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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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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Pollster Ivan Moore predicts that Republican Senator Ted Cruz will lose his Texas Senate seat to Democrat Representative Colin Allred in the upcoming election. The close race could determine which party controls the Senate. Though some recent polls show Cruz leading by between one and seven points, others suggest Allred could outperform him. The Dallas Morning News, the state’s top newspaper by daily circulation, endorsed Allred in a front-page editorial last month, and state politics has been influenced by Democrats in recent electoral cycles. Moore made the bold prediction via Twitter.
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A recent poll prediction showing Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa has sparked a dramatic shift in election prediction markets. The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll, conducted by highly respected pollster Ann Selzer, found Harris three points up on Trump among likely voters. Consequently, markets such as Kalshi, Polymarket, and PredictIt, which had previously favored Trump, saw a decrease in his winning probability. Over $174 million has been traded on Kalshi alone related to the election, and Harris’s chances of victory have increased almost 10 points within the span of a week. Despite another favorable poll for Trump, analysts consider the Selzer survey significant due to the accuracy and credibility of previous results.
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A surprising turnaround in Iowa sees Democrat Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump 47% to 44% in a recent Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll, despite Iowa’s swing to the right in recent elections. The shift towards Harris is primarily driven by older and politically independent women. Trump however continues to lead with his core base, which includes men, evangelicals, rural residents, and non-college graduates. The poll was conducted from October 28-31 among 808 likely voters, including those who have already voted and those planning to. This development comes as a surprise given the state’s recent electoral history favoring Trump.
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A final poll before Election Day shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Trump in Iowa by three points, a significant swing from the double-digit lead Trump had over Joe Biden in June. The survey suggests Harris’ popularity surge is partly due to support from older women and independent voters, with her lead among women aged 65 and older being more than two times. Meanwhile, Trump continues to lead among Iowans between 35 and 54 years of age. Democrats aren’t surprised by the poll’s findings, suggesting it aligns with sentiments heard from various voter groups in Iowa. However, the Trump Campaign and Iowa GOP Chair, Jeff Kauffman, dispute the accuracy of this poll, citing an Emerson College poll that shows Trump still leading.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has made an unexpected trip to New York to appear on “Saturday Night Live” (SNL), three days before the election. Harris left for New York after a campaign stop in North Carolina, with her aides confirming the change of plan after Air Force Two had taken off. Harris’ appearance on the show was confirmed by three unidentified sources. Actor Maya Rudolph has been playing Harris on SNL since 2019, a performance that has received critical acclaim, including from Harris herself. Harris’ husband is played by former SNL cast member Andy Samberg, while Dana Carvey portrays President Joe Biden.
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Actor Harrison Ford has endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the US presidential election, releasing three videos as part of the Harris-Walz campaign. The Star Wars and Indiana Jones actor communicated his frustrations about division in the country and the perceived embracing of global dictators under President Trump. Ford emphasised the important democratic process of disagreement and debate, asserting that “what we need is to work together again.” Although Ford admits to not fully aligning with all of Harris and Walz’s policies, he stands behind their beliefs in science, rule of law and governance for all Americans. He joins a list of celebrities, such as LeBron James and Cardi B, endorsing the vice president and Minnesota governor.
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