Biden gets tested in Wisconsin as Gaza supporters call for 'no-instruction' voting | 2024 US election
Wisconsin voters cast their ballots today in an election that will test their enthusiasm for Joe Biden and Biden. donald trump – and two potential amendments to the state constitution that would impact election administration across the state.
The president and former president have already announced their nominations and will almost certainly face off in the November general election, but there is no way to stop them for reasons such as the threat of prosecution, general unpopularity, or age. It seems I can't.
But while there will be no alternative candidates in the primary, activist groups in Wisconsin see it as an opportunity for Biden to push his policies on Israel's war against Gaza. The organizers were inspired by Michigan's “No Commitment” CampaignHe received more than 100,000 votes and is calling on voters to choose “no leadership” over Biden.
“The margins in our elections were incredibly close, less than 1% in the last two presidential election cycles, so I think the administration has a duty to pay attention,” said Listen To host Reema.・Mr. Ahmad said. wisconsin motion.
Campaign organizers say their goal is to turn out as many “uninstructed” voters as Biden had in 2020 to demonstrate their critical role in November, Ahmad said. he said. The campaign relies on the support of an extensive network of progressive organizations, including Voces de la Frontera Action, the state's largest network of Latino voters, and the Community of Black Leadership Organizations (Bloc). These are the groups that helped lead Biden to a narrow 2020 victory.
Presidential primaries will also be held in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York today, and voters in Arkansas and Mississippi will also participate in the primary runoff elections. Voters in Rhode Island and Connecticut will also have an “uncommitted” option on their ballots, and in New York state, pro-Palestinian activists are pushing to leave their presidential primary option blank in protest. encouraging voters.
Trump's campaign does not face similar challenges within the party, making it difficult to gauge Republican dissatisfaction with him. On March 6th, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who announced her anti-Trump stance during the election campaign, republican party Trump withdrew as a way to show his dissatisfaction with Trump, and less than a week later, Trump had gathered enough delegates to secure the Republican nomination. Haley and four other Republicans will continue to appear on Wisconsin's ballots alongside Trump.
Brandon Scholz, a former Wisconsin Republican Party strategist, said primary turnout could provide some insight into how both candidates will fare in November. In 2020, Biden won back parts of the country that Hillary Clinton lost to Trump in 2016, especially suburban women. Biden also benefits from strong support from Black and Latino voters, although recent polling suggests those groups may be drifting away from him..
“I want to do whatever I can to change the base — the hard-core Democrats and the hard-core Republicans — so I can get them to the polls, because the only thing I can do is pretend like I didn't do it. 'Do whatever you can, because I want to avoid that at all costs,''' Scholz said.
Whether the Trump campaign will mobilize voters outside the MAGA movement is another matter.
“Observers will be watching to see how traditional Republicans participate in this primary,” Scholz said. “And finally, what is the 'double hater' going to do about both campaigns?”
The following polls are also taking place in Wisconsin: two constitutional amendments Voting rights and government watchdog groups have warned that it could have a negative impact on state election administration.
The first amendment would ban election offices from receiving private grants to fund their operations, and Republicans criticized the role of funding from Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's Center for Technology and Civic Life. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the election and conspiracy theories denying the election. During the 2020 election, the Facebook co-founder and his wife used funding from their organization to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus at polling places and send information to voters.
Donations from the Center for Tech and Civic Life became a major focus for Republicans, many of them activists who questioned the results of the 2020 election. They allege that the Zuckerbach family unfairly benefited Democratic strongholds, but there is no evidence that the grants that went to municipalities large and small in the state played a role in Biden's victory.
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The second amendment would incorporate a provision already existing in Wisconsin law into the state constitution, requiring that “only election officials designated by law may engage in the conduct of primaries, elections, and referendums.” ing.
Both proposals passed in the Republican-controlled state Legislature, which sent them to voters after they were vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. And both of those concerns Debra Cronmiller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, could harm voters.
“Without outside funding, there is no guarantee that campaigns will be fully funded,” Cronmiller said of the proposal to bar election offices from accessing private grants. Without sufficient funding, the state Legislature has not proposed additional resources for election offices, forcing towns and counties to hire fewer poll workers and reduce the number of polling places, resulting in longer lines. She argued that this would slow down vote counting and disproportionately affect the poor and poor. small town.
“They may not have the opportunity to be served by larger, better-funded municipalities,” she says.
The second amendment is based on Cronmiller and Other election experts and voter advocates It said it could prevent nonprofits and other third-party organizations from assisting voters in important ways during elections. For example, organizations that help direct voters to polling places, provide information to residents about voter registration, or help recruit poll workers may face legal challenges regarding their work. There is sex.
“We're all scratching our heads and wondering, is this allowed? If this passes and we don't do those things, how are voters going to go to the polls?” Cronmiller said.
“Is this a way to suppress votes?”
