Up First from NPR Final Stretch Of Presidential Campaign, Venezuela Turmoil, Disney & DirecTV
Sep 3, 2024
The 2024 presidential campaign is heating up as candidates gear up for an important debate. In Venezuela, political tensions rise with an arrest warrant issued for an opposition leader claiming electoral victory. Meanwhile, a contract dispute has led Disney to remove its programming from DirecTV, impacting viewers just as the NFL season approaches. The discussions highlight the challenges in both the political landscape and the evolving media industry.
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Poll Watching
- Stop obsessively checking polls; focus on key factors.
- Harris is outperforming Biden in swing states, making the race a tight one.
Tight Race
- The 2024 presidential race is tight, with Kamala Harris performing better than Biden in swing states.
- The race is close, focusing on voter mobilization and key tests like debates.
Debate Importance
- The upcoming debate is crucial, especially for Harris, as Trump's attacks intensify.
- This debate is also risky for Trump, whose flaws were previously overshadowed by Biden's struggles.