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Why Penn State trustees will now have more say over who can run for alumni board seats
“At a time when we’re being challenged to be more transparent, this process would make our elections less transparent,” said Jay Paterno, who voted against the measure along with other alumni-elected trustees.
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Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate, with stops in seven swing states stretching from Pennsylvania to Nevada, her campaign said Tuesday.
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Republican PAC mailer with vote-by-mail applications has postal flaw: Lebanon officials
A simple design flaw in a Republican PAC's efforts to sign up new registered voters for a mail-in ballot has applications returned by the post office.
5 min read - USErie Times News
Pa. politicians call for cooling rhetoric after shooting. But few make promises.
Several polls, conducted both before and after the shooting in Butler, have indicated that Americans are hoping for less divisiveness.
6 min read - PoliticsErie Times News
Live updates: Trump heads to Harrisburg for first Pennsylvania post-shooting rally
New Holland Arena hosts former President Donald Trump and his supporters near the Pennsylvania Capitol.
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State secretary discusses poll worker safety, election fraud prevention in visit to Montour County
Jul. 30—DANVILLE — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Tuesday met with Montour County election officials, touching on issues as varied as pollworker safety and safeguards to prevent election fraud and ensure that every vote cast is counted. Schmidt is on a mission to visit election officials in all 67 Pennsylvania counties, he said. Montour is number 42. "We appreciate that the ...
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Kamala Harris to hold rally with running mate in Philadelphia next week, campaign says
Vice President Kamala Harris is taking her campaign to Philadelphia next week, and this time, she will have a running mate by her side.
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Shapiro, other potential Harris running mates walk the line between offering support and openly auditioning
AMBLER, Pa. (AP) — Democrat Josh Shapiro had a dual message for enthusiastic voters in suburban Philadelphia this week, telling them Kamala Harris belongs in the White House — and then reminding them of all he’s done as governor of battleground Pennsylvania. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, likewise, told voters in Georgia that Harris has the makings of […]
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Harris’ potential running mates walk the line between offering support and openly auditioning
Democrat Josh Shapiro had a dual message for enthusiastic voters in suburban Philadelphia this week, telling them Kamala Harris belongs in the White House — and then reminding them of all he’s done as governor of battleground Pennsylvania.
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Gov. Shapiro battled-tested winner against Trump-endorsed MAGA candidate. Why it matters
Gov. Josh Shapiro beat a die-hard Trump supporter in 2022, a victory that might show he's battle-tested to run with Kamala Harris this November.
2 min read - PoliticsErie Times News
Women of color celebrate Kamala Harris in rise to top of ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris could become the nation's first female president now that President Joe Biden has exited the race and endorsed Harris.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro comes home for Pa. rally for Kamala Harris in Ambler. Is he VP pick?
At the stop at Wissahickon High School late Monday afternoon, Shapiro warns crowd a second Trump presidency would be a return to "those days of chaos."
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How 9 mistakenly discarded ballots in Luzerne County fueled Trump’s 2020 lies about elections
An investigation by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog criticizes DOJ leaders for their statements about Pennsylvania ballots during the 2020 campaign. Their actions fueled false fraud accusations.
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Governor Shapiro addresses Pennsylvanians for Weekend of Action for Harris campaign
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM)– Governor Shapiro spoke to hundreds of people in Carlisle on Saturday at a campaign event to support the Harris campaign, saying that Democrats have been called to fight for freedom. Governor Shapiro, who is becoming increasingly more familiar nationwide as a potential candidate for Harris’s vice presidential pick, has strongly advocated for […]
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What Black voters think about Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their top priorities
More than 200,000 people sent in questionnaires.
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Veepstakes hits Pennsylvania with Josh Shapiro a potential candidate: This Week in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – It’s been more than 20 years since a Pennsylvania Governor has been strongly considered for the Vice Presidency. Now Governor Josh Shapiro is in the national spotlight as a possibility, if not a front runner, to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate this fall. Shapiro has repeated talking points this […]
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Shapiro campaigns for Harris in the Midstate
CARLISLE, Pa. (WHTM) — Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign visited the Midstate Saturday, just days after she took over as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. Hundreds gathered in Carlisle for the campaign’s “Weekend of Action Volunteer Kickoff.” Governor Josh Shapiro �� a top candidate to be Harris’ running mate — spoke to why he […]
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Donald Trump plans to continue to rally at outdoor venues after assassination attempt
Former president Donald Trump says he will continue to use outdoor rallies while on the campaign trail.