Summarize this content to 100 words Wisconsin voters cast their ballots today in an election that will test their enthusiasm for Joe Biden and Biden. donald trump – and two potential amendments to the state constitution that would impact election administration across the state.The president and former president have already announced their nominations and will almost certainly face off in the November general election, but there is no way to stop them for reasons such as the threat of prosecution, general unpopularity, or age. It seems I can't.But while there will be no alternative candidates in the primary, activist groups in Wisconsin see it as an opportunity for Biden to push his policies on Israel's war against Gaza. The organizers were inspired by Michigan's “No Commitment” CampaignHe received more than 100,000 votes and is calling on voters to choose “no leadership” over Biden.“The margins in our elections were incredibly close, less than 1% in the last two presidential election cycles, so I think the administration has a duty to pay attention,” said Listen To host Reema.・Mr. Ahmad said. wisconsin motion.Campaign organizers say their goal is to turn out as many “uninstructed” voters as Biden had in 2020 to demonstrate their critical role in November, Ahmad said. he said. The campaign relies on the support of an extensive network of progressive organizations, including Voces de la Frontera Action, the state's largest network of Latino voters, and the Community of Black Leadership Organizations (Bloc). These are the groups that helped lead Biden to a narrow 2020 victory.Presidential primaries will also be held in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York today, and voters in Arkansas and Mississippi will also participate in the primary runoff elections. Voters in Rhode Island and Connecticut will also have an “uncommitted” option on their ballots, and in New York state, pro-Palestinian activists are pushing to leave their presidential primary option blank in protest. encouraging voters.Trump's campaign does not face similar challenges within the party, making it difficult to gauge Republican dissatisfaction with him. On March 6th, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, who announced her anti-Trump stance during the election campaign, republican party Trump withdrew as a way to show his dissatisfaction with Trump, and less than a week later, Trump had gathered enough delegates to secure the Republican nomination. Haley and four other Republicans will continue to appear on Wisconsin's ballots alongside Trump.Brandon Scholz, a former Wisconsin Republican Party strategist, said primary turnout could provide some insight into how both candidates will fare in November. In 2020, Biden won back parts of the country that Hillary Clinton lost to Trump in 2016, especially suburban women. Biden also benefits from strong support from Black and Latino voters, although recent polling suggests those groups may be drifting away from him..”I want to do whatever I can to change the base — the hard-core Democrats and the hard-core Republicans — so I can get them to the polls, because the only thing I can do is pretend like I didn't do it. 'Do whatever you can, because I want to avoid that at all costs,''' Scholz said.Whether the Trump campaign will mobilize voters outside the MAGA movement is another matter.”Observers will be watching to see how traditional Republicans participate in this primary,” Scholz said. “And finally, what is the 'double hater' going to do about both campaigns?”The following polls are also taking place in Wisconsin: two constitutional amendments Voting rights and government watchdog groups have warned that it could have a negative impact on state election administration.The first amendment would ban election offices from receiving private grants to fund their operations, and Republicans criticized the role of funding from Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan's Center for Technology and Civic Life. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about the election and conspiracy theories denying the election. During the 2020 election, the Facebook co-founder and his wife used funding from their organization to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus at polling places and send information to voters.Donations from the Center for Tech and Civic Life became a major focus for Republicans, many of them activists who questioned the results of the 2020 election. They allege that the Zuckerbach family unfairly benefited Democratic strongholds, but there is no evidence that the grants that went to municipalities large and small in the state played a role in Biden's victory.Skip past newsletter promotionsUS Morning Briefing breaks down the day's big stories and explains what's happening and why it mattersPrivacy Notice: Newsletters may include information about charities, online advertising, and content funded by external organizations. For more information, see privacy policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and Google. privacy policy and terms of service Apply.After newsletter promotionThe second amendment would incorporate a provision already existing in Wisconsin law into the state constitution, requiring that “only election officials designated by law may engage in the conduct of primaries, elections, and referendums.” ing.Both proposals passed in the Republican-controlled state Legislature, which sent them to voters after they were vetoed by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers. And both of those concerns Debra Cronmiller, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, could harm voters.”Without outside funding, there is no guarantee that campaigns will be fully funded,” Cronmiller said of the proposal to bar election offices from accessing private grants. Without sufficient funding, the state Legislature has not proposed additional resources for election offices, forcing towns and counties to hire fewer poll workers and reduce the number of polling places, resulting in longer lines. She argued that this would slow down vote counting and disproportionately affect the poor and poor. small town.”They may not have the opportunity to be served by larger, better-funded municipalities,” she says.The second amendment is based on Cronmiller and Other election experts and voter advocates It said it could prevent nonprofits and other third-party organizations from assisting voters in important ways during elections. For example, organizations that help direct voters to polling places, provide information to residents about voter registration, or help recruit poll workers may face legal challenges regarding their work. There is sex.”We're all scratching our heads and wondering, is this allowed? If this passes and we don't do those things, how are voters going to go to the polls?” Cronmiller said.“Is this a way to suppress votes?”
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