In the latest edition of From the Politics Desk, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur discusses how Kamala Harris is addressing shifting border politics by taking a tough stance on immigration. Harris aims to appeal to moderate voters by emphasizing her role as a tough prosecutor and highlighting the bipartisan border bill that Trump blocked. Despite Trump’s advantage on immigration in the past, recent polls show a narrowing gap between Trump and Harris on border security. This reflects a broader shift within the Democratic Party towards imposing tougher border controls.
In another section, “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker previews the upcoming vice presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz. While vice presidential debates typically don’t impact the race significantly, they can provide memorable moments and potentially influence momentum. Harris currently leads in national and battleground polls, and a strong showing by Walz could boost the GOP ticket. Vance has been actively engaging with the media, while Walz has been more reserved, which could affect the stakes for the debate.
Other top stories include Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, hacking charges against three Iranian nationals, New York City Mayor Eric Adams pleading not guilty to federal corruption charges, and Harris’ team considering keeping some Biden appointees in the Cabinet if she wins in November. Additionally, Vance’s past criticism of Harris on social media and attending an event with a controversial figure are highlighted. Senator Mark Warner is calling on the Biden administration to combat disinformation, and the Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to appear on New York’s general election ballot. The newsletter ends with a poll testing voters’ views of Taylor Swift and links to live updates from the campaign trail.
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