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Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballot
Read full article: Cornel West loses Supreme Court bid to get on the Pennsylvania presidential ballotThird-party presidential candidate Cornel West has lost a Supreme Court bid to be included on the presidential ballot in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
Read full article: Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chipsThe Biden-Harris administration announced plans to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips and its factory in Marcy, New York.
Supreme Court leaves Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein off the ballot in Nevada
Read full article: Supreme Court leaves Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein off the ballot in NevadaThe Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from Nevadaās Green Party seeking to include presidential candidate Jill Stein on the ballot in the battleground state.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
Read full article: Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against TrumpLeaders of an āUncommittedā movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US election
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on the dilemmas facing Palestinian Americans ahead of US electionMany Palestinian Americans, in recent months, have been reeling from the double blow of the rising Palestinian death toll in Gaza and their own governmentās support for Israel in the war against Hamas.
Grief over Gaza and qualms over US election add up to anguish for many Palestinian Americans
Read full article: Grief over Gaza and qualms over US election add up to anguish for many Palestinian AmericansFor months, many Palestinian Americans have been contending with the double whammy of the rising Palestinian death toll and suffering in Gaza and their own governmentās support for Israel in the war.
Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiums
Read full article: Democrats go to new heights to spotlight Project 2025, flying banners over college football stadiumsDemocrats have denounced the conservative Project 2025 blueprint in hundreds of ads and billboards, printed it in oversized book form as a convention prop and mentioned it frequently.
Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bid
Read full article: Harris will sit down with CNN for her first interview since launching presidential bidVice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with CNN this week for her first interview since she launched her campaign after President Joe Biden withdrew his bid for reelection.
More than 200 former Republican presidential staffers sign open letter endorsing Harris over Trump
Read full article: More than 200 former Republican presidential staffers sign open letter endorsing Harris over TrumpMore than 200 staffers for four previous Republican presidential nominees have endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris' White House bid.
Green Partyās Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challenge
Read full article: Green Partyās Jill Stein will remain on Wisconsin ballot after court refuses to hear challengeGreen Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will remain on the ballot in Wisconsin after the state Supreme Court decided not to hear a Democratic challenge seeking to oust her.
Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the convention
Read full article: Harris campaign says it's raised $540 million and saw a surge of donations during the conventionVice President Kamala Harrisā campaign says it's now raised $540 million for the presidential race against Donald Trump.
Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plans
Read full article: Portrait of a protester: Outside the Democratic convention, a young man talks of passion and plansChicago has a longstanding tradition of protest ā and college student YM Masood has been immersed in it in recent months, including at the Democratic National Convention.
Harris isnāt backing away from Bidenās democracy focus. But sheās putting her own spin on it
Read full article: Harris isnāt backing away from Bidenās democracy focus. But sheās putting her own spin on itBefore dropping his bid for reelection, President Joe Biden framed votersā choice in November in dark and ominous terms, painting Republican nominee Donald Trump as a menace to American democracy and questioning whether the country could survive if he won.
Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on it
Read full article: Are convention viewing numbers a hint about who will win the election? Don't bet on itThe final results were in Friday: the Democratic national convention was more popular with television viewers than the Republicans'.
Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speech
Read full article: Harris confronts Democratic divisions over Gaza war in convention speechVice President Kamala Harris addressed the war in Gaza in her convention speech, attempting to defuse one of the most divisive issues within the Democratic Party on the biggest political stage of her life.
Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats' convention call Chicago anti-war protests a success
Read full article: Despite smaller crowds, activists at Democrats' convention call Chicago anti-war protests a successAs far as Chicagoās storied protests go, the numbers outside the Democratic National Convention were unremarkable.
How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNC
Read full article: How do you pronounce Kamala? Her grandnieces explain at the DNCThe star-studded final night of the Democratic National Convention included a tutorial on pronouncing Kamala Harrisā name ā featuring none other than the candidateās great nieces.
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women's suffrage on night of Harris' speech
Read full article: Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women's suffrage on night of Harris' speechIf you think youāre seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you donāt need to adjust your television set.
Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speech
Read full article: Here's the schedule for the DNC's fourth and final night leading up to Harris' acceptance speechThe fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention is underway, culminating with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her partyās nomination for president.
'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down
Read full article: 'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut downLeaders of a Democratic protest-vote movement pushing back on the handling of the Israel-Hamas war say their request to have a Palestinian American speak at the Democratic National Convention has been rejected.
Live from the DNC, it could be one of your favorite online influencers
Read full article: Live from the DNC, it could be one of your favorite online influencersAcross this weekās Democratic National Convention in Chicago, more than 200 online influencers, streamers and other social media personalities have been capturing and livestreaming their impressions of whatās happening.
Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfast
Read full article: Mealworms possibly dropped on tables at Chicago hotel hosting DNC delegates breakfastMealworms may have been what sickened a diner at a Chicago hotel earlier this week during the Democratic National Convention.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNC
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators voice opposition to war in Gaza as delegates leave DNCAs attendees filtered out of the Democratic National Convention on its final night, they were met with the chants of pro-Palestinian protesters calling for the party to do more to end the war in Gaza.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses VP Kamala Harris during primetime speech at DNC
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses VP Kamala Harris during primetime speech at DNCBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorsed 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a primetime speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention.
Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention
Read full article: Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic conventionThe parents of a 23-year-old American taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel have given a moving speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
Read full article: Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassinationDonald Trump spoke from behind bulletproof glass in North Carolina at his first outdoor rally since last month's attempted assassination.
Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll call
Read full article: Here are all of the celebrities at the Democratic convention's starry roll callThe Democratic National Convention transformed what should have been the driest part of the evening ā the roll call ā into a party, featuring lively music and several celebrity appearances.
A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC
Read full article: A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNCThe Democratic National Conventionās second night served up a double dose of Obama firepower for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Photos: A visual look at the 2024 Democratic National ConventionThousands of Democratic delegates have officially made Vice President Kamala Harris their partyās presidential nominee, after a rollercoaster month that saw President Joe Biden shutter his campaign and boost her to the top of the ticket.
Throwing the book: Democrats enlarge a copy of the 'Project 2025' blueprint as an anti-GOP prop
Read full article: Throwing the book: Democrats enlarge a copy of the 'Project 2025' blueprint as an anti-GOP propDemocrats have turned Project 2025 into one of their political weapons in campaigning against President Donald Trump.
At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopening
Read full article: At Democratic Convention, UAW head threatens strike against Stellantis over delayed plant reopeningA high-profile spat between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis over reopening an Illinois factory complex has made its way into the race for U.S. president and could bring a strike against the automaker.
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in Chicago
Read full article: What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's second day in ChicagoDemocrats say they will lay out the 2024 election as āa choice between two very different visions of Americaā on the Democratic National Conventionās second night.
Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminal
Read full article: Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminalThe Dallas freshman congresswoman took to the national convention stage to ridicule former President Donald Trump and extol Vice President Kamala Harris.
KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor discusses Democratic National Convention
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Trinity University professor discusses Democratic National ConventionDavid Crockett, political science professor at Trinity University, joined KSAT 12 anchors Stephania Jimenez and Myra Arthur to answer viewer questions on a wide range of topics including Crockettās thoughts on what we can expect for the Democratic National Convention and discussion on whether the convention matters to voters.
DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
Read full article: DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activistsThe Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Bidenās electoral coalition.
Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for Harris
Read full article: Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden's 'second term' despite his making way for HarrisDelegates at the Democratic National Convention have approved the 2024 party platform.
Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz
Read full article: Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazzItās been nearly two weeks since Vice President Kamala Harris officially won the Democratic presidential nomination in an online vote.
The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch it
Read full article: The Democratic National Convention is here. Here's how to watch itThe Democratic National Convention kicks off this week, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.
Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fire
Read full article: Thousands of activists expected in Chicago for Democratic convention to call for Gaza cease-fireThousands of activists are expected to converge in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, hoping to call attention to abortion rights, economic justice and the war in Gaza.
Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic convention
Read full article: Harris to meet with Teamsters, but union president isn't invited to speak at Democratic conventionTeamsters union members will host Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion in the near future.
As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlight
Read full article: As political convention comes to Chicago, residents, leaders and activists vie for the spotlightAs the American city that has hosted more political conventions than any other, Chicago has pretty much seen it all.
The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at a standstill with top Democrats as the DNC begins
Read full article: The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at a standstill with top Democrats as the DNC beginsSupporters of the āuncommittedā protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Bidenās handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and potentially inside the Chicago arena.
Days before convention, Democrats haven't updated their party platform to replace Biden with Harris
Read full article: Days before convention, Democrats haven't updated their party platform to replace Biden with HarrisFour days before the Democratic National Convention opens in Chicago, the platform the partyās delegates are poised to approve there names the wrong candidate for president.
Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political convention
Read full article: Want to speed up a road or transit project? Just host a political conventionCities seldom launch big-ticket infrastructure projects to host a political convention, but landing the high-profile events often provides a nudge to speed up construction.
Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential race
Read full article: Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a reimagined presidential raceThe stage is set for an election that was unimaginable mere weeks ago when President Joe Biden was atop the Democratic ticket.
Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprint
Read full article: Harris and Trump launch new advertisements for presidential election sprintVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released new television advertisements on Tuesday as part of a multimillion dollar battle to gain the upper hand in this yearās reshaped campaign.
Chicago police chief says out-of-town police won't be posted in city neighborhoods during DNC
Read full article: Chicago police chief says out-of-town police won't be posted in city neighborhoods during DNCChicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling says outside police agencies thatāll help secure the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month wonāt be posted in city neighborhoods.
Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris ā and her running mate ā by Aug. 7
Read full article: Democrats poised to virtually nominate Harris ā and her running mate ā by Aug. 7Democratic National Convention delegates can make Vice President Kamala Harris their presidential nominee ā and even approve her yet-to be-named running mate ā in online voting beginning next week.
Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for president
Read full article: Democratic delegates cite new energy while rallying behind Kamala Harris for presidentDelegates to the Democratic National Convention are rallying behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the party's new presidential candidates.
Democrats promise an 'orderly process' to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remain
Read full article: Democrats promise an 'orderly process' to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remainPresident Joe Biden giving up his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris makes her the prohibitive favorite to be the partyās nominee in November.
President Biden announces end to reelection campaign, endorses VP Harris as new nominee
Read full article: President Biden announces end to reelection campaign, endorses VP Harris as new nomineeSan Antonio, Texas and national politicians reacted to President Joe Biden ending his 2024 reelection bid to the White House.
Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw, but party aims to nominate before convention
Read full article: Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw, but party aims to nominate before conventionCalifornia Rep. Adam Schiff has become the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, as the party pushes ahead with plans to hold a virtual vote to formally make Biden its nominee in the first week of August.
Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictions
Read full article: Secret Service head says RNC security plans not final as protesters allege free speech restrictionsThe head of the U.S. Secret Service says security plans for the Republican National Convention are still being determined as protesters blasted restrictions they claimed will violate free speech with just weeks until the event.
Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Chicago police tweak mass arrests policy ahead of Democratic National ConventionChicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling is touting the nation's second-largest police department as fully prepared for protests ahead of the Democratic National Convention, including on a new mass arrest policy.
Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadline
Read full article: Democrats plan to nominate Biden by virtual roll call to meet Ohio ballot deadlinePresident Joe Biden will be formally nominated as the Democratic presidential nominee through a virtual roll call ahead of the partyās official convention in Chicago in August ā a maneuver that will allow Biden to appear on the ballot in Ohio this November.
Special session for ensuring President Biden makes Ohio's fall ballot could take several days
Read full article: Special session for ensuring President Biden makes Ohio's fall ballot could take several daysThe rare special session Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio's fall ballot could take several days.
