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Welcome to another edition of FT Now! After another important week of news across the country, it’s time to dive in! First up, President Biden’s plummeting approval rating could spell trouble for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Virginia’s Terry McAuliffe. Next, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts slammed President Biden over his recently announced unconstitutional vaccine mandate. Last up, Arizona became the first state to file a lawsuit against the Biden Administration challenging the same vaccine mandate.
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| Opinion: Biden's polling dip threatens Virginia’s McAuliffe and New Jersey Gov. Murphy |
| What Happened: |
| With President Biden’s approval rating in freefall after a month characterized by the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal and a resurgence in COVID-19, Virginia’s Terry McAuliffe and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy may have more trouble in their upcoming gubernatorial elections.
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| Why You Should Care: |
| According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, President Biden’s approval now sits at just 42% - a dramatic decrease from even a couple months ago. As the gubernatorial elections tighten in Virginia and New Jersey, it is likely that national discontent with the White House boils over to these crucial races.
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| What Happens Next: |
| While the impact of President Biden’s decreasing popularity on these races will not be known until election day, the Virginia governor’s race has already become razor thin as Republican Glenn Youngkin surges.
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| Nebraska Gov. Ricketts rails against vaccine mandate: Biden 'pretty ignorant of what's going on'
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| What Happened: |
| Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts slammed President Biden this week over his vaccine mandate for companies with more than 100 employees.
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| Why You Should Care: |
| Gov. Ricketts pointed out that he completely supports people getting vaccinated, but is opposed to the government forcing citizens to take it: "...Somebody shouldn’t have to make the choice between keeping their job and getting a jab in the arm. I mean, it’s just wrong."
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| What Happens Next: |
| Gov. Ricketts and numerous other Republican governors have already begun coordinating with their state attorney generals and will challenge the White House’s rule immediately.
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| Arizona sues Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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| What Happened: |
| Arizona became the first state in the country to file a lawsuit against the Biden Administration’s newest vaccine mandate this week. |
| Why You Should Care: |
| The mandate could impact 100 million people if Republican efforts fail, representing an unconstitutional overreach of federal power. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich: "The Biden Administration is once again flouting our laws and precedents to push their radical agenda."
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| What Happens Next: |
| While the outcome of the lawsuit is still uncertain, many more are expected to be filed shortly from other Republican-led states.
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| Did you know? |
| In 2021, there are TWO governor’s races: New Jersey and Virginia. Both governor’s mansions are currently held by Democrats, but this November, voters have a chance to turn them red. If you’re interested in becoming part of the growing movement to take back New Jersey and Virginia, consider joining the relevant Facebook groups and spread the word! |
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