Morning Wire Wednesday Afternoon Update | 10.26.22
Oct 26, 2022
The podcast tackles the heated New York governor's debate, spotlighting crime, inflation, and immigration. It features contrasting views between Governor Hochul and Congressman Zeldin as they defend their records. Listeners get the scoop on rising voter turnout and mortgage rates. Legal challenges facing a former presidential aide make the news, along with court rulings and a lawsuit in the cosmetics sector. The potential impeachment of a Philadelphia district attorney adds more drama to the political landscape.
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NY Governor's Race
- New York's gubernatorial race features incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul against GOP challenger Lee Zeldin.
- Zeldin, despite an uphill battle in the blue state, focuses on crime, inflation, and immigration.
Georgia Early Voting
- Georgia's early voting numbers have exceeded 1 million, breaking previous records.
- This high turnout occurred despite concerns about a 2021 voting law potentially suppressing votes.
Mortgage Rates Soar
- The average U.S. mortgage rate has climbed to 7.16 percent.
- This is the highest recorded rate since 2001.