America reaches the campaign’s final weekend with the same divide over Trump that has roiled politics for a decade
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America reaches the campaign’s final weekend with the same divide over Trump that has roiled politics for a decade

Politics tamfitronics WASHINGTON — A campaign that has featured a felony convictiona televised assassination attempt and a late withdrawal of a sitting president has reached its final weekend with the same chasm that has dominated American politics for the last decade: between voters who fear former President Trump will destroy the country and those who believe it has already lost its way.“We have a wonderful system of government,” said Susan Markowitz, a 72-year-old attorney from Doylestown, Pa., who showed up at a recent event for Vice President Kamala Harris. “That is in danger if Mr. Trump gets back into office.”“He’s not the status quo,” said Dave Duncan, a 58-year-old salesman from Macomb Township, Mich., who supports Trump. “And I think that’s a lot of times the thing that people like about him.” ...
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BRICS, Tariffs, and Geopolitics: The US Presidential Race and US-China Relations
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BRICS, Tariffs, and Geopolitics: The US Presidential Race and US-China Relations

Politics tamfitronics Key Points:Trump's trade war revival could see 60% tariffs on Chinese imports, disrupting global trade.47% of executives foresee worsening US-China ties under Trump; none expect improvement.Harris’ policy offers stability, but existing tariffs remain a challenge for US-China ties.Global Leaders Brace for the US Presidential ElectionThe US Presidential Election will take place on November 5, 2024. Election polls show a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. According to FiveThirtyEight, Harris holds a narrow 1-point lead, signaling a closely fought contest since President Joe Biden withdrew from the election race.Foreign policy, especially relating to US-China relations, has been a hotly debated topic.FiveThirtyEight Polls – 031124In 2016, Donald Trump won the US Presidential Election, kickstarting a trade war with China. Significantly, Trump imposed tariffs of up to 25% on Chinese goods and launched the China...
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Church Must Be Dismantled, Night Vigils Turned To Night Shifts – Peter Obi [Video]
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Church Must Be Dismantled, Night Vigils Turned To Night Shifts – Peter Obi [Video]

Politics tamfitronics Politics tamfitronics Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has suggested that the country needs to rethink the role of both politics and the church.In a video from the Honest Bunch Podcast with media personality Nedu, the former Governor of Anambra State expressed his views on these institutions.He argued that while politics and the church have a strong appeal in Nigeria, they require significant reform to promote productivity.Obi voiced his concerns about the overwhelming presence of church signs and activities throughout Nigeria, suggesting a shift in focus from night vigils to night shifts to encourage Nigerians to prioritize productivity..He said, “It’s attractive, politics and church, but it has to be dismantled. We are going to turn night vigil into night shift so that people can be productive.“I go to church and believe in...
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