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Harris scrambles to introduce herself to voters before Trump succeeds in villainizing her
WASHINGTON — A mad scramble is underway to introduce Vice President Kamala Harris to Americans who know little about her, with both campaigns vying to leave a vivid impression that sinks in before voters start casting ballots this fall. In the 11-week sprint to the election, Harris’ campaign is pouring tens of millions of dollars
What To Know About The Democratic National Convention Starting Tomorrow: Major Speeches, Protests And More
Forbes Business Breaking What To Know About The Democratic National Convention Starting Tomorrow: Major Speeches, Protests And More Sara Dorn Forbes Staff Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs Forbes Staff Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture. Aug 18, 2024, 04:06pm EDT Updated Aug
Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 Major Surveys—Up 6 Points In 1 Poll
Forbes Business Breaking Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 Major Surveys—Up 6 Points In 1 Poll Sara Dorn Forbes Staff Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics. Following Aug 18, 2024, 09:57am EDT Updated Aug 18, 2024, 10:11am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline
Hollywood heads to Chicago for the Democratic convention, as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift speculation swirls
CNN — When Barack Obama accepted his presidential nomination at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Jennifer Lopez was in town, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended the proceedings together, and Kanye West performed at an Obama campaign party. Four conventions later, many things are different in Hollywood – but the A-list enthusiasm for the party’s presidential ticket remains
Pro-Palestinian activists face complicated new decisions as Democrats gather to support a surging Kamala Harris
CNN — Outside the heavily guarded perimeter of the Democratic convention this week, pro-Palestinian groups are preparing for tens of thousands to march in opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. On the inside, expectations are murkier – as activists push the Democratic National Committee and Vice President Kamala Harris to take a harder line with
Why Iowa Republicans who once opposed Trump are ready to vote for him
Kellerton, Iowa CNN — Shanen Ebersole is voting for Donald Trump. With plenty of reservations, but zero hesitation. “It’s definitely a vote for Trump,” Ebersole said. “I’m happy doing that with the choices that we have. I don’t think there is any way I could vote any other direction.” Ebersole was a Nikki Haley supporter
Harris edges out Trump nationally — but trails him on key issues: poll
Vice President Kamala Harris clinched a slim lead over former President Donald Trump nationally, despite lagging behind him on top issues for voters, a new poll found. Harris nabbed 49% support to Trump’s 45% in a one-on-one matchup nationally and saw her advantage slip to 47% to 44% when independent candidates were added to the
Donald Trump Warned Over ‘Cynical’ Social Security Plan
Hot on the heels of his proposal to axe tax on tips made by service workers, Donald Trump has proposed another tax cut: to end all taxes on Social Security retirement income. "SENIORS SHOULD NOT PAY TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY!" Trump wrote on July 31 on Truth Social, appealing to the tens of millions that
Inside the fast-moving launch of Kamala Harris for president
CNN — Three weeks into her presidential run was the first time the Biden campaign’s pollsters — now hers — held a deep-dive call with Kamala Harris’ inner circle to discuss what she’s been saying on the stump. Over the line came a lot of praise, but also some suggested tweaks. First, said veteran Democratic numbers man Geoff Garin, summarizing their analysis
Facing setbacks, progressives focus on pragmatic goals for a Harris presidency
WASHINGTON — In early 2020, Bernie Sanders had just won two back-to-back primaries and progressives appeared on the cusp of conquering the Democratic Party. But after losing that contest to Joe Biden and facing recent setbacks, the movement is recalibrating its ambitions in anticipation of a Kamala Harris victory this fall. Gone are the skyscraping demands