Arizona has been a hotbed for continuous elections up and down the ballot in recent years, and one of the most synonymous locations for voters to cast their ballots on Election Day are largely opting out this year because of it.

Most schools in Arizona’s largest county, Maricopa County, do not want to act as voting centers, as the Grand Canyon State continues to see bitterly contested elections, according to a report from the Washington Post.

The report claims that Mesa Public Schools is not opening its doors to voters after a “very chaotic” and “overwhelming” local election in November 2023, Scott Thompson, assistant superintendent for the school district, told the outlet.

In 2016, roughly 37% of polling locations in Maricopa County were schools, but the report alleges that so far, only 14% of polling locations in November will be schools.

Maricopa County has been at the center of voter fraud allegations and election misconduct levied by Republicans in recent years. None of the claims about overwhelming voter fraud sufficient to alter the results of any recent elections has been proven in court by those challenging the races.

The fiercest challenges came from former President Donald Trump in 2020, after he lost the state to President Joe Biden, and from Kari Lake in 2022, after she lost the gubernatorial election to now-Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ).

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Arizona is slated to have two hotly contested races in November, with the presidential race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and the Senate race between Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ).

The Cook Political Report has rated the presidential race in Arizona as “lean Republican,” while the Senate race is rated as “lean Democratic.”

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Arizona has been a hotbed for continuous elections up and down the ballot in recent years, and one of the most synonymous locations for voters to cast their ballots on Election Day are largely opting out this year because of it.

Most schools in Arizona’s largest county, Maricopa County, do not want to act as voting centers, as the Grand Canyon State continues to see bitterly contested elections, according to a report from the Washington Post.

The report claims that Mesa Public Schools is not opening its doors to voters after a “very chaotic” and “overwhelming” local election in November 2023, Scott Thompson, assistant superintendent for the school district, told the outlet.

In 2016, roughly 37% of polling locations in Maricopa County were schools, but the report alleges that so far, only 14% of polling locations in November will be schools.

Maricopa County has been at the center of voter fraud allegations and election misconduct levied by Republicans in recent years. None of the claims about overwhelming voter fraud sufficient to alter the results of any recent elections has been proven in court by those challenging the races.

The fiercest challenges came from former President Donald Trump in 2020, after he lost the state to President Joe Biden, and from Kari Lake in 2022, after she lost the gubernatorial election to now-Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ).

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Arizona is slated to have two hotly contested races in November, with the presidential race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and the Senate race between Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ).

The Cook Political Report has rated the presidential race in Arizona as “lean Republican,” while the Senate race is rated as “lean Democratic.”

, Arizona has been a hotbed for continuous elections up and down the ballot in recent years, and one of the most synonymous locations for voters to cast their ballots on Election Day are largely opting out this year because of it. Most schools in Arizona’s largest county, Maricopa County, do not want to act as voting centers, as the Grand Canyon State continues to see bitterly contested elections, according to a report from the Washington Post. The report claims that Mesa Public Schools is not opening its doors to voters after a “very chaotic” and “overwhelming” local election in November 2023, Scott Thompson, assistant superintendent for the school district, told the outlet. In 2016, roughly 37% of polling locations in Maricopa County were schools, but the report alleges that so far, only 14% of polling locations in November will be schools. Maricopa County has been at the center of voter fraud allegations and election misconduct levied by Republicans in recent years. None of the claims about overwhelming voter fraud sufficient to alter the results of any recent elections has been proven in court by those challenging the races. The fiercest challenges came from former President Donald Trump in 2020, after he lost the state to President Joe Biden, and from Kari Lake in 2022, after she lost the gubernatorial election to now-Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ). CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Arizona is slated to have two hotly contested races in November, with the presidential race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris and the Senate race between Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The Cook Political Report has rated the presidential race in Arizona as “lean Republican,” while the Senate race is rated as “lean Democratic.”, , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/arizona-voting-centers.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

President Joe Biden unveiled his proposal for reforms to the Supreme Court after frustration with the high court’s recent opinions, but it was not the first time changes to the top of the judiciary have been floated.

