Morning Wire 2024 Battleground Polling & Migrant Flight Parole Program | 4.4.24
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Apr 4, 2024 Recent polling reveals Trump is leading Biden in most battleground states, raising concerns for the incumbent. The discussion turns to Biden's controversial immigration program, which is facilitating the entry of hundreds of migrants. Additionally, the administration's decision to halt replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve amidst rising oil prices sparks debate about economic stability and energy policies. Insights into voter concerns and the political dynamics surrounding these issues add depth to the ongoing election narrative.
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2024 Battleground Polling
- Trump leads Biden in most battleground states, according to a new Wall Street Journal poll.
- Biden's job approval is underwater by at least 16 points in all polled battleground states.
Migrant Flight Program
- Biden's parole program has flown approximately 386,000 migrants into the U.S. since October 2022.
- Ninety percent of these migrants have landed in Florida or Texas, two states critical of Biden's border policies.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve
- Biden canceled plans to restock the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) due to rising oil prices.
- This comes after Biden depleted the SPR to record lows in 2022, ostensibly to combat high gas prices.