Morning Wire Early Voting Election Math & Russia Hosts BRICS Summit | 10.23.24
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Oct 23, 2024 Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at Daily Wire, delves into the surge in early voting and its implications for the upcoming election. Amanda Prestes, a Daily Wire reporter, sheds light on how an influx of Haitian migrants is straining resources in Logansport, Indiana, impacting the community and local schools. Tim Rice, Deputy Managing Editor, discusses the BRICS summit hosted by Vladimir Putin, speculating on a potential new gold standard that could challenge the U.S. dollar, raising questions about economic stability.
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Early Voting Trends
- Record early voting turnout is observed, with over 18 million ballots cast.
- Republicans are now participating more in early voting than in past elections.
Candidate Strengths
- Kamala Harris leads in national polls and is gaining ground on economic issues.
- Abortion is now a top issue for voters, favoring Harris, while Trump's favorability has increased.
Logansport Migrant Influx
- Logansport, Indiana, faces an influx of Haitian migrants, straining resources and raising safety concerns among residents.
- Migrants are being connected to Tyson Foods, a company accused of favoring foreign workers.