The vice president endorses government action on housing, groceries, medical debt, drugs and other issues.
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Kamala Harris to propose ban on ‘price gouging’ for food, groceries
The vice president’s policy approach is expected to largely mirror President Biden’s, with changes in rhetoric and some key aspects.
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Sen. Josh Hawley and challenger Lucas Kunce argue in tense Missouri State Fair encounter
s Hawley and Kunce argued, curious onlookers took in the scene while munching down their meals of ham, eggs and coffee.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden says he won’t endorse Harris for president
Golden has been hounded with questions from the media and criticism from Republicans about his reluctance to take a stand in the presidential election.
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Who paid to get Cornel West on Maine’s presidential ballot – and why?
One supporter said he was hired to collect signatures for the long-shot progressive candidate, but stopped because he believed it was part of Republican efforts to elect former President Donald Trump.
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Kamala Harris is among 1 in 8 Americans who have worked at McDonald’s
In a new campaign ad, the Democratic presidential nominee is making her stint at McDonald’s a relatable part of her story.
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Vance, Walz agree to Oct. 1 vice-presidential debate
On Thursday morning, JD Vance said he not only accepted the Oct. 1 invitation but also challenged Tim Walz to another debate in September.
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RFK Jr. tried to meet with Harris to discuss Cabinet job
The outreach, made through intermediaries, follows a meeting in Milwaukee last month between Kennedy and Donald Trump to discuss a similar policy role and endorsement that resulted in no agreement.
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Cornel West’s signature-gathering effort scrutinized in Maine
The independent candidate’s eligibility for the presidential ballot is facing 2 separate challenges.
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Maine voter registrations spiked after Biden exited presidential race
Registrations jumped following Biden’s announcement on July 21 and the month ended with 3,793 registrations, the most of any month in the past year with the exception of November 2023.