Connecticut probing Amazon's e-book deals with publishers
Read full article: Connecticut probing Amazon's e-book deals with publishers(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)HARTFORD, Conn. ā Connecticut authorities are investigating whether Amazon's e-book deals with certain publishers are anticompetitive and violate antitrust laws, state Attorney General William Tong said Thursday. He said the state attorney general's office has previous taken action against Apple and e-book publishers to protect competition in the marketplace. Amazon has become the dominant force in print book sales and e-book sales in the U.S. Tong's office issued a subpoena to Amazon in 2019 requesting documents about the company's dealings with five book publishers: HarperCollins Publishers, Hachette Book Group, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster and Macmillan. The publishers all settled and signed consent decrees prohibiting them from restricting e-book retailersā ability to set prices.
First volume of Barack Obama's memoir coming Nov. 17
Read full article: First volume of Barack Obama's memoir coming Nov. 17In this image from video, former President Barack Obama speaks during the third night of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)
First volume of Barack Obama's memoir coming Nov. 17
Read full article: First volume of Barack Obama's memoir coming Nov. 17(Democratic National Convention via AP)NEW YORK ā The first volume of former President Barack Obama's memoir is coming out Nov. 17, two weeks after Election Day. It's called āA Promised Landā and will cover his swift and historic rise to the White House and his first term in office. Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt likened the enthusiasm for Obama's book, which seems well positioned to become the best-selling presidential memoir in history, to the final volume of J.K. Rowling's āHarry Potterā series. Because of the pandemic, the former president will likely be unable to match Michelle Obama's spectacular, all-star arena tour. But he had been expected to write just one when Penguin Random House first announced, in February 2017, a multimillion joint publication deal with Barack and Michelle Obama.
Biden, aiming at Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'
Read full article: Biden, aiming at Trump, says he won't use military as 'prop'Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the fourth day of the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON Joe Biden said on Saturday that as president, he would never use the military as a prop or private militia and accused President Donald Trump of employing U.S. forces to settle personal vendettas" and violate citizens' rights. Biden has said he's absolutely convinced" the military would escort Trump from the White House if the incumbent lost but refused to leave. "Ill never use the military as a prop or as a private militia to violate rights of fellow citizens. In July, the president deployed federal forces to Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, after earlier sending Homeland Security agents to Portland, Oregon.
Texas Republicans had light presence at national convention amid debate over stateās battleground status
Read full article: Texas Republicans had light presence at national convention amid debate over stateās battleground statusAfter a Democratic National Convention that raised questions about its limited roles for Texans, the stateās Republicans kept a light footprint at their national gathering this week ā and seemed just fine with it. Dan Patrick, who chairs President Donald Trump's reelection campaign in Texas, said the lack of Texas speakers showed Republicans were not worried about the state. While every recent public survey shows a tighter race, Patrick's prediction reflected the confidence that Trump's Texas allies are voicing at least publicly ahead of November, when their challenges stretch far below the top of the ticket. Texas was clearly on Trump's mind as he delivered his first set of remarks at the convention Monday morning. Four years ago, one of the defining storylines of the national GOP convention involved Texas.
Harris will be Democrats' main counter to Trump on Thursday
Read full article: Harris will be Democrats' main counter to Trump on ThursdayDemocratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. Harris will detail a "profound failure of leadership from Trump and highlight proposals by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to control the virus and confront the economic fallout, Biden's campaign told The Associated Press. With Trump planning an evening address from the White House lawn, Harris' afternoon remarks from Washington will be the Democrats' main counter to the president on the final day of the Republicans' convention. Trump narrowly won the state in 2016, in part because turnout among Black Democrats dropped appreciably from 2012. Democrats see Harris as being able to excite Black women and other minority women, but also as a credible messenger to white independents and moderate Republicans unhappy with Trump, especially white college-educated women.
Democratic convention takeaways: Make history, pound Trump
Read full article: Democratic convention takeaways: Make history, pound Trump(Democratic National Convention via AP)There has been one persistent theme in the Democratic National Convention so far: to portray President Donald Trump in highly personal ways as one unsuited for the White House both in skills and temperament. Here are some key takeaways from the third night of the convention. Donald Trump hasnt grown into the job because he cant, Obama said, according to his prepared remarks. Thats been a theme of the entire Democratic Convention, but having the most recent former president make it explicit demonstrates that this time Democrats are taking Trump seriously, and literally. The Democratic party is increasingly dependent on female voters, as a gender gap grows in U.S. politics.
