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Harris Raised More Than $10M a Day in August

Campaign says it was best-ever month for grassroots fundraising in a presidential election

(Newser) - Donald Trump's $130 million fundraising haul in August was described as "whopping" , but Vice President Kamala Harris almost tripled it, according to figures her campaign released Friday. The campaign said it raised $361 million last month, bringing the total to more than $615 million since President Biden bowed...

Trump or Harris? Putin Makes His 'Ironic' Pick

With wry smile, Russian president names Harris because 'she laughs so expressively'

(Newser) - A day after two Russian media executives were charged with trying to influence the upcoming US election, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered up his choice of election victor: Kamala Harris. In what Reuters views as an "ironic remark," Putin said Russia preferred Harris over Donald Trump, partly due...

Trump Not Sure Whether Debate on ABC Will Be Fair

He suggests, to Sean Hannity, that ABC will give advantage to Kamala Harris

(Newser) - Sean Hannity interviewed Donald Trump at a town hall event hosted by Fox News in Pennsylvania Wednesday night, and one of the most headline-grabbing things the former president said had to do with next week's debate , which will also be held in Philadelphia and hosted by ABC News. Referring...

University of South Carolina Urged to Cancel Harris 'Roast'

'Roastmasters' lined up for event include Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes

(Newser) - The NAACP has joined lawmakers and students urging the University of South Carolina to call off a Sept. 18 "roast" of Vice President Kamala Harris starring two leading far-right figures as "roastmasters." The event, advertised with what the Post and Courier calls a "vulgar misspelling" of...

&#39;Damage Control&#39;? Trump&#39;s Mixed Messaging on Abortion
'Damage Control'? Trump's
Mixed Messaging on Abortion
THE RUNDOWN
Aug 31, 2024 11:00 AM CDT

'Damage Control'? Trump's Mixed Messaging on Abortion

Day after he hinted he'd vote for abortion access amendment in Florida, ex-president makes a shift

(Newser) - With the election now just weeks away, Donald Trump is offering some mixed messages on his abortion stance, especially over the last "whirlwind" day or two, per NBC News . When asked on Thursday during an interview with the network what he thought about Florida's six-week abortion ban , and...

New Harris Ad Specifically Trolls Mar-a-Lago

VP's campaign is paying for spot on Project 2025 to appear on Trump's home turf in Florida

(Newser) - "Donald Trump's back, and he's out for control—complete control. And he has a plan to get it." That's the gist of the latest political ad from the Kamala Harris campaign on her opponent for the Oval Office. Trump, whom she ties to Project 2025...

Takeaways From Harris' CNN Interview

Harris, Walz 'ticked the box,' analysts says

(Newser) - With Republicans criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris first for not granting interviews, then for appearing with running mate Tim Walz at her first major interview since becoming the Democratic nominee, the bar for success wasn't especially high in her CNN interview. Analysts say Harris—who did most of the...

Trump Shares Vulgar Post About Kamala Harris

GOP nominee reshares Truth Social post implying 'blowjobs' drove the vice president's political rise

(Newser) - Former President Trump continued to lob sexually themed grenades at Kamala Harris on Wednesday, reposting on Truth Social a photo of Harris and Hillary Clinton captioned, "Funny how blowjobs impacted both their careers differently..." The jab, notes the New York Times , furthers Trump's contention that Harris' political...

Harris Criticized for Bringing Walz to Big Interview

CNN commentator calls it 'weak sauce'

(Newser) - After weeks of criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for not granting interviews or holding press conferences, Republicans are now criticizing the Democratic nominee for not granting a solo interview. A joint interview with Harris and running mate Tim Walz will air on CNN at 9pm Eastern on Thursday. After the...

Hundreds of Former Bush, McCain, Romney Staffers Endorse Harris

'The alternative ... is simply untenable'

(Newser) - Hundreds of Republicans who worked for the party's three presidential nominees before Donald Trump have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. In an open letter , former staffers from George W. Bush's administration and campaigns, joined by former staffers from the campaigns of John McCain and Mitt Romney, noted that...