While the Supreme Court has largely stayed the same structurally until 1869, there have been several attempts to change the status quo in the more than 150 years since. Here is a look at notable efforts to make changes to how the high court operates during that span.

Left-wing attempts to limit court’s power in early 20th century

In the early 20th century, several Supreme Court decisions angered liberals in the Senate, leading to several proposals for reform to the judiciary.

One of the proposals from the Left came from former Sen. Robert Owen (D-OK) in 1912, when he attempted to pass legislation to allow Congress to recall a federal judge by vote of a simple majority of both chambers. Six years later, he attempted to include a provision in a child labor bill that would have exempted it from the Supreme Court from overturning it.

Another notable proposal came from former Sen. William Borah (R-ID) in 1923, when he proposed legislation to require a 7-2 majority for the Supreme Court to strike down a law passed by Congress — as opposed to a simple majority of 5-4.

Roosevelt’s attempts to “pack” the court

Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt also became frustrated with the opinions of the high court, which struck down several parts of his “New Deal” programs in the 1930s and made the most infamous threat to “pack” the court with politically aligned justices.

After several defeats in court, Roosevelt proposed the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937. Roosevelt claimed his proposal to add up to six more justices, or one for each justice that was over 70 years old, was to lighten the work load for the justices, but it was widely viewed as an attempt to tip the court in his favor.

Former Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes testified before Congress that the court was not behind on its work, and the proposal died in Congress. It was the most publicized effort to make significant reforms to the court until recent years.

Biden and Democrats’ proposed term limits

Frustrated by various Supreme Court opinions under the conservative majority, congressional Democrats and Biden have proposed various changes to the Supreme Court.

Biden outlined his three major proposals earlier this week, including overturning the court’s recent decision on presidential immunity via a constitutional amendment, instituting term limits of 18 years for each justice, and an overhauled ethics code.

Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to modify the term limits and institute an ethics code, but questions remain about whether a constitutional amendment may be necessary for such changes.

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Currently, Supreme Court justices enjoy a lifetime appointment, as outlined in Article III of the Constitution. Instilling an ethics code has also raised concerns about the separation of powers.

While none of the proposals appear likely to pass through a Republican-held House of Representatives, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has indicated that if Democrats sweep in November, reforms to the court will be a top priority.

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President Joe Biden unveiled his proposal for reforms to the Supreme Court after frustration with the high court’s recent opinions, but it was not the first time changes to the top of the judiciary have been floated.

While the Supreme Court has largely stayed the same structurally until 1869, there have been several attempts to change the status quo in the more than 150 years since. Here is a look at notable efforts to make changes to how the high court operates during that span.

Left-wing attempts to limit court’s power in early 20th century

In the early 20th century, several Supreme Court decisions angered liberals in the Senate, leading to several proposals for reform to the judiciary.

One of the proposals from the Left came from former Sen. Robert Owen (D-OK) in 1912, when he attempted to pass legislation to allow Congress to recall a federal judge by vote of a simple majority of both chambers. Six years later, he attempted to include a provision in a child labor bill that would have exempted it from the Supreme Court from overturning it.

Another notable proposal came from former Sen. William Borah (R-ID) in 1923, when he proposed legislation to require a 7-2 majority for the Supreme Court to strike down a law passed by Congress — as opposed to a simple majority of 5-4.

Roosevelt’s attempts to “pack” the court

Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt also became frustrated with the opinions of the high court, which struck down several parts of his “New Deal” programs in the 1930s and made the most infamous threat to “pack” the court with politically aligned justices.

After several defeats in court, Roosevelt proposed the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937. Roosevelt claimed his proposal to add up to six more justices, or one for each justice that was over 70 years old, was to lighten the work load for the justices, but it was widely viewed as an attempt to tip the court in his favor.

Former Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes testified before Congress that the court was not behind on its work, and the proposal died in Congress. It was the most publicized effort to make significant reforms to the court until recent years.

