Author: Ana Faguy
A recent poll revealed growing concerns among Democratic voters about Joe Biden’s mental fitness to serve as president following a lackluster debate performance. The CBS News Youth Gov poll showed that 72% of registered voters doubt Biden’s cognitive abilities, with 45% of Democrats suggesting he step aside for another candidate. This comes amid existing concerns about the candidates’ age, as both Biden and Trump are in their 70s. While some allies like Jill Biden, Kamala Harris, and Barack Obama defended the president, others echoed worries expressed in the poll. Despite this, Biden’s campaign chairwoman claims internal polling reflects confidence in…
19 hours ago By Ana Faguy, BBC News, Washington President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, sparking concerns about their ages and fitness for office. Both major party supporters feel limited in their choices as the conventions approach. The BBC interviewed voters from different affiliations, exploring their views on the candidates post-debate performance. A long-time Democrat expressed disappointment but plans to vote blue, while a Libertarian supporter of Trump found the former president to be more presidential than before. A Democratic supporter of Biden expressed concerns about…
In a significant move, US President Joe Biden has granted pardons to thousands of veterans who were convicted under a military law that criminalized gay sex for over six decades. The provision in the Uniform Code of Military Justice that prohibited sodomy was finally repealed in 2013, marking a long-overdue acknowledgment of past injustices. This pardon aims to right the wrongs done to service members who were unfairly punished for being true to themselves. The presidential proclamation is expected to benefit around 2,000 individuals, allowing them to apply for a certificate of pardon and potentially receive veteran benefits that were…