17) How much legal jeopardy is #DonaldTrump in?

The classified documents case will make use of a recording which indicates that #Trump had a highly sensitive document which he knew was NOT declassified.

The chain of evidence looks strong and while there is much news media spinning, a court of law is more rigorous environment where focus on fact is primary

#Election2024 #USPolitics #Politics

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/us/politics/trump-documents-tape-audio.html

Audio of Trump Suggests He Discussed Classified Iran Document: Listen Now

A recording of a meeting in 2021 in which the former president described a sensitive document in front of him appears to contradict his recent assertion that the material was just news clippings.

The New York Times

18) Much of #JoeBiden’s reelection efforts for #Election2024 will hinge on his ability to pass legislation which stimulates the economy in the rust belt.

Will investments such as the new Micron plant in Syracuse, New York courtesy of the CHIPS act improve his electoral chances?

#USPolitics #Politics

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/06/biden-domestic-industrial-investment-chips-act/674529/

My Hometown Is Getting a $100 Billion Dose of Bidenomics

A massive new semiconductor factory is coming to Syracuse. Can investments like this put the Rust Belt back on the map?

The Atlantic

19) How does the public feel about #DonaldTrump’s indictment on classified documents mishandling?

Navigator Research has the numbers and they’re not good if you’re a #Trump supporter

Notably Trump’s numbers are poor with Independent voters, the group which will decide #Election2024

#USPolitics #Politics

https://navigatorresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Navigator-Update-06.27.2023.pdf

20) As the #DeSantis campaign continues to flail and gain traction against #DonaldTrump, the Florida governor leans into a deeper hostility directed at the #LGBT community

There are no solutions being offered here, merely rage directed at a minority group. Just the #facist playbook being dusted off again

#Politics #USPolitics #Election2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/01/us/politics/desantis-video-lgbtq-trump.html

DeSantis Uses L.G.B.T.Q Issues to Attack Trump in Twitter Video

The Florida governor sought to contrast his record opposing gay and transgender rights in a video highlighting comments made by the former president during the 2016 campaign — but has gotten some pushback.

The New York Times

21) While the #GOP is busy stoking conspiracy theories and rage, the #Biden administration is delivering meaningful change.

Invest in broadband access will better enable all Americans to start their own businesses and remote work opportunities regardless of location

#USPolitics #Politics #Election2024

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-detail-plans-42-billion-investment-us-internet-access-2023-06-26/

US to spend $42 billion to make internet access universal by 2030

The White House on Monday divvied up $42 billion among the nation's 50 states and U.S. territories to make access to high-speed broadband universal by 2030, as it launched a new publicity campaign for President Joe Biden's economic policies.

Reuters

22) How should journalists cover a candidate like #RFkJR?

Have you heard of the Gish Gallop?

On the Media has some interesting thoughts on the matter and what to do when a candidate spouts a flood of conspiracy theories

#USPolitics #Politics #Election2024

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm/segments/how-cover-candidate-rfk-jr-on-the-media

How to Cover a Candidate Like RFK Jr. | On the Media | WNYC Studios

Prepare for the "gish gallop."

WNYC Studios
@mnutty a lot of the "big pharma profit motive" arguments fall apart once you try to apply them to countries with socialised healthcare. You should ask them if they'd support a European style healthcare service where big pharma don't get to put ads on TV or lobby doctors directly because the state negotiates prices with them and pays the healthcare workers.