Illinois supports harris, Retains Offices for democrats
By Naimah Latif'
ON AIR Daily News
Illinois handed a solid victory for the Democratic Party, giving Vice President Kamala Harris 53.5% of the vote for 19 more electoral votes toward the Presidency. Republican Donald Trump received 45.1% while Independent Robert Kenney received 1.4% of the vote. Green Party candidate Jill Stein was not on the ballot in Illinois and sought to promote a write in campaign among the voters, particularly targeting those opposing U.S. support of Israel's attacks on the Palestinians in Gaza. Nationally, Donalsd Trump received 51% of the vote, Kamala Haris received 47.6% of the vote, Jill Stein received .4% of the vote and Robert Kennedy received .4% of the vote.
Democratic Party Congressional Representatives Jonathan Jackson (1st District) received 64.3% pof the vote and easily won re-election for a second term, running against lesser known Republican challenger Marcus Lewis, who received 35.7% of the vote.
Robin Kelly, (D-2) , received 67.2% while her Republican challenger Ashley Ramos received 32.8% of the vote.
Vice President Kamala Harris leads Illinois Democrats to a clean sweep. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News (file).
Seventh Congressional District Congressman Danny K. Davis, trounces challenger Chad Kopple, receiving 82.6% of the vote to Kopple 's 17.4%.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson, son of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., wins a second term. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News (file).
Lauren Underwood (D-14), who was first elected to Congress in 2018, defeated her Republican challenger Jim Marter, 54% of the vote to his 46% of the vote, winning a fourth term in office.
Former Chicago 2nd Ward Alderman Bob Fioretti waged a valiant battle for Cook County States Attorney, running as a Republican, and was endorsed by a number of prominent Democrats, but was defeated by Democratic Party candidate Eileen O'Neill Burke. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News
Congressman Danny K Davis, first elected in 1996, retains his seat representing the Illinois 7th Congressional District. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News (file)
While Democratic candidtates were largely victorious in Illinois, Republicans mannaged to gain seats in the Senate and the House, signaling that the next four years will likely be dominated by Republican Party ideals. a A heavy turnout at the polls across the country indicated that voters are passionate about the issues of their concern, enough to brave periodc rainfall in some cases to stand in line and wait to vote.
While Harris emphasized abortion rights, in the end, the surge in support for Trump among white, latino and black males indicated that their concern for the economy was more of a driving factor behind their choice. Immigration reform was also a critical issue, as many Americans expressed concern for safety and were attracted to Trump's more forceful language when promising mass deportation of illegal immiegrans.
on Air Daily News Team Captures DNC National Excitement
DNC Day 4 - ON AIR Daily News Naimah Latif Live
DNC Day 4- Attorney Maya Harris, Sister of Vice President Harris
DNC Day 4 - ON AIR Daily News Naimah Latif Live
The United Center was filled to capacity on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention as journalists flew in from around the country and even from over seas to see the historic moment when a woman of African and East Asian heritage accepts the Democratic Party's nomination to become the 47th President of the United States.
DNC Day 4 - ON AIR Daily News Josh Hicks Live
DNC Day 4- Attorney Maya Harris, Sister of Vice President Harris
DNC Day 4 - ON AIR Daily News Naimah Latif Live
ON AIR News Reporter Joshua Hicks mingles with reporters as DNC Day 4 kicks off with actress Kerry Washington, known for her popular character Olivia Pope, in the TV political drama "Scandal.". She said she came not as an actress, but as a mother, a descendant of immigrants and a descendant of slaves and a proud Union member.
DNC Day 4- Attorney Maya Harris, Sister of Vice President Harris
DNC Day 4- Attorney Maya Harris, Sister of Vice President Harris
DNC Day 4- Attorney Maya Harris, Sister of Vice President Harris
Younger sister Maya Harris, gave viewer yet another look at the drive behind her sister Kamala's lifelong career as a prosecuter and a champion for the underdog. She painted a picture of their mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, the woman who instilled in her daughters the idea that they could do absolutely anything.