Biden and Democrats’ proposed term limits

Frustrated by various Supreme Court opinions under the conservative majority, congressional Democrats and Biden have proposed various changes to the Supreme Court.

Biden outlined his three major proposals earlier this week, including overturning the court’s recent decision on presidential immunity via a constitutional amendment, instituting term limits of 18 years for each justice, and an overhauled ethics code.

Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to modify the term limits and institute an ethics code, but questions remain about whether a constitutional amendment may be necessary for such changes.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Currently, Supreme Court justices enjoy a lifetime appointment, as outlined in Article III of the Constitution. Instilling an ethics code has also raised concerns about the separation of powers.

While none of the proposals appear likely to pass through a Republican-held House of Representatives, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has indicated that if Democrats sweep in November, reforms to the court will be a top priority.

, President Joe Biden unveiled his proposal for reforms to the Supreme Court after frustration with the high court’s recent opinions, but it was not the first time changes to the top of the judiciary have been floated. While the Supreme Court has largely stayed the same structurally until 1869, there have been several attempts to change the status quo in the more than 150 years since. Here is a look at notable efforts to make changes to how the high court operates during that span. Left-wing attempts to limit court’s power in early 20th century In the early 20th century, several Supreme Court decisions angered liberals in the Senate, leading to several proposals for reform to the judiciary. One of the proposals from the Left came from former Sen. Robert Owen (D-OK) in 1912, when he attempted to pass legislation to allow Congress to recall a federal judge by vote of a simple majority of both chambers. Six years later, he attempted to include a provision in a child labor bill that would have exempted it from the Supreme Court from overturning it. Another notable proposal came from former Sen. William Borah (R-ID) in 1923, when he proposed legislation to require a 7-2 majority for the Supreme Court to strike down a law passed by Congress — as opposed to a simple majority of 5-4. Roosevelt’s attempts to “pack” the court Former President Franklin D. Roosevelt also became frustrated with the opinions of the high court, which struck down several parts of his “New Deal” programs in the 1930s and made the most infamous threat to “pack” the court with politically aligned justices. After several defeats in court, Roosevelt proposed the Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937. Roosevelt claimed his proposal to add up to six more justices, or one for each justice that was over 70 years old, was to lighten the work load for the justices, but it was widely viewed as an attempt to tip the court in his favor. Former Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes testified before Congress that the court was not behind on its work, and the proposal died in Congress. It was the most publicized effort to make significant reforms to the court until recent years. Biden and Democrats’ proposed term limits Frustrated by various Supreme Court opinions under the conservative majority, congressional Democrats and Biden have proposed various changes to the Supreme Court. Biden outlined his three major proposals earlier this week, including overturning the court’s recent decision on presidential immunity via a constitutional amendment, instituting term limits of 18 years for each justice, and an overhauled ethics code. Congressional Democrats have introduced legislation to modify the term limits and institute an ethics code, but questions remain about whether a constitutional amendment may be necessary for such changes. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Currently, Supreme Court justices enjoy a lifetime appointment, as outlined in Article III of the Constitution. Instilling an ethics code has also raised concerns about the separation of powers. While none of the proposals appear likely to pass through a Republican-held House of Representatives, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has indicated that if Democrats sweep in November, reforms to the court will be a top priority., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Supreme_Court_Law_22.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with three of the contenders to be her running mate on Sunday as anticipation mounts over who will join her on the Democratic ticket in November.

Harris is meeting with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) along with Govs. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Tim Walz (D-MN) in her vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports.

While the three leaders appear likely to be Harris’s final three contenders, it is unknown whether other names that have reportedly spoken with Harris, such as Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY), are still being considered.

The meetings on Sunday are being described as a “chemistry test,” according to the New York Times, as Harris is set to campaign with her running mate this week in various key swing states.

Kelly, Shapiro, and Walz have all received significant encouragement from their supporters, but a post by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Friday raised eyebrows as to who the front-runner may be. The post appeared to be showing Shapiro would be picked as Harris’s running mate, although others had suggested that it could be campaigning for Shapiro to get the spot.

