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Kamala Harris released a health summary from the White House physician, saying she “has the physical and mental resiliency necessary to successfully perform the duties of the presidency.”
In a summary released Saturday morning, the vice president’s physician, Joshua Simmons, wrote that the vice president is in “excellent health.”
Harris is disclosing her medical information in a challenge to Donald Trump, whose health and age have come under increasing scrutiny.
Chris Christie, a former Trump ally, has warned of Trump’s ability to carry out his duties, saying he has seen a “significant” decline in his mental health.
On Friday, President Trump doubled down on his anti-immigrant rhetoric at rallies in Reno, Nevada, and Aurora, Colorado, calling for the death penalty for immigrants who kill American citizens and saying he would enact the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Mike Coffman, the Republican mayor of Aurora, slammed the comments, insisting that neither the city nor the state “has been ‘hijacked,’ ‘invaded,’ or ‘occupied’ by immigrant gangs.”
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Harris is trying to solve the Latino problem.
The gulf reveals the thorny path Harris must walk on immigration reform and support for Latino immigrants. For decades, Democrats believed that the Republican Party’s anti-immigrant stance would fail to win over people, primarily those who came to the United States as immigrants. But the data doesn’t support that.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 17:30
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Gateway critic admits there was no election fraud in Georgia in 2020 after settlement with poll workers
Gateway Pundit posted a statement on its website confirming that there was no voter fraud in Georgia in the 2020 election and that Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss were cleared of any wrongdoing.
Georgia officials have concluded there was no widespread voter fraud by election workers who counted votes at State Farm Arena in November 2020. The results of this investigation show that Ruby Freeman and Wandrea ‘Shay’ Moss did not engage in voter fraud or criminal misconduct during their voting. I was working at State Farm Arena on election night. The legal matter between this news organization and two election officials was resolved to the satisfaction of both parties through a fair and reasonable settlement.
Two election officials have reached a settlement in a defamation lawsuit against a Missouri-based conservative website that falsely accused the 2020 presidential election of fraud, according to court filings earlier this week. .
The lawsuit against Gateway Pundit, its owner Jim Hoft and his brother Joe Hoft, was “resolved to the satisfaction of both parties by a fair and reasonable settlement,” Freeman and Moss’ lawyers said Friday. stated.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 17:10
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After mocking Harris for using teleprompter, Trump cancels rally and removes sign that fell on him
Donald Trump’s rally in Reno, Nevada came to a halt after he mocked Vice President Kamala Harris over her use of a teleprompter, forcing a campaign sign to fall on stage, forcing an onstage correction. .
“Thankfully, I don’t use the teleprompter that much,” Trump told rallygoers after a sign fell on top of the teleprompter, stopping the script from being projected. “I look at the teleprompter and it’s completely gone. ‘What the hell happened?’ I say. A sign fell on top of it. ”
Ariana Baio has this story.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 17:00
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Trump campaign reposts medical report from a year ago after Harris records released
In response to the release of Kamala Harris’ latest medical report, the Trump campaign responded by releasing the former president’s medical report…sort of.
Trump campaign communications director Stephen Chan issued the following statement:
President Trump has voluntarily released updates from his own doctor and a detailed report from Dr. Ronnie Jackson, who treated him after the first assassination attempt. All conclude that he is in perfect health to be commander-in-chief. Although he maintains one of the busiest and most active campaign schedules in political history, Kamala Harris is unable to keep up with the demands of the campaign and believes she is completely unfit to be president of the United States. Every day we expose that there is no such thing. It is said that she does not have as much physical strength as President Trump, so her schedule is quite light. Opinion polls reflect this.
Linked below are two letters from Congressman Ronnie Jackson, President Trump’s former doctor, about the ex-president’s ear injury after an attempt on his life and one about President Trump’s ear injury. A letter from his current doctor dated November 20, 2023, with few details.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 16:38
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California rejects further SpaceX rocket launches after Musk’s ‘active’ involvement in presidential election
Questions have arisen about whether the activities of Mr. Musk’s space exploration company should be considered federal or private activities.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 16:30
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Latest polls show Trump with a commanding lead in Arizona, while Harris maintains lead in Pennsylvania
With just over three weeks until Election Day, new polls in key battleground states Arizona and Pennsylvania paint a very different picture for both Harris’ and Trump’s camps.
