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NBC News:
Republicans see Gov. Josh Shapiro as Harris' ‘super strong’ VP contender — But a few of the reasons Republicans consider the Pennsylvania governor a potential boost to Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign may cause heartburn among some Democrats. — PITTSBURGH — Republicans increasingly …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Scoop: House Democrat “absolutely not” committed to voting for Harris … - “That's a positive step in the right direction, I think, from the perspective of the American people. … - But Golden said he is “absolutely not” committing to voting for Harris and is “going to wait …
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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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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 …
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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New York Times:
Harris Narrows Gap Against Trump, Times/Siena Poll Finds — In a survey taken after President Biden stepped aside, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are locked in a tight race separated by a single percentage point among likely voters. — Vice President Kamala Harris begins a 103-day sprint …
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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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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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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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Associated Press:
Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of ‘backpedaling’ from Sept. 10 faceoff — Vice President Kamala Harris says she's “ready to debate Donald Trump.” She accused Trump of “backpedaling” away from a previous agreement for a debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10.
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Alex Gangitano / The Hill:
Harris campaign hits Trump over Fox News interview: 'This guy shouldn't be president ever again'
Harris campaign hits Trump over Fox News interview: 'This guy shouldn't be president ever again'
Ed Mazza / HuffPost:
‘I Approve This Message’: Kamala Harris Instantly Uses Trump's Own Words Against Him
‘I Approve This Message’: Kamala Harris Instantly Uses Trump's Own Words Against Him
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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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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, ‘Melania,’ scheduled for this fall
Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, ‘Melania,’ scheduled for this fall
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Shawn Hubler / New York Times:
Newsom Orders California Officials to Remove Homeless Encampments — The directive from Gov. Gavin Newsom is the nation's most sweeping response to a Supreme Court decision last month that gave local leaders greater authority to remove homeless campers. — Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered …
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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 …
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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
Obama to throw his full support behind Harris
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Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Future Forward launches a $50 million pre-convention ad blitz for Harris — The new ad backup counters a short-term advantage Republicans have had in swing states since Sunday. — The Kamala Harris ad blitz has launched. — Future Forward, the largest Democratic-leaning super PAC …
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
Polls show some good early signs for Kamala Harris — There are signs she has gained among some key groups. But the race remains close — and stubbornly so. — Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to the biggest developments in a stubborn 2024 race that's showing some signs of being shaken up.
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Crime Trends in U.S. Cities: Mid-Year 2024 Update — Senior Research Specialist, Council on Criminal Justice — Graduate Research Assistant, University of Missouri-St. Louis — The authors thank John Roman, director of the Center on Public Safety and Justice at NORC at the University of Chicago …
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Ann E. Marimow / Washington Post:
Justice Kagan calls for a way to enforce Supreme Court ethics code — Justice Elena Kagan suggested Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. could appoint an outside panel of highly respected judges to review allegations of wrongdoing. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Justice Elena Kagan said Thursday …
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Irie Sentner / Politico:
Blake Masters: ‘Political leaders should have children’ — Masters is locked in a contentious GOP House primary in Arizona. — Most Republicans want nothing to do with Sen. JD Vance's resurfaced attack on Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats as “childless cat ladies.”
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Ryan Cooper / American Prospect:
Tim Walz Would Make a Great Running Mate — Kamala Harris apparently needs a white dude. They don't come better—or whiter—than this. — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, standing with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, talks with reporters following their meeting …
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Jazz Tangcay / Variety:
Kamala Harris Appears on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' to Advocate for Voting: ‘Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard’ — Kamala Harris will appear on the season nine finale of “RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars” advocating for voting. — Set to air this Friday on Paramount+, the episode will begin …
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NBC News:
Fearing a Trump takeover, Justice Department alumni endorse Kamala Harris — Former DOJ officials warned in a new letter that the “fabric of the nation, the rule of law and the future of the Democracy are at stake in this election.” — For Justice Department employees who had spent weeks contemplating …
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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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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 …
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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