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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Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
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.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
Cornel West’s signature-gathering effort scrutinized in Maine
The independent candidate’s eligibility for the presidential ballot is facing 2 separate challenges.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, News, Politics
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.
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Gov. Mills to chat with ‘Veep’ star Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Democratic convention
The comic actress famous for roles in ‘Veep’ and ‘Seinfeld’ will host a panel discussion with the 8 female Democratic governors at the Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation / World, News, Politics
Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot
The state will join at least a half-dozen others that are voting on abortion rights during the presidential election.
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Maine high court dismisses lawsuit challenging Democrats’ state budget maneuver
The court found that the plaintiffs, including the group Respect Maine and 2 Republican lawmakers, did not have standing to bring the lawsuit.
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Challenger drops effort to keep RFK Jr. off Maine’s presidential ballot
Two other challenges to former Harvard University professor Cornel West’s candidacy are still scheduled for a hearing Wednesday.
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Susan Collins remains mum about her 2020 vote for president
Maine’s senior senator won’t say if she voted four years ago for Trump, Biden or someone else.