WHAT TO WATCH: Joe Biden's big moment at the DNC
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Joe Biden's big moment at the DNC(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)LAS VEGAS Democratic Party luminaries, rising stars, former presidents and presidential contenders have been making a pitch for Joe Biden over three days of an atypical convention. Biden will speak Thursday night from Wilmington, Delaware, as he closes out the fourth night of the all-virtual Democratic National Convention, starting at 9 p.m. The 78-year-old moderate and former Republican being given a spot to help to close out the Democratic convention is striking. The convention is also available to watch on Twitch, Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. A celebrity-studded afterparty hosted by Andy Cohen is scheduled to be shown immediately after Bidens speech on the official livestream.
The Latest: Booker warns of Trump 'dirty tricks' in voting
Read full article: The Latest: Booker warns of Trump 'dirty tricks' in votingWASHINGTON The Latest on the Democratic National Convention (all times local):7:50 a.m.Sen. Cory Booker says that there may be dirty tricks from President Donald Trump in the Nov. 3 general election vote and that the nations voters should be stalwart in their determination to cast ballots. Postal Service funding and access to voting by mail. The Republican president has warned repeatedly without evidence about potential fraud in mail-in voting even though voter fraud is exceedingly rare. Booker speaks on the fourth and final night of Democrats virtual convention Thursday, ahead of former Vice President Joe Bidens first address as the partys official nominee. Cotton says Democrats have to explain why America would be better off with Joe Biden as our president.
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
Read full article: Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic conventionIn this image from video, former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams, center, and others, speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future. Here are key takeaways from night two. But the 2020 Democratic convention is notable for the consistency of dire warnings about the other partys leader.
From farm to beach, Democrats across America nominate Biden
Read full article: From farm to beach, Democrats across America nominate Biden(Democratic National Convention via AP)SACRAMENTO, Calif. A Montana cattle range, a California beach, a historic bridge in Alabama. These were the sometimes kitschy, sometimes poignant scenes from the first-ever virtual roll call vote at the Democratic National Convention. Fred Guttenberg spoke about Biden's compassion following the murder of his daughter at the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Each state also cast some votes for Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the last Democrat in the race to challenge Biden. Following tradition, Delaware, Biden's home state, was the final state to announce its support for Biden, with Gov.
Democrats hope unconventional travelogue entices viewers
Read full article: Democrats hope unconventional travelogue entices viewers(Democratic National Convention via AP)NEW YORK An unexpected travelogue connected as a television event during the second night of the Democrats' virtual convention, livening up a show that so far is struggling in the ratings. Four years ago, opening night drew just under 26 million viewers. NBC's telecast drew 2.28 million viewers, down from 4.29 million four years ago, Nielsen said. The left-leaning MSNBC, where Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid and Nicolle Wallace were anchors, led the way Monday with 5.1 million viewers, up from four years ago. Fox News Channel's audience was unimpressed; the 2.1 million viewers it reached for its hour of convention coverage compared poorly with the 3.4 million viewers that time slot occupant Laura Ingraham had on an average July day.
Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic convention
Read full article: Key takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic conventionIn this image from video, former Georgia House Democratic leader Stacey Abrams, center, and others, speak during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)Sustaining energy through four days of a political convention is never easy. On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future. During the first two days of the Democratic National Convention, the partys luminaries and even some Republicans have grimly warned the public that he represents a fundamental danger to democracy. But the 2020 Democratic convention is notable for the consistency of dire warnings about the other partys leader.