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Centre County’s new director of elections set to start next month. Here’s what to know
Former elections director Beth Lechman announced in June that she was stepping down from the role.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasize support for VP Harris at union event
Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined union leaders at a rally in support of Vice President Kamala Harris Friday morning. It quickly turned into a plea for Harris to pick Shapiro as her running mate.
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How to attend Donald Trump’s Pennsylvania rally
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — If you want to attend former President Donald Trump’s upcoming rally in Harrisburg, there’s only one way to get tickets. You must register online through his website, and only two tickets can be reserved. The rally is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 31, at the Farm Show Complex, located […]
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Gov. Shapiro to rally support for Kamala Harris at Pennsylvania campaign event
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shaprio will rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris at a campaign event this weekend amid widespread speculation that he is on the shortlist of names being considered for Harris' running mate.
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Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania as campaign for running mate takes shape
Gabrielle Giffords, the former Democratic congresswoman who was grievously wounded in a 2011 shooting in her Arizona district, took to the campaign trail Thursday for Vice President Kamala Harris, as Harris' nascent presidential campaign gets off the ground.
4 min read - PoliticsYork Daily Record
Trump returns to Pa soon; what to know about upcoming rally
The Harrisburg rally is set for July 31.
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Fact check: Is Kamala Harris really a ‘radical left lunatic’ as Donald Trump says?
We looked at some of Team Trump’s claims about the presumptive Democratic nominee.
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2024 Election: When will Kamala Harris announce her running mate?
Kamala Harris is in crunch mode to announce her selection for vice presidential nominee as deadlines loom less than a month before the Democratic National Convention.
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Lancaster City Mayor Danene Sorace not seeking a third term
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Lancaster City Mayor Danene Sorace says she will not run for a third term. Sorace released a video on Facebook announcing her decision on Thursday. “Looking back on the last seven plus years as your mayor I am proud of our accomplishments and how we have faced our challenges together as […]
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New poll highlights Josh Shapiro approval rating during VP search
(WHTM) – A new poll shows about half of Pennsylvania’s residents approve of Governor Josh Shapiro‘s job performance as he’s reportedly being considered as a Vice Presidential candidate. The new Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey found 49% of Pennsylvanians surveyed approved of Shapiro while only 31% disapproved. Twenty-two percent of Pennsylvania Republicans and 46% of […]
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‘Prosecuting’ Donald Trump: How Kamala Harris’ DA background shapes her campaign style
“One of Biden’s problems was an inability to consistently make the case against Trump,” an expert said.
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Pennsylvania poll shows Kamala Harris, Donald Trump in a dead-heat
(WHTM) – The race in Pennsylvania between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is separated by just a few points, according to a new Emerson College Polling/The Hill poll. Trump leads Harris in Pennsylvania 48% to 46% head to head, according to the poll, with 7% undecided. With third-party candidates Robert F. Kennedy, Cornel West, Jil […]
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Pennsylvania Senate Race narrows between Bob Casey & Dave McCormick; new poll
(WHTM) – A new poll shows the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race between Dave McCormick (R) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D) is narrowing. The latest Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey shows Casey continuing to lead McCormick 48% to 44% with 8% undecided. Casey’s lead on McCormick dipped slightly from his 6% lead in Emerson College […]
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Democracy or Constitutional Republic: Which is it in America?
Over its 248 years, the American constitutional republic has become more democratized. Here's what that means for its citizens.
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Sen. Kim Ward speaks on what could change in Pennsylvania if Gov. Shapiro gets on Democratic ticket
Should Shapiro be picked and should the ticket win, it would mean a shakeup at the top of the Commonwealth.