DNC Day 3 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader
DNC Day 3 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader
DNC Day 3 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader
"Kamala Harris and House Democrats will fix our broken immigration system and secure the border. Kamala Harris and House Democrats will strengthen the relationship between the police and the community," stated the Congressman from New York, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
DNC Day 3 - Former President Bill Clinton
DNC Day 3 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader
DNC Day 3 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader
Former President Bill Clinton said the people hire a person for the job of President. Every very four years voters must ask themselves, the question "Will this President take us backward or forward?" Will this President give our kids a brighter future?" He said "Kamala Harris will work to solve our problems."
DNC Day 3 - ON AIR Daily News Josh Hicks Recap
DNC Day 3 - Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader
DNC Day 3 - ON AIR Daily News Josh Hicks Recap
Freedom was the big theme for Day 3, as ON AIR Daily News Reporter Joshua Hicks recaps points made by former President Bill Clinton, Media Mogul Oprah Winfrey and Vice Presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who introduced himself to the American people as a devoted school teacher, football coach and Dad.
DNC Day 2 - Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
DNC Day 2 - ONAIR Daily News Josh Hicks Recap
DNC Day 2 - Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said "Our love of country has been a tapestry of faith that weaves from President Lincoln reuniting a house divided to Barack Obama declaring Red States and Blue States make one United States." His memorable one liners poked at Republican candidate Donald Trump's policies on abortion, LGBTQ rights, gun control and banning books, saying, "Americans don't want their kids to be taught in History class that Slavery was a jobs program."
DNC Day 2 - First Gentleman Douglas Emhoff
DNC Day 2 - ONAIR Daily News Josh Hicks Recap
DNC Day 2 - Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker
Giving an inside personal view of the candidate was the husband of Kamala Harris, First Gentleman Douglas Emhoff. Introduced by his son Cole, he talked about how Kamala came into his life and fit right into his family. His children from his first marriage call her "Mamala." He told the audience "She will be a great President we will all be proud of." After working his way through law school he joined a firm. He met Kamala in 2013, a blind date arranged by a law associate.
DNC Day 2 - ONAIR Daily News Josh Hicks Recap
DNC Day 2 - ONAIR Daily News Josh Hicks Recap
DNC Day 1 - Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
ON AIR Daily News Reporter Joshua Hicks gives a recap of Day 2 at the DNC. Morals was tonight's theme. Speakers like Illinois J.B. Pritzker, former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama all spoke of the importance of moral character in a candidate. The Obamas reminded Americans of their humble, working class beginnings in families where values such as honesty, decency, fairness and respect for others were instilled in them as children.
DNC Day 1 - Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
DNC Day 1 - Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
DNC Day 1 - Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
"Kamala Harris has a resume. Donald Trump has a rap sheet." That and others were some of the best one-liners from Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett on DNC Day 1. Comparing candidate Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Rep. Crockett quipped, "She became a career prosecutor while he became a career criminal, with 34 felonies, 2 impeachments and 1 porn star to prove it."
DNC Day 1 -Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock
DNC Day 1 - Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
DNC Day 1 -Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock
Growing up in Waycross Georgia, his mother used to pick somebody else's cotton and sombody else's tobacco. "But because this is America, the 82 year old hands that used to pick somebody else's cotton picked her son to be a United States Senator," declared Georgia Senator Raphael Warner . He described himself as "the Jewish son of an immigrant."
DNC Day 1 - President Joe Biden Keynotes
DNC Day 1 - Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
DNC Day 1 -Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock
Signs saying We Love Joe waved across the vast United Center stadium, creating an emotional moment for the man who was proudly introduced by his daughter Ashley Biden. "We're in a battle for the very soul of America," he stated. "We are uniting our country. We're growing our economy. We're building a better America," he said to chorus from the crowd of "Thank You Joe."
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Honored at Democratic National Convention Day 1
By Naimah Latif
ON AIR Daily News
A special video tribute to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. brought tears to the eyes of many audience members as they recalled the historic 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns which electrified the nation and launched many political careers of those currently in public office. The 1984 campaign introduced the nation to the Jackson family, which since that time has produced two U.S. Congressmen.
