New York Governor Kathy Hochul referred to supporters of former President Donald Trump as “clowns” in advance of his rally in the Bronx. Hochul expressed her belief that Trump lacks support in the state and that President Joe Biden will secure the victory in New York. Trump’s campaign responded by criticizing Hochul and claiming that Americans are recognizing the shortcomings of the Democratic Party.
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has warned that President Biden may not appear on the ballot in Ohio come Election Day. LaRose states that Biden is on track to miss the state’s deadline for filing as a presidential candidate. The Democratic Party has yet to certify Biden until its national convention in Wisconsin on August 19, which is just 75 days before the election.
Democratic Senate incumbents in battleground states are embracing moderate positions amidst President Biden’s low approval ratings. Despite a history of strong support for Biden, senators like Jacky Rosen, Bob Casey, Tammy Baldwin, Sherrod Brown, and Jon Tester are distancing themselves from the president’s policies to appeal to centrist voters. This shift comes as Biden faces accusations of moving too far left and trailing former President Trump in key swing states.
Amidst the ongoing migrant crisis, Texas Democrats are distributing instruction cards to help illegal immigrants avoid law enforcement and potential deportation. The ‘Know Your Rights’ cards issued by Rep. Colin Allred, the Democratic nominee in the Texas Senate race, outline specific actions to take when encountering immigration agents, such as refusing to answer questions or sign documents, and requesting permission to leave if outside the home.
Allred’s support for these cards aligns with his previous votes against stronger border security measures. Meanwhile, Project H.O.O.D founder Pastor Corey Brooks has expressed his diminished trust in government due to the allocation of city resources towards migrants.
Former President Donald Trump is setting his sights on winning the traditionally Democratic stronghold of New Jersey in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Despite losing the state by a significant margin in both 2016 and 2020, Trump expressed confidence in his ability to secure a victory in a recent interview. He emphasized his strong support in the state, particularly in the Republican-leaning Cape May County, and his plans to hold a major rally in the area. While Trump’s prediction has been met with skepticism from Democrats, he remains optimistic about his chances of flipping the state and expanding his electoral map.
Republicans must shift their focus from Election Day to early voting if they want to win in 2024. Democrats have been successful in early voting in recent years, and Republicans need to catch up. By focusing on winning the first day of early voting, Republicans can build momentum and increase their chances of winning on Election Day.
The White House has defended President Joe Biden’s remarks calling India, Japan, Russia, and China ‘xenophobic’ nations, highlighting the US as a country that welcomes immigrants. Biden emphasized the importance of being a country of immigrants to strengthen the nation and its relationships with allies.
The Arizona House of Representatives has voted to repeal a near-total ban on abortions, clearing an initial hurdle in a battleground state where the issue has become a political flashpoint. The measure, which passed with the support of three Republicans, faces additional hurdles before it can become law, but its approval signals a shift in the state’s political landscape.
Protests on Ivy League campuses over the Israel-Palestine conflict are reminiscent of the anti-Vietnam War demonstrations of 1968 and are adding to pressure on the Biden administration and the Democratic Party. Like in 1968, the protests are dividing universities and exposing tensions between Arab-American students and their allies against Jewish students and theirs. The protests have sparked anger, with students demanding an apology and amnesty for those arrested at a previous encampment at Columbia University. The university is negotiating with students over the new encampment, but the outrage is closing in on the Democratic Party and President Joe Biden.
Representative Donald Payne Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 65. Payne, who first entered office in 2012 after winning a special election, was a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and consistently voted in line with President Joe Biden. His death has significant implications for both New Jersey and the US House of Representatives, where Democrats now hold a narrower majority.
