The Headlines Early Voting Grows Among Republicans, and a Lithium Trove in Arkansas
Oct 22, 2024
Joining the conversation is Abdi Latif Dahir, the East Africa correspondent at the New York Times, known for his insightful coverage of regional affairs. He discusses the surge in early voting among Republicans and its implications for the upcoming election. The conversation also highlights the conflict in Gaza, examining guerrilla tactics and their challenges. Additionally, Dahir explores the newly discovered vast lithium reserves in Arkansas and their potential to transform the energy sector.
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Early Voting Trends
- Early voting is increasing, with many states seeing record turnouts.
- Republicans are voting early in larger numbers than before, though Democrats still lead in mail-in ballots.
Conflicting Messages on Voting
- Both Trump and Biden campaigns encourage early voting.
- Trump has sometimes contradicted this by criticizing mail-in voting and making unproven fraud claims.
Hamas's Guerrilla Warfare
- Despite losses, Hamas continues fighting using guerrilla tactics and unexploded Israeli munitions.
- A controversial proposal by a former Israeli general suggests cutting off food and water to Northern Gaza, raising human rights concerns.