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Morning News Fix: One more day

The reasons Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could win. Prepping for post-election violence. Can Democrats turn red Utah blue?

Morning News Fix: One more day

Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

⏰ Tick Tock

Election Day is tomorrow
Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by today.

Programming Note

Join me for a live stream on Election Night as the polls close in Utah.

I'll break down the results as they come in and what the numbers mean for Utah. I'll also be joined by a special guest or two, and answer your questions.

We'll get started on the Utah Political Watch YouTube page around 8 pm.

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Independent news and commentary about politics in Utah.

👀 Here are some stories that caught my attention this morning:

  1. 10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory. [BBC]
  2. Trump escalates false claims of fraud, setting stage to cry foul if he loses. [Washington Post]
  3. Harris official says Trump is closing "with total darkness and anger." [Axios]
  4. Trump says he doesn't mind someone shooting at journalists at rally. [Washington Post]
  5. On Telegram, a violent preview of what may unfold on Election Day. [New York Times]
  6. The Proud Boys have regrouped and are signaling election plans. [WSJ]
  7. The Americans prepping for a second Civil War. [New Yorker]
  8. Trump doesn't rule out banning vaccines if he becomes president: "I'll make a decision." [NBC News]
  9. Americans say Fox News and CNN are their main sources for political news. [Pew Research Center]

📰 Monday's headlines

Democratic activists try to alter Utah's red landscape. [Deseret News]

Anti-trans PAC says it's spent $0 as it plasters - and drives - campaign ads across Utah. [Tribune]

Utah sued in the Supreme Court for control of public land. It's spent more on a media campaign than lawyers. [Tribune]

The Colorado River is in a custody battle with 7 states. [Deseret News]

State investigating southern Utah city over allegations of improper spending on sports tickets. [Tribune]

Here's how Utah checks family incomes before awarding school vouchers. [Tribune]

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