Republican Poll Watchers, Harris Housing Policy, and Campaigning Spouses
IN THE NEWS:
Republicans have a goal of identifying 5,000 volunteers to serve as poll watchers for every precinct during all 45 days of voting. But there are concerns about Republican attempts to block certification of elections results that don't go their way.
If elected to the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris says she wants to offer $25,000 in downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers. Harris is also talking about taking on corporate landlords by restricting rent increases to 5 percent for landlords with more than 50 units. In addition to that, she also wants to create tax incentives for the construction of new homes. While Democrats are talking about increasing the supply of housing, Republicans are talking about decreasing demand by deporting undocumented immigrants as well as allowing some housing development on federal lands and reducing mortgage rates.
Over the weekend, we saw spouses of the Democratic ticket barnstorming the state, which is a time-honored tradition in American politics.
At the watercooler:
JD Vance getting booed by the Firefighter's Union.
Right-wing outlet "The Daily Wire" attacking a Virginia journalist without bothering to contact him.