Trump and Harris Offer Freebies in Campaign Platforms: Analysis by Jonathan Allen

In today’s edition of From the Politics Desk, senior political reporter Jonathan Allen delves into the freebies being offered by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as part of their campaign platforms. Trump, in a surprising move, has reversed his stance on a lucrative tax break, promising to give it back to voters if re-elected. This move comes as both candidates are offering a flurry of freebies to voters in the lead-up to Election Day.

Meanwhile, a bombshell report from CNN has rocked the North Carolina governor’s race, as Republican candidate Mark Robinson faces allegations of making inflammatory comments on a porn site more than a decade ago. Despite the report, Robinson has vowed to stay in the race and continue his campaign.

In another story, Black swing-state voters overwhelmingly back Kamala Harris, with key divides on age and gender. While the majority of Black likely voters in battleground states support Harris, there are differences among subsets of the Black vote, with younger and less-educated voters more likely to support Trump.

Overall, the 2024 election is shaping up to be defined by the promises and freebies being offered by the candidates, as well as the controversies and divides that are emerging in key races across the country. Stay tuned for more updates from the Politics Desk.