Jul 25 Kamala Harris and faith: a Baptist with a Jewish spouse and ties to the Black Church and Gandhi By Darren Sands, Associated Press In interviews, religious leaders and theologians told The Associated Press that Harris’ candidacy has special symbolic significance following President Joe Biden’s departure from election campaign. Continue reading
Jul 25 WATCH: ‘Bring it on’ Harris tells teachers union as she promises fight for ‘fundamental freedoms’ By Josh Boak, Associated Press In her speech, Harris described the campaign as a battle for the country's future. The likely Democratic nominee has visited four states this week as she prepares for a general election fight with Republican candidate Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 24 Is it really ‘unlawful’ to replace Biden on the Democratic ticket? Election law experts say no By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact Although Republicans are free to file legal challenges to Biden’s switch-out — and it’s impossible to predict exactly how courts may rule on those challenges — election law experts agreed that legal precedent sides with Democrats. Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch 6:08 Biden explains decision to end 2024 bid in Oval Office address By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens In an address from the Oval Office, President Bident explained his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports. Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:11 Strategists examine latest campaign messages from Harris and Trump By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan President Biden spoke from the White House Wednesday night explaining his reasons for ending his reelection bid. It comes as Vice President Harris is closer to the Democratic nomination and as former President Trump focused his attacks on her. Geoff… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 5:37 Harris sharpens message against Trump as campaign hopes to galvanize women voters By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens President Biden will address the nation Wednesday night from the Oval Office and explain his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. It comes as Vice President Kamala Harris is moving closer to locking up her party’s nomination… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:50 Democratic and Republican strategists analyze the rapidly changing presidential race By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan President Biden will address the nation for the first time since dropping out of the presidential race. For more analysis of the rapidly changing state of the race, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist Kevin… Continue watching
Jul 24 Democrats hope Harris’ bluntness on abortion will lead to 2024 wins By Colleen Long, Christine Fernando, Amanda Seitz, Associated Press President Joe Biden might not often use the word “abortion” when he talks about the overturning of Roe v. Wade. But Vice President Kamala Harris sure does. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Trump speaks in North Carolina at first rally since Biden leaves 2024 presidential race By Meg Kinnard, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Trump unleashed a barrage of attack lines Wednesday against his likely new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he called his “new victim to defeat” and accused of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. Continue reading
Jul 24 Republican leaders urge party members against racist and sexist attacks on Harris By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press At a closed-door meeting of House Republicans early Tuesday, National Republican Congressional Committee chairman Richard Hudson urged lawmakers to instead stick to criticizing Harris for her role in Biden-Harris administration policies. Continue reading