The impact of the Jackson campaigns continue to influence American politics, opening doors of opportunity and possibility for those who, because of long standing practices of exclusion based on race, gender, religion, and economic status, had previously had difficulty getting elected. The Jackson campaigns broke down barriers and transformed America. Rev. Jackson, accompanied to the stage by his sons Congressman Jonathan Jackson and Yusuf Jackson and several members of the Democratic Party, received a long standing ovation.
Support for Vice President Kamala Harris /Gov. Tim Walz Reportedly Surges After DNC Concludes
Support for Vice President Kamala Harris /Gov. Tim Walz Reportedly Surges After DNC Concludes
Support for Vice President Kamala Harris /Gov. Tim Walz Reportedly Surges After DNC Concludes
By Naimah Latif
ON AIR DailyNews
The latest polls show a rise in the popularity of Vice President Kamala Harris after the close of the Democratic National Convention Thursday August 22, 2024, and now government leaders around the world are poised to see which party's leader will have the most positive impact on global politics. During her acceptance speech, Vice President Harris addressed issues of economics, war, immigration, and the race with China to master the new technology.
She promised to maintain a strong military and accused former President Donald Trump of threatening to abandon NATO, saying Trump encouraged Russian President Vladimir Putin, "to invade our allies."
"As President I will stand strong with Ukraine and our NATO allies," she declared during her nomination acceptance speech Thursday night. "With respect to the war in Gaza, President Biden and I are working around the clock, because now is the time to get a hostage deal and a cease fire deal done. And let me be clear - I will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself and I will always insure Israel has the ability to defend itself because the people of Israel must never again face the horror that a terrorist organization called Hamas caused on September 7, including unspeakable sexual violence and the massacre of young people at a music festival."
She continued, "At the same time, what has happened in Gaza over the last ten months is devastating. So many innocent lives lost, desperate, hungry people fleeing for safety over and over again, the scale of suffering is heartbreaking. President Biden and I are working to end this war such that Israel is secure, the hostages are released, the suffering in Gaza ends and the Palestinian people can realize their right to dignity, security, freedom and self determination."
Protests over the Democratic Party's policy of support of Israel's attacks on Palestinians in Gaza continued throughout the convention, as many have accused Israel of genocide. While the active presence of protesters was minimized on network television, it was widely circulated on social media. What remains to be seen in the days following the convention is whether Vice President Harris' mention in her acceptance speech of the suffering of the Palestinian people and their right to self determination was enough to gain any support among those threatening to vote against the Democratic Party or not to vote in the eection at all, in protest over the Democrat's support of Israe..
Vice President Harris promised that when Congress passed a bill to restore reproductive freedom, she would sign it into law.
"In this election, many other fundamental freedoms are at stake," she said. "The freedom to live safe from gun violence in our schools, communities and places of worship. The freedom to love who you love openly and with pride. The freedom to breathe clean air and drink clean water and live free from the pollution that fuels the climate crisis. And the freedom that unlocks all the others, the freedom to vote."
Voter suppression, particularly in the Southern states, has been a major issue in past.elections. Several Convention speakers acknowledged that the election will be close. Areas considered battlegrounds in the 2020 election were Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine's 2nd Congressional District, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District, Nevada, NewHampshire, North Carolina Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.
Capturing the southern rural vote was a key part of the Vice President's strategy in selecting Tim Walz, observed Anderson Clayton, North Carolina Democratic Party Chair. Clayton, who is part of the group Rural Americans for Harris, said Gov. Walz's background as a teacher and a veteran from the Midwest would appeal to that group which has tended to support Republican candidates.
"The Harris-Walz ticket will be a powerful voice for working people and America's great middle class," President Biden stated. Endorsements for the Harris-Walz ticket poured in from a variety of diverse national organizations.
Support for Vice President Kamala Harris /Gov. Tim Walz Reportedly Surges After DNC Concludes
Support for Vice President Kamala Harris /Gov. Tim Walz Reportedly Surges After DNC Concludes
Vice President Kamala Harris waves to the gathering of lawmakers waiting at O'Hare Airport as she arrives Sunday August 18, 2024 in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. After the convention came to an end, polls showed her pulling ahead of Former Vice President Donald Trump. Photo by John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News.
