Democratic convention day one: Kamala delights, Hillary fights, Joe lets go A fired-up Democratic party launched their week in Chicago by rallying around their new nominee, Kamala Harris The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024
Bob Menendez expected to resign as senator following bribery conviction New Jersey lawmaker said Tuesday would be final day after being found guilty in New York trial last month The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024
Sadiq Khan: Second Trump presidency could increase abuse towards me and my family London mayor recalled ‘massive increase’ in hate crime the last time Donald Trump was in office Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024
SCOTUS "road map" to prosecute Trump Special counsel has "more than enough incriminating evidence" to move forward if he cuts official acts from charges Salon · Aug 20, 2024
MAGA Republican Matt Gaetz's chances of surviving his Florida primary against challenger backed by Kevin McCarthy The only poll appearing in FiveThirtyEight's aggregator has the incumbent with a solid lead over his main rival, Aaron Dimmock Latin Times · Aug 20, 2024
DeSantis-backed school board candidates face off in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t on the ballot — but his education agenda is The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
Does Democratic VP candidate Walz swear too damn much? During a campaign event with Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Michigan on Aug. 8, Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, used the word “damn” four times during his brief remarks, including in two sentences in a row: The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024
Crockett torches "career criminal" Trump "Will a vindictive, vile villain violate voters’ vision?" the Texas Democrat questioned at the DNC Salon · Aug 20, 2024
OPINION - Kamala Harris is beating Donald Trump at his own game — crowd size and enthusiasm Democrats in Chicago were ecstatic as Kamala Harris took to the stage last night. She looked radiant — one in the eye for Donald Trump, who claimed recently that he was better looking than her. In his dreams! Harris’s first act was to praise Joe Biden. “Thank you for your… Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024
Charlie Kirk and Young Democrats president get into spat at DNC: ‘You’re crashing our party’ ‘You’re an anti-patriotic, anti-constitutional person crashing our party,’ slammed the Young Democrats of Georgia president Parker Short The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024
Ex-Nikki Haley voters rally behind Kamala Harris: ‘I picked the side that had the least issues’ Some former supporters of Nikki Haley are now organizing for Harris, who they see as ‘the better choice’ over Trump The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024
Democratic National Convention 2024: who are the A-list supporters? Donald Trump may have had Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock, but Kamala Harris is set to draw in some real star power for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Here’s who’s on the ticket Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024
Kamala Harris Proposes To Hike Corporate Tax Rate To 28% Her campaign made the announcement on Monday by framing the proposal as a key component of her economic strategy. International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024
Obama to deliver ‘forceful affirmation’ for Kamala Harris – as it happened Sources close to former president say he will ‘affirm why Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are precisely the leaders the country needs right now’ The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 JD Vance accused of ‘crime against humanity’ after quip at famed Philly cheesesteak joint falls flat The Republicans Against Trump X account posted: ‘Trump just lost Pennsylvania’
The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024 First Thing: Biden urges voters to elect Harris to ‘preserve democracy’ The president strikes an optimistic note in address at the opening night of the Democratic national convention. Plus, should licking popsicles be part of the curriculum?
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 Jasmine Crockett jokes about Marjorie Taylor Greene alliteration in DNC speech Jasmine Crockett gave a powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention’s opening night where she delivered one of her trademark alliteration attacks on Donald Trump to a packed hall
Latin Times · Aug 20, 2024 This year's most expensive congressional race stars an immigrant who says migrants "destroyed" Ohio cities The GOP's candidate in the Buckeye State is Colombian-born Bernie Moreno, whose ad support tallies a whopping $132.2 million
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024 Voters trust Republicans more than Democrats on most key issues, new data shows Exclusive: Voters trust Republicans more on the economy, jobs and crime, even as Harris climbs in the polls
Salon · Aug 20, 2024 The Tim Walz test: Does service matter? Tim Walz may have successfully neutralized "swift boat" attacks from the right
Salon · Aug 20, 2024 Tim Walz's climate record is complicated Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is widely viewed as a staunch environmentalist, but his record on Line 3 haunts him
Latin Times · Aug 20, 2024 Trump To Visit US-Mexico Border To Shift Spotlight From Harris At Democratic Convention The Republican presidential candidate and his team will also hold daily press conferences, highlighting the difference between their approach and the Harris campaign, which hasn't yet held an official press conference since she secured the Democratic nomination.
International Business Times · Aug 20, 2024 Excitement As Obama Set To Praise Harris At Democratic Convention Barack Obama will hail Kamala Harris as the future of the Democratic Party on Tuesday as she is formally crowned its presidential nominee after a roller-coaster ride in US campaign politics.
The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024 Barack and Michelle Obama to speak on second day of Democratic convention Theme set for Tuesday of Kamala Harris’s ‘bold vision’ will contrast with Trump’s dystopian vision of the US
Latin Times · Aug 20, 2024 JD Vance says illegal immigration 'creates higher crime rates', cites Scorsese film as evidence The vice-presidential hopeful illustrated his point by referencing the 2002 film "Gangs of New York"