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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Faces Backlash Over Puerto Rico Insult at MSG Rally

Former Republican strategist Mark McKinnon suggests that a controversial joke by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, referring to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage," could negatively impact former President Trump's election prospects. The joke, made at a rally before Trump's speech, has angered Puerto Rican voters, particularly in battleground Pennsylvania. While Trump's campaign distanced itself from the remarks, the incident has been condemned by both Democrats and some Republicans, potentially energizing voters against Trump.

via The Hill|

#controversy #elections #politics

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Trump's Conviction Clouds 2024 Presidential Bid

Donald Trump's recent criminal conviction, the first for a former or serving US president, could significantly impact the 2024 election. While Trump plans to appeal, polls suggest that even a slight drop in support due to the conviction could be crucial in a tight race against President Joe Biden. The ultimate effect will depend on voter sentiment in November, with some experts predicting it could either damage his candidacy or become another overlooked scandal in his political career.

via BBC.com|

#2024-election #donald-trump #guilty-verdict

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Trump's Conviction: Minimal Impact on 2024 Election, Poll Shows

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll indicates that the outcome of former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York is unlikely to significantly impact most voters' decisions in the 2024 presidential election. While two-thirds of respondents said a guilty verdict would not affect their vote, small but potentially crucial percentages of key voter groups might be swayed. The trial's impact appears minimal overall, with views on Trump and Biden remaining largely entrenched.

via NPR|

#2024-election #politics #poll