The vice president is drawing on stars like the Obamas and other celebrities, officials from the far left to the middle, and even some Republicans to boost her campaign.
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Three congressional candidate debates slated in Maine’s 2nd District
Jared Golden and Austin Theriault plan to face off three times in six days in early October. None of the debates are in Lewiston.
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At Democratic convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
The lag violates the contract that was ratified last year, and union head Shawn Fain says the manufacturer is dragging out the process so it never has to reopen.
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Black men emerge as key constituency in 2024 race, bringing dynamic views to the top of politics
Whether Black men turn out in high numbers and to what degree they maintain traditional support for Democratic candidates may prove decisive in November.
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Harris and Trump offer worlds-apart contrasts on top issues in presidential race
While details are still rather vague, there’s no doubt that whoever prevails in November will seek to shape the landscape of American life in ways wholly distinct from their opponent.
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Far-right influencers turn against Trump campaign
As Trump’s campaign grapples with slumping performance in the polls, the far-right activists argue that it has failed by not adopting harder-right positions on race and immigration.
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Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
While Kamala Harris has energized supporters as she prepares to accept the Democratic nomination, progressive activists maintain their mission remains the same.
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U.S. looks to ban election betting as traders flock to prediction sites
The staunchest backers of political prediction marketplaces insist that the fears of election interference are overstated – and that the insights gleaned from their data serve a greater purpose.
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Strategist who ran DeSantis’ ill-fated bid working with Musk to help organize voters for Trump
Donald Trump’s campaign is largely leaving paid canvassing and get-out-the-vote efforts to outside groups like America PAC, funded in part by Elon Musk.
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Bibles, cryptocurrency, Truth Social and gold bars: A look at Trump’s reported sources of income
The financial disclosures do not detail the former president’s business losses, making it impossible to determine how much of a profit any of his myriad holdings provides.