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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Trump’s recent comments at a rally, where he openly expressed indifference to the notion of someone shooting at journalists, signify a troubling escalation in the normalization of violent rhetoric within political discourse. There is an alarming flippancy with which he jokes about a situation that is, at its core, a profound threat to the freedom of the press and democratic values. When he declared, “I don’t mind that so much,” while jesting about the bulletproof glass shielding him, it was as though he was trivializing an attack on the very foundation of our society—our press.
This kind of rhetoric doesn’t just endanger journalists; it incites a culture where violence against dissenting voices becomes acceptable.… Continue reading
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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The New York Times’ Editorial Board has published a critical opinion piece about former US President Donald Trump, claiming he is unfit to lead and a threat to democracy. Highlighting his attempts to subvert an election, his corruption, and lawlessness, they argue that if re-elected, Trump would use the government to target opponents, enact a mass deportation policy, and foster policies causing harm to the poor and middle class. They also maintain that another Trump term would exacerbate climate damage, destroy alliances, and bolster autocracy. They urge Americans to demand better leadership and vote accordingly.
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Pastor Gus Booth from Warroad Community Church in Minnesota drew criticism for blending politics and religion during a recent sermon. Strongly condemning the Democratic Party from the pulpit, Booth expressed support for the Republican Party and urged congregants to vote accordingly. The sermon drew mixed reviews, with some appreciating Booth’s words and others finding them shocking and distressing. The pastor’s actions have stirred debate over the legality of his actions, as churches are tax-exempt and are not legally meant to influence political views. However, Booth believes he retains his right to freedom of speech, even inviting an IRS investigation, as he has been sending recorded sermons to the IRS for years.
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Puerto Rico’s GOP chair, who has announced a threat to withhold support for Trump unless he issues an apology regarding his past comments about the island, has provoked a mixed bag of reactions from me. On one hand, I can appreciate the sentiment. The audacity of Trump’s disrespect toward Puerto Rican people is undeniable. Since 2017, he has demonstrated a blatant disregard for the hardship faced by Puerto Ricans, particularly during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. To now have a prominent member of the GOP state that they might not support him unless he acknowledges this only makes me roll my eyes—there’s so much irony steeped in these sentiments.… Continue reading
The latest data suggests that women, who historically outvote men, are dominating early voting in the 2020 US Presidential election. Nationally, around 62 million early votes had been cast by 29 October, with 54% of these ballots cast by women, compared to 44% by men. This trend is replicated across many battleground states, displaying a 10-point gender gap in early voting. It has further been highlighted that the new group of voters expected to decide the election are mainly female registered democrats, poised to favor the Biden-Harris ticket. Since 1980, the number of female votes has consistently surpassed the number of male votes in each presidential election.
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Trump’s ‘grab them’ comment was more than a passing scandal; it became a stark reflection of societal attitudes towards women, power, and privilege in America. It’s astonishing to think that eight years have passed since that infamous audio surfaced, yet it feels more relevant than ever, especially now that it’s making waves among young voters on TikTok. The conversations surrounding that tape show just how much has changed—or perhaps how much has failed to change—in our political landscape and culture.
Encountering the clip on TikTok, young people are grappling with the stark reality of what Trump said. For many, this is their first exposure to a moment in history that exposed the casual misogyny of someone who once held the highest office in the land.… Continue reading
A Calif. man claimed he voted for Trump six times, and naturally, this has sparked a wave of discussions and questions around the integrity of our electoral system. The audacity of such a statement is jaw-dropping. It pushes the boundaries of reasonable discourse and dives headfirst into the realm of absurdity. This individual isn’t just confessing to a crime; he is boasting about it, seemingly unaware of the serious implications of his actions.
The claim itself serves as a reflection of a broader issue within segments of our society that are willing to undermine democratic processes for personal or partisan gain.… Continue reading
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, a key indicator of US inflation, rose by 2.1% in September, down from 2.2% in August. This is the lowest level since 2021 and is seen as a success for the Federal Reserve, which was aiming to reduce inflation to 2%. In a move from its previous stance that price growth would be “transitory”, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to a 20-year high before beginning to cut them again in September. Despite this positive development, the high cost of living continues to be a hot topic ahead of the US presidential election. Furthermore, almost half of US citizens surveyed in a recent poll wrongly believe that the country is in recession.
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