The Latest: Jill Biden defends Joe against Trump's attacks
Read full article: The Latest: Jill Biden defends Joe against Trump's attacksIn this image from video, Jill Biden is joined by her husband, Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, after speaking during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)WASHINGTON The Latest on the Democratic National Convention (all times local):8:30 a.m.Jill Biden is pushing back against President Donald Trump's claims her husband, Joe Biden, lacks the stamina to serve as president and is calling a Trump campaign ad questioning his mental fitness ridiculous.Speaking on NBCs Today" show on Wednesday, Jill Biden defended the Democratic presidential nominee against Trump's allegations. She says Joe Biden is on the phone every single minute of the day talking to governors. Im a teacher thats who I am.Democrats formally nominated Joe Biden as their presidential candidate on Tuesday night. His vice presidential pick, Kamala Harris, speaks at their virtual convention on Wednesday night.
NBC News deletes tweet that Ocasio-Cortez calls misleading
Read full article: NBC News deletes tweet that Ocasio-Cortez calls misleadingNEW YORK NBC News deleted a tweet early Wednesday about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's brief speech at the Democratic National Convention that she complained was misleading and appalling. Ocasio-Cortez complained via Twitter that NBC's report didn't appear to recognize the purpose of her 90-second commentary: a routine procedural motion to salute Sanders' runner-up campaign. In deleting the tweet and sending out a replacement, NBC said that its original report should have included more detail on the nomination process.That correction didn't satisfy Ocasio-Cortez, however. Lauren Hitt, a spokesperson for Ocasio-Cortez, said people who criticized the congresswoman for ignoring Biden in her speech were looking to create division when there wasn't any. She said that both Biden and Sanders representatives went over her speech before she recorded it.
A different view of the Democrats on Fox News prime time
Read full article: A different view of the Democrats on Fox News prime timeNEW YORK Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity are providing television viewers with a distinctly different vision of the Democratic National Convention each night from their perches on Fox News Channel. But as cable rivals CNN and MSNBC devote three hours in prime time to the convention including showing the Democrats' feed virtually uninterrupted Fox will not dislodge its biggest opinion stars. Hannity called the convention a predictable dose of poorly produced, cult-like, psychotic rage (and) hysteria against all things Donald Trump. Hannity had 3.88 million viewers Monday, and many Fox viewers clicked away when news coverage of the convention began. Fox pointed out that its convention coverage schedule was the same as it was in 2016 and will be for next week's Republican national convention.
Democrats use Trump's 'It is what it is' to make their case
Read full article: Democrats use Trump's 'It is what it is' to make their caseTrumps comment came in an interview with Axios on HBO earlier this month, when he was asked how he could say the coronavirus was under control with 1,000 Americans dying every day from it. His wife, Hillary Clinton, will deliver her own spin on Trumps comment Wednesday night. Like, if you want any proactive effort for higher wages, more jobs, addressing the climate crisis, or this pandemic and healthcare crisis, Donald Trumps administration really could be summarized with it is what it is. Littman said Trumps comment stood out because it showed a certain dismissiveness, and Democrats are highlighting it because it shows the president doesnt want to talk about the pandemic. I think what people are highlighting at the convention is that Donald Trump doesnt care about this issue.
TribCast: Texas and the DNC, the fight over police funding and election mailing woes
Read full article: TribCast: Texas and the DNC, the fight over police funding and election mailing woesProtesters march in downtown Austin on July 27, 2020. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for the Texas Tribune(Audio unavailable. Click here to listen on texastribune.org.) On this week's Tribcast, Alexa talks to Matthew, Alex and Ross about Texans' role at the Democratic National Convention, a new front in the local control fight and what concerns about the U.S Postal Service mean for Texas.
Progressives irked by spotlight on GOP at Dem convention
Read full article: Progressives irked by spotlight on GOP at Dem conventionIn this image from video, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., delivers a nominating speech during the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)WASHINGTON For nearly three minutes at this week's Democratic National Convention, Cindy McCain recounted Joe Biden's friendship with her late husband, John McCain, the Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate. Meanwhile, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of the most dynamic young stars of the Democratic Party, spoke for just 60 seconds. California Rep. Ro Khanna, head of the California delegation to the convention, said people need to be inspired to vote. Among those who have addressed the convention is Ady Barkin, a progressive activist who after being diagnosed with A.L.S.