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Harris has until the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22 to select her running mate, even as she looks likely to secure the party’s official nomination ahead of the convention.

Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate will target Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina in the battleground state swing. The swing state blitz will begin at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

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Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with three of the contenders to be her running mate on Sunday as anticipation mounts over who will join her on the Democratic ticket in November.

Harris is meeting with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) along with Govs. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Tim Walz (D-MN) in her vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports.

While the three leaders appear likely to be Harris’s final three contenders, it is unknown whether other names that have reportedly spoken with Harris, such as Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY), are still being considered.

The meetings on Sunday are being described as a “chemistry test,” according to the New York Times, as Harris is set to campaign with her running mate this week in various key swing states.

Kelly, Shapiro, and Walz have all received significant encouragement from their supporters, but a post by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Friday raised eyebrows as to who the front-runner may be. The post appeared to be showing Shapiro would be picked as Harris’s running mate, although others had suggested that it could be campaigning for Shapiro to get the spot.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

Harris has until the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22 to select her running mate, even as she looks likely to secure the party’s official nomination ahead of the convention.

Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate will target Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina in the battleground state swing. The swing state blitz will begin at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

, Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting with three of the contenders to be her running mate on Sunday as anticipation mounts over who will join her on the Democratic ticket in November. Harris is meeting with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) along with Govs. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) and Tim Walz (D-MN) in her vice presidential residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., according to multiple reports. While the three leaders appear likely to be Harris’s final three contenders, it is unknown whether other names that have reportedly spoken with Harris, such as Gov. Andy Beshear (D-KY), are still being considered. The meetings on Sunday are being described as a “chemistry test,” according to the New York Times, as Harris is set to campaign with her running mate this week in various key swing states. Kelly, Shapiro, and Walz have all received significant encouragement from their supporters, but a post by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker on Friday raised eyebrows as to who the front-runner may be. The post appeared to be showing Shapiro would be picked as Harris’s running mate, although others had suggested that it could be campaigning for Shapiro to get the spot. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Harris has until the Democratic National Convention in Chicago from Aug. 19-22 to select her running mate, even as she looks likely to secure the party’s official nomination ahead of the convention. Harris and her yet-to-be-named running mate will target Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina in the battleground state swing. The swing state blitz will begin at a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/kamala-harris-north-carolina.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) appears to be the favorite to be Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, but not everyone is sold on him being the right man to join Harris on the Democratic ticket.

Harris is expected to pick her running mate in the coming days, ahead of a blitz of the battleground states and the Democratic National Convention later this month, but a handful of the concerns being outlined about the Pennsylvania governor.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is reportedly one of the Keystone State residents expressing concern over Shaprio, according to a report from Politico. Fetterman’s advisers have reportedly relayed their concerns about Shapiro, mainly that he is overly focused on his personal ambitions, to Harris’s team.

Both Fetterman and Shapiro served in statewide positions at the same time, when Fetterman was lieutenant governor and Shapiro was state attorney general.

Another concern being leveled by some Democratic groups is Shapiro’s stance on Israel, which he has been a supporter of. Pro-Palestinian groups, including the Institute for Middle East Understanding’s policy project, have expressed their concern over Shapiro potentially being on the ticket.

“Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is not the right candidate for the job & selecting him would be a step in the wrong direction,” the group said in a statement.

The group then pointed to Shapiro’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself, along with his past critiques of Palestinians in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Shapiro is Jewish and has been outspoken in his support for Israel.

Past essays Shapiro wrote when he was in college have also resurfaced and caused controversy from pro-Palestinian wings of the Democratic Party. In one of the essays, Shapiro doubted that Palestinians would be able to successfully establish a peaceful state.

“They are too battle-minded to be able to establish a peaceful homeland of their own,” Shapiro wrote in a student newspaper in 1993. “They will grow tired of fighting amongst themselves and will turn outside against Israel.”

