SWING STATE

Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Mixed Feelings in North Carolina: Border Patrol Stirs Debate

North Carolina is feeling the heat from a recent Border Patrol operation. The agents' focus on Charlotte, with brief stops in Raleigh and Durham, has sparked a mix of reactions. People are divided. Some folks, like Ami-Luise Badger, an independent who usually sides with Democrats, are not happy. They stood outside a Home Depot in Charlotte, protesting the agents. Sh...

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

New Tariffs Could Hurt Trump-Won States

Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Economics says such tariffs could cost the U. S. nearly a million jobs next...

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: The First in 40 Years

In a historical twist, Donald Trump has become the first presidential candidate in four decades to sweep all seven key swing states. These states - Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina - have played a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the presidential election since 2016. Trump's victory is reminiscent of Ronald Rea...

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Counties to Watch on Election Night in Key States

Election night is all about watching the swing states, and within those states, certain counties hold the power to sway the presidential race. We'll start with Georgia, where Chattooga catches attention for its rural and evangelical communities. Cherokee and Forsyth, suburbs around Marietta, have seen a shift in voter preference away from the Republicans. Atlanta sub...

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: How Rain Could Dampen Election Day

Imagine standing in line, umbrella in hand, waiting to cast your vote on a rainy day. This could be the case for many voters in key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. The forecast for Election Day is a mixed bag, with rain, thunderstorms, and even tropical storm activity in places like Florida. AccuWeather warns that a tropical storm, Rafael, is brewi...

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Who's Ahead in the Swing States?

In the final days before the election, a poll by Siena College and The New York Times has shown some interesting shifts in the swing states. Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Georgia. But Trump is ahead in Arizona. The poll, released on Sunday, surveyed over 7, 800 likely voters in seven key states. It has a margin of er...

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Trump's Late Push in North Carolina: Is It Enough?

Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign in North Carolina, planning to hold rallies every day until the election. This swing state, which Trump won in 2016 and 2020, is crucial for his path to the White House. He's also making stops in New Mexico and Virginia, but the focus on North Carolina shows how important it is. The state's growing population and history of clo...

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Why Crypto Investors Could Influence the 2024 U. S. Presidential Election

Digital currencies are becoming more popular, with up to 21% of Americans owning crypto. This means there are around 18 million to 50 million potential voters who care about a candidate's stance on the crypto industry. Swing states are where crypto voters could make a big difference. Groups like Stand with Crypto are signing up advocates in places like Arizona and Ge...

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Presidential Race 2024: A Tight Finish with Uncertainty

The final stretch of the presidential race is like sitting in a calm hurricane eye, with anticipation building. It feels a lot like the 2000 and 2004 elections, where polls showed a close race and key swing states split their votes. This year, we could see a similar split in the seven major battleground states. Key demographics, like older white women and men of colo...

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Weather Woes: How Rain and Snow Might Impact Voter Turnout in Key States

Next week's elections might face a unique challenge: bad weather. Voters in three crucial states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona—could be hit by snow and rain. These states are closely watched because they often decide who wins the presidential race. Early forecasts suggest that the northern areas of these states might see some nasty weather. Could this keep people ...

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