Us 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, 51% to 45%.
- A Fox News poll shows Trump trailing Biden by 5 points, 49% to 44%.
- A Quinnipiac University poll has Biden leading Trump by 8 points, 52% 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 immigration, trade, and law and order, while the Biden campaign has been emphasizing healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality.
Key Issues:
- The economy: Both candidates are focusing on the economy, with Trump promising to create jobs and boost economic growth, while Biden is emphasizing the need for a more equitable economy and addressing income inequality.
- Healthcare: Biden has proposed expanding the Affordable Care Act and lowering prescription drug costs, while Trump has promised to repeal and replace the ACA with a new plan.
- Climate Change: Biden has made climate change a central issue in his campaign, promising to rejoin the Paris Climate Accord and invest in renewable energy, while Trump has been skeptical of climate change and has rolled back environmental regulations.
Controversies:
- Trump has been criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with many accusing him of downplaying the threat and failing to take adequate action to slow the spread of the virus.
- Biden has faced criticism for his role in the Obama administration's handling of the 2009 economic crisis, with some accusing him of being too slow to respond to the crisis.
- Both candidates have faced scrutiny over their tax returns, with Trump refusing to release his returns and Biden releasing his returns in 2020.
Endorsements:
- Joe Biden has received endorsements from several high-profile Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
- Donald Trump has received endorsements from several high-profile Republicans, including Senator Lindsey Graham, Representative Jim Jordan, and former Governor Mike Huckabee.
Primaries and Caucuses:
- The Democratic primary has been ongoing since February, with Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders being the top contenders.
- The Republican primary has been ongoing since March, with Trump being the only major candidate.
- The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for July 13-16, while the Republican National Convention is scheduled for August 24-27.