Trump, Harris Bickering Over Debate Mics

Question is whether they should be muted at times, as former president threatens to skip

(Newser) - Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are still scheduled to square off in their first debate on Sept. 10, though the former president appeared to cast some doubt on that in a social media post. Meanwhile, both sides were squabbling Monday over the rules about mics:
  • A threat? In a Truth
...

Harris Outdrew Trump in Acceptance Speeches

Nominee's address attracted more viewers than Biden's in 2020, but fewer than Hillary Clinton's

(Newser) - Vice President Kamala Harris' nomination acceptance speech to her party's convention on Thursday night drew an average of 28.9 million cable viewers, Nielsen ratings show, edging Donald Trump's audience for his party address last month by about a half-million. Over the four-night runs of the conventions, an...

A Single Moment in 2010 Debate May Have Saved Kamala Harris
14 Years Ago,
a Debate Answer
May Have Saved
Kamala Harris
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Aug 24, 2024 1:25 PM CDT

14 Years Ago, a Debate Answer May Have Saved Kamala Harris

Rival's answer in California attorney general's race turned into an effective ad in a tight campaign

(Newser) - As the Democratic convention opens on Monday, the New York Times looks back at a 47-second moment from back in 2010 that played a crucial role in Kamala Harris' political rise. It came during a debate between Harris and Steve Cooley in the race for California attorney general. Cooley, then...

Harris Kids Offer a Pronunciation Lesson

It's "comma-la," vice president's grandnieces make clear at DNC

(Newser) - The final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harris' name—featuring none other than the candidate's great nieces, Amara and Leela Ajagu. The actor Kerry Washington introduced the girls by saying "it's come to my attention that there are some folks...

Trump Had a Lot to Say About Harris' DNC Speech

Rolling Stone calls reaction a 'multi-platform meltdown for the ages'

(Newser) - As Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday night, Donald Trump was definitely watching: The Republican nominee posted on Truth Social dozens of times during her speech, asking "Why didn't she do something about the things of which she complains?" "IS SHE TALKING ABOUT ME?" he posted...

Harris Delivers Promise of 'Normal Competence'

Acceptance speech 'accomplished its purpose,' analysts say

(Newser) - Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday night and delivered a speech to the Democratic National Convention that was seen as the most important of her political career. "Our nation with this election has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the...

Kamala Harris Hasn&#39;t Given a Speech Like This Before
Kamala Harris Hasn't Given
a Speech Like This Before
the rundown
Aug 22, 2024 1:02 PM CDT

Kamala Harris Hasn't Given a Speech Like This Before

Unlike most nominees, she has to lay out her personal story to the nation for the first time

(Newser) - It's Kamala Harris' big night—the vice president will formally accept the Democratic nomination at the party convention following a string of high-energy nights in Chicago. A look ahead:
  • A first: Politico notes an unusual aspect of the speech—it's the first time Harris will lay out her
...

Tim Walz&#39;s Son Makes a Splash at DNC
Tim Walz's Son
Makes a Splash at DNC
the rundown
Aug 22, 2024 6:53 AM CDT

Tim Walz's Son Makes a Splash at DNC

Oprah Winfrey calls Kamala Harris 'the best of America,' and other highlights

(Newser) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president on the third night of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, amid plenty of talk of "joy" and "freedom." Some key moments:
  • Tim Walz: The vice-presidential nominee painted Republicans as taking away voters' economic and healthcare
...

Biden, Harris Massively Outraised Trump in July

Donations soared after Biden dropped out

(Newser) - July was a very unusual month in American politics, and that's reflected in fundraising figures released Tuesday and Wednesday. The New York Times reports that Democratic fundraising skyrocketed after President Biden exited the White House race on July 21 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the ActBlue...

At DNC, &#39;Hope Is Making a Comeback&#39;
At DNC, 'Hope Is
Making a Comeback'
the rundown
Aug 21, 2024 6:26 AM CDT

At DNC, 'Hope Is Making a Comeback'

Obamas up the energy at Chicago's United Center

(Newser) - There was a hopeful, upbeat vibe at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday. With Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz rallying in Milwaukee, "Democrats turned to their most charismatic leaders," per the New York Times . Former President Obama and former first lady Michelle...

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