2027488000 on the eastern and central time zones. In the mountain pacific regions, 2027488001. You can also send a text to 2027488003. On twitter, we are at at cspan wj. Biden supporters only this first hour. We did republicans only yesterday at the same time. Your thoughts on how joe biden will govern. Should he align himself with moderate or progressives. Again, 2027488000, eastern and central, 2027488001, mounted and pacific. This is the reporting of the Arizona Republic this morning biden increases lead, ending trumps hopes that continuing what count would put state in his column. Seemingly every National News organization that had not already called arizona for president elect joe biden nbc, cnn, New York Times and it. Washington post called fox news and the Associated Press had already called arizona for biden last week but at that point President Trump had a chance albeit slim to pull ahead of his democratic challenger. Biden needs trump with a margin greater than the estimated
President ial election and the latino vote. There is no question that 2020 for the first time in our countrys history, latinos were the largest ethnic minority, with 32 million eligible voters and with record numbers of latinos turning out the vote. Indeed, both President Donald Trump and president elect joe biden benefited from the high turnout of latino voters across the us yet the support that they received from this very diverse and complex electorate and why they are read in different parts of the country. While nationally the majority of latinos mailing democratic, when it comes to the state level, there are many constituencies that cannot be so easily counted on by either party. We are thrilled that maria selena will moderate. As we transition to a new administration and enter a new year, it is important to focus on the Lessons Learned and to know that the latino voice and our vote cannot be taken for granted. It requires an authentic connection and investment. I want to take a
A lot of progress but divisions between east and west. Have you with us u. S. President donald trump is being treated at a Military Hospital after testing positive for covert 19 hes expected to remain at Walter Reed Medical Center for several days trumps doctor says he eats taking the drug year earlier white house officials said the hospitalization was only a precautionary measure and trump would continue his president ial duties. The 1st glimpses of the u. S. President since he shocked the world with his covert 1000 diagnosis. Here donald trump has been transferred to hospital with officials insisting its only a precautionary measure the white house said he was fatigued but in good spirits and experiencing mild symptoms before takeoff the president assured his supporters he was doing ok. Everybody for the tremendous support. I think. To make sure the. First lady is doing. So thank you very much appreciate it. The white house had been on high alert after news that a top aide was diagno
Everyone. I am emily with komu eight news. Wepr have of komu8 in the missoi school of journalism welcome to the Missouri Press association governors forum. This is an event the press Association Sponsors every four years and we are pleased that the universe of missouri has partnered with us to broadcast this years event from historic missouri theater. Like everything in 2020, things are a little different this year begin with the factt the theater open to the public. Our massive stage desolate as one tuesday physically separated so that is why i am not wearing a mask this afternoon. Campaign staffers and members of the media are joining us today in the auditorium but i do still need to remind everyone to avoid applause or other reactions during todays forum. Joining our candidates on stage this afternoon, the executive editor of the Columbia Missourian ruby bailey, gary castor, managing editor of the Jefferson City news tribune, tricia miller, editor and publisher of the washington mis
With myself representing Missouri Press association representing komu. Our moderator is from the associated press, david leap. David i would like to introduce the candidates and go over the rules. Today the candidates drew numbers to the term of the order in which they will be making opening remarks. They are arranged on the stage starting farthest from me, Democratic State auditor Nicole Galloway, Libertarian Party candidate rik combs, republican governor mike parson, and green Party Candidate jerome bauer. After Opening Statements, i will ask the first question. Then we proceed to questions from our panelists. Candidates will have one minute to answer each question. After each has had a turn, i will decide whether any rebuttal time is necessary. If so, candidates will receive an additional 30 seconds, but rebuttals will be reserved only for those candidates involved in criticisms. If candidates fail to answer a question, i was are the right to ask them to try again during rebuttal ti