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Shapiro has been a popular governor in Pennsylvania since being elected in 2022, receiving national praise for his handling of the Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia last year.

The Pennsylvania governor, alongside Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), are considered some of the finalists to join Harris on the Democratic ticket.

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Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) appears to be the favorite to be Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, but not everyone is sold on him being the right man to join Harris on the Democratic ticket.

Harris is expected to pick her running mate in the coming days, ahead of a blitz of the battleground states and the Democratic National Convention later this month, but a handful of the concerns being outlined about the Pennsylvania governor.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is reportedly one of the Keystone State residents expressing concern over Shaprio, according to a report from Politico. Fetterman’s advisers have reportedly relayed their concerns about Shapiro, mainly that he is overly focused on his personal ambitions, to Harris’s team.

Both Fetterman and Shapiro served in statewide positions at the same time, when Fetterman was lieutenant governor and Shapiro was state attorney general.

Another concern being leveled by some Democratic groups is Shapiro’s stance on Israel, which he has been a supporter of. Pro-Palestinian groups, including the Institute for Middle East Understanding’s policy project, have expressed their concern over Shapiro potentially being on the ticket.

“Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is not the right candidate for the job & selecting him would be a step in the wrong direction,” the group said in a statement.

The group then pointed to Shapiro’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself, along with his past critiques of Palestinians in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Shapiro is Jewish and has been outspoken in his support for Israel.

Past essays Shapiro wrote when he was in college have also resurfaced and caused controversy from pro-Palestinian wings of the Democratic Party. In one of the essays, Shapiro doubted that Palestinians would be able to successfully establish a peaceful state.

“They are too battle-minded to be able to establish a peaceful homeland of their own,” Shapiro wrote in a student newspaper in 1993. “They will grow tired of fighting amongst themselves and will turn outside against Israel.”

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Shapiro has been a popular governor in Pennsylvania since being elected in 2022, receiving national praise for his handling of the Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia last year.

The Pennsylvania governor, alongside Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), are considered some of the finalists to join Harris on the Democratic ticket.

, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) appears to be the favorite to be Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, but not everyone is sold on him being the right man to join Harris on the Democratic ticket. Harris is expected to pick her running mate in the coming days, ahead of a blitz of the battleground states and the Democratic National Convention later this month, but a handful of the concerns being outlined about the Pennsylvania governor. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is reportedly one of the Keystone State residents expressing concern over Shaprio, according to a report from Politico. Fetterman’s advisers have reportedly relayed their concerns about Shapiro, mainly that he is overly focused on his personal ambitions, to Harris’s team. Both Fetterman and Shapiro served in statewide positions at the same time, when Fetterman was lieutenant governor and Shapiro was state attorney general. Another concern being leveled by some Democratic groups is Shapiro’s stance on Israel, which he has been a supporter of. Pro-Palestinian groups, including the Institute for Middle East Understanding’s policy project, have expressed their concern over Shapiro potentially being on the ticket. “Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is not the right candidate for the job & selecting him would be a step in the wrong direction,” the group said in a statement. The group then pointed to Shapiro’s support for Israel and its right to defend itself, along with his past critiques of Palestinians in the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Shapiro is Jewish and has been outspoken in his support for Israel. Past essays Shapiro wrote when he was in college have also resurfaced and caused controversy from pro-Palestinian wings of the Democratic Party. In one of the essays, Shapiro doubted that Palestinians would be able to successfully establish a peaceful state. “They are too battle-minded to be able to establish a peaceful homeland of their own,” Shapiro wrote in a student newspaper in 1993. “They will grow tired of fighting amongst themselves and will turn outside against Israel.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Shapiro has been a popular governor in Pennsylvania since being elected in 2022, receiving national praise for his handling of the Interstate 95 collapse in Philadelphia last year. The Pennsylvania governor, alongside Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), are considered some of the finalists to join Harris on the Democratic ticket., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/harris-shapiro.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

Democratic strategist James Carville wants Vice President Kamala Harris to put former President Donald Trump‘s New York criminal conviction in the spotlight in the conversation about debates.

