The Supreme Court returned from its summer break with a focus on the upcoming presidential election, with the potential for election-related disputes to come before the court. The court declined to hear various cases ahead of the new term, including abortion-related disputes and an appeal related to election interference. The court also announced new cases they will decide in the coming months.
The 2024 polls show a tight presidential race, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump essentially tied in national and battleground state polls. Polls can indicate whether a race is close or not, but cannot predict the outcome with certainty due to factors such as turnout and undecided voters. Harris has seen an increase in favorable ratings since becoming a presidential candidate.
In other news, Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are launching a media blitz, Harris responded to comments about her lack of biological children, a group of imams endorsed Harris, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly not taking calls from Harris regarding storm recovery efforts. Former President Trump has promoted businesses unrelated to his campaign and House Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to bringing Congress back into session before the election. The Georgia Supreme Court reinstated a six-week abortion ban, and North Carolina is providing greater flexibility for voting in areas affected by Hurricane Helene.
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