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politics2 months ago

NYC Mayoral Debate Highlights Key Candidates and Issues

The upcoming NYC mayoral debate features leading candidates Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa, each with distinct goals: Mamdani aims to appeal broadly beyond his socialist base, Cuomo seeks to defend his experience and attack Mamdani's radicalism, and Sliwa's focus is on public safety and authenticity. The debate's outcome could significantly influence the city's political direction, with Mamdani's potential victory representing a boost for democratic socialists, Cuomo's for establishment Democrats, and Sliwa's for outsider populism.

via Politico|
#andrew-cuomo#curtis-sliwa#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

Top Pollster Urges Democrats to Rethink Strategy for Trump's Potential Second Term

A top pollster for Kamala Harris' campaign, Molly Murphy, advised Democratic leaders to change their strategy in confronting Donald Trump's second term, focusing on economic issues rather than his controversial actions. Speaking at a Democratic National Committee meeting, Murphy emphasized that voters prioritize economic concerns over Trump's norm violations, suggesting Democrats should highlight Trump's economic policies that may harm working-class voters. She noted that key demographics, including young, Latino, and Black voters, have drifted from the party, partly due to economic dissatisfaction.

via POLITICO|
#democratic-party#donald-trump#economic-messaging
politics1 year ago

NDC's Strategic Victory and Celebrations Amid Election Tensions

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the NDC's Director of Elections and IT, revealed that the party's extensive preparation and use of advanced analytics allowed them to predict their victory in the December 7 elections by 7 PM, well before official results were announced. The NDC trained 153,000 individuals for electoral operations, although some challenges in agent deployment were noted. The party's reliance on data and technology was crucial in monitoring the voting process and projecting outcomes, providing confidence during vote counting.

via GhanaWeb|
#analytics#dr-edward-omane-boamah#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

Nate Silver Criticizes Harris Campaign Aides Amidst Culture War Defeat

Data journalist Nate Silver criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign aides for their handling of her election strategy, describing them as "non-player characters with no will of their own." Silver's comments followed an interview on "Pod Save America" where Harris' aides defended their decision to limit media interviews early in the campaign, a strategy that has been questioned after Harris' election loss to President-elect Donald Trump. Silver dismissed the aides' blame on external factors like a hurricane, arguing that the campaign's media strategy was a choice, not a conspiracy.

via New York Post |
#campaign-criticism#election-strategy#kamala-harris
politics1 year ago

Centrist Democrats Eye Leadership Amid DNC Reshuffle

Centrist Democrats within the Democratic National Committee (DNC) are pushing back against what they perceive as the party's excessive focus on progressive and identity politics, following Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat in the presidential election. As the race for a new DNC chair begins, with Jaime Harrison not expected to run again, there is a call for leadership that appeals to centrist voters and addresses everyday issues. Potential candidates for the chair include Ben Wikler, Ken Martin, Mitch Landrieu, and Rahm Emanuel, among others. The new chair will be tasked with rebuilding the party's infrastructure and strategy to better connect with voters across America.

via POLITICO|
#centrist-democrats#dnc#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

"RFK Jr. Campaign Staffer Fired for Targeting Biden"

A campaign staffer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid, Rita Palma, was fired after a video surfaced of her discussing efforts to prevent President Joe Biden’s re-election and potentially elect former President Donald Trump. Palma, who had claimed to be the campaign’s New York state director, was actually a “ballot access consultant” uninvolved in electoral strategy. In the video, she expressed her opposition to Biden and suggested a strategy to deprive him of victories in Democratic strongholds, aiming to send the election to the GOP-led House.

via NBC News|
#campaign-staffer#election-strategy#politics
politics1 year ago

"Trump's Abortion Stance Sparks Controversy and Biden Campaign Criticism"

President Biden's re-election campaign released a campaign ad blaming former President Trump for the near-death of a Texas woman who suffered infections after being denied an abortion following a miscarriage. The ad is part of a $30 million campaign and aims to capitalize on anger over the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Biden's campaign strategy focuses on holding Trump accountable for the court decision and subsequent restrictive abortion laws, believing that angry voters will blame him when they vote in November.

