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On Saturday evening, The White House announced that Marc Short, Vice President Mike Pence’s Chief of staff had tested positive for COVID-19. Shortly after, Pence’s office confirmed that a senior political adviser to Pence, Marty Obst also tested positive. This makes 5 close associates of the vice president who have come down with the illness. […]
The first day of early voting in Monroe County was almost five times the first day turnout for early voting in the 2019 general election. Around 9,500 people showed up to cast their ballot at the 12 polling sites where early voting is permitted. The polling sites are: David F. Gantt Community Center, 700 North […]
“I’ve been in the Oval office with both of the men running for President, and I can tell you they are very different.” That’s how former President Obama started began his speech in Philadelphia on Wednesday. He described the many ways Donald Trump has failed the American people by treating the presidency as a reality […]
The City of Rochester is asking residents what they think about policing in the city. Mayor Lovely Warren says it’s part of an effort to help city leaders understand the community’s desires when it comes to police reform. According to cityofrochester.gov Mayor Warren said, “Our goal is to begin a collaborative and open process to ensure that […]
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used video games to inspire people to vote. Tuesday Night Ocasio-Cortez encouraged viewers to vote while streamed Among Us, one of the most popular online games, on Twitch alongside streamers Pokemane, Hasanabi and Ilhan Omar, a fellow congresswoman. The stream peaked at 439,000 views, making it the third highest viewed single stream in […]
The final presidential debate Thursday will have what the 1st debate missed, Muted Mic’s! The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the new rules on Monday to allow the candidates to speak uninterrupted. Each candidate will have two minutes to address each of six topics. For that period of time, his opponent’s microphone will be muted. […]
In response to the last presidential debate, the commissioners have implemented a new policy that will create a less challenging environment for a real conversation to occur. During Thursday’s debate, Democratic nominee Joe Biden and President Donald Trump will have their microphones cut off during portions when their rival speaks. The microphones will stay on […]
Even though citizens in Puerto Rico can not vote in the 2020 Presidential Election they still have a voice. If you are wondering why the President and former Vice President Joe Biden are battling over the U.S. Territory it’s because they can influence people in the states to vote. The reason this is so interesting […]
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