Tag Archives: Kamala Harris

Fox News reports: Former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck in key swing states, according to a poll released Wednesday. A survey conducted by Ipsos found the Republican presidential nominee and his Democratic opponent are in a dead heat struggle for seven swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona and Nevada. Harris receives …

The New York Times reports: There was a time, early in her vice presidency, when Kamala Harris, aware of reams of conservative news coverage criticizing her laughter, privately wondered to confidants whether she should laugh, or show a sense of humor, at all. They reassured her that she should, according to two people familiar with the discussions at the time. …

Mediaite reports: Vice President Kamala Harris said on social media Thursday she is looking forward to facing off against former President Donald Trump in a debate on ABC News next month but did not address his pitch for two additional debates. In a press conference from Mar-a-Lago Thursday afternoon, Trump agreed to the debate and proposed two more – one …

Florida Politics reports: Vice President Kamala Harris holds a commanding lead over Donald Trump in Miami-Dade, where Democrats are poised to win or hold onto several countywide offices in the coming General Election, according to new polling. Among likely voters, Harris leads the former President by a whopping 15 percentage points. That includes a 23-point lead among no-party voters. Among …

Politico reports: Marquette University Law School is out with a new nationwide survey that’s sure to drive conversation: In the head-to-head: Among likely voters, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by six points, 53% to 47%. In the multi candidate field: Among likely voters, it’s Harris at 50%, Trump at 42%, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at 6%, Libertarian Chase Oliver at …

The Daily Beast reports: On the second day of her battleground blitz with running mate Tim Walz, when she got to the point in her now-familiar stump speech about her days prosecuting predators, fraudsters and scammers, supporters, like those in Philadelphia on Tuesday, were just starting to chant “lock him up” when Harris deviated from the script. “Well, hold on,” …

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports: Western Wisconsin is the center of the presidential battle Wednesday, with both campaigns stopping in Eau Claire. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her newly announced running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are holding an afternoon rally. Hundreds of attendees were already lined up by 7 a.m., and campaign organizers are expecting a …

The Hill reports: Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign raised $36 million in the 24 hours after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) was added to the ticket, officials said Wednesday. Campaign officials touted the haul as one of their best fundraising days of the cycle and a reflection of enthusiasm among Democrats about the vice president’s choice of Walz as her running …

Fox News reports: Vice President Harris has taken a 3-point lead over former President Trump as she gains ground on key issues, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by NPR, PBS and Marist, found Harris leading Trump 51% to 48%, but clarified that the difference is within the margin of error. Harris has also narrowed Trump’s lead on …

Philadelphia’s ABC affiliate reports: Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first campaign appearance with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday after selecting the affable Midwestern politician to be her running mate. Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff and Walz are set to appear together for an evening rally in Philadelphia, recalling a joint 2020 appearance by Biden and Harris in …

CNN reports: Vice President Kamala Harris has made a decision for her running mate, with four people close to the process saying Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota is her choice. Harris is due to join her vice presidential pick at a rally in Philadelphia that will kick off a joint sprint across an electoral map expanded by President Joe Biden’s …

The Associated Press reports: Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket. Harris’ nomination became official after a five-day …

NBC News reports: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has been on the vetting list of Harris’ potential running mate, is scheduled to visit Maine tomorrow and Wednesday, according to the Transportation Department. Buttigieg will participate in a tour of the Portland International Marine Terminal and a construction tour of East Deering as part of efforts to highlight the Biden administration’s …

The Hill reports: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has opened up a lead against Republican rival former President Trump, particularly among young voters and independents, according to a survey released Monday. The Morning Consult polling shows the vice president leading Trump 48 percent to 44 percent, the largest lead for a Democratic presidential candidate over Trump in nearly a year. …

The Associated Press reports: The hospitality workers’ union UNITE HERE has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, a rejoinder to Republican Donald Trump’s effort to woo restaurant and hotel workers by promising to make their tips tax-free. Gwen Mills, the union’s president, said Trump was merely “making a play” for votes while Harris has credibility from having supported unions. …

Politico reports: Vice President Kamala Harris is bringing her crash search for a running mate to a close, with a final decision expected over the next 24 hours with a video announcement likely to follow sometime Tuesday, according to people familiar with the selection process. While the precise nature of the rollout is not final, campaign insiders are pointing to …

Axios reports: Vice President Kamala Harris is eyeing a broader path to victory than President Biden’s 2024 map, with an army of enthused volunteers and piles of cash. Harris’ entry could put Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina back in play, forcing Trump to spend in states he considered safe. A new CBS poll shows Harris and Trump are tied across …

The Hill reports: Vice President Harris’s campaign launched “Republicans for Harris” with more than 25 GOP endorsements, including former secretaries Chuck Hagel and Ray LaHood, as well as former GOP governors and lawmakers. Additionally, former Reps. Christopher Shays (R-Conn.), Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) and Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.) put their support behind Harris in November, along with Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.). Other …

CBS News reports: Boosted by Democrats, younger and Black voters becoming more engaged and likely to vote, and by women decidedly thinking she’d favor their interests more, Vice President Kamala Harris has reset the 2024 presidential race. She has a 1-point edge nationally — something President Biden never had (he was down by 5 points when he left the race) …

CNN reports: As Kamala Harris closes in on her selection of a running mate this weekend, a renewed focus is being placed on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, people familiar with the search told CNN, even as the vice president continues to weigh whether Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro or Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly would help deliver a victory in their battleground …