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Biden delivers solemn call to defend democracy as he lays out his reasons for quitting race
President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a solemn call to voters to defend the country’s democracy as he laid out in an Oval Office address his decision to drop his bid for reelection and throw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Here’s who is getting extra attention as Kamala Harris’ running mate search picks up
A Harris campaign spokesman said the VP vetting process has begun “in earnest.”
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Local Democrats rally around Harris amid her last-minute run for president
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – After President Joe Biden’s stunning announcement that he would exit the 2024 Presidential Election, Vice President Kamala Harris — who already has enough delegates to be the Democratic Party’s nominee — is garnering support among local Democrats. “The choice couldn’t be clearer,” Democratic Dauphin County Commissioner Jean Foschi said. “Vice President […]
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Kamala Harris comes out of the starting gate with a problem with Hispanic voters
National polls show Harris struggling to win the kind of support among Hispanic voters that Democratic candidates have long counted on, but there are recent signs of improvement.
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Republicans gain lead on Democratic voters in Bucks County. How red did we get this week?
For the first time in recent memory, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats in Bucks County after an historic two weeks in US politics.
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Meme queen? What coconut trees and lime green mean for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Singer Charli XCX said on X Sunday that “kamala IS brat,” a powerful compliment for fans who are chronically online.
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Local Dem delegates vote to support Harris as party's presidential nominee
Crawford County’s two elected delegates to the Democratic National Convention joined others of the Pennsylvania delegation Monday in unanimously voting to support Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. Lindsey Scott of Meadville, chair of the Crawford County Democratic Committee, and Gavin Griffin, a member of Titusville City Council, are among the 159 Pennsylvania ...
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Shapiro top candidiate for Harris VP spot with Sen. Kelly; takes on Trump as vetting begins
Gov. Josh Shapiro blasted former President Donald Trump while backing Harris in Pittsburgh Monday.
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PA sees growing numbers of voters for upcoming election
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the lead-up to the historic presidential election, 28/22 News is taking a look at voter registration in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. As of July 22, there are more registered Democratic voters than Republicans in Pennsylvania with a 360,982 difference. With the presidential election just around the corner, a […]
2 min read - PoliticsThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Harris poised to poll better against Trump than Biden did
Jul. 23—Vice President Kamala Harris will launch her nascent presidential campaign in earnest Tuesday with a rally in Milwaukee seeking to answer the biggest question on skittish Democrats' minds: How does she plan to beat Donald Trump? Harris, thrust suddenly into the fray after Joe Biden announced Sunday that he wouldn't seek reelection, has spent the last two days clearing the field of ...
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Pollsters: Shapiro a 'viable' option for VP
Jul. 23—Joe Biden's sudden withdrawal on Sunday from the 2024 presidential race has led to not only speculation of who might take his place on the Democratic ticket but also who that nominee might choose as a vice presidential running mate. One of the names bandied about is Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and two of Pennsylvania's political pollsters said he is a "viable" candidate to become ...
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DNC lays out timeline for party’s 2024 nominees
(WHTM) — Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison says the presidential and vice presidential nominees for the Democratic Party will be decided before the August 7 Ohio ballot deadline. The Ohio ballot deadline is 12 days before the Democratic National Convention on August 19, allowing the Democratic Party sufficient time to select its nominees. Harrison […]
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Does Kamala Harris’ run for president throw a wrench in Gavin Newsom’s plans for 2028?
Gavin Newsom has spent the past two years swatting down rumors and questions about running for president.
4 min read - PoliticsThe Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
Pennsylvania's Democratic delegates, county chairs endorse Harris
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention and chairs of Pennsylvania’s county parties separately endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party’s nominee for president Monday. They made their unanimous decisions just one day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Cambria County Democratic Party Chairwoman Nina Licastro was in ...
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NC has been a swing state in 2024 election. Is that still the case with Biden’s exit?
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their surrogates have made regular visits to North Carolina since the beginning of the 2024 campaign season. What happens now?
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What makes Josh Shapiro a VP candidate? Here's five highlights of his Pa. political career
Gov. Josh Shapiro could be picked as vice presidential nominee. Here's five reasons why he could be a draw for voters in November.
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'Business as usual': Biden departure won't affect Lebanon County election preparations
Despite President Joe Biden's late presidential campaign exit, Lebanon County officials are moving forward with general election preparations.
