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GOP network props up liberal third-party candidates in key states, hoping to siphon off Harris votes
In battleground states, a network of Republican political operatives and lawyers is trying to shape the November’s election in favor of former President Donald Trump.
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Harris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out: Takeaways from DNC’s last night
Vice President Kamala Harris urged Americans to seize a “precious, fleeting opportunity” to move beyond political divisions and the threat of Republican Donald Trump on Thursday as she closed out the Democratic National Convention.
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Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout: DNC Day 3 takeaways
The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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DNC panelists discuss war in Gaza as Harris tries to ease tension with pro-Palestinian activists
The Democratic Party has been riven for months by the war in Gaza, giving rise to a protest movement that threatened President Joe Biden’s electoral coalition.
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Republicans scrambled to get Cornel West on the Arizona ballot. The left-wing academic is OK with it
A group of lawyers with deep ties to the Republican Party is scrambling to rescue a bid to get independent presidential candidate Cornel West on Arizona’s presidential ballot.
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Her name was on a filing agreeing to be a Cornel West elector. Her question: What’s an elector?
An Arizona woman says her name and and signature were forged on state filings that list her as an elector for Cornel West, an independent presidential candidate.
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What do marijuana, the death penalty and fracking have in common? Harris shifted positions on them
Politicians often recalibrate in the face of shifting public opinion and circumstance. Across two decades in elected offices, Vice President Kamala Harris is no exception.
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Vance’s night but Trump’s party, Jan. 6 curtain call, Trump health still under wraps: RNC Takeaways
Republicans were welcoming JD Vance as Donald Trump’s running mate on the same night devoted to blasting President Joe Biden’s leadership on the world stage.
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Unity at the RNC, knocks on Trump’s prosecutions and Senate politics: Takeaways from day 2
The Republican National Convention marched into its second day Tuesday, showcasing classic GOP themes like border security and public safety that have become the centerpieces of former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
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Kennedy and West third-party ballot drives are pushed by secretive groups and Republican donors
With early voting for the November presidential election set to begin in September in some states, there are signs across the country that groups are trying to affect the outcome by using deceptive means — and in most cases in ways that would benefit Republican Donald Trump.
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Trump’s grand RNC entrance, a VP pick and the new GOP: Takeaways from day 1
The Republican presidential ticket came together when Donald Trump named JD Vance as his running mate.
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This year’s RNC speakers include VP hopefuls, GOP lawmakers and UFC’s CEO — but not Melania Trump
Former first lady Melania Trump is not expected to speak at next week’s Republican National Convention, which will feature speeches by other Trump family members and a long list of GOP officials.
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A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
One of President Joe Biden’s signature laws aimed to invigorate renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S.
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GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds
In his bid to become North Carolina’s first Black governor, Republican Mark Robinson assails government safety net spending as a “plantation of welfare and victimhood” that’s mired Black people in “dependency” and poverty.
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Democrats raise concerns about Republicans meddling in a competitive Oregon primary
A new political action committee has begun pouring money into a key Oregon swing district just days before the Democratic primary there, raising questions about whether Republicans are trying to tilt the scales in the contest.
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Money isn’t enough to smooth the path for Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate
Senate Republicans are returning to a strategy they hope could neutralize their Democratic rivals’ financial edge: Find rich people to run.
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When Trump needs cash, a California bank and one of its top shareholders have come to the rescue
Donald Trump left the White House facing a cash crunch that threatened his business empire. But soon a new source stepped forward to provide a financial lifeline.
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President Joe Biden is lapping Donald Trump when it comes to campaign cash — and he’ll need it
President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is raising gobs of cash. And it has an election-year strategy that aims to spend more — and spend faster.
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Outpaced by Biden, Trump hopes to rake in $33 million during Florida fundraiser
Former President Donald Trump is aiming to take in $33 million at a Florida fundraiser next week. He’s hoping to outraise an event President Joe Biden held last week where the Democrat took in $25 million, setting a new single-event fundraising record.
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How the AP reported that someone with access to Bernie Moreno’s email created adult website profile
The Associated Press reported Thursday that someone with access to a work email account for Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno created a profile in late 2008 on an adult website, seeking casual sexual encounters with men.
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Trump-backed Senate candidate faces GOP worries that he could be linked to adult website profile
For Republicans eager to regain the Senate majority this year, Ohio offers a prime opportunity to pick up a critical seat.
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Nikki Haley says she’s suspending her presidential campaign. What does that mean?
Nikki Haley says she’s suspending her presidential campaign. Not ending, not concluding, not terminating — suspending. There are reasons candidates use that term.
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Super Tuesday takeaways: Biden and Trump momentum can’t be slowed as Haley suspends her campaign
Super Tuesday didn’t quite live up to its name. President Joe Biden won the states he needed to win, and so did Donald Trump.
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How clean is the dirt on Hunter Biden? A key Republican source is charged with lying to the FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexander Smirnov was cast by Republicans as one of the FBI’s most trusted informants, offering a “highly credible” account of brazen public corruption by Joe Biden that formed a pillar of the House impeachment investigation of the Democratic president.
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Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign
Donald Trump’s mythic ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new reality.
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Trump’s pick to lead the RNC is facing skepticism from some Republicans
Michael Whatley, the chairman of North Carolina’s Republican Party, has been named by Donald Trump as his pick to lead the Republican National Committee.
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RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed stepping down, AP sources say. But no decision has been made
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has discussed the possibility of stepping down during a private meeting with former President Donald Trump.
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The RNC chairwoman calls for unity as the party faces attacks by some Trump allies
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel is calling for the party to unite behind the goal of defeating President Joe Biden.
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Who are No Labels’ donors? Democratic groups file complaints in an attempt to find out
WASHINGTON (AP) — For months, the centrist group No Labels has stockpiled cash and diligently worked to secure ballot access for a potential third-party presidential bid, striking fear among allies of President Joe Biden that the effort could siphon away votes and hand the White House to Donald Trum
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Key takeaways from Iowa caucuses: It’s not the economy
Donald Trump has run his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination as a de facto incumbent.
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