According to the final Times poll before the US election, Kamala Harris is set to become America’s first female president. The poll predicts Harris winning the “blue wall” battlegrounds of the north, as well as Nevada in the west, while Donald Trump is forecast to win Georgia and hold North Carolina. The two are evenly matched in Arizona. If these predictions hold, Harris would win the presidency by a margin of 276 electoral college votes to 262, making it the closest finish since 2000. Nonetheless, the poll falls within the margin of error for each of the states, leaving the race’s outcome uncertain.
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A poll by infratest-dimap on behalf of public broadcaster ARD has shown that 74% of German voters prefer US Democratic candidate Kamala Harris to Donald Trump, who polled 11% approval. Harris received 90% to 92% approval from supporters of the Social Democrats, the Christian Democratic Union and the Greens. Meanwhile, Trump received better approval amongst supporters of the far-right anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party, with 41% approval. The polling results showed that a majority of Germans felt a Democratic victory would be better for relations and the economy. However, the respondents also expressed concerns about job security and Germany’s economic status.
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Puerto Ricans in Florida have made their voices undeniably clear, and the recent poll revealing overwhelming support for Kamala Harris while viewing Donald Trump unfavorably struck a chord in me. The numbers are staggering—85% of those surveyed are poised to back Harris, while just a meager 8% express support for Trump. This isn’t just another statistic; it’s a loud and proud declaration from a community that treasures its identity and rights in the American political landscape.
As someone who has immersed myself in conversations about Puerto Rican experiences and political sentiments, it’s refreshing to witness this level of engagement, especially after the unadulterated apathy that sometimes envelops voter participation.… Continue reading
Former US President Donald Trump has sued CBS News for $10bn over an alleged embellished interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on the channel’s 60 Minutes show, which he deems as “election interference.” Trump contends that the interview was manipulated to present Harris positively, particularly her comments on Israel and the Gaza war, and claimed that this equates to unlawful voter interference. His filing in a US district court in Amarillo, Texas termed CBS’s actions as malicious and deceptive. CBS has dismissed the claim as “completely without merit.” The row follows Trump suggesting that CBS should lose its news broadcast license.
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Liz Cheney has encouraged George W. Bush to voice his concerns on the potential danger that Donald Trump poses. The call comes despite President Bush’s silence on Trump and his divisive rhetoric. The appeal follows recent remarks from Trump suggesting that he’d like to see Cheney facing gunfire. This incident seemed to affirm Cheney’s belief that Trump’s outlandish comments should be taken seriously and literally. Cheney’s father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, has openly criticized Trump and endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
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Ex-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich has criticised an advert that tells women they do not have to disclose how they vote in the 2024 election, even to their husbands. The ad, produced by Vote Common Good, features actress Julia Roberts encouraging viewers to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, causing backlash among conservatives. In an interview with Fox News, Gingrich accused the Democrats of promoting dishonesty and contributing to the country’s moral decline. Gingrich has previously accused the Democrats of ruining American society with his extreme rhetoric. The former Speaker is known for his own personal infidelity.
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US Green Party contender Jill Stein has rejected calls by over a dozen European Green parties to drop out of the US presidential race. They argue she could harm the chances of Joe Biden’s running mate Kamala Harris by splitting the left-wing vote in key states, thus potentially tipping the balance in Donald Trump’s favour. The European Greens wrote in an open letter that the race between Trump and Harris, compared to the 2016 contest, was “too close for comfort”. They also expressed the need for Kamala Harris as the US president to tackle global issues like climate change, and to bring stability to the Middle East. Stein has said she is “categorically not considering” quitting the campaign.
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Donald Trump has asserted he will “protect” women, but a majority of women appear unimpressed. The latest ABC News/Ipsos national poll shows the Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris enjoys a 14% lead among women over Trump, rising to 23% among women with a college degree and 34% among women under 40. The Brookings Institution suggests this owes to anger among women about the 2022 Dobbs decision. The same poll showed a 10-point swing to Harris among voters over 65 compared to 2020, some suggesting this is due to the “revenge of Boomer feminists”. Early voting tallies show women accounting for 55% of all ballots cast in battleground states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.
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A political group supported by billionaire Elon Musk is using a Facebook account tagged “Progress 2028” to disseminate misleading advertisements suggesting that Kamala Harris endorses certain policies that she in fact does not. These include wanting to implement mandatory gun buybacks, bestowing Medicare benefits and driving licenses to illegal immigrants, and banning fracking. The ads are sponsored by Building America’s Future, a secret fundraisers funded by Musk and others, and tied to over $100 million Musk has spent backing the re-election bid of Donald Trump. As these advertisements are not technically in breach of Meta’s advertising policies and are protected by the American First Amendment, they cannot be removed, even though they have the potential to mislead voters. The advertisements have been viewed by millions in swing states so far.
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Los Angeles Lakers player LeBron James has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Posting on social media, he said considering the future of his children, his choice was clear. He joins fellow NBA player Stephen Curry in backing Harris. James has often been vocal about social issues and believes Harris is right to lead the country. James is currently in his 22nd NBA season and continues to be a strong player despite nearing 40 years old.
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