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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Harris already has secured the public support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. 19 in Chicago.
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Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?
Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.
Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35In an energized first campaign speech, Kamala Harris makes her pitch for 2024
The vice president's speech in Milwaukee marks the first campaign event she’s held since President Biden ended his campaign Sunday.
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State Police Col. Christopher Paris' testimony before a congressional hearing Tuesday raises questions about whether a post was unattended as the gunman climbed on a roof.
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Harris/Shapiro: A winning ticket for Democrats?
With President Biden’s decision to step out of the 2024 race, speculation is brewing about the Democratic ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be the frontrunner.
Air Date: July 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35Can Harris — or any other Democrat — access Biden campaign money?
Vice President Harris likely has a strong claim to the funds, but not all legal experts agree. Moreover, the FEC works too slowly to make much of an impact on the race.
1 month ago
Kamala Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee
Locking up the nomination was only the first item on the staggering political to-do list for Harris after learning of Biden’s plans to leave the race.
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Although Gov. Shapiro won’t answer whether he would take the VP role if offered, that hasn't stopped Pa. Democrats from pushing for Harris to choose him.
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Listen :57‘She’s ready’: Delaware lawmakers endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic nomination
Delaware Sens. Coons and Carper are throwing their support to Harris, who they say can beat former President Donald Trump in November.
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Listen :52Pa.’s Gov. Shapiro among possible Democratic running mates for Kamala Harris
Shapiro, along with Gov. Andy Beshear, Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, are considered leading contenders for the nomination.
1 month ago
Who will replace Joe Biden? Kamala Harris leads field of Democratic contenders
Govs. Andy Beshear, J.B. Pritzker, Josh Shapiro, Gretchen Whitmer, Gavin Newsom and Roy Cooper, and U.S. Mark Kelly are all considered contenders.
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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president. What would he bring to the ticket?
Shapiro’s key asset could be his potential to help deliver the crucial electoral votes that come from Pennsylvania.
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6 political takeaways from Biden’s decision to step aside
President Biden is passing the torch to Vice President Harris, which changes the narrative of the race against former President Donald Trump.
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Harris could become first woman, second Black person to be president
Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.
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What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work
Democrats, who are set to hold their convention in Chicago in August, now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
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