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Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
The GOP's legal challenges to Harris's candidacy are bunk — They're also amazingly hypocritical. … While Democrats wasted no time this week rallying around Kamala Harris, Republicans were just as quick to start trying to sabotage her campaign with lawfare. — It isn't surprising that the GOP is taking this approach.
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Erica Pandey / Axios:
Exclusive poll: Harris opens up early edge with young voters — Vice President Kamala Harris is significantly more popular among America's youngest voters than President Biden, a new Axios/Generation Lab poll shows. … But Harris could be extending the gap once again.
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NBC News:
Obama plans to endorse Harris for president soon — The former president has had multiple conversations with Vice President Kamala Harris about her campaign this week. — WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in close touch since she announced …
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Eugene Daniels / Politico:
Obama to throw his full support behind Harris — The former president's backing could come as soon as Thursday. — Former President Barack Obama plans to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid, according to two people familiar with his plans.
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Politico:
Half-dozen Dems join GOP in condemning Harris' work on the border — House Republicans used their slim majority on Thursday to target Vice President Kamala Harris — and some Democrats backed the effort. The House passed a resolution criticizing Harris for her work on the border in a 220-196 vote …
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
July 2024 Swing State Polls: Harris Trails Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tied in Wisconsin — Home Polls July 2024 Swing State Polls: Harris Trails Trump in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tied in Wisconsin — Majority of Democrats in Swing States Say Harris Should be Nominated at DNC
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NBC News:
Republicans see Gov. Josh Shapiro as Harris' ‘super strong’ VP contender
Republicans see Gov. Josh Shapiro as Harris' ‘super strong’ VP contender
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Axios:
Some Republicans express buyer's remorse over Vance VP pick
Some Republicans express buyer's remorse over Vance VP pick
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Maya Boddie / Alternet.org:
‘Lifelong Republican’ ex-GA lieutenant gov. endorses Kamala Harris
‘Lifelong Republican’ ex-GA lieutenant gov. endorses Kamala Harris
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Exclusive: Murphy says Harris endorsements weren't “pre-organized”
Steve Peoples / Associated Press:
The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans are dominating Democrats on the airwaves
The fight to define Harris is on. And for now, Republicans are dominating Democrats on the airwaves
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Maria Ramirez Uribe / PolitiFact:
‘Border czar’? Kamala Harris assigned to tackle immigration's causes, not border security
‘Border czar’? Kamala Harris assigned to tackle immigration's causes, not border security
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Tommy Christopher / Mediaite:
‘Trump Is Old And Quite Weird’: Kamala Harris Camp Hits Back At ‘78-Year-Old Criminal’ Trump's Fox News Interview — Harris for President tore into former President Donald Trump over a Fox News interview in which he referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “garbage” among other things.
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Harris campaign hits Trump over Fox News interview: 'This guy shouldn't be president ever again' — Vice President Harris's campaign hit at former President Trump's interview on Fox News on Thursday, questioning his age and mental stamina. — The campaign released a “Statement …
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
A Good Speech and a Sad Spectacle — This morning's good vibe, per WaPo: “The U.S. economy grew at a robust 2.8 percent annualized rate in the second quarter, capping two years of solid expansion, despite some signs of softening.” — And this morning's terrible vibe, also per WaPo …
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Ed Mazza / HuffPost:
‘I Approve This Message’: Kamala Harris Instantly Uses Trump's Own Words Against Him — That didn't take long. — LOADING — Donald Trump's own words on Wednesday were quickly turned back at him in a new video from Vice President Kamala Harris's rapid response team.
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New York Times:
Trump and His Allies Adapt to a New Role: Fighting for Attention
Trump and His Allies Adapt to a New Role: Fighting for Attention
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Jacob Knutson / Axios:
Exclusive: Jason Miller says a Trump-Harris debate “will happen”
Exclusive: Jason Miller says a Trump-Harris debate “will happen”
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Josephine Harvey / HuffPost:
Critics Flag 1 Huge Flaw In Trump's Claim About Kamala Harris And Jewish People
Critics Flag 1 Huge Flaw In Trump's Claim About Kamala Harris And Jewish People
Natalie Allison / Politico:
As Trump unloads on Harris, even his supporters see her gaining ground
As Trump unloads on Harris, even his supporters see her gaining ground
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Robert Reich:
Beware the Mump — Speaking in Charlotte, North Carolina, yesterday, at his first campaign rally since President Biden dropped out of the race and Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic candidate, Trump deployed his usual barrage of lies and smears.
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David Frum / The Atlantic:
The Dramatic Contrast of Biden's Last Act
Associated Press:
Gavin Newsom Issues Executive Order On Removal Of Homeless Encampments — The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities. — LOADING — California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies …
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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, ‘Melania,’ scheduled for this fall — Former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed by her office as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.”
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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:
July 24, 2024 — Tonight, President Joe Biden explained to the American people why he decided to refuse the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination and hand the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris. — Speaking from the Oval Office from his seat behind the Resolute Desk …
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Catherine Salgado / PJ Media:
Joe Biden's Mumbled Oval Office Speech Was Nothing But Lies and Gaffes
Joe Biden's Mumbled Oval Office Speech Was Nothing But Lies and Gaffes
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Stefan Becket / CBS News:
Kamala Harris condemns pro-Hamas protesters who burned American flag in D.C. — Washington — Vice President Kamala Harris condemned demonstrators who voiced support for Hamas and burned an American flag near the U.S. Capitol to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address …
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump calls for jail sentence for desecrating flag: ‘Stupid people’ will say it's unconstitutional
Trump calls for jail sentence for desecrating flag: ‘Stupid people’ will say it's unconstitutional
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Zachary Folk / The Daily Beast:
FBI Is Not Fully Convinced Trump Was Struck by a Bullet — LINGERING QUESTIONS — “There is some question about whether or not it was a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday. — FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed during a marathon testimony …
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David Corn / Mother Jones:
J.D. Vance Endorsed Book That Calls Progressives “Unhumans” and Praises Jan. 6 Rioters — The GOP veep candidate embraced the extreme view that today's left is part of a centuries-long effort to “destroy” civilization. — During his acceptance speech at the Republican convention last week …
Bryan Mena / CNN:
The US economy is pulling off something historic — The US economy is on the verge of an extremely rare achievement. — Economic growth in the first half of the year was solid, with the economy expanding a robust 2.8% annualized rate in the second quarter, according to fresh Commerce …
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Jeff Cox / CNBC:
U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much more than expected
U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the second quarter, much more than expected
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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Beshear becomes Harris's top attack dog against Vance — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) has become the top attack dog for Vice President Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee, against GOP vice-presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), ripping his regional rival as a “phony” and not “one of us.”
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Melissa Goldin / Associated Press:
Posts spread baseless rumors about GOP vice presidential pick JD Vance having sex with a couch
Posts spread baseless rumors about GOP vice presidential pick JD Vance having sex with a couch
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