US Elections

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Write down what you hear and stands out to you.

Write down what you hear and stands out to you, especially when comparing it to the RNC

And all the while, he intends to enact what, in effect, is a national sales tax, call it a Trump tax, that would raise prices on middle-class families by almost $4,000 a year. Well, instead of a Trump tax hike, we will pass a middle-class tax cut that will benefit more than 100 million Americans.

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"I heard a loud whizzing sound and felt something hit me really, really hard. On my right ear. I said to myself, 'Wow, what was that? It can only be a bullet.'"

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Friends, I believe America cannot truly be prosperous unless Americans are fully able to make their own decisions about their own lives, especially on matters of heart and home.
But tonight, in America, too many women are not able to make those decisions. And let’s be clear about how we got here: Donald Trump handpicked members of the U.S. Supreme Court to take away reproductive freedom. And now, he brags about it.

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Her discussion of women's reproductive rights, gun violence, and LGBTQ+ freedoms taps into shared concerns and fears about losing these rights, appealing to the audience’s emotions of concern and hope.

I began speaking very strongly, powerfully and happily. Because I was discussing the great job my administration did on immigration at the southern border. We were very proud of it.
Behind me, and to the right, was a large screen that was displaying a chart of border crossings under my leadership. The numbers were absolutely amazing.

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He emphasises accomplishments and statistics

"On this journey, I am deeply honored to be joined by my amazing wife, Melania. And, Melania, thank you very much... I also want to thank my entire family — Don and Kimberly, Ivanka and Jared, Eric and Lara, Tiffany and Michael, Barron, we love our Barron."

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He acknowledges the support he has. 

As vice president, I have confronted threats to our security, negotiated with foreign leaders, strengthened our alliances and engaged with our brave troops overseas.

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Harris references her work as a prosecutor, attorney general, and vice president to build credibility:

Go back to your mindmap

What else can you add to your mindmap about the US Elections?

If you could ask an American who is going to vote a question, what question would you ask?

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