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Democrats stress gun violence prevention on convention’s final night
CHICAGO — The final night of the Democratic National Convention Thursday included a lineup of lawmakers and others who have long advocated for gun safety and have dealt with the aftermath of gun violence in their communities. “Our losses do not weaken us — they strengthen our resolve,” Georgia U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, a longtime […]
Frustrated uncommitted delegates push for Palestinian American speaker as DNC nears end
CHICAGO — Uncommitted delegates Thursday said they will continue their sit-in protest outside the United Center to advocate for a Palestinian American speaker at the Democratic National Convention, as Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to deliver her keynote address on the convention’s final night. While Harris will aim to galvanize Democrats to aid her meteoric […]
Bill Clinton urges Democrats to work for Harris, ‘the president of joy’
CHICAGO — Former President Bill Clinton, a titan in the Democratic Party with a talent for connecting with rural white voters, Wednesday praised Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris for her ability to move the country forward and touted her middle-class roots. “Kamala Harris is the only candidate in this race with the vision, the experience, […]
Democratic women governors showcased at DNC event with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus
CHICAGO — Actress and climate activist Julia Louis-Dreyfus asked eight Democratic women governors Wednesday if she would be ready for public office after playing a vice president and president on the hit cable TV show “Veep.” “You’re more qualified than Donald Trump, don’t worry about it,” New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul quickly replied, to […]
Harris campaign launches bilingual WhatsApp channel to draw Latino voters in swing states
CHICAGO — Latino lawmakers and organizers Wednesday stressed their voting bloc as key to delivering battleground states to Democrats in November, as the Harris campaign launched a bilingual WhatsApp channel to target Latino voters. “The Latino vote will be the deciding factor in this election,” actress and Democratic surrogate Eva Longoria said during a Hispanic […]
UAW’s Shawn Fain predicts working-class support for Harris-Walz ticket
CHICAGO — United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain told reporters Tuesday that working-class people can see themselves in the new Democratic presidential ticket. “There’s a very distinct difference in these two people and where they stand with working-class people,” Fain said of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. […]
‘Never, ever give up’: Hillary Clinton urges Democrats to fight for Harris win
CHICAGO — Hillary Clinton, the first woman to clinch a major political party’s presidential nomination, on the first night of the Democratic National Convention praised Vice President Kamala Harris — the second woman in U.S. history to be nominated — for her bright vision for the nation and her ability to lead the country forward. […]
Florida Dems say support for abortion rights ballot measure will help drive Harris votes
CHICAGO — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried told delegates at a breakfast meeting at the Democratic National Convention Monday that an abortion-related ballot measure will make the Sunshine State a battleground in the November elections. “We will not be counted out,” Fried said, sporting a white blazer — often symbolic of the women’s suffrage […]
Red-state Democratic legislators praise Harris-Walz ticket for invigorating voters
CHICAGO — State legislators from across the country mingled Monday during a Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee meeting at the Democratic National Convention, where they overwhelmingly agreed that the new Harris-Walz presidential ticket has reenergized the party base. “I think that there is a collective opportunity to bring a whole new set of Democrats, and voters […]
Black women quickly mobilize to boost Kamala Harris presidential bid?
WASHINGTON — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, making her the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party ticket, her nomination has energized a strong and loyal voting bloc in the Democratic Party — Black women. Since President Joe Biden […]
The big moment arrives for Harris: Democratic convention kicks off Monday in Chicago?
WASHINGTON — Just a little over a month after she became a candidate for president in the biggest shakeup in generations of presidential politics, Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday will deliver a widely anticipated speech accepting the Democratic nomination at the party’s convention in Chicago. Harris’ ascent to the top of the ticket after […]
Mark your calendar: VP candidates Walz and Vance to debate Oct. 1
WASHINGTON — Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance Thursday agreed to an Oct. 1 vice presidential debate against Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz on CBS News. Walz agreed to the October debate invitation from CBS on Wednesday. It will take place in New York City. Vance also argued for more debates against Walz, including one on […]