In the online version of From the Politics Desk, Capitol Hill coverage veterans Ryan Nobles and Frank Thorp V report from Montana on how Donald Trump’s voters will decide whether Sen Jon Tester wins another term and whether Democrats can maintain their Senate majority. Tester is making an aggressive pitch to convince Montana’s Trump voters to support him by highlighting the specific issues he has worked on to benefit the state. Polls indicate Tester is running behind Republican Tim Sheehy, but Tester believes his connection with the people of Montana gives him an advantage.
In addition, former President Barack Obama is warning Black men to step up their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, citing polling data that shows a divide among Black voters by age and gender. While Harris leads Trump among Black voters overall, there is a notable gap in support among younger Black men. Obama’s plea is seen as a powerful and direct message to this critical constituency.
Other top stories include cities waiting for reimbursement for costs associated with Trump’s visits, security concerns keeping Trump from golfing, hurricane fallout in North Carolina affecting campaign plans, Trump’s communication with foreign leaders post-presidency, Republican lawsuits challenging overseas voting procedures, and a new TV ad targeting Green Party nominee Jill Stein as a Trump stalking horse. The newsletter also covers debates, down-ballot battles, and the importance of a race in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.
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