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Trump reopens old feud in Georgia. Some Republicans are scratching their heads.
Former President Donald Trump is reopening an old feud with Republicans in Georgia. Just before rallying supporters in Atlanta on Saturday, Trump unleashed a tirade on the state’s popular Republican governor, Brian Kemp, whose vaunted ground game operation Trump may need in November, ripping into him on Truth Social for “fighting Unity and the Republican Party.”
By Duy Ngô Vănabout a year ago in Blush
‘Is she Black or Indian?’ - Trump under fire after questioning Harris’ identity . Content Warning.
Donald Trump isn't used to this: no "God Bless the USA" soundtrack and no cheering fans. "I want to start by addressing the elephant in the room, sir," at the National Association of Black Journalists. Trump was challenged on his record and his words right from the get-go.
By Duy Ngô Vănabout a year ago in History
Why Kamala has Trump worried about ‘red‘ N. Carolina: See Obama-level stunner numbers . Content Warning.
Why Kamala has Trump worried about ‘red’ North Carolina: See Obama-level stunner numbers. This momentum that's empowering the Kamala Harris campaign is becoming quite concrete tonight. What began with Biden's endorsement of Harris and then became that deluge of backing from every top Democratic party leader, and led to a winning margin among the Democratic convention delegates pledging to back Harris, is now getting official. Now, this is the final, sometimes pro forma, step where you have the delegates vote to make a candidate the party's nominee. It normally goes like this: "On behalf of the governor L. Matalasi Mol, Madam Secretary, Illinois is happy to give 164 votes for the next President Jimmy Carter, and I move that Hillary Clinton be selected as the nominee of the Democratic Party for President of the United States. All in favor of the motion to suspend the rules and nominate by acclamation Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate, please say Aye."
By Duy Ngô Vănabout a year ago in History
Harris Hunts for a VP & Trump Drags Mindy Kaling Into His Racist Drama | The Daily Show . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
At the beginning of this election season, I anticipated the main topics would revolve around abortion or immigration. However, an unexpected shift occurred this week, and the primary focus now seems to be on issues related to Indians. Vice President Kamala Harris, who has Indian and Jamaican heritage, is in a unique position to navigate the complexities of mixed-race identity. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is facing criticism for questioning Harris's racial identity during the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention, suggesting she was Indian until she suddenly identified as Black. After the event, Trump shared a video on social media featuring Harris, who referred to herself as Indian while cooking with comedian Mindy Kaling. Trump's post raised questions about how he discovered the video. Was he conducting extensive research on Kaling’s Instagram? He seems to be suggesting that Harris's identity as Indian negates her Blackness, despite her stating she is half Indian. This misunderstanding of identity is puzzling, especially since he often claims to be a genius. Additionally, Trump does not determine how Black someone is; only Kendrick Lamar has that authority. On a related note, the Trump campaign faces challenges of its own. JD Vance has come under attack from white supremacists due to his Indian wife. While one might expect a strong defense in such circumstances, Vance's response was surprisingly muted. He expressed love for his wife without emphasizing her identity in a way that would satisfy many. As we shift focus from Indian issues, Kamala Harris is preparing to announce her running mate. With her campaign still new, she is expected to reveal her choice soon. The two candidates will embark on a campaign tour, starting with a rally in Philadelphia. Harris is anticipated to select from a group of finalists, including Pete Buttigieg, the popular governor of Kentucky, Tim Walz from Minnesota, and Mark Kelly, an astronaut and fighter pilot. Currently, the leading candidate appears to be Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro, who is well-regarded in a critical swing state. Shapiro's speeches evoke a clear contrast with Donald Trump, who seems hesitant to face him in a debate. His rhetoric suggests he is channeling the cadence of Barack Obama, which could influence his political persona. If shown an image of Obama, one might struggle to distinguish between an Obama speech and Shapiro’s delivery.
By Duy Ngô Vănabout a year ago in BookClub
SHOCK POLL KAMALA +4, TRUMP COLLAPSING . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Welcome to the show. A surprising new poll shows Kamala Harris ahead of Donald Trump nationally by four points, while Trump seems to be faltering and panicking daily. J.D. Vance is experiencing a decline in favorability, losing one point each day. This marks a remarkable shift in American politics. According to the latest Civics Daily Cose poll, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump 49 to 45, representing her best performance to date. We will examine how this aligns with the average of current polls. Notably, among voters aged 18 to 34, Harris holds a lead of over 20 points, and she is ahead by nearly 10 points among those aged 35 to 49. However, Trump still maintains a lead among voters aged 50 and older. A significant portion of Democratic voters, 64%, expressed relief that Biden has chosen to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, with only 11% wishing he were still in the running. These figures are quite striking. When we consider the impact of this poll on the overall average, we can think of poll averages as a line and individual polls as points on that line. Incorporating this Kamala plus four poll into the national polling indicates that Trump's lead has diminished by 30% overnight due to a series of recent polls. Remember, not too long ago, Trump was leading by approximately 2% as Biden exited the race, and now, with Harris's entry, Trump's national lead has decreased to 1.4%. This represents a reduction of 0.6 points, equating to a 30% drop. It's important to recognize the limitations of such small changes in polling numbers. The Civics poll is not the only positive indicator for Kamala Harris; previously, Trump led almost every poll, some by just one point. The last four polls show results of Kamala plus four, Trump plus four, and Kamala plus one from both Reuters/Ipsos and Morning Consult. Looking at the bigger picture, the essential takeaways are that more polls are emerging with Harris in the lead, and Trump's advantage has now shrunk to a fraction over one point. Later in the show, we will delve deeper into potential paths to victory. Many may be listening and thinking about the national numbers, concerned about the electoral college dynamics. The outcome for Harris could hinge on just a few hundred thousand votes in three to five critical swing states, and that perspective is valid. We will explore electoral strategies and approval polling in more detail. Nonetheless, it is remarkable to see individual data points indicating that Kamala Harris is winning by four. If this trend continues over the next two weeks as it has in the past fortnight, we could see significant, statistically meaningful leads for Harris nationally. However, let's also consider the contrasting situation: as Harris's popularity rises, J.D. Vance's prospects appear to be dwindling.
By Duy Ngô Vănabout a year ago in Art
