7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk
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7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, senior political editor Mark Murray breaks down the most important polling dynamics that are defining the final stage of the presidential race. Plus, senior White House reporter Peter Nicholas examines how Barack Obama's message may not be hitting home with hid intended audience.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.7 key forces shaping the final days of the electionBy Mark MurrayWith two weeks until Election Day, the polls can’t tell us who is going to win the presidential race — the results are that close, and surveys from previous cycles were that off, especially...
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Ursula K. Le Guin Price Announced
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Ursula K. Le Guin Price Announced

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.Politics tamfitronics This is the Winner of the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for FictionReally interesting shortlist for this year’s award, and the winner itself is not something I had on my radar. One thing I like about science-fiction and fantasy awards in general is that there are often novellas (as this one is) recognized. I am not sure why SFF is more open to novellas in general, though probably it has something to do with the importance of the science fiction short story in the mainstreaming of the genre.Politics tamfitronics First Trailer for Adaptation of Charles Yu’s Interior Chinatown DropsThis looks like a goddamn delight. I might be short on Waititi right...
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How Did the Democrats Get Here?
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How Did the Democrats Get Here?

Politics tamfitronics Much ink has been spilled about the coming political realignment: the economic and demographic shifts that are pushing traditionally Democratic voters—people of color, the working class—into the arms of Republicans, while the liberal base is increasingly populated by suburbanites and college-educated voters. The extent to which the party system is undergoing a political realignment is far from certain, however, as the majority of Blacks and Latinos still vote Democratic, and the Republican Party remains the home of political and religious conservatives, such as evangelical Christians. Yet the shifts seem to be accelerating: Take, for example, the Harris presidential campaign receiving the backing of former vice president Dick Cheney in addition to 200 other Republicans who had formerly worked with President George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, or John McCain. Given all of this, does...
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