Trump and Harris have been trading jabs over when the two should debate. Harris has agreed to a Sept. 10 ABC debate, which Trump agreed to with President Joe Biden in May, but then backtracked on and has now proposed the two debate on Fox on Sept. 4. Carville suggested on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki that Harris should agree to a debate on Fox, but on the day when Trump gets sentenced for his conviction.

“I think that she should say I’ll debate him on Fox on the night of Sept. 18, because I happen to know he’s going to be in Manhattan on the 18th because that’s when they’re gonna sentence him,” Carville said.

“And I’m sure Judge Merchan would give a delay in the execution of the sentencing to allow him to show up at a debate. So if you want to have a debate, let’s have it on Fox and let’s have it September the 18th when he’s in an ankle bracelet,” he added.

Trump and Biden agreed to two debates, one on June 27 on CNN and another on Sept. 10 on ABC, in May. Biden’s performance at the June debate served as the catalyst for the president to heed mounting calls for him to drop out of the race, doing so less than a month following the Atlanta debate.

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Since Harris entered the race two weeks ago, the two sides have negotiated on any new debates. When she was Biden’s running mate, Harris had committed to a vice presidential debate.

Trump was convicted on charges related to a hush money payment made prior to the 2016 election in June. Sentencing was originally scheduled for July but was delayed until September.

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Democratic strategist James Carville wants Vice President Kamala Harris to put former President Donald Trump‘s New York criminal conviction in the spotlight in the conversation about debates.

Trump and Harris have been trading jabs over when the two should debate. Harris has agreed to a Sept. 10 ABC debate, which Trump agreed to with President Joe Biden in May, but then backtracked on and has now proposed the two debate on Fox on Sept. 4. Carville suggested on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki that Harris should agree to a debate on Fox, but on the day when Trump gets sentenced for his conviction.

“I think that she should say I’ll debate him on Fox on the night of Sept. 18, because I happen to know he’s going to be in Manhattan on the 18th because that’s when they’re gonna sentence him,” Carville said.

“And I’m sure Judge Merchan would give a delay in the execution of the sentencing to allow him to show up at a debate. So if you want to have a debate, let’s have it on Fox and let’s have it September the 18th when he’s in an ankle bracelet,” he added.

Trump and Biden agreed to two debates, one on June 27 on CNN and another on Sept. 10 on ABC, in May. Biden’s performance at the June debate served as the catalyst for the president to heed mounting calls for him to drop out of the race, doing so less than a month following the Atlanta debate.

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Since Harris entered the race two weeks ago, the two sides have negotiated on any new debates. When she was Biden’s running mate, Harris had committed to a vice presidential debate.

Trump was convicted on charges related to a hush money payment made prior to the 2016 election in June. Sentencing was originally scheduled for July but was delayed until September.

, Democratic strategist James Carville wants Vice President Kamala Harris to put former President Donald Trump‘s New York criminal conviction in the spotlight in the conversation about debates. Trump and Harris have been trading jabs over when the two should debate. Harris has agreed to a Sept. 10 ABC debate, which Trump agreed to with President Joe Biden in May, but then backtracked on and has now proposed the two debate on Fox on Sept. 4. Carville suggested on MSNBC’s Inside with Jen Psaki that Harris should agree to a debate on Fox, but on the day when Trump gets sentenced for his conviction. “I think that she should say I’ll debate him on Fox on the night of Sept. 18, because I happen to know he’s going to be in Manhattan on the 18th because that’s when they’re gonna sentence him,” Carville said. “And I’m sure Judge Merchan would give a delay in the execution of the sentencing to allow him to show up at a debate. So if you want to have a debate, let’s have it on Fox and let’s have it September the 18th when he’s in an ankle bracelet,” he added. Trump and Biden agreed to two debates, one on June 27 on CNN and another on Sept. 10 on ABC, in May. Biden’s performance at the June debate served as the catalyst for the president to heed mounting calls for him to drop out of the race, doing so less than a month following the Atlanta debate. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Since Harris entered the race two weeks ago, the two sides have negotiated on any new debates. When she was Biden’s running mate, Harris had committed to a vice presidential debate. Trump was convicted on charges related to a hush money payment made prior to the 2016 election in June. Sentencing was originally scheduled for July but was delayed until September., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/James-Carville-Biden.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