In Arizona, Mr. Trump has a 51% approval rating among likely voters to 46% for Ms. Harris, while in Pennsylvania, 2,000 miles away, the vice president, who has long led in Arizona, has a 50% approval rating for Mr. Trump. It appears that the gap with the 47% of respondents is further solidifying. 3rd consecutive vote.
However, the Times notes that neither candidate will be able to rest on their laurels in the coming weeks.
Victory is far from assured for either candidate in either state. Other polling from high-quality polling organizations shows the races in both states to be even closer. Mr. Trump leads by just 2 points in Arizona, and Ms. Harris leads by just 1 point in Pennsylvania, according to an average of New York Times polls.
Both states are also in hotly contested Senate races, with Democratic candidates holding a clear advantage in both states, according to new polls.
In Pennsylvania, Democratic Sen. Bob Casey holds a narrow lead over Republican businessman David McCormick, 48% to 44%. McCormick’s 4-point lead is down from 9 points last month, with 8% of voters saying they are still unsure.
In Arizona’s Senate race, Democratic candidate Rep. Ruben Gallego held a 48% to 41% lead over former TV anchor and outspoken Trump supporter Kari Lake. However, a significant proportion of voters (10%) said they were still unsure.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 16:09
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Harris was asked to list three “virtues” of Trump. she couldn’t do it
Vice President Kamala Harris couldn’t think of three good things about former President Donald Trump at a Univision town hall event Thursday night.
The Democratic presidential candidate laughed after hearing a question from the audience, then quickly shared the negative traits of President Trump that she doesn’t like.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 16:00
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What will happen to President Trump’s medical certificate?
After Kamala Harris’ office released her medical report this morning, her campaign said that recent media reports regarding Donald Trump’s health and mental acuity, as well as his health and medical history. He emphasized that the failure to provide information raises questions.
Trump, 78, was keen to question President Joe Biden’s health as the 81-year-old was seeking re-election. Since Harris replaced Biden, Trump’s own health has been in the spotlight.
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re familiar with the rambling, nonsensical diversions of former presidents when giving campaign speeches or giving interviews, but this isn’t all well and good. Some observers say this shows that there is no such thing.
Last November, President Trump commemorated Biden’s birthday by releasing a letter from his doctor reporting that the former president was in “excellent physical and mental health.”
The letter, posted on Trump’s social media platforms, did not include details to support his claims, such as measurements or test results such as weight, blood pressure or cholesterol levels.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 15:40
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Comment: President Trump has a women’s problem. Does that include Melania?
Donald Trump has a women’s problem. We know that because that’s why he currently has a criminal record for paying hush money to Stormy Daniels. We know this after a New York jury found President Trump responsible for sexually abusing author E. Jean Carroll and awarded her tens of millions of dollars in damages.
And look at the polls. This could be the most gender-biased election ever, with women’s votes split sharply in favor of Kamala Harris and Trump joking, towel-banging and beer-swilling in the locker room. They are aiming for a “sibling vote” among frat boys who drink a lot. Oh, and young, macho, black, and Latino men too.
Harris has been gaining votes among women since Roe v. Wade, the seminal ruling that gave women the right to choose abortion, was overturned. And don’t forget: women vote in greater numbers than men, and there are far more women than men in the United States.
But I want to talk about one woman in particular: his wife, Melania Trump. And the question: Does he have issues with her too?
President Trump has issues with women, but does that include first lady Melania Trump?
Former first ladies have been wrongly portrayed as powerless women unable to shape their own destiny, writes John Sopel. Her vocal defense of abortion rights in her new memoir shows she could play an important role in elections, but is that what Donald wants?
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 15:20
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Why is Mr. Harris’ medical report important?
The release of a medical report showing Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “has the physical and mental resilience” necessary to serve as president is the latest statement from her campaign. This is important because he wants to use it to draw a contrast with Republican Donald Trump. has released limited information about his health over the years.
They want to raise questions about his fitness for office, according to campaign aides who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue.
President Trump has released little information about his health, including that he was grazed in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt in July.
Oliver O’Connell October 12, 2024 15:00
