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Whitmer: Harris has ‘more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together’
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Wednesday doubled down on her support for Vice President Harris, touting her years of experience in contrast to the GOP ticket. “Kamala Harris in and of herself has more experience than the whole GOP ticket put together. They only have six years of public service experience, and I often…
Gov. Newsom says he missed calls from Biden, Harris moments after president dropped out of election
California Gov. Gavin Newsom remains a strong supporter of both Pres. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.He said on his new podcast "Politickin" that he was in the gym when Biden announced he was dropping out."I get all these text messages from the White House saying, 'The president is trying to get in touch with you,' but I didn't even see them," Newsom said.MORE: Bay Area, state officials react to Pres. Biden not seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential raceNewsom posted a video snippet on X, announcing the podcast with Marshawn Lynch and his agent.The governor says he missed calls from both Biden and Harris in the moments after Biden's announcement.Lynch asked Newsom why he isn't running for president and Newsom never answered. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Harris vows "we will move forward" in speech to teacher's union
Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday painted the upcoming election as a choice between "two different visions" for the country, one focused on the future and one focused on the past, in remarks delivered to the American Federation of Teachers in Houston, Texas.Harris' address to the teacher's union, which has 1.8 million members nationwide, comes as she crisscrosses the country in the wake of launching her presidential campaign, with stops in Indianapolis and Milwaukee earlier this week. Her remarks to the AFT comes as she seeks to energize core constituencies following President Biden's decision to drop out of the race...
Sen. Daines: If you like San Francisco politics, you're going to love Kamala Harris
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss President Biden's remarks from the oval address to address his departure from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris ascension to the de facto Democratic nominee for president, state of the 2024 race, and more.
Biden Oval Office Address: Darcy cartoon
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Wednesday in prime time from The Oval Office, oldest President Joe Biden, 81, addressed the nation on his decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential campaign, passing his wisdom and the torch of democracy to the next generation, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to become the first female Black-Asian President of the United States of America.
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
Beshear ranks as most popular Democratic governor in new national poll
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is the most popular Democratic governor in the country, according to a Morning Consult poll released Wednesday. According to the poll, 67% of voters surveyed approve of Beshear's job performance — falling behind only Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who had an 81% rating. ...
Former AG Bill Barr personally involved in decision to publicize details of 2020 mail-in ballot probe, DOJ watchdog finds
A Justice Department watchdog has found that former Attorney General Bill Barr was personally involved in the decision to publicize an incident from the 2020 election – nine mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being discarded in a dumpster in Pennsylvania – that flamed the false narrative of widespread voter fraud.
House Dem who said ‘Trump is going to win’ won’t commit to voting for Harris
Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), a moderate Democrat who previously said former President Trump is going to win the election, would not commit Thursday to voting for Vice President Harris. “I expect to have to work to earn Mainers’ votes and our candidates for president should expect the same,” Golden said in a Wednesday statement. “Kamala…
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