrontation with another Harris supporter when he struck Tomasko. The incident took place in Stuart, Florida, at an event which was part of the nationwide Women’s March campaign.
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A federal judge has ruled that Iowa can continue to challenge the validity of hundreds of suspected non-citizen voters, despite opposition from recently naturalized citizens. The decision was made in response to a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union. Judge Stephen Locher argued that the state’s efforts didn’t remove individuals from the voting register, but instead required the use of provisional ballots. The decision follows a similar ruling in Virginia that allowed a purge of its voter registration rolls, despite the impact on some US citizens. Critics argue the recent focus on potential non-citizens voting in elections is largely politically motivated.
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A new poll conducted by Morning Call/Muhlenberg College shows Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, two days before Election Day. Harris leads with a 49% to 47% margin, within the poll’s margin of error. Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, could decisively sway the election. Other polls depict an extremely tight race in the state, with some aggregators placing Trump slightly ahead. Both campaigns have stationed strong presences in the state.
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Support for former President Donald Trump amongst Black voters has lowered days before the election, according to an NBC News poll. The data shows that Trump is only earning 9% of Black voter support, dropping from the 12% support he received during the 2020 presidential election. Contrastingly, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is leading amongst Black voters with 87% support. This follows efforts by both candidates to attract Black voters, as even small shifts in support can have significant effects in close races in key states. Although Trump has made overall gains in Black voter support during his presidential runs, recent polls indicate this support is decreasing.
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Donald Trump has said that, if he wins the US election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who he will put in charge of health initiatives, will advise all US water companies to remove fluoride from public water systems. Despite offering a number of health benefits, federal officials reduced the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water last year to combat the increased prevalence of fluorosis among children. A recent study from the National Toxicology Programme also linked higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower children’s IQ levels.
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The senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in Arlington, Texas, explains why he, an evangelical Christian, is voting for Democratic VP Kamala Harris for president. Despite traditionally voting based on social issues and aligning his beliefs with that of the Republican Party, he argues the GOP has strayed from its earlier stances. His change in voting decision is compelled by the character of the candidates, crediting Harris with having good character, integrity, and a record that can pass a background check. In contrast, he criticizes Trump for his moral inconsistencies, adulterous affairs, criminal convictions, race-baiting, and for not resembling the church’s values. He argues that evangelicals should move away from today’s Republican Party, which he believes no longer reflects their faith.
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Kamala Harris made an unexpected appearance on “Saturday Night Live” during its Nov 2 cold open, which began with a CNN parody. The segment later featured a dialog among Harris, portrayed by Maya Rudolph, President Joe Biden, played by Dana Carvey, and other players in a campaign conversation. In a reflective moment, Rudolph’s Harris sees the real Kamala Harris in the mirror, leading to a humorous interaction. This fifth episode of SNL’s 50th season was hosted by John Mulaney with musical guest Chappell Roan. Earlier that day, Vice President Harris had been at an Atlanta rally with guests including Spike Lee and Victoria Monét.
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An individual, presumably Donald Trump given context clues, expressed regret over his departure from the White House in January 2021. He lamented the large number of lawyers now associated with polling booths. This statement attracted criticism and disbelief on social media, including commentary from one user highlighting that departure is expected when someone is fired. A second social media user described the speaker as a threat to democracy.
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The article is a personal narrative of a white woman in the United States who largely stayed away from politics in her early life but has since become more politically aware and active. The author was raised in a religious, lower-class, rural household and traditionally aligned with conservative ideologies. However, through returning to college and working towards her degree, she began to question these traditional values and started seeking more equality in her life. Despite voting for Donald Trump in 2016 due to marital pressure, the author began secretly voting Democrat in 2020. She is open about her future intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, no longer fearing the consequences within her marriage and expressing relief at the clarity of her political choices.
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