6 min read - PoliticsThe Tribune-Democrat, Johnstown, Pa.
Will switch from Biden affect down-ballot races?
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The overwhelming prevalence of straight-party voting in modern U.S. elections makes it tough to gauge the exact impact on down-ballot races of President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race. A Pew Research Center survey, conducted before the 2020 presidential election, showed that approximately 80% of respondents planned to cast straight-party Democratic or ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Herald, Sharon, Pa.
Local Democrats' leader ready to move forward
Jul. 22—As the nation's political landscape heaved Sunday, Judy Hines was away on vacation. But the events — President Joe Biden's withdrawal from his bid for re-election, and his endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to take over his status as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee — made Hines' getaway a little more relaxing. The announcement came after Biden's subpar performance ...
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Biden hailed locally while Dems back Harris
Jul. 22—Western Pennsylvania Democrats are celebrating President Joe Biden while touting Vice President Kamala Harris's qualifications in November. Biden announced with online statements just before 2 p.m. Sunday that he would not seek a second term and was dropping out of the presidential race. Biden later Sunday threw his support behind Harris to become the Democratic nominee to oppose ...
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Area voters, political leaders size up Biden's exit, Harris' candidacy
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – When the news broke Sunday that President Joe Biden would end his reelection campaign, lifelong Democrat Diane Waksmunski said the announcement was “shocking, and it actually hurt.” “I just feel really bad,” she said. “I have a really heavy heart.” Waksmunski, 71, a retired public school teacher from Susquehanna Township, planned to vote for Biden in November and looked up to ...
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Local delegates weigh in after Biden drops out of presidential race
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania Delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August voted to endorse Kamala Harris on Monday. Excitement and hope are two feelings Delegates say they are bringing with them to the convention. With the DNC less than a month away, Delegates say they are in full support of Biden’s […]
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'We have an election to win' Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at 1st official campaign stop
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about her role as a top candidate for Democrats in the 2024 presidential election at her campaign headquarters in Wilmington Monday, following President Joe Biden's announcement to endorse her as president after his exit from the race.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Times-Leader (Wilkes-Barre, Pa.)
Pelosi endorses Harris, who gains quick support among leading Democrats
Jul. 22—Less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, a slew of Democratic leaders threw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris — including her highly influential Bay Area colleague, San Francisco Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Harris won the topmost endorsement Sunday, when Biden backed her to be his successor. Later Monday, Pelosi gave her support for Harris, "with ...
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Why Pennsylvania’s DNC delegates have more actual power than at any time since 1968
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — When the head of Pennsylvania’s GOP delegation rose last week in Milwaukee to declare the delegation would “proudly cast all of its 67 votes for the bravest man in America, Donald J. Trump,” no one questioned whether they were happy to do that. Convention delegates, after all, tend to be loyal. […]
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Gov. Shapiro won’t speculate on Harris VP pick, calls it a ‘deeply personal’ decision
Despite being asked nearly a dozen times if he’ll consider joining Kamala Harris on the democratic ticket as VP if asked, Shapiro was steadfast, saying he will not engage in speculation.
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Scranton residents react after Biden drops out from presidential race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he will not be seeking re-election in the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the new nominee. 28/22 News spent the day speaking to residents in Scranton to get a glimpse of their stance on this historic political development. […]
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Lebanon Co. to start tracking mail-in ballots during postal return
LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A new way of tracking mail-in ballots will soon be a reality in Lebanon County after a vote at the tail end of last week. “We currently track ballot packages and this is one that go out to voters and we track them on their way to the voter,” Sean […]
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What does President Joe Biden's exit mean for ballots in Pennsylvania?
A state spokesperson said the Pennsylvania Election Code holds that ballots will accurately reflect whomever Democrats select for their new ticket.
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Pennsylvania Delegation to Democratic National Convention endorses Kamala Harris
(WHTM) – The Pennsylvania Delegation to the Democratic National Convention has unanimously endorsed Kamala Harris for President of the United States. The vote came after a virtual meeting on Monday afternoon of the 185 delegates elected during the spring primary to attend the convention in Chicago in August. Delegates had been pledged to President Joe […]
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Where do Bucks County's DNC delegates representing PA stand on Kamala Harris nomination?