via The New York Times|
#abortion#biden-campaign#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Fundraising Dominance Over Trump's Campaign Finances"

President Biden's reelection campaign is outpacing Trump in fundraising, aiming to spend more and faster to create a significant organizational advantage. Despite Trump's ability to garner free media attention, Biden's campaign is making early investments in ground operations and advertising targeting specific communities. With a focus on reaching younger voters and a more fractured media landscape, Biden's campaign is ramping up efforts and expanding its appeal, while Trump's campaign faces challenges such as legal fees and a changing media landscape.

via PBS NewsHour|
#biden#campaign-funds#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Fundraising Dominance Over Trump Signals Cash Advantage in Presidential Race"

President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is outpacing Donald Trump in fundraising and is strategically investing in early ground and media efforts, aiming to create a significant organizational advantage. Biden's campaign is opening new field offices, increasing staff in battleground states, and targeting specific communities with a $30 million advertising campaign. Despite Trump's ability to attract media attention, Biden's campaign is focused on mobilizing the base and reaching younger voters in a fractured media landscape. The campaign's financial advantage will be crucial in covering the costs of a more traditional campaign and countering Trump's media presence, while also allowing for strategic investments.

via The Associated Press|
#campaign-fundraising#donald-trump#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Counterattack: Turning Trump's Tactics Against Him"

President Biden's campaign is turning former President Trump's question "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" back on him, highlighting key moments from four years ago to exploit Trump's handling of the pandemic and other issues. The campaign plans to use Trump's own words and actions against him, including his pledge to "terminate" the Affordable Care Act and his controversial remarks about using disinfectant as a treatment for Covid-19. Biden is also reclaiming language previously used by Trump and the Republicans, such as accusing Trump of "hiding in his basement" and turning the term "Brandon" into a social media branding strategy.

via NBC News|
#biden-campaign#election-strategy#healthcare
politics1 year ago

"RNC's New Strategy Includes Legal Ballot Harvesting, Promises Lara Trump"

Newly-elected RNC co-chair Lara Trump plans to implement legal ballot harvesting and increase fundraising efforts to compete with Democrats, emphasizing the importance of early and mail-in voting. She aims to restore trust in the electoral process and ensure that every dollar donated goes towards winning elections. Additionally, Trump recently launched a children's book, "The Never-Give-Up Pup," which aligns with her emphasis on hard work and perseverance.

via Washington Examiner|
#ballot-harvesting#election-strategy#fundraising
politics1 year ago

"Biden Campaign's Fundraising Surge Targets Anti-Trump Voters"

President Biden's campaign team plans to ramp up its efforts in March with a massive ad campaign, ground operation, and increased public appearances to demonstrate momentum and alleviate party anxiety. The campaign aims to engage volunteers, open offices, and launch coalition groups in battleground states, while also addressing concerns about Biden's age and ability to handle the presidency. Despite Trump's current advantage, Democrats are confident in their financial and organizational advantage, as well as their ability to shift the campaign's focus away from Biden's age towards Trump's less favorable positions.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-campaign#democratic-party#election-strategy
politics1 year ago

"Trump Lawyers' Settlement Reveals Details of Wisconsin Fake Elector Scheme"

Two attorneys for then-President Donald Trump orchestrated a plan for fake electors to file paperwork falsely claiming the Republican won Wisconsin in an effort to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 victory, as revealed in a lawsuit settlement. The settlement makes public months of texts and emails, showing coordination with Trump campaign officials and replication of the strategy in six other states. The agreements settle a civil lawsuit brought by Democrats against the attorneys and 10 Republicans in Wisconsin who posed as fake electors, with no admission of wrongdoing. The documents also reveal discussions on swaying public opinion and deflecting blame after the Jan 6 Capitol riot.

via NBC News|
#donald-trump#election-strategy#fake-electors