VICE PRESIDENT Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump (Wikipedia).

Former president Donald Trump made his closing argument of the 2024 presidential campaign Sunday before a large crowd at NewYork’s Madison Square Garden while Vice President Kamala was seeking to rally voters in Philadelphia, visiting a church, a barbershop,  bookstore, etc. 

According to The Associated Press, remarks by Trump and supporters touched on issues and what might be considered remarks bordering on racism and sexism.

“Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” asked Trump. The crowd replied, “No!”

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage” and Trump friend David Rem described Harris as “the Antichrist” and “the devil.” Another speaker referred to Harris’ “pimp handlers.”

Harris, aiming at securing the support of swing state Pennsylvania, campaigned across the Keystone State’s biggest state. “We are focused on the future and we are focused on the needs of the American people,” said Harris. “As opposed to Donald Trump, who spends full time looking in the mirror focused on himself.”

She urged voters to go to the polls as early as possible, as the early voting deadline is Tuesday.

Pennsylvania may be the most important “swing” state in the nation. Traditionally Democratic, it went to Trump in 2016, but returned to the pattern by choosing Joe Biden in 2020. 

Strikes on Tehran don’t spark reprisal … yet

ISRAELI F-15 fighter-bombers (Wikipedia).

Israeli air strikes on Friday against Tehran, Iran’s capital and largest city, have not immediately prompted a military reaction.

The air raids were in retaliation for missiles fired by Iran at Israel on Oct. 1, according to The New York Times. But they were careful to avoid oil and nuclear sites in the former Persia.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the attacks “should neither be magnified nor downplayed.”
Israel has signaled that an Iranian response might bring a more powerful blow against Iran. “We can do much more,” said Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the Israeli military chief of staff.

Sports: Chargers defeat the Saints

Justin Herbert passed for 272 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New Orleans Saints 26-8 at SoFi Stadium before 70,240 fans.

He also rushed for 48 yards as the Bolts improved their record to 4-3, good for third place in the AFC West Division. They’ll visit the Cleveland Browns (2-6) next week.

Today, the Los Angeles Clippers are visiting the Golden State Warriors and the Anaheim Ducks are visiting the New Jersey Devils.

On Monday the World Series resumes with the Los Angeles Dodgers (leading two game to none) visiting the New York Yankees in Game Three of the series.

Weather: Settling in for a while

It looks like Mother Nature is settling into a pattern for our West Orange County cities for a while. On Monday the daytime high is expected to be 69 with an overnight low of 51. Be watchful, though. There’s 16 percent chance of rain. Sunny skies should return on Tuesday with a high of 71 (52), followed by clouds on Wednesday and 70 (50). Thursday will see more sun with a high of 70 (51).