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“Trumpisms:” the backbone of Trump’s political strategy

Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor Before he became the 45th and 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump was known as a media personality. Most well known for hosting and co-producing “The Apprentice” and making a cameo appearance in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” the idea of president was just a talking point for comedians. Lacking the traditional qualifications and experience tied … Continue reading “Trumpisms:” the backbone of Trump’s political strategy

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Trump attacks on media are not just rhetoric

Staff Editorial The Federal Communications Commission launched an investigation into National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service last week. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said this examination would be applicable in lawmakers’ decision on continuing to fund public news organizations, according to an article from The New York Times. The FCC evaluates the actions of about 1,500 different public broadcasting stations throughout the country, which … Continue reading Trump attacks on media are not just rhetoric

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What the media did wrong in covering Trump

Naomi Girson | staff writer Did reporters make a huge mistake? Donald Trump is not a normal presidential candidate. His rallies are not normal presidential rallies, MAGA Republicans are not normal Republicans. The media should have never treated Trump as anything resembling a normal representation of an American politician. Trump is a 34-count convicted felon. He has been found liable for the sexual abuse of … Continue reading What the media did wrong in covering Trump

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The 2024 election candidates

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor The Democratic ballot Kamala Harris Vice President Kamala Harris came into office in 2020. Before that, she served as a U.S. senator for the state of California from 2017 to 2021, the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and the district attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. Lowering costs for families Harris’ campaign says they want … Continue reading The 2024 election candidates

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Making the case for the presidential candidates

Kamala Harris – The College Democrats In the words of President Joe Biden, “America is at an inflection point.” For many students, this is the first presidential election in which we are able to vote. When casting your ballot on Nov. 5, 2024 it is important to consider not only what each president will do over the next four years, but also the legacy they … Continue reading Making the case for the presidential candidates

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How are Duquesne students voting?

Kaitlyn Hughes | features editor With the election less than a week away, Duquesne University students are preparing to make their way to the polls. For some, this will be the first time receiving an “I voted” sticker while others have filled out a ballot before. Decision making process Professor and Chair of Duquesne’s Political Science Department Clifford Bob said that to some degree students … Continue reading How are Duquesne students voting?

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Students disappointed to not see candidates on Duq’s campus

Megan Trotter | news editor Throughout this election season The Duke has covered surrounding Pittsburgh campuses that have hosted political candidates. While Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh have held speaker events featuring Vice President Kamala Harris, Dave McCormick and former President Barack Obama, Duquesne has not followed suit. Sophomore Bobby Latham, administrator of the College Republicans Club at Duquesne, said he believes this … Continue reading Students disappointed to not see candidates on Duq’s campus

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Society calls on celebrities to endorse candidates and mobilize voters

Emily Fritz | a&e editor It used to be common practice in polite conversation to avoid two things: religion and politics. But now, with higher intensity than elections past, even some of pop culture’s biggest names are becoming more engaged in the conversation. In the 24 hours following Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the global pop star led 337,826 visitors to the … Continue reading Society calls on celebrities to endorse candidates and mobilize voters

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