ELECTION

Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Don't Fall for Trump's Tricks | Learn from Others’ Mistakes

Imagine you truly believe making Donald Trump president is the best way to save America. You might be tempted to do anything to make that happen, even if it means breaking the law. But here's a wake-up call: you're not Donald Trump. Take Tina Peters, for example. She was a county clerk in Color

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Why Trump is Rallying in Blue States

In the final stretch of the 2024 presidential race, Donald Trump is turning his attention to some unlikely places. He's planning rallies in states that are traditionally Democratic, like California, Illinois, New York, and even Colorado. These aren't states he's likely to win, but his campaign think

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Secret Calls: Trump and Putin's Ongoing Connection

A new book by journalist Bob Woodward has people talking about former President Donald Trump's relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The book claims that Trump might have had as many as seven private calls with Putin since leaving office. This news has sparked concern, especially consi

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Who's Ahead in Pennsylvania? Trump or Harris?

Let's talk Pennsylvania! A new poll says former President Donald Trump is slightly ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in this key swing state. Trump's at 49%, Harris at 47%, with some voters still undecided. Matt Towery, a Republican pollster from InsiderAdvantage, thinks Trump's gaining ste

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's 2024 Campaign Reaches Billion-Dollar Milestone

In a significant milestone, Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign operation surpassed the $1 billion fundraising mark in September. This amount includes funds raised by both the campaign committee and a joint fundraising committee that supports the Democratic National Committee and st

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Republicans Sue Library Over Candidate Questionnaire

In Goffstown, New Hampshire, a library's questionnaire for local candidates has stirred controversy. Former state representative Ross Berry and current state senator Keith Murphy, both Republicans, are suing the library. They claim the questions are biased and that the library is illegally using pub

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Election Race Heats Up: Burke vs. Fioretti for Cook County State’s Attorney

Eileen O’Neill Burke and Bob Fioretti are the top contenders for Cook County state’s attorney. The election promises a shift in policies from the current leadership. Burke, the Democratic nominee, has extensive legal experience and plans to boost technology, training, and staff retention in the offi

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Fixing Our Elections: A Challenge for All Americans

This November, a record number of Americans will vote in local, state, and federal elections. They'll decide on leaders and important issues like abortion rights and minimum wage increases. Many have already started voting by mail. For years, Americans have seen our elections as a model for the wor

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

The 1960 Election: A Lesson for Today's Voters

Imagine looking back at the 1960 U.S. presidential race, a time that sounds a lot like today. CNN's Chris Wallace takes readers back to a divided America. It was January, and Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts just announced his run for the presidency. The stage was set with colorful players

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris and Stephen Colbert: A Casual Chat Over Beers

Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where they shared a beer and talked about politics in a relaxed way. The conversation started with a joke about Donald Trump and 60 Minutes. Colbert then offered Harris a Miller High Life beer, saying that electio

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