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Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

Vice presidential picks can’t help a presidential candidate, but they can hurt one, according to political scientists. Presidential campaigns still spend a fair amount of time thinking about running mates and the ways in which they might boost the ticket – or at least not hurt it.

The Conversation

‘He fell on his sword’: Democrats, Republicans and media figures react to Biden’s address to nation

While most Democrats praised Biden for the speech, Rep Jared Moskowitz said Biden ‘didn’t look as good or sound as good’ despite saying it was ‘one of the best speeches he has given’

The Independent UK

Obama Supports Harris' Candidacy, Plans To Endorse Her Soon: Report

Since Vice President Harris announced her candidacy, she has reportedly been in close contact with Obama, having multiple discussions to kick off her campaign.

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Republican attacks on Kamala Harris to get ‘as ugly and bigoted as they can’

Rightwing playbooks used in past election campaigns are being dusted off for an all-out assault on the vice-president

The Guardian - US

Barack Obama said to be planning to endorse Kamala Harris for president soon

Harris has already received the backing of more than 64% of Democratic delegates, effectively assuring her the party’s nomination

The Independent UK

What do Kamala Harris’s favourite music and films tell us about her?

Beyoncé, ‘Brat’, and... ‘My Cousin Vinny’? It can be easy to leap to conclusions about a politician’s personal taste, writes Louis Chilton. But the picture it paints is a complicated one

The Independent UK

Barack Obama Praises Joe Biden's Commitment To American People

Former President Obama praises President Biden's dedication to serving the American people and upholding values of unity and responsibility.

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Netanyahu's Speech To Congress: Potential Shots At Biden Administration

Israeli PM Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress stirs anticipation amid US-Israeli tensions.

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Right-Wing Media Attacks Kamala Harris With Racist, Sexist Vitriol

Kamala Harris faces right-wing media attacks with racist and sexist undertones on her political positions and personal life.

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‘Inexcusable’: should climate hypocrites get the petrostates label?

Suggestions definition of petrostate is too narrow as many rich countries that could phase out fossil fuels double down

The Guardian - UK

Mingus, Blige, Beyoncé: Black Twitter celebrates Kamala Harris’s pop-culture cred

From her Oakland background to her Black Hollywood ties, the vice-president’s experience is resonating with voters

The Guardian - US

‘Kamala IS brat’: how the power of pop music has influenced 60 years of US elections

Hours after United States President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, British musician Charli XCX endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, tweeting “kamala IS brat.”

The Conversation

Kamala Harris has a history of opposing trade deals that are bad for workers and the environment

One expert calls Harris' approach to trade policy that of a "centrist Democrat" who is unwilling to compromise certain priorities.

Fortune

Joe Biden’s trajectory is like a Shakespearean tragedy

George Clooney could star as Biden in a rich adaptation of the pathos, tragedy and triumph of the president’s life in politics

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Republicans claim a ‘coup’ attempt to delegitimize Kamala Harris’s candidacy

Trump supporters are already readying the stage to cast doubt on any election result that is not a victory for them

The Independent UK

Former Obama attorney general is helping Kamala Harris vet vice presidential picks

Eric Holder helped Barack Obama land his own eventual running mate Joe Biden

The Conversation

Hillbilly Elegy: JD Vance’s ‘remarkable, if maudlin’ memoir doesn’t mirror his current politics, but offers clues

When JD Vance stood to accept the vice-presidential nomination for the Republican Party, what struck me was his physical resemblance to Donald Trump’s sons. This is not surprising: Donald Jr had been his most active supporter. The best way to understand Trump’s choice is as a continuation of dynastic politics,…

The Independent UK

New poll finds overwhelming support for Kamala Harris among Democratic voters

A survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of CBS News, showed that just 21 percent were in favor of nominating someone else over the vice president

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Reason

Biden's Race-Ending Debate Performance Was So Bad That It Eclipsed Trump's Flagrant Falsehoods

Voters should not dismiss the former president's utter disregard for the truth as a personal quirk or standard political practice.

Fortune

The top Democrats who have not endorsed Kamala Harris all have one thing in common

They pushed Biden out, and now they don’t want to simply anoint heir apparent Harris.

The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris must be chosen through an ‘open convention’. It is the democratic way

The president damaged his party, but finally made the right decision. We must hope Democrats don’t repeat their mistakes

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi endorses Kamala Harris for Democratic nominee: ‘I have full confidence she will lead us to victory’

The former House Speaker said that her enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy was ‘official, personal and political’

The Conversation

Why Kamala Harris has a head start in the race to replace Joe Biden

Joe Biden’s decision to step down from the 2024 campaign is yet another significant moment in this year’s US election, following on from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump the previous Saturday, July 13.

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President Biden Drops Out, Democrats Face Race Controversy

Former President Trump accuses Democrats of pressuring Biden to drop out in favor of Harris, sparking controversy in the Democratic Party.

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Ex-Obama Adviser Cautions Against Casting Kamala Harris As Default Replacement

Ex-Obama adviser cautions against assuming Kamala Harris as the default 2024 nominee, emphasizing the need to prove capabilities to voters.

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