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May 30, 2024

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Survey shows majority say Trump’s ruling won’t affect their vote

More than two-thirds of voters believe that a conviction in former President Trump’s hush money criminal trial would not affect their vote, according to a survey released Thursday. According to the Marist College poll, 67% of respondents said a conviction in the case would not affect their vote, and 17% said it would make them less likely to vote for the former president. About 15% of respondents…

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Axelro on De Niro appearing at Trump courthouse: ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’

Democratic strategist David Axelrod slammed the Biden campaign over actor Robert De Niro’s appearance outside a Manhattan courthouse this week, calling the event “ill-timed” in a new opinion piece. In an opinion piece published on CNN on Wednesday, Axelrod questioned why President Biden’s campaign thought it was a “good idea” to have De Niro speak outside the courthouse where former President Trump’s hush-mongering lawsuit was filed.

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McConnell sees incumbency as an obstacle to Republicans taking control of the Senate.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky sees incumbency as a big advantage for Democrats in Senate races and acknowledges that the quality of veteran incumbents seeking reelection is an issue for the party. While former President Trump is leading President Biden in several battleground states, Republican candidates for the Senate are lagging behind incumbent senators in some of the same states.

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Trump criticizes ‘naive’ Shannon Bream in Arena Habba interview

Former President Trump on Wednesday called Fox News reporter Shannon Bream “naive” after she disputed Trump’s lawyer’s claim that Trump’s hush money criminal trial was ordered by the White House. In an interview with Trump lawyer and spokeswoman Alina Habba, Bream said President Biden “is not responsible” for the trial and rejected Bream’s false assertion that the case was politically orchestrated from above.

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All over the country

Local and state headlines about campaigns and elections:

What’s behind it? Anti-Biden A “wildfire” breaks out among TikTok influencers (LA Times)
how Ken Paxton Pushing beyond the limits of consumer protection law to pursue political goals (Texas Tribune)
vice president Kamala Harris Addressing the graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy in ColoradoThe Denver Post)

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how TrumpThe court schedule overlaps with the election campaign schedule.The Wall Street Journal)
Biden has no hope for Trump belief To win (Axios)
largely House Republicans Those who supported candidates against Trump won handily in the primaries.The Washington Post)

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Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of NRA in battle over free speech

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Thursday that the National Rifle Association (NRA) can move forward in its free speech fight against a former New York state police commissioner. The decision, written by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, revives the gun rights group’s First Amendment claims against former New York Police Commissioner Maria Vullo. read more

Democrats warn of chaos in Biden-Trump race

Democrats are warning of a full-blown collapse as polls show President Biden falling behind former President Trump and in danger of losing his Senate majority. Democrat anxiety is at an all-time high, but leaders are used to it. Every election cycle, including the 2022 midterms, comes with its own series of agonizing struggles. read more