WHAT TO WATCH: Democrats adapt roll call, keynote to virus
Read full article: WHAT TO WATCH: Democrats adapt roll call, keynote to virusIn this image from video, people from across the U.S. sing the National Anthem during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (Democratic National Convention via AP)LAS VEGAS The pageantry often associated with presidential conventions will be remade again as Democrats gather virtually for a second day. The roll call vote of state delegations, which typically unfolds over several hours of fanfare, will instead be abbreviated Tuesday. BUT FIRST, BILLA speech from Bill Clinton is among the traditions that Democrats are including in Tuesday nights programming. The roll call will go alphabetically through the 57 states, territories and the Democrats Abroad delegation, meaning Alabama will lead off.
What you need to know about Colin Allred and Victoria Neave, two of the DNCs rising stars
Read full article: What you need to know about Colin Allred and Victoria Neave, two of the DNCs rising starsU.S. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, and state Rep. Victoria Neave, D-Dallas. Two are Texans: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and state Rep. Victoria Neave. He is one of two Texas U.S. House Democrats whom Republicans say they will target in the fall. She ousted Republican Kenneth Sheets by fewer than 900 votes in the states most expensive state House race in November 2016. Neaves former chief of staff, Rebecca Acua, a Texas Democratic operative who worked for Davis 2014 gubernatorial bid and for various members of the Legislature, was recently named Bidens Texas state director.
5 takeaways from first night of the Democratic convention
Read full article: 5 takeaways from first night of the Democratic conventionIn another profound way that the coronavirus pandemic has upended American life, the Democratic National Convention started with no convening. Instead, Democrats opted for the first virtual convention as the party begins the formal process of nominating Joe Biden as its candidate for president. Joe Biden is.Former Ohio Gov. SANDERS, KLOBUCHAR LEAD DEMOCRATIC UNITY FRONTBernie Sanders spoke for the second time in four years as runner-up. He followed a video montage of more than a dozen other Democratic primary contenders introduced by Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
Read: Michelle Obamas full speech from the 2020 Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Read: Michelle Obamas full speech from the 2020 Democratic National ConventionFormer first lady Michelle Obama delivered a straight-forward, taped speech at the Democratic National Convention, and spoke bluntly about President Donald Trump. When my husband left office with Joe Biden at his side, we had a record-breaking stretch of job creation. If we have any hope of ending this chaos, we have got to vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it. I know Joe. We've got to show up with the same level of passion and hope for Joe Biden.
Milwaukee misses Democratic convention: 'It is a gut punch'
Read full article: Milwaukee misses Democratic convention: 'It is a gut punch'This Aug. 13, 2020 photo shows the skyline of downtown Milwaukee, the location of a scaled down Democratic National Convention. It would have been the first time Milwaukee, a city of 1.6 million, hosted a presidential nominating convention. (AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger)Downtown Milwaukee restaurant owner Omar Shaikh envisioned overflowing crowds, packed dining rooms and a big payday when the Democratic National Convention came to town. It would have been the first time Milwaukee, a metropolitan area of 1.6 million, hosted a presidential nominating convention. Those who worked to bring the convention to Milwaukee argue the city should be first in line for a future convention.
The Latest: Trump heads to Midwest as Dems open convention
Read full article: The Latest: Trump heads to Midwest as Dems open conventionPresident Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Washington. Trump is en route to Minnesota and Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON The Latest on the Democratic National Convention (all times local):10:20 a.m.President Donald Trump says he has no choice but to campaign in Wisconsin this week while the Democratic National Convention goes on, in order to address voters there in what he says is a news media environment hostile to him. Trump plans an afternoon campaign stop at a private air hangar in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a pivotal state in the quest for a majority of the Electoral College votes. The Democratic convention is being held in Milwaukee this week, but mainly features speakers addressing the event virtually because of the coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH LIVE: Democratic National Convention kicks off with Michelle Obama delivering keynote speech
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Democratic National Convention kicks off with Michelle Obama delivering keynote speechMichelle Obama, whom Gallup determined was the nations most admired woman last year, is delivering the keynote address on Monday. Watch ABCs live coverage of the event in the video below, and see a schedule of speakers under the video. The scheduled Monday speakers include plenty of Democratic politicians:Rep. Jim Clyburn of South CarolinaNew York Gov. Beebe, who has been a nurse in El Pasos Ysleta Independent School District for 16 years, works at Ascarate Elementary School. The school opened for virtual-only instruction Monday, but will soon offer parents the option of having their children learn in-person.
