In the political newsletter “From the Politics Desk,” national political reporter Ben Kamisar discusses the presidential campaign advertising race, with Trump’s campaign closing the gap on spending in battleground states after months of Democratic dominance. The shift in spending comes after Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden and the conclusion of the Republican National Convention. Both campaigns are expected to spend significantly in the upcoming weeks as they seek to define the new Democratic ticket and raise funds for what is anticipated to be the most expensive presidential race ever.
Additionally, campaign embed Alex Tabet reports from Phoenix on Democrat Ruben Gallego’s unique approach to border security in his Arizona Senate race. Gallego, breaking from traditional Democratic rhetoric, has leaned into the issue of border security to win over voters, contrasting with his opponent Kari Lake’s criticism of Biden and Harris’ policies. This shift reflects the importance of the border issue in voters’ minds and Democrats’ efforts to reposition themselves on the matter.
The newsletter also touches on other political news, including primary elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut, and Vermont, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz defending his military record, pressure on Trump to focus on issues rather than race-based attacks, and Harris’ campaign efforts to engage with Muslim and Arab voters. Additionally, constitutional amendments on abortion access in Arizona and Missouri, a ruling against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the New York ballot, labor charges against Trump and Elon Musk, and oil tycoon Harold Hamm’s role in financing Trump’s reelection bid are highlighted. Feedback can be sent to politicsnewsletter@nbcuni.com.
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