Presidential election news
Here are the latest news and updates on the 2024 United States presidential election:
Latest Polls:
- According to a recent CNN/SSRS poll, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 6 points among registered voters, 48% to 42%.
- A Fox News poll shows Trump trailing Biden by 5 points, 46% to 41%.
- A Quinnipiac University poll has Biden leading Trump by 7 points, 51% to 44%.
Campaign Updates:
- Joe Biden has announced a series of campaign stops in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida.
- Donald Trump has also been campaigning heavily, with recent stops in Arizona, Texas, and Georgia.
- The Trump campaign has been focusing on issues like law and order, immigration, and the economy.
- The Biden campaign has been emphasizing issues like healthcare, climate change, and racial justice.
Endorsements:
- Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Joe Biden for president.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren has endorsed Biden, saying she believes he is the best candidate to take on Trump.
- The National Education Association (NEA) has endorsed Biden, citing his support for public education and teachers.
- The Trump campaign has received endorsements from several high-profile Republicans, including Senator Ted Cruz and Governor Kristi Noem.
Controversies:
- The Trump campaign has been embroiled in controversy over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with critics accusing the president of downplaying the threat and failing to take adequate action to slow the spread of the virus.
- The Biden campaign has faced criticism over its handling of the economy, with some arguing that the former vice president's policies would lead to higher taxes and slower economic growth.
- There have been several reports of voter suppression and intimidation in key battleground states, with both campaigns accusing each other of engaging in these tactics.
Key Issues:
- The economy: Both campaigns are focusing on the economy, with Trump emphasizing his tax cuts and deregulation efforts, and Biden proposing a range of policies aimed at reducing income inequality and increasing access to healthcare.
- Healthcare: The issue of healthcare has been a major point of contention, with Trump seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act and Biden proposing a public option to expand coverage.
- Climate change: Both campaigns have emphasized the need to address climate change, with Biden proposing a range of policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy.
- Immigration: The issue of immigration has been a major point of contention, with Trump seeking to build a wall along the US-Mexico border and Biden proposing a range of policies aimed at reforming the immigration system.
Upcoming Debates:
- The first presidential debate is scheduled for September 29, with the second debate taking place on October 15.
- The vice presidential debate is scheduled for October 7.