Promising to bring back the bi-partisan border security bill (which Donald Trump discouraged Republicans from passing), and sign it into law, Vice President Harris stated, " I know we can live up to our proud heritage as a nation of immigrants and reform our broken immigration system."
Amidst the controversy over immigration policies, the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has endorsed the Kamala Harris for President. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., the sorority of which Vice President Harris is a member, has formed a political action committee which will allow the country's oldest Black sorority to raise money in support of a political candidate.
Democratic National Convention Chair Minyon Moore on the op-ed page of The Grio stated "It's hard to overstate the significance of this moment, for the first time ever - a Black woman has secured the presidential nomination of a major party. But history doesn't just happen - it's made. And it's important for us to remember how we got here."
She called the decision of President Biden to step out of the race "courageous" and said, "If Donald Trump's first term in office taught us anything, its that the decision we make at the ballot box will define not just the next four years, but the next 50."
Former President Bill Clinton said Walz was a "terrific" choice for Vice President and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her post on X, "From providing free meals for school kids to implementing paid family leave in Minnesota, he's about doing good in all the ways you can."
Vice President Harris recently launched the group "Republicans For Harris" in New Hampshire and picked up the endorsement of the Republican mayor of Mesa, Arizona, John Giles. Former Green Beret Jim Steiner is reportedly leading the charge in New Hampshire for electing Vice President Harrusm and told Boston.com, "I think there are a lot of Republican voters who are less than enchanted with Donald Trump."
To see the live streamed speeches from the Democratic National Convention, go to www.demconventionc.com
Trump Meets Black Journalists - Did He AnsweR QUESTIONS?
NABJ Gives Republican Candidate a Chance to Speak
NABJ Gives Republican Candidate a Chance to Speak
NABJ Gives Republican Candidate a Chance to Speak
By Naimah Latif
Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
Amid organization controversy, Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump was invited to address the National Association of Black Journalists at its National Convention, kicking off Wednesday July 31 at the Hilton Hotel, 720 S. Michigan Avenue.
Posed questions by NABJ members ABC Senior Congressional Correspondent for ABC News Rachel Scott, Semafor Political Reporter Kadia Goba, and anchor of the Faulkner Focus and co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News, Harris Faulkner, Former President Trump stated that he was "The best President for Black people since Abraham Lincoln.
Asked to comment on issues such as police immunity from prosecution despite killing innocent citizens, pardoning those participating in the January 6 riots, and his choice of JD Vance as his Vice President,Trump gave answers that some said were his typical non-answers.
Challenged to explain his statements that Vice President Kamala Harris is only on the Democratic ticket because she is a Black woman, a DEI hire (which stands for the policy Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), the former President made remarks about Vice President Harris' ethnic background and whether she is Black or Indian.
"I've known her for a long time indirectly or directly, very much, and she was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage," Trump said. " I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black. So I don't know, is she Indian or is she Black?
I respect either one, but she obviously doesn't, because she was Indian all the way and then all of a sudden she made the turn and she became a Black person."
NABJ Gives Republican Candidate a Chance to Speak
NABJ Gives Republican Candidate a Chance to Speak
“A Conversation With Donald Trump“ at the NABJ National Convention ends up a session in insults and evasive non-answers according to journalists. Photo by Marcus Robinson, ON AIR Daily News
Audience members laughed at the remark, while Rachel Scott sharply reminded Trump that Vice President Harris attended an HBCU, indicating her identification with her Black heritage.
Other issues addressed included the recent killing of Sonya Massey in Illinois, the woman shot to death by police after calling 911 for help.
Reporters From Global Media Outlets Seek DNC Credentials
By Naimah Latif
Reporter
ON AIR Daily News
Hundreds of media outlets from around the world representing thousands of news reporters, photo journalists, TV and radio networks and all manner of digital and online communications operations will descend upon Chicago for the 2024 Democratic National Convention August 19-22, and the Chicago Police Department has been given the daunting task of coordinating this monumental process.
Perhaps the greatest challenge is the fact that the definition of "Media" has expanded since past conventions. What of Socia Media Influencers, those whose posts are capturing millions of viewers on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook? Are they to be afforded the same status as the local network TV stations? How free is free speech? Can certain negative speech toward a candidate be construed as being threatening, possibly posing a security risk?
Joshua M. Hicks, ON AIR Daily News Reporter, stands in the arena of the United Center, where in just a few days, seats will be filled to capacity with convention delegates and members of the media who have passed the rigorous screening process and earned the right to be be present to capture what may be one of the nation's most historic moments at the Democratic National Convention. Photo by Naimah Latif
In just a few weeks, the Democratic National iConvention will launch one of the most anticipated events in the Nation's history right in downtown Chicago. The ON AIR Daily News team will be present for the live drama as it unfolds when the country watches the Democratic Party select a candidate for President. The Convention has officially moved into the United Center and security measures are being put in place to keep convention attendees safe.
Those who wish to be the eyes and ears of the world as journalists must be patient with the screening process, designed to weed out any who may seek to disrupt or create harm. Those who are old enough to recall the 1968 Democraric Nationa Convention held in Chicago recognize that some of the same elements are present today: A national war protest and a population largely polarized along racial lines.
The Chicago Police Department is to be commended for taking the time to do a detailed job to protect the First Amendment Rights for all.
REPUBLIC NATIONAL CONVENTION ENDS ON A NOTE OF INCLUSION
Chicago Pastor Cory Brooks Offers ClosingPrayer
Former President Trump Gives Credit to God For Safety
Former President Trump Gives Credit to God For Safety
In his closing prayer at the Republican National Convention Thursday July 18, Pastor Corey Brook of New Beginnings Church of Chicago said, "This is a week of celebration and a week of life, a week of Democracy and Liberty." Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News
MILWAUKEE, WS - One wouldn't normally consider praying as a political act, but at the Republican National Convention, not only was saying a prayer political but the person chosen to pray was also be interpreted as a political act. Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor of New Beginnings Church and C.E. O. of Projecct HOOD gave the closing prayer at the end of the Republican National Convention, which was held Mondy July 15 through Thursday July 18,2024 and at which Donald J. Trump was predictably selected as the Republican Presidential nominee to run against the Democrats in November. Pastor Brooks stated that when he was asked weeks ago about doing the closing prayer, he was told not to announce it publicly in order to avoid public reaction to those who may be anti-Trump.
Former President Trump Gives Credit to God For Safety
Former President Trump Gives Credit to God For Safety
Former President Trump Gives Credit to God For Safety
After surviving what appeared to be a would-be assassins bullet to his head with only a grazed ear, former President Donald Trump said, "God was with me." He and supporters bow their heads reverently during Pastor Corey Brooks' the closing prayer. Photo by John L. Alexander, ON AIR Daily News
Pastor Brooks has been openly Republican while at the same time working diligently to uplift the South side community of Chicago. His presence at the RNC set a tone of diversity, inclusion and perhaps an end to the politics of racial division.
Pastor Brooks stated during an interview with CBS News that although he believes in helping the immigrants, but he is against illegal entry into the country. He said the funds that are being used for illegal immigrants could be used for education. He said that he supports Donald Trump's candidacy.
"People are continually trying to divide us as Americans. I'm a Black man but I'm also an American. My prayer is, and this is the exact same thing I prayed for last night, is that we would be one, we would be the United States of America and we wouldn't keep getting caught up on the division of color."
NABJ's Conversation with Donald Trump Gets Laughs and Anger
NABJ's Conversation with Donald Trump Gets Laughs and Anger
NABJ's Conversation with Donald Trump Gets Laughs and Anger
CHICAGO - The National Association of Black Journalists continued its tradition of meeting with Presidents and Presidential hopefuls during election years, hosting "A Conversation With Donald Trump" on the first day of the NABJ National Convention Wednesday July 31, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump was drilled by a panel of journalists, ABC Senior Congressional Correspondent for ABC News Rachel Scott, Semafor Political Reporter Kadia Goba, and anchor of the Faulkner Focus and co-host of Outnumbered on Fox News, Harris Faulkner, who asked questions about his policies during his Presidency and the public statements he has made that many found offensive.
"A lot of people did not think it was appropriate for you to be here today," Rachel Scott began. "You have pushed false claims about some of your rivals from Nicki Haley to former President Barack Obama, saying that they were not born in the United States (which is not true), you have told four Congresswomen of color who were American citizens to "go back to where they came from," you have used words like "animal" and "rabid" to describe Black District Attorneys, you attacked Black journalists, calling them "losers" saying the questions that they asked were "stupid and racist", you had dinner with a White Supremacist at your Mar-A-Lago Resort. So my question, Sir, now that you are asking Black supporters to vote for you, why should Black voters trust you, after you have used language like that?"
Donald Trump responded, "Well, first of all, I don't think I've ever been asked a question so, in such a horrible manner, firstly." The audience laughed as he continued, " You didn't even say, 'Hello, how are you?' Are you with ABC? Because I think they're a fake news network. And I think it's disgraceful that I came here in good spirit, I love the Black population of this country, I've done so much for the Black population of this country, including employment, including opportunity zones with Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, which is one of the greatest programs ever for Black workers and Black entrepreneurs. I've done so much and, you know, and I say this, that Historically Black Colleges and Universities were out of money, they were stone cold broke, and I saved them and I gave them long term financing and nobody else was doing it.
NABJ's Conversation with Donald Trump Gets Laughs and Anger
NABJ's Conversation with Donald Trump Gets Laughs and Anger
Former President Donald Trump faced tough questions from journalists that some say he never really answered at the National Association of Black Journalists convention that kicked off Wednesday July 31, 2024 at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Photo by Marcus Robinson/ON AIR Daily News
"I think it's a very rude introduction, I don't know exactly why you would do something like that, and let me go a step further, I was invited here, and I was told my opponent, whether it was Biden or Kamala, I was told my opponent was going to be here. It turned out my opponent isn't here. You invited me under false pretenses. And then you said, "You can't do it with Zoom." Well, you know, where's Zoom? She's going to do it with Zoom, and she's not coming. And then you were a half an hour late, just so we understand, I have too much respect for you to be late, they could n't get their equipment working or something, I think it was a very nasty question, I have answered the question, I have been the best President for the Black people since Abraham Lincoln."
And so the tone was set for this interview with former President Donald Trump, scheduled to last one hour but abruptly cut short after 35 minutes. NABJ members reacted to what they heard. See ELECTION
Candidates Accuse Each Other Of Lies and Bad Leadership in 1st Live Televised Debate
Trump Blames Harris for Illegal Immigrants, Weak Foreign Policy Leading to Current War
Trump Blames Harris for Illegal Immigrants, Weak Foreign Policy Leading to Current War
By Naimah Latif
ON AIR Daily News
The first live televised debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump Tuesday Sept. 10, 2024 presented 90 minutes of accusations and insults, as each took jabs at the other during questions about the economy, immigration, abortion, and war.
According to ABC moderators, David Mui and Linsey Davis, the pollls show both candidates tied in terms of voter support. The small margin of undecided voters could make a big difference in the seven swing states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
The candidates were given two minutes to answer questions and one minute for rebuttals, and a visible clock was displayed prominently on the wall to keep them on track. Kicking off with the issue of the state of the U.S. economy and the cost of living, here is what the candidates said:
VP Harris: "I am actually the only person on this stage with a plan to lift up the American people. I imagine and I have actually a plan to build what I call an 'opportunity economy.' We know that we have a shortage of housing, and the cost of housing is too expensive for far too many people. We know that young families need suppor to raise their children . I intend to extend a tax cut to those families of $6,000, which is the largest child tax credit we've given in a long time." She said her plan would stimulate the economy and would enable families to get groceries and other everyday items they need, and would help young families be able to afford to buy homes. She said also plans to give a 50,000 tax deduction to start up small businesses.
Trump Blames Harris for Illegal Immigrants, Weak Foreign Policy Leading to Current War
Trump Blames Harris for Illegal Immigrants, Weak Foreign Policy Leading to Current War
Trump Blames Harris for Illegal Immigrants, Weak Foreign Policy Leading to Current War
Former President Donald Trump accuses Vice President Harris of creating the immigrant crises.