Even if Pennsylvania Democratic delegates back Kamala Harris for president, it is not a sure thing the veep will get the nomination. Here is why.
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Who would replace Gov. Josh Shapiro if he becomes Kamala Harris' vice president?
Gov. Josh Shapiro is believed to be among a handful of candidates being considered to join Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. If he becomes the country's vice president, who will take over as governor in Pennsylvania?
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After Biden exits race, Kamala Harris is the Pa. Democratic delegation's pick
Vice President Kamala Harris has received support from several state Democratic delegations since President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 race.
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In first public remarks, Kamala Harris praises Joe Biden, doesn’t talk presidential campaign
“Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history,” Harris started.
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Cartwright, Wild endorse Kamala Harris for president after Biden exits race
Both Democratic members of Congress representing Monroe County have endorsed Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
2 min read - PoliticsState College Centre Daily Times
Centre County Dems chair praises Biden’s ‘selfless decision,’ puts support behind Harris
“Millions of Americans who love Joe Biden — myself included — are both heartbroken and grateful for his leadership,” Centre County Democratic Committee Chair Margie Swoboda said.
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Do Republicans see Kamala Harris as easy to beat?
Would Kamala Harris be a tougher opponent than Joe Biden?
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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman endorses Kamala Harris
(WHTM) – U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. Fetterman was perhaps one of Biden’s strongest supporters in Congress, repeatedly standing up for the president when Democrats nationwide called for Biden to step down. “Proud to support and be all […]
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Josh Shapiro emerges as top VP pick for Harris: Who is the Pennsylvania governor?
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has emerged as a top contender for Kamala Harris' running mate if she becomes the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. Here’s a recap of his political career.
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Pennsylvania House Speaker says Josh Shapiro should be picked for Vice President
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton says Governor Josh Shapiro should be tapped to run for Vice President alongside Kamala Harris. McClinton (D-Philadelphia) told the Philadelphia Inquirer she “definitely” thinks Harris should pick Shapiro as her running mate after President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Harris on […]
1 min read - PoliticsState College Centre Daily Times
Kamala Harris’ potential challengers fall in line, clearing way to Democratic nomination
Democrats appear to have no desire to protract an intraparty battle that took down the candidacy of a sitting president.
5 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Item, Sunbury, Pa.
Shapiro, Casey call Biden 'a patriot,' Meusers blasts Democrats
Jul. 21—bbowman@dailyitem.com and Rick Dandes rdandes@dailyitem.com President Joe Biden's stunning exit from the 2024 campaign on Sunday drew praise from Democratic leaders and was blasted by Republicans criticizing what they are calling the disenfranchisement of Pennsylvania voters. Sunday's news came three weeks after Biden's poor debate performance against Republican nominee, former ...
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Schuylkill County Democratic leaders express regret at Biden's decision, throw their support behind Harris
Schuylkill County Democratic party officials were not entirely surprised by Joe Biden’s stunning decision to drop out of the race for president, announced Sunday. Todd Zimmerman, Schuylkill County Democratic Committee chairman, left no doubt that he would have supported President Biden had he chosen to stay in the race. “I was a Biden delegate,” Zimmerman said of the party convention in late ...
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Could Gov. Josh Shapiro become VP nominee under Kamala Harris?
Local leaders and voters are looking to the future after President Joe Biden announced he would no longer be running in the 2024 presidential race.
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Local political leaders, analyst weigh in after Biden’s presidential race withdrawal
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Local party leaders and political analysts are continuing to weigh in on President Biden’s announcement that he is dropping out of the presidential race. The Democratic Party of Luzerne County says they will support Vice President Harris if she earns her party’s nomination. Party leaders believe a new nominee could energize […]
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Scranton Mayor expresses thoughts after Biden drops from presidential race
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Mayor of Scranton expressed her thoughts on Sunday about President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Mayor Paige Cognetti says it’s a difficult day, but is remaining optimistic about the party’s future. Mayor Cognetti is sad to hear the latest election news. On Sunday, […]
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