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Polls Find Harris-Trump Deadlock, and Device Attacks Spread Fear in Lebanon

Sep 19, 2024

The podcast dives into the tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, revealing how voter sentiments remain stagnant despite Harris's strong debate performance. The Teamsters Union decision to withhold endorsements adds another layer of intrigue. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in Lebanon amid fears from new attacks linked to Israeli operations. On the domestic front, a substantial rate cut from the Fed stirs economic discussions, and legal troubles arise for MrBeast’s reality show as contestants raise concerns over safety.

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Polling shows Vice President Harris gained favorable responses in her debate performance, yet voter intentions remain unchanged as they seek more information.

The Teamsters Union's decision to withhold endorsement for 2024 highlights growing dissatisfaction with major candidates and a call for stronger labor commitments.

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Polling Insights on Presidential Debate Performance

Recent polling data indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris performed impressively in the latest presidential debate, receiving favorable responses from nearly 70% of likely voters. In contrast, only about 40% felt Donald Trump did well during the same debate. Interestingly, Harris garnered support even from some of Trump's traditional voter base, including white voters without college degrees. Despite this positive feedback, the debate did not significantly alter voters' intentions, as the support for Harris remained unchanged, with many voters indicating they still needed more information about her.

Union Support Shapes Campaign Dynamics

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Polling Insights and Rising Tensions: A Look at Voter Sentiment and Violence in Lebanon

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Military Strategies and Economic Shifts Amidst Controversial Reality Show

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Plus, legal problems for MrBeast’s reality show.

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On Today’s Episode:

Harris Had Stronger Debate, Polls Find, but the Race Remains Deadlocked, by Shane Goldmacher and Ruth Igielnik

Teamsters Won’t Endorse a Candidate for President in 2024, by Jonathan Weisman

More Wireless Devices Explode in Lebanon in Second Attack, by Euan Ward and Aaron Boxerman

The Fed Makes a Large Rate Cut and Forecasts More to Come, by Jeanna Smialek

‘Beast Games’ Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming ‘Dangerous Conditions’ on Set, by Madison Malone Kircher