
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Pennsylvania Court Empowers Voters with Provisional Ballots Amid Election Tensions
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that voters whose mail ballots are rejected can cast provisional ballots, a decision that could significantly impact the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris advocates for a $15 minimum wage, contrasting her stance with former President Trump's. As the election approaches, Harris also prepares to deliver a critical speech at the Ellipse, addressing Trump's past and her vision for the future. This episode dives into the evolving dynamics of voting rights, economic justice, and the Democratic Party's strategy as the 2024 election looms.
Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/politics/pennsylvania-supreme-court-mail-ballot-provisional/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/politics/federal-minimum-wage-harris-trump/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/politics/national-mall-kamala-harris-speech/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/politics/video/biden-administration-different-policies-kamala-harris-town-hall-digvid
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:47) Pennsylvania Supreme Court says those whose mail ballots are rejected for defects should be allowed to vote provisionally
(00:03:27) Harris voices support for $15 minimum wage to draw contrast with Trump
(00:06:34) Harris to deliver closing argument speech on Ellipse, site of Trump’s January 6 rally, as she issues warnings over his fitness for office
(00:09:12) Harris explains how her policies would be different from the Biden administration