October 25, 2024 12:32 GMT
MNI POLITICAL RISK - Harris Targets Women With Texas Rally
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Executive summary:
- Vice President Kamala Harris is targetting White Women at a high-profile rally this evening in Huston, Texas, linking former President Donald Trump to restrictive abortion laws enacted in the state.
- The Democrat strategy to drive turnout amonst non-college-educated Women is also eying a down-ballot effect that can boost Rep Colin Allred (D) in his bid to unseat Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).
- Trump will counterprogramme the Huston rally with a immigration-focused event in Austin. Trump will also record an interview with influencial podcast Joe Rogan, as he seeks to expand his advantage with young men.
- The highly-respected 'Nevada Independent' reporter, Jon Ralston, continues to report worrying signs for Democrats in early voting in Nevada.
- Axios reports that, "A growing number of top Democrats tell us privately they feel Vice President Kamala Harris will lose," while top Republicans, "seem shockingly confident, given the consistent 50-50 polls."
- White House economic adviser Lael Brainard said international finance ministers and CEOs at the IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington D.C. have been “waxing lyrical about the US economy.”
- Israel has confirmed its participation in a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks.
- Elon Musk has reportedly been "secretly communicating" with Russian President Vladimir Putin since 2022.
- Poll of the Day:The final New York Times-Siena College survey before Election Day shows a dead heat 48-48 race for the popular vote.
Please find the full article attached below: US Daily Brief
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