Voting
UAW union endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president over Trump
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2024. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris over Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump. The union’s endorsement […]
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Harris Atlanta rally will test her momentum on the ground in a key swing state
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a campaign event in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on July 27, 2024. Stephanie Scarbrough | Via Reuters A major campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential run could draw a crowd of more than 10,000 people Tuesday night in Atlanta, stretching the limits of the Georgia State University […]
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Why the U.S. elects so many older politicians
President Joe Biden, age 81, ended his 2024 reelection bid as concern for his vitality mounted within the Democratic Party. “There are cognitive issues,” said former Senator Bob Kerry, D-Neb., in a July interview with CNBC. The issue of aging lawmakers in the U.S. extends well beyond the presidency. At the start of the 118th […]
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Obama endorses Kamala Harris as she builds momentum against Donald Trump
WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, in a short video released Friday by the Harris campaign. The 55-second clip shows the vice president walking backstage at an event, heading toward her motorcade and answering the phone call on speaker. “Aww, hi, you’re both together! Oh, […]
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Biden says ‘defense of democracy’ drove his exit in Oval Office address
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid. Evan Vucci | Via Reuters President Joe Biden on Wednesday night told the American public that “the defense of democracy is more important than […]
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Trump says he is willing to debate Harris multiple times
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump walks offstage after speaking at a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be willing to debate Vice President Kamala Harris multiple times if she […]
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Harris debuts on campaign trail as favorite for Democratic nomination: Live Updates
Netanyahu to meet Biden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the White House this week to meet U.S. President Joe Biden, amid pressure to end the war that has devastated the Gaza Strip since October. Israel, which maintains it does not target civilians and only pursues Palestinian militant group Hamas, has faced international criticism over […]
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Some Democratic donors want to slow Harris’ nomination; potential challengers quick to endorse it
US Philanthropist Michael Bloomberg speaks at the Earthshot Prize Innovation Camp on June 27, 2024 in London, England. Wpa Pool | Getty Images Some of the Democratic Party’s top donors have been urging the party to hit the brakes on Vice President Kamala Harris’ surge towards the nomination, arguing for a more “open” and inclusive […]
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Kamala Harris needs to win over her doubters and detractors, analysts say — and soon
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a political event at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Experience in Portage, Michigan, on July 17, 2024. Jeff Kowalsky | AFP | Getty Images The pressure is on Vice President Kamala Harris to turn around her political fortunes and win the Democratic Party’s nomination, analysts say, after U.S. President Joe […]
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Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris after Biden drops out; running-mate speculation swirls
Harris issues fundraising call U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a fundraising call after confirming she will run in the fall presidential campaign, following White House leader Joe Biden’s withdrawal. Biden has endorsed Harris, who must still receive the official Democrat nomination. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is […]
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