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Biden was unaware that Ron DeSantis had refused to take Harris’ calls, even though he praised her as “courteous.”
Biden said he had not been briefed on communications between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vice President Kamala Harris over hurricane recovery until he praised Biden as “kind” during a news conference Wednesday. This was revealed by a person familiar with the matter.
NBC News first reported Monday that DeSantis refused to take Harris’ calls when she reached out about Hurricane Helen’s impact on Florida. DeSantis accused Harris of trying to “politicize the storm.” Harris criticized him, calling him “totally irresponsible” and “selfish.” The fight made headlines for several days.
Biden gave a widely televised address Wednesday to warn the nation about the potentially devastating effects of Hurricane Milton, which began pounding Florida’s coastline Wednesday night.
The reporter then asked Biden whether DeSantis should take Harris’ call. He praised DeSantis and declined to answer questions directly.
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“All I can say is that I spoke with Governor DeSantis, and he was very gracious,” Biden said. “He appreciated everything we’ve done. He knows what we’re doing, and I think that’s important.”
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Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake face off in sharp debate in Arizona Senate
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PHOENIX — Republican Kari Lake and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego faced off yesterday evening in Arizona’s first and only heated Senate debate, exchanging gunfire over the border, abortion, tax policy and more. unfolded.
Before the moderator could ask a single question, the swearing started.
“Arizona, we are at a crossroads,” Gallego said in his opening statement, highlighting Lake’s repeated election denialism. “I’m going to meet and talk to people who actually failed the basic test of honesty.”
Lake retorted: “Tonight, we see someone trying to reinvent himself, a former member of the Progressive Caucus who destroyed the very Congressional district he has served for the past 10 years. ”
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As the candidates bounced from topic to topic for an hour on stage, the answers came back to key voters: traditional Republicans and independents who aren’t necessarily happy with Lake. Mr. Gallego continually cited support from prominent Republicans in Arizona, while Mr. Lake repeatedly brought up Mr. Trump in an effort to prevent Mr. Trump voters from crossing over in the Senate race.
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Bob Casey campaign runs ad featuring Barack Obama
The Casey campaign has released a new ad featuring one of the most popular politicians, former President Barack Obama.
Obama claimed in the ad that Casey would fight to hold big corporations accountable for “greedflation” with the goal of putting more money in Pennsylvanians’ hands. .
“Right now, people are hurting. Meanwhile, corporations are making record profits. My friend Bob Casey is fighting back,” President Obama said, straight into the camera.
President Obama praised Mr. Casey for capping the price of insulin, lowering the prices of more prescription drugs and pushing for child care tax credits. He said Casey was guided by “faith and family,” adding, “He’s a Pennsylvanian through and through.”
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Trump to speak at Detroit Economic Club
President Trump is scheduled to head to Michigan today to speak at the Detroit Economic Club.
Mr. Vance is headed to Greensboro, North Carolina, where he plans to hold a town hall. In a news release announcing the trip, the campaign said Harris had “completely failed the people of North Carolina.”
Trump narrowly won North Carolina in 2020, and Democrats are working to get it greenlit.