United Audio Workers President Shawn Fain offered his insight into his favorite pick for Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, saying he prefers Govs. Andy Beshear (D-KY) and Tim Walz (D-MN).

The labor leader, who made headlines by spearheading a strike against the Big Three Detroit automakers last year, announced that UAW was endorsing Harris earlier this week. Fain was asked his thoughts on who she should pick as her running mate on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday.

“We’ve really broken down these candidates, really looked at them, and I’ll tell you my favorite’s Andy Beshear from Kentucky. The man stood with us you know on the picket line. He’s been there for workers throughout every, every bit of our walk and he’s won in a state where Mitch McConnell’s from. It’s been a red state traditionally, he’s won twice there,” Fain said.

He also floated Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), calling him an “awesome guy for labor,” saying that he is “100% behind labor.” Fain did say that, ultimately, Harris “has to pick who she’s most comfortable with.”

When asked if he would have concerns getting UAW members to support Harris if she were to pick someone like Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) or Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who unions have expressed concerns over, he stressed that ultimately, the top of the ticket matters — pointing to Harris’s union policies.

“I don’t think it makes it impossible or harder. I mean, obviously, there’s just candidates we think are better for labor. And ultimately, look, we know this, Kamala Harris is for labor. She’s for working-class people,” Fain said.

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“That’s the difference in what this election is about. Trump expects people to pledge loyalty to him. It’s all about him. Kamala Harris is about the people, and that’s what this election is about,” he added.

Labor unions are expected to be a key voting group in the November election as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania shape up to be the pivotal swing states for Harris and former President Donald Trump to win if they want to win the White House.

2024-08-04 18:06:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3110132%2Fuaw-president-shares-his-favorite-running-mates-for-harris%2F?w=600&h=450, United Audio Workers President Shawn Fain offered his insight into his favorite pick for Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, saying he prefers Govs. Andy Beshear (D-KY) and Tim Walz (D-MN). The labor leader, who made headlines by spearheading a strike against the Big Three Detroit automakers last year, announced that UAW was endorsing Harris,

United Audio Workers President Shawn Fain offered his insight into his favorite pick for Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, saying he prefers Govs. Andy Beshear (D-KY) and Tim Walz (D-MN).

The labor leader, who made headlines by spearheading a strike against the Big Three Detroit automakers last year, announced that UAW was endorsing Harris earlier this week. Fain was asked his thoughts on who she should pick as her running mate on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday.

“We’ve really broken down these candidates, really looked at them, and I’ll tell you my favorite’s Andy Beshear from Kentucky. The man stood with us you know on the picket line. He’s been there for workers throughout every, every bit of our walk and he’s won in a state where Mitch McConnell’s from. It’s been a red state traditionally, he’s won twice there,” Fain said.

He also floated Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), calling him an “awesome guy for labor,” saying that he is “100% behind labor.” Fain did say that, ultimately, Harris “has to pick who she’s most comfortable with.”

When asked if he would have concerns getting UAW members to support Harris if she were to pick someone like Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) or Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who unions have expressed concerns over, he stressed that ultimately, the top of the ticket matters — pointing to Harris’s union policies.

“I don’t think it makes it impossible or harder. I mean, obviously, there’s just candidates we think are better for labor. And ultimately, look, we know this, Kamala Harris is for labor. She’s for working-class people,” Fain said.

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“That’s the difference in what this election is about. Trump expects people to pledge loyalty to him. It’s all about him. Kamala Harris is about the people, and that’s what this election is about,” he added.

