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politics1 year ago

"Trump's Abortion Stance Sparks Controversy and Campaign Concerns"

USA Today reportedly changed a headline about Donald Trump's abortion stance after the Biden-Harris campaign complained, with the original headline stating that Trump "opposes a national abortion ban and will leave it up to the will of the people." The updated headline said, "Donald Trump says states should decide abortion policy, avoids talk of a national ban," but failed to include an editor’s note explaining the change. USA Today stated that headline updates are "not uncommon" for breaking news and that the mission is to report the facts as accurately as possible.

politics1 year ago

"Trump's 'Bloodbath' Comments Spark Controversy and Backlash"

The Biden-Harris campaign accused former President Trump of threatening "political violence" after he warned of a "bloodbath" if he doesn’t win the upcoming election while discussing the auto industry at a rally in Ohio. Trump's campaign clarified that the "bloodbath" statement was in reference to the auto industry and criticized Biden's EV mandate. Trump also urged support for Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno and criticized Biden's border policies, while the Biden-Harris campaign slammed Trump for his words, accusing him of speaking about actual violence.

politics1 year ago

"Biden-Harris Campaign Raises Record $53M in February for General Election War Chest"

The Biden-Harris campaign raised over $53 million in February, marking its strongest month since launching in April 2023, with a total of $331 million raised since then. The campaign has a record $155 million in cash on hand, the highest total amassed by any Democratic candidate at this point in the election cycle. The fundraising includes contributions from Biden's larger political operation, and the campaign manager emphasized the importance of reaching voters and expanding their footprint in states.

politics2 years ago

"Biden-Harris Launch Abortion Rights Advocacy Campaign Ahead of Roe Anniversary"

President Biden's reelection campaign is set to emphasize abortion rights ahead of the Roe v. Wade anniversary, with plans for ad buys, rallies, and events across the U.S. to highlight the issue. The campaign aims to tie the upcoming election to a "woman's right to make her own health care decisions" and plans to focus on swing states like Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The effort seeks to link GOP-led abortion restrictions to former President Donald Trump, positioning abortion rights as a galvanizing issue for their coalition and emphasizing the stakes of the 2024 election.

politics2 years ago

Gun violence takes center stage with Vice President Harris leading the charge.

Vice President Kamala Harris will be a "leading voice" on gun violence as the Biden-Harris campaign plans to make addressing gun violence a key focus of President Biden's reelection effort. Harris will mark National Gun Violence Awareness Day with a speech at a high school in Springfield, Virginia, and call for "common-sense gun safety reforms" and denounce "extremist leaders for their hypocrisy." So far in 2023, there have been 268 shootings in which four or more people have been shot, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Americans now say gun violence is their top public health concern, according to a May poll by Axios-Ipsos.

politics2 years ago

"Julie Chavez Rodriguez: Leading Biden's 2024 Campaign with a Mix of New and Tested Faces"

Julie Chavez Rodriguez, the granddaughter of Mexican American union leader Cesar Chavez, has been named as the campaign manager for President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign. She is currently a senior adviser to the president, White House director of intergovernmental affairs, and the highest-ranking Latina in the White House. Chavez Rodriguez has a background in labor organizing and has worked with both Biden and Vice President Harris. She is also well known among state and local officials from her time at the White House and is expected to help the campaign target the Latino vote more effectively.

politics2 years ago

Julie Chávez Rodríguez: Biden's 2024 Campaign Manager and Cesar Chavez's Legacy

Julie Chávez Rodriguez, granddaughter of labor leader César Chávez and current White House Intergovernmental Affairs director, will helm President Biden's reelection campaign. She previously worked on Biden's successful 2020 presidential campaign as deputy campaign manager, helping to court Latino voters. Chávez Rodriguez has also worked for the Obama administration and for then-Senator Kamala Harris before joining her presidential campaign. She credits her youth observing community organizing as a foundational experience.

politics2 years ago

Trump Attacks Judge's Family Despite Safety Warning

Former President Donald Trump targeted the family of Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing his indictment, calling them "Trump haters" and accusing them of bias. Merchan had earlier warned Trump not to make comments that could jeopardize anyone's safety. Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., identified Merchan's daughter as Loren Merchan, president and partner of Authentic Campaigns, which runs digital campaigns for Democratic candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris and the Biden-Harris campaign. Trump was arraigned on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, largely related to hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign.