NBC Politics Desk: Montana Senate Race, Obama’s Message, and Campaign Updates
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The article presents updates on two crucial Senate races in the US between the Democrats and Republicans. In Montana, Democrat Jon Tester is pushing for ticket-splitting votes, where voters support candidates from different parties in the same election, in order to secure a fourth term in the Senate. Meanwhile, former President Barack Obama is rallying support for Vice President Kamala Harris by urging Black men to increase their support for her; recent polls showed that young Black men are the most likely subgroup of Black voters to back former President Donald Trump over Harris.
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Ryan Nobles and Frank Thorp V on Trump’s Influence in Montana’s Senate Race
Today, we cover Montana’s Senate Race where Trump loyalists might determine Senator Jon Tester’s fate and the Democrats’ Senate control. Plus, analysis of Obama’s message to Black voters.
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Jon Tester’s Struggle to Remain Montana’s Senator
By Ryan Nobles and Frank Thorp V
The upcoming election could directly affect Tim Combo, a union carpenter. Combo is voting for Jon Tester and Donald Trump, representing Tester’s best hope for a fourth Senate term. However, fewer ticket-splitters like Combo exist in a polarized U.S., giving Republicans a chance to secure a Senate majority.
Tester is trailing behind Republican Tim Sheehy, a retired Navy SEAL, in multiple polls. But Tester believes his deep connection with locals may help him win another term.
Tester’s campaign is working hard to woo Montana’s Trump supporters by highlighting his state-specific initiatives. After voting twice to impeach Trump, Tester now promises that he can work with Trump and even agrees with him on several issues.
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The Influence of Obama’s Warning to Black Men
By Kristen Welker
Former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail for Vice President Kamala Harris with a serious message for Black male voters. He urged them to support Harris, expressing concerns over decreased voter energy compared to when he ran for office.
According to a Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion poll, Harris leads Trump among Black voters overall. However, there’s a significant divide in support when broken down by age and gender.
This is the first direct appeal from Obama to Black men. Will it motivate this essential constituency to support Harris more fervently?
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