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Harris ditches Biden's strategy with "freedom" focus - Axios
WEBAug 1, 2024 · The Democratic Party didn't just change their nominee, they have changed their message in the final hundred days before the election. Why it matters: President Biden wanted to make his campaign about "democracy" and Jan. 6, but Vice President Kamala Harris wants it to be about "freedom" and the "future." The change comes after many top …
Poll: 49% of Independents think Trump should drop out post
WEBJun 1, 2024 · 49% of Independents and 15% of Republicans said Trump should end his campaign because of the conviction. The polls found the race effectively tied nationally in a 1-on-1 with Biden at 45% and Trump at 44%. Reality check: While they may agree with the guilty verdict, the poll found that more voters think Trump should get probation (49%) …
Scoop: 16 Nobel economists see a Trump inflation bomb - Axios
WEBJun 25, 2024 · Sixteen Nobel prize-winning economists are jumping into the presidential campaign with a stark warning: Former President Trump 's plans would reignite inflation and cause lasting harm to the global economy if he wins in November. Why it matters: The Nobel laureates are lending their academic prestige to a political argument the Biden ...
Trump spreads false "assassination" claims as voters fear violence
WEBMay 22, 2024 · The incendiary allegation whipped MAGA influencers into a frenzy, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) falsely accusing Biden of "planning to assassinate" Trump. The claims, which were based on a policy document that outlined law enforcement's authority to use deadly force, prompted the FBI to release a statement stressing that …
The reality of Kamala Harris' plan to tax unrealized capital gains
WEBAug 23, 2024 · What to know: Harris didn't release a new tax plan. Instead, her campaign said it agrees with a series of items in President Biden's last budget proposal, the most relevant of which were nonstarters in Congress and didn't become law. This includes the new tax on unrealized capital gains. It applies only to individuals with at least $100 …
Trump and Vance's women problem in 2024 race against Harris
WEBAug 16, 2024 · And polls suggest they'll reliably vote by big margins for Vice President Harris. A Quinnipiac Poll out this week found a gender gulf among likely voters in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania: Women backed Harris 54% to 41%, while men went for Trump, 49% to 42%. (Overall, Harris was up 48% to 45%.) This vulnerability for Trump …
Trump says immigrants are taking "Black jobs," but there's no
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Former President Trump told a roomful of Black journalists on Wednesday that immigrants are taking "Black jobs.". Why it matters: The remarks, made at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention, are not only out of step with the reality of the U.S. economy, they also reinforce stereotypes about the kind of work Black …
Charted: Trump world allies sentenced to prison - Axios
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg received a five-month prison sentence on April 10 after previously pleading guilty to two counts of perjury. The charges stemmed from Weisselberg giving false testimony during Trump's civil fraud trial. It was the second prison sentence Weisselberg has received, as he was given another …
Axios - Charlotte
WEBImagine a stand-up comedy show where the venue and lineup are kept secret. Not a joke — it's all part of the experience at a Don't Tell Comedy event.. Why it matters: The pop-up comedy shows highlight local talent in secret venues around Charlotte as an affordable alternative to traditional comedy clubs. Plus, it's just fun to be part of a secret.