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Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

The Governor of Texas Has Actually Built an Incredible Road Map for Blue State Leaders

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's policy of busing migrants to other cities has significantly impacted the political landscape and shifted focus to immigration.
Despite a favorable political landscape for Democrats with economic factors and social issues, the immigration issue engineered by Abbott remains a top concern for voters. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Welcome to the Immigration Election

Immigration has become the top concern among voters, putting President Joe Biden at a disadvantage.
Former President Donald Trump is seen as better positioned due to fears of migrant crime and overwhelmed communities. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

White House Struggling on How Best to Counter Biden's Age Optics, Per Politico Report

Concerns about President Biden's age are a major factor in the 2024 election.
Even Democrats believe Biden is too old for another term in the White House.
Biden's team is indecisive about how to handle the age issue going forward. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

The EU quandary: Labour's efforts to build good relations and keep red lines

Labour under Starmer aims for closer security ties with the EU post-Brexit.
Brexit is not a top concern for voters, focusing more on inflation and the economy. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Public health

Missing from this year's election: Sweeping health care plans

The 2024 presidential election isn't focusing on sweeping health care reforms but on pocketbook issues.
Voters prioritize immediate pocketbook relief over politically challenging health care reforms. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Budget won't shift dial' on Tory poll woes, Tim Farron says as plans announced

Tim Farron believes Jeremy Hunt's Budget won't impact Tory poll ratings.
Farron emphasizes voters prioritize personal concerns like NHS and food prices over polls. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's problem: Sir Keir Starmer cannot afford to take voters for granted | Editorial

Labour needs to listen to supporters to avoid losing strongholds
The decay in urban Britain is holding Tories responsible at the ballot box [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Sunak is warned spending squeeze could lead to Conservative party wipeout at election

Warning against public spending squeeze for tax cuts
Importance of prioritizing public services and key voter concerns [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US Elections

A Trump-Clinton Analogy That Could Give Biden Comfort

Both Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 faced doubts about their ability to handle the job of president, although for different reasons.
In both cases, traditional party voters expressed reservations about their respective candidate's fitness for office. [ more ]
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