Election 2024 latest: Kamala Harris endorsed by former DOJ officials who warn Donald Trump is a ‘grave risk’
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Vice President Kamala Harris has received the endorsement of Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, with the former president and first lady declaring in a new video: “She’ll make a fantastic President of the United States.”
Meanwhile, a New York Times/Siena College poll has found Harris just one percentage point behind Donald Trump, narrowing the six-point gap between Joe Biden and his predecessor.
Another survey indicates she has put her party back into contention in the key battleground states since taking the reins.
Elsewhere, Harris trolled her Republican rival after he backed out of a proposed television debate with her, asking on social media: “What happened to any time, any place?”
Trump had previously used those words to lay down the gauntlet to Biden but now appears to have cold feet about taking on Harris, who accused him of “backpedaling” on his commitment to a debate provisionally scheduled for September 10 to be broadcast on ABC.
Trump’s campaign team subsequently confirmed that he would not face her – at least not yet – blaming Democratic instability for the U-turn.
The Harris team has a weekend campaign blitz planned with surrogates and potential running mates fanning out across swing states.
‘Trump is old and quite weird’: Harris campaign press releases give trolling a try
Kamala Harris’ campaign team seems to be enjoying its first full week of official promotion for her presidential candidacy, judging by the somewhat colloquial tone of some of its recent press releases.
Statements put out by the newly rebranded Harris for President campaign have attacked both Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance while tapping into internet-speak and popular culture – something the team has quickly become known for.
Mike Bedigan27 July 2024 17:05
Watch: Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
Mike Bedigan27 July 2024 16:30
How Doug Emhoff learned Biden dropped out — and what Kamala told him…
The second gentleman — during a fundraising and organizing call with Black Gay and Queer Men for Harris on Thursday night — said he was out with gay friends in West Hollywood on Sunday morning. They were getting coffee after finishing a SoulCycle class, and he didn’t have his phone with him, Emhoff said, according to The Los Angeles Times.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 15:45
Trump to hold another rally at site of assassination attempt
Donald Trump said he plans to hold another rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, after a gunman fired an AR-15-style rifle at the former president moments after he stepped on stage in the town on July 13.
In an all-caps message on his Truth Social on Friday, Trump said he will be “going back” for “a big and beautiful rally” to honor a rally attendee who was fatally shot and two others who were critically injured during the assassination attempt.
Alex Woodward has the details.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 14:45
Kamala Harris rides Biden wave to pick up union support (with a few exceptions)
Kamala Harris is on track to wrap up support from America’s biggest labor unions, even as Republicans led by JD Vance and Donald Trump try to make a play for union voters.
The vice president spoke at an event held by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) on Thursday, where she thanked the teachers’ union for its longstanding support of her political career.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 13:45
Former DOJ officials back Harris, branding Trump ‘grave risk’ to country
The letter — which includes the signatures of former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, former deputy attorneys general Sally Yates, David Ogden, and Jamie Gorelick, and the top Washington prosecutor during George W Bush’s administration, John McKay — paints Harris as a common sense candidate who will respect the rule of law, according to NBC News, which first reported the endorsement.
Graig Graziosi has the story.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 12:45
Harris trolls Trump as he backs out of debate
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 10:45
Haley says Harris is Democrats’ ‘weakest candidate’ – but DEI attacks ‘aren’t helpful’
Haley made the comments on Thursday during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 08:45
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
Following days of speculation, the former first couple announced their endorsement on Friday morning, with both parties sharing a video on social media of a phone call in which the Obamas pledged their whole-hearted support for Harris’s campaign.
Rachel Sharp has the story.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 06:45
New polling finds Harris now threat to Trump in several major swing states
A new Emerson poll released on Thursday shows Harris putting an end to the bleeding her predecessor was suffering for weeks across five key states: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. She still trails Donald Trump in each state, but she’s now within just a few percentage points — ground she has a chance of making up over the next 100-plus days until the general election.
John Bowden looks at the numbers.
Oliver O’Connell27 July 2024 04:45
