Aug 06 Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Steve Karnowski, Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and generous aid to families. Continue reading
Aug 06 Harris VP pick: Here’s how Americans feel about Tim Walz By Laura Santhanam Vice President Kamala Harris has officially announced her pick for running mate and many Americans don’t know much about him, according to the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 7:30 Black women in Georgia discuss their key election issues and Harris’ historic campaign By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mary Fecteau, Ian Couzens Monday marked the final round of online balloting by Democratic delegates, officially making Vice President Kamala Harris the first Black and South Asian woman to secure the presidential nomination from one of the two major parties. Laura Barrón-López traveled to… Continue watching
Aug 05 Kamala Harris poised to officially become Democratic nominee after roll call vote By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris' coronation as the Democrats' standard-bearer for the 2024 presidential election is soon becoming official. Continue reading
Aug 05 Rally venues and dates are set, the only thing missing for Harris’ campaign blitz is her VP pick By Colleen Long, Associated Press The dates are set. The venues are chosen. The only thing missing from this week’s campaign blitz with Kamala Harris and her 2024 running mate is the name of that running mate. Continue reading
Aug 04 VP’s team launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ in effort to win over anti-Trump GOP voters By Zeke Miller, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign on Sunday was launching “Republicans for Harris” as she looks to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump’s candidacy. Continue reading
Aug 03 Watch 6:31 As Trump questions Harris’ identity, a look at the history of race in American politics By Laura Barrón-López, Harry Zahn, Andrew Corkery Earlier this week, while speaking at a gathering of Black journalists, former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Peniel Joseph, founding director of UT Austin’s Center for the Study of Race and… Continue watching
Aug 03 As Harris closes in on running mate decision, some groups step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly By Will Weissert, Associated Press Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro and Arizona Sen. Kelly, who are among the possible finalists to be Harris' running mate, have both faced criticism from some organizations and activists who might otherwise be supportive of Democratic causes, potentially undermining the party's newfound unity. Continue reading
Aug 03 Trump plans to skip ABC debate with Harris in September, insists on earlier Fox News faceoff By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Donald Trump says he is pulling out of a scheduled September debate with Vice President Kamala Harris on ABC and wants them to face off on Fox News, making it increasingly unlikely that the candidates will confront each other on stage before the… Continue reading
Aug 02 Harris’ campaign raised massive $310 million in July as she looks to reset the race against Trump By Will Weissert, Associated Press The haul by Harris' campaign, the Democratic National Committee and affiliated entities far outpaced Republican former President Donald Trump, whose campaign and assorted committees said they took in $138.7 million for July. Continue reading