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Elections 2024
Why Republicans are calling Walz ‘Tampon Tim’ — and why Democrats embrace it
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12.
6 months ago
Project 2025’s new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
The head of the far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the presidential election. Sen. JD Vance wrote the forward for the book.
6 months ago
‘Midwestern Nice’ and ‘Fun Dad’ posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick
Walz's Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since being selected.
6 months ago
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can appear on New Jersey’s ballot, state’s top elections official says
New Jersey, like a number of other states, has a sore loser law that bars candidates who ran in a primary from running as independents in a general election.
6 months ago
Harris’ views on key issues over the years
In her campaign against former President Trump, VP Harris is touting her accomplishments, while also charting her own path forward.
6 months ago
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."
6 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.
6 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.
6 months ago
‘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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
5 things to know about Tim Walz
Here are some things to know about Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for her running mate.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago
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.
6 months ago