Democrats tested in first party convention of pandemic era
Read full article: Democrats tested in first party convention of pandemic eraThe Democratic National Convention, which formally begins Monday, is not a convention in the traditional sense. Along the way, Biden's party will make history by unveiling the nation's first Black vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. Im glad that John and other moderate-type Republicans understand that it is wrong to be supporting Trump, Sanders told The Associated Press. Al Sharpton, a civil rights activist, predicted next week's convention would lack excitement. He said it likely doesn't matter, however, especially as Trump and his party prepare for their convention the following week. As excited as I am about Kamala Harris, the best weapon Democrats have is Donald Trump, Sharpton said.
Trump's counter to Democratic convention? Swing state trips.
Read full article: Trump's counter to Democratic convention? Swing state trips.WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is looking to counter next week's Democratic National Convention with travel to several swing states including Wisconsin, which was to have hosted the Democratic gathering. Trump campaign announced Friday that Trump will host events aimed at attacking his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden, on Monday in Wisconsin and Minnesota and on Tuesday in Arizona. Democrats moved their campaign completely virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Republicans also cancelled nearly all of their convention, scheduled for the following week, because of the outbreak. Trump's events in Mankato, Minnesota, and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, are being billed as remarks on Biden's failures on Jobs and the Economy. Tuesday's speech in Yuma, Arizona, is advertised to be on Biden's failures on Immigration and Border Security.
Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details
Read full article: Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention detailsFILE - In this July 24, 2016, file photo, workers prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Still unsettled, according to convention organizers, is who gets to speak live and who must be taped. Many other details remain up in the air, organizers said, from specific time slots to how many speakers will be allowed to speak live. Biden is expected to speak live from his home state of Delaware, but advisers have not disclosed a venue. Biden allies said the candidate wanted to feature the full breadth of the party and his supporters.
AP Interview: Clyburn warns US lacks plan to stop virus
Read full article: AP Interview: Clyburn warns US lacks plan to stop virusOur entire economy is at stake, Clyburn told The Associated Press in a Newsmakers interview. The third-ranking House Democrat said he's hopeful that negotiators on Capitol Hill can reach an agreement soon on a new virus aid package. Weve got a health care crisis wrapped into an economic crisis, and they are so interwoven, Clyburn said. And so that we can have a fair, unfettered election, said Clyburn, who is the House Democratic whip. You know, when I was a child, I spoke as a child and understood as a child.
Democratic National Convention to require masks, distancing
Read full article: Democratic National Convention to require masks, distancingMADISON, Wis. Everyone attending the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next month will have to wear a face mask, consent to daily testing for COVID-19, fill out questionnaires and maintain a physical distance from others. Organizers of the convention released details of the coronavirus safety plan Monday, three weeks before the Aug. 17 start of the four-day event. Once at the convention, attendees must fill out a daily questionnaire indicating that they are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and have not had contact with anyone who is infected. All convention guests, law enforcement, media, and staff must agree to daily COVID-19 testing, either at the Wisconsin Center or another offsite location. While it is important to protect every person attending the convention, it is also important to protect the entire Milwaukee community," Barrett said.
Democrats first big virtual convention kicks off in Texas
Read full article: Democrats first big virtual convention kicks off in TexasAUSTIN, Texas Democrats will try their first large-scale virtual convention starting Monday in Texas as plans for a traditional national convention this summer remain unsettled because of the coronavirus. Texas Democrats scrapped plans for an in-person convention in San Antonio because of the pandemic. Big gains in 2018 have put them within nine seats of flipping the Texas House for the first time in two decades. The Democratic National Convention has delayed their convention from July until August but are open to the idea of it unfolding virtually. Meanwhile, Texas Republicans are still planning to hold their state convention in-person in July.