Morning Wire SCOTUS Election Rulings & Ballot Box Fires | Afternoon Update | 10.30.24
Oct 30, 2024
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings hit the headlines, addressing election integrity and voter roll adjustments in Virginia. The contentious rejection of ballot removal requests in Michigan and Wisconsin adds drama to the political landscape. Whistleblower claims suggest investigations into Hunter Biden may be politically motivated, stirring debate. Meanwhile, Colorado faces property damage linked to a gang incident, and NYC grapples with gang violence while passing a new law to decriminalize jaywalking.
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Supreme Court Ruling on Voter Rolls
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Virginia removing non-citizens from voter rolls.
- Governor Youngkin called it a victory for election fairness.
Supreme Court Ruling on RFK Jr. Ballot Access
- The Supreme Court declined to remove RFK Jr. from Michigan and Wisconsin ballots.
- Kennedy believes this was a political move to draw votes away from Trump.
Biden's "Garbage" Comment Controversy
- Critics accuse the White House of distorting the official transcript after Biden called Trump supporters "garbage."
- The White House claims Biden's comment was aimed at rhetoric, not individuals.