Former President Trump: "We're doing tariffs on other countries, so that other countries after 75 years can pay us back for all we've done for the world, and the tariff will be substantial in some places. I took in billions and billions of dollars from China. In fact they never took the tariff off because they can't, it's too much money...When I had tariffs, we had no inflation." He said America had the greatest economy during his Presidency.
Both candidates accused the other of having no viable plan and of telling lies. The immigration issue was a hotly debated topic, with former President Trump saying that Vice President Harris is responsible for the immigration crisis. "We have millions of people pouring into our country from prisons and jails and insane asylums and they're coming in and taking jobs that are occupied right now by African Americans and Hispanics and also Unions, unions are going to be affected." He said immigrants were bringing violent crime and when elected he would institute immediate deportation of illegal immigrants.
Harris AccusesTrump of Inciting Violent Mob, Points to His Indictment and Impeachment
Trump Blames Harris for Illegal Immigrants, Weak Foreign Policy Leading to Current War
Harris AccusesTrump of Inciting Violent Mob, Points to His Indictment and Impeachment
Vice President Kamala Harris accuses Former President Trump of sowing seeds of racial hatred.
Vice President Harris said "Donald Trump left us the worst the worst public health crisis in history." She said he "incited a violent mob" on January 6, and taunted him about his indictments and impeachment. She said Republicans endorsed her because they said he has "no respect for the Constitution of the United States."
The two also clashed on the abortion issue, with former President Trump saying abortions were being performed in the ninth month, which after fact checking, was proved false. Vice President Harris said that under Trump's policies, survivors of incest would be forced to carry a pregnancy to term and women suffering miscarriages would be denied life saving health care services.
On the issue of war, Trump claimed he would be able to end all wars immediately while Harris said she would "work around the clock" toward a cease fire in Gaza and would strive to negotiate a two- state solution between Israel and Palestine.
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Earth, Wind and Fire Brings Heart and Soul to Allstate Arena
Earth, Wind and Fire Brings Heart and Soul to Allstate Arena
Harris AccusesTrump of Inciting Violent Mob, Points to His Indictment and Impeachment
The legendary performing artists of Earth Wind and Fire along with with timeless band Chicago performed at the Allstate Arena as part of their 30-city Heart & Soul tour. Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News
The 31st Annual Festival of Life, a five day family festival held in Washington Paerk from Wednesday July 4th to Sunday July 7, 2024, brought people of different cultures together to enjoy food, fasihon, art and music from Africa and the Caribbean. By Naimah Latif
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Donald Trump Addresses Nat’l Black Journalists Convention
Earth, Wind and Fire Brings Heart and Soul to Allstate Arena
Donald Trump Addresses Nat’l Black Journalists Convention
Former President and Republican Presidential Nominee Donald J. Trump addressed the National Association of Black Journalists during its 2024 National Convention and Career Fair in Chicago to be held Wednesday July 31 through SundayAugust 4, 2024. This conference attracted industry leaders and featured journalism education, career development, networking and innovation. Former President Trump spoke at noon on Wednesday, July 31st, the first day of the convention and just a few weeks before the DNC kicks off in Chicago. By Naimah Latif
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17th Ward Alderman Camps Out To Stop Drug Trafficking
Earth, Wind and Fire Brings Heart and Soul to Allstate Arena
Donald Trump Addresses Nat’l Black Journalists Convention
Alderman David Moore of the Mighty 17 ward camps out in the 1200 block of west 73rd place in west Englewood. The reason for this is to bring attention to the super drug highway that residents of this block says have held them hostage in their own homes. Photo by Marcus Robinson/ON AIR Daily New s
Alderman David Moore challenges the Police Department, the Mayor's Office, and the Cook County Board to come up with a solution to the drug trafficking crisis. By Naimah Latif
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Suspends Campaign, Supports Trump
Secret Service Prepares For A Safe Democratic National Convention
Time to Rebuild Understanding between Students and Teachers
Independent candidate for President Robert Kennedy, Jr. announced that he is “suspending” his campaign in states where he would merely be a “spoiler” and is throwing his support behind Republican candidate Donald J. Trump.
