Elections 2024
Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president
Others, like state Sen. Sharif Street of Philadelphia, said voters "haven’t lost Josh Shapiro," noting "he will still be out there campaigning for this ticket."
2 months ago
‘Democrats are in array’: Harris and Walz energize Democratic Pa. voters in first campaign rally
The Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees rallied voters at Temple University Tuesday evening.
2 months ago
Listen 1:19Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a presidential race
Some in Harris' inner circle saw Walz as a do-no-harm choice who can keep the party unified heading into the Democratic National Convention opening in Chicago on Aug. 19.
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‘Veepstakes’ runner-up Josh Shapiro takes stage as Harris formally introduces Walz as VP pick
The Pennsylvania governor took to the stage at Temple University Tuesday to tell state voters to support the Harris-Walz ticket.
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Listen 1:084 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers noted that Walz, a former teacher, understands the struggles of working people.
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Republican VP nominee JD Vance visits South Philly in first Pa. campaign stop
The Ohio Senator attacked the vice president’s record hours ahead of her rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
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Listen 1:16What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris’ new running mate
Harris is hoping Walz will strengthen the Democratic ticket in Midwestern states and among working-class voters.
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5 things to know about Tim Walz
Here are some things to know about Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for her running mate.
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Harris introduces new running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as the ‘vice president America deserves’
After Tuesday's day trip to Pa., Harris and her running mate will spend the next five days flying thousands of miles around the country, touring critical battleground states.
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Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall
More Democrats say they are satisfied with her candidacy compared with that of Biden, energizing a party that had been resigned to the 81-year-old Biden being its nominee.
2 months ago
Secretaries of state urge Elon Musk to fix AI chatbot spreading election misinformation on X
Five secretaries of state, including Pennsylvania's Al Schmidt, said the platform's AI chatbot produced false information about state ballot deadlines.
2 months ago
Due diligence: Would Shapiro help Harris win Pa. like Democrats hope? Let’s look at the numbers
Some Democrats hope that Harris’ choice for VP will help her win Pennsylvania and the election. Can Shapiro bring home the commonwealth’s 19 electoral votes?
2 months ago
Listen 3:20VP candidate watch: Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s impact in Pa. and beyond
The one-hour special aired Monday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. on 90.9 FM and via livestream on WHYY.org.
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Listen 55:32On school vouchers, fracking and Palestine, Shapiro draws criticism and praise
Some Democrats are protesting Shapiro's rightward moves, while some in the GOP call him an unreliable partner.
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Shapiro VP run could bring attacks over aide’s sex harassment case
Female legislators and victim advocates say the governor responded poorly.
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