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President Donald Trump made contradictory statements about affordability, initially urging people to stop discussing it while earlier promoting cheaper Thanksgiving meals, leading critics to accuse him of ignoring the real economic struggles faced by Americans. This inconsistency is expected to be used against him in upcoming midterm campaigns.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns for California's Prop 50, opposing gerrymandering and rallying Democratic support with ads featuring prominent figures like Newsom and Elizabeth Warren, while opponents highlight endorsements from Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The article previews the upcoming NYC mayoral debate, highlighting candidates' strategies, recent campaign ads, and insights from Cynthia Nixon on debating Cuomo, as well as Ilana Glazer's ranked-choice ballot preferences.
After the Florida Supreme Court allowed a strict abortion law and agreed to put the issue before voters in November, the fight for Florida has intensified, with Democrats mobilizing efforts to target voters and counter Republican messaging. President Biden's reelection campaign plans to engage more in Florida, while Democrats are emphasizing the impact of the abortion rulings on women's rights. Republicans, on the other hand, argue that the proposed constitutional amendment establishing abortion rights goes too far. The rulings have energized the Democratic Party in Florida, with both parties gearing up for a fierce duel in the upcoming election.
As the 2024 election approaches, $17 million in ads have been spent on the Republican presidential nominee race, with a focus on New Hampshire. Former President Trump leads in polls, but Nikki Haley is gaining ground, while Ron DeSantis has less focus on New Hampshire. Pro-Haley groups emphasize her ability to defeat Biden and appeal to the middle, while Trump's campaign attacks Haley on Social Security and immigration. DeSantis has not spent any money on ads in New Hampshire, signaling a shift in focus to South Carolina. In the Democratic primary, Dean Phillips and a supporting group have spent almost $5 million, hoping to exploit the calendar shakeup and gain support for a presidential campaign. Biden's ad strategy is shifting towards direct attacks on Trump and abortion rights.
As concerns about China's threat grow among Americans, campaign ads targeting China are on the rise. Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley allies are trading allegations, with super PACs running ads attacking each other's records on China. So far, $18 million has been spent on TV ads mentioning China in the presidential race, while nearly $26 million has been spent on digital ads. Republicans have dominated TV ad spending, but Democrats and groups supporting President Biden are more active online. China has also become a topic of contention in the Montana Senate race.
The rivalry between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has intensified, with super PACs and both campaigns releasing ads targeting each other as they compete in the polls. Pro-DeSantis Super PAC Never Back Down published ads criticizing Haley's remarks about Gaza refugees, while Haley's campaign launched an ad titled "Desperate DeSantis." Both candidates are vying for second place behind former President Donald Trump in national and early state polls, with DeSantis focusing on Iowa. Despite polls showing DeSantis behind Haley, he remains in second place on average nationwide.
Democratic Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's reelection campaign released an ad featuring a woman sharing her experience of being raped by her stepfather as a child, criticizing his opponent, Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron, for not supporting exceptions for rape and incest in abortion laws. Beshear has made abortion a central issue in the campaign, launching ads and receiving support from Planned Parenthood Action Kentucky. Cameron's stance on abortion has evolved, stating that he would sign legislation allowing exceptions for rape and incest. The race has seen a significant increase in ad spending, reflecting the high stakes involved.