Here is yet another unexpected twist in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: controversial independent candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. announced Friday August 23rd that he is “suspending“ his campaign and throwing his support behind Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. This announcement, coming on the heels of an electrifying Democratic National Convention, presupposes that Robert Kennedy Jr’s followers will agree with his choice and follow his lead. But what if they don’t? And what is the real story behind this announcement?
By Naimah Latif
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Time to Rebuild Understanding between Students and Teachers
Secret Service Prepares For A Safe Democratic National Convention
Time to Rebuild Understanding between Students and Teachers
A fearless group of educators explain how T.R.U.S.T. can turn our classrooms into enjoyable places of learning where students excel.
Is it time for a change in our system of education? A determined group of Urban EDU Coach Innovators have created a solution to the problems in public education and are inviting, parents, teachers and youth advocates to attend a special training session Sunday July21 at Earl's Garden Mae's Kitchen Community Garden in Chicago designed to empower those who empower youth in program called T.R.U.S.T: Time to Rebuild Understanding between Students and Teachers. As educators and. Students prepare for the upcoming school year, many are ready to try a different approach to teaching and learning, in order to make the educational experience better.
By Naimah Latif
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Secret Service Prepares For A Safe Democratic National Convention
Secret Service Prepares For A Safe Democratic National Convention
President Biden Says Digital Creators Are The Future of News Business
U.S. Secret Service Democratic National Convention Coordinator Jeff Burnside speaks to reporters at a news conference Thursday July 25, 2024, Photo by John L. Alexander/ON AIR Daily News
U.S. Secret Service officials were joined by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling, FBI Chicago Acting Special Agent in Charge Lucas Rothaar, and other officials at a news conference held Thursday July 25th at US Secret Service Chicago Field Office in Chicago during which the U.S. Secret Service and its public safety partners released the comprehensive public safety map and other security measures for the 2024 Democratic National Convention, scheduled for Aug. 19-22 in Chicago. .
By Naimah Latif
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President Biden Says Digital Creators Are The Future of News Business
President Biden Says Digital Creators Are The Future of News Business
President Biden Says Digital Creators Are The Future of News Business
President Joe Biden descends the steps of AIR Force One, on his way to meet Democratic Party supporters in this file photo from earlier this summer. Photo by John L. Alexander
President Joe Biden address a group of about 100 digital creators in the Indian Treaty room in the White House Complex on August 14, 2024, to reflect on how the. Communications industry has opened up new possibilities. He said that digital content creators, whose postings are the main source of news for the younger generation, should only share information they belief to be true.
By Naimah Latif
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Healing Centers Offer A Modern Alternative To Restoring Health
President Biden Says Digital Creators Are The Future of News Business
Healing Centers Offer A Modern Alternative To Restoring Health
Linda Stevens,Founder of the Path to Wellness Center at 22000 Pepper Road in Barrington, IL , explains how healing the body through cell regeneration can be initiated using modern technology. Photo by Naimah Latif
Can computer technology be used to heal the body of diseases? At the Path to Wellness Center, raising the body's frequency using Scalar Wave Energy is a technique used to aid cell regeneration which triggers the body's natural healing systems. How can this groundbreaking healing technique transform the health care industry?
By Naimah Latif
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Chicago’s Homeless Provided Temporary Shelter in Hotel
President Biden Says Digital Creators Are The Future of News Business
Healing Centers Offer A Modern Alternative To Restoring Health
The Selina Chicago at 100 E. Chestnut, right off the Magnificent Mile onMichigan Avenue will soon be a temporary shelter for the unhoused. Photo By Naimah Latif
A boutique hotel in Streeterville will soon be used to house the homeless, a decision some say came as a result of outrage expressed by many citizens when immigrant "asylum seekers" were provided housing while hundreds of Chicago's homeless remained sleeping on city streets in the cold. The city remains in an uproar over which of the unhoused populations will be given shelter.
By Naimah Latif
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