A far right party with Nazi roots is on the brink of power in Austria
30 Sep
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A far right party with Nazi roots is on the brink of power in Austria

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Politics tamfitronics Politics in a central European country of just 10 million people might not seem consequential. But that’s not the case in Austria, where there’s a good chance its election Sunday will be won by a far-right, pro-Russia party that was founded by former Nazis.A win for the Freedom Party, or FPÖ, would not just have historical connotations — Austria was the birthplace of Adolf Hitler — it could tilt the balance of power between Russia and the West.Though small, Austria has for centuries enjoyed outsize influence as a crossroads at the heart of Europe. Its neutral status, neither officially allied with NATO nor Russia, means that for centuries it has served as an arena for politicians, diplomats and spies trying to tilt the geopolitical balance.So it’s not just that the FPÖ is criticized...
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Walz v Vance: two midwesterners miles apart in politics ready for debate
29 Sep
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Walz v Vance: two midwesterners miles apart in politics ready for debate

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Politics tamfitronics The football coach and the “Yale law guy” go head-to-head in New York City on Tuesday night, as two midwesterners with very different styles and vastly diverging messages slug it out over the future of the US.Tim Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, faces the Republican senator from Ohio, JD Vance, in a vice-presidential debate that promises to be unusually significant in this white-hot election year. They will joust for 90 minutes under the moderation of CBS News as they seek to give their respective running mates – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – a leg up to the White House.Walz has been prepping for the debate in Minneapolis with the US transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, masquerading as Vance. (Buttigieg may have been suffering deja vu – he posed as Mike Pence during...
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‘SNL’ Cold Open: Kamala Dances While Trump Longs For Old Biden
29 Sep
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‘SNL’ Cold Open: Kamala Dances While Trump Longs For Old Biden

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Politics tamfitronics Featuring Maya Rudolph as Harris, comedian Jim Gaffigan as Tim Walz, Andy Samberg as Doug Emhoff, and Dana Carvey as Joe BidenSaturday Night Live‘s 50th season premiered with show alum Maya Rudolph reprising her role as “fun aunt” Kamala Harris, this time holding a jovial campaign rally while Donald Trump and JD Vance try not to bore attendees at theirs.Rudolph, whose portrayal of Harris was announced in July, first played her five years ago when the then-California senator was seeking the Democratic nomination. The following year, she returned to the late night show as Biden’s running mate. Now, Rudolph has a running mate of her own: Tim Walz, as depicted by comedian Jim Gaffigan.“Folks, I haven’t been this excited since I got a ten percent rebate on a leaf blower from Menard’s!” the...
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How does each presidential candidate win? Harvard’s Director of Polling breaks it down.
29 Sep
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How does each presidential candidate win? Harvard’s Director of Polling breaks it down.

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Politics tamfitronics Mind the enthusiasm gap: Why Gen Z may be the deciding factor this election08:25Who has the most to lose and gain in the Vice Presidential debate? Political panel previews04:59Helene death toll rises as officials struggle to restore power for millions03:28How Israel’s ‘never again mentality’ killed Hezbollah’s leader. Fmr. Lebanon Ambassador explains.07:09Now PlayingUP NEXTBiden hails death of Hezbollah leader as justice for 'many victims'02:50What comes next after Israel kills Hezbollah leader in Lebanon? Former CIA director explains.08:52How a Republican-pushed change in Nebraska voting rules could hand the election to Trump07:58Scolding Jewish American voters is a ‘window’ into Trump’s ‘very simplistic’ world view: Leibovich09:26‘In what world’ will women ‘stop thinking about abortion’? Planned Parenthood CEO reacts to Trump07:23GOP is ‘on their heels’ and ‘scared’ to lose North Carolina this year: NC State Democratic Chair06:45Netanyahu’s ‘political...
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