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Questions mount around the likelihood of a September Trump v. Harris debate— from the chance of it happening at all to a clash over logistics like muting microphones… 

Harris’s campaign began pushing for live mics throughout the broadcast, a shift from the rules previously agreed upon when President Biden was at the top of the ticket.

ROKK Senior Vice President John LaBombard gave his thoughts on the matter in The Hill.

Democrats are leery about the prospect of Vice President Harris putting out anything close to a fleshed-out agenda— preferring questioning eyes to remain on the former president — not the current VP.

Here’s the Democrats’ work around: Continuing Harris’s atmospheric campaign — albeit one with limited policy substance — as a referendum on former President Trump. 

Speaking with The Hill, ROKK Co-Founder and GOP strategist Ron Bonjean weighs in on this strategy and how it foils Trump’s very own.

Distraction or advantage? 

With eyes on Harris and her presidential bid, the public cannot seem to look away from Doug Emhoff’s cheesy dad jokes and wife superfandom. More curious about Emhoff than ever, a viral photo of 20-year-old Doug smiling slyly has overtaken the internet and so has the 2021 video of him blowing kisses to Harris. 

The question remains, has Doug’s buzz worthiness furthered Kamala’s newfound momentum? 

ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Rodell Mollineau took the TIME to reveal his thoughts on Harris’ husband, and gave a comparison to Trump’s spouse, Melania Trump.

Senate Republicans are red hot as concern mounts that former President Trump is tanking their chances to take back the majority in a few short months…

Their take: Vice President Harris is blazing her way into the 2024 elections, taking most of the oxygen, while Trump fails to breathe life back into his must-win voter base.  

Our take: Heard first in The Hill, ROKK Co-Founder and seasoned strategist Ron Bonjean  provides his perspective on how Trump can narrow his focus and rally the support of independent voters before time runs out!

The Democratic National Convention is the main calendar item for this week, and key allies to Kamala Harris say she couldn’t be in a better position. 

Why? Making quick work of the mere weeks since she entered the race, Harris has both consolidated a hefty voter base but has also packed arenas. 

What does this mean for the Harris Walz campaign come November? ROKK Co-Founder and Democratic strategist Rodell Mollineau gave The Hill his take on whether this new enthusiasm will translate into votes. 

First— a tax cut for hotel and restaurant workers in Nevada, the swing state where Donald J. Trump proposed exempting tips from taxes. 

Then— a call to slash the corporate tax rate in front of an audience of chief executives gathered in Washington.

Now— a proposal to end Social Security tax, which could be a boon for retirees, one of the most politically important groups in the United States.

What does this mean for the country? For answers, ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean shared his insights with The New York Times on Trump’s latest tax take and the temptation it poses for key voters. 

PRNEWS recently hosted the second installment of its three-seminar digital learning series. The seminar, Social Media for PR Campaigns, gave the audience a breakdown of how to leverage social media to elevate their PR strategy. ROKK’s Executive Vice President of Digital and Paid Media, Rachel Winer, hosted a session titled Social Media Metrics – Beyond Fluff and Vanity, where she taught professionals how to move beyond surface-level metrics to showcase meaningful data that truly impresses clients.

Winer introduced the audience to RADIUS, a proprietary tool offered by ROKK Solutions. RADIUS encompasses a suite of unique data programs that design and drive highly effective campaigns for clients.

As more social media platforms become mainstream and existing ones evolve, it’s important to have a specific strategy for each social media channel. Winer reminded the audience to stay up-to-date on each platform’s analytics capabilities. As newer platforms like TikTok and Threads continue to grow, understanding these updates will allow PR specialists to give their clients the best results.

Learn more about key takeaways from the full seminar here.

President Joe Biden has announced he will no longer seek reelection and will endorse Vice President Kamala Harris instead. ROKK Partner and democratic strategist Kristen Hawn spoke with Fox News Media about the historic decision. Listen to the full conversation here.

ROKK Partner and Democratic Strategist Kristen Hawn spoke on Bloomberg’s Balance of Power about what Biden’s next move is and who Trump may be considering for his Vice President pick. Listen to the full conversation.

As the Democratic Party fights over whether Joe Biden should step aside before November’s presidential election, rival Donald Trump has declined to join the pile-on.

Biden’s halting debate last week against Trump fueled concerns among voters around the president’s age and ability to govern — fears that Republicans have often been eager to highlight.
ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean shared insights into why Trump wants Biden to stay in the Presidential race in Yahoo News.