Labor unions are expected to be a key voting group in the November election as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania shape up to be the pivotal swing states for Harris and former President Donald Trump to win if they want to win the White House.

, United Audio Workers President Shawn Fain offered his insight into his favorite pick for Vice President Kamala Harris‘s running mate, saying he prefers Govs. Andy Beshear (D-KY) and Tim Walz (D-MN). The labor leader, who made headlines by spearheading a strike against the Big Three Detroit automakers last year, announced that UAW was endorsing Harris earlier this week. Fain was asked his thoughts on who she should pick as her running mate on CBS News’s Face the Nation on Sunday. “We’ve really broken down these candidates, really looked at them, and I’ll tell you my favorite’s Andy Beshear from Kentucky. The man stood with us you know on the picket line. He’s been there for workers throughout every, every bit of our walk and he’s won in a state where Mitch McConnell’s from. It’s been a red state traditionally, he’s won twice there,” Fain said. He also floated Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), calling him an “awesome guy for labor,” saying that he is “100% behind labor.” Fain did say that, ultimately, Harris “has to pick who she’s most comfortable with.” When asked if he would have concerns getting UAW members to support Harris if she were to pick someone like Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) or Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who unions have expressed concerns over, he stressed that ultimately, the top of the ticket matters — pointing to Harris’s union policies. “I don’t think it makes it impossible or harder. I mean, obviously, there’s just candidates we think are better for labor. And ultimately, look, we know this, Kamala Harris is for labor. She’s for working-class people,” Fain said. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “That’s the difference in what this election is about. Trump expects people to pledge loyalty to him. It’s all about him. Kamala Harris is about the people, and that’s what this election is about,” he added. Labor unions are expected to be a key voting group in the November election as Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania shape up to be the pivotal swing states for Harris and former President Donald Trump to win if they want to win the White House., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/uaw-president-shawn-fain.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called out media outlets for not holding Vice President Kamala Harris to the same kind of scrutiny typical of a presidential candidate since she was moved to the top of the Democratic ticket two weeks ago.

Since Harris was elevated to be the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, she has not done any sit-down interviews and has answered few questions from the press, but has also received little pushback for the lack of availability. Cotton was asked on CBS News’s Face the Nation about Harris apparently closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in a CBS News-YouGov poll released on Sunday, but said that while he expected it to be a close race, she has yet to be questioned by the media.

“She hasn’t answered a single question. Not one single question by the media. And you don’t have one single unscripted moment Thursday night at Andrews Air Force Base, welcoming this hostages back and she served up the kind of incomprehensible word salad for which she has become famous,” Cotton said.

The Arkansas senator also pointed out that Harris will have to answer for her policy positions once she is questioned in interviews and other settings by the press, which will help Trump — according to Cotton’s belief.

“So we knew this race was going to be close all along, whoever the Democrats wanted to put up against President Trump, but Kamala Harris has been the nominee for two weeks and hasn’t answered a single question. When the American people get a better look at her and her radical positions,” Cotton said. “I think you’re gonna see that they don’t want her to continue the Biden-Harris legacy.”

Cotton was then asked about Trump’s comments last week about Harris’s race, to which he pivoted to contest that the campaign should be about policy differences.

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“I think it’s incumbent upon the media to hold Kamala Harris to the same standard that every other nominee who earned their nomination has ever been held to, Donald Trump in ’16, Barack Obama in ’08,” Cotton said, pointing to the town hall events and other opportunities where a presidential campaign gets questioned on their policies.

“For two weeks, she’s dodged the press. She can’t dodge the press for another 13 weeks,” Cotton said.

2024-08-04 16:33:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3110119%2Fcotton-media-for-lack-of-scrutiny-of-harris%2F?w=600&h=450, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called out media outlets for not holding Vice President Kamala Harris to the same kind of scrutiny typical of a presidential candidate since she was moved to the top of the Democratic ticket two weeks ago. Since Harris was elevated to be the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out,

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called out media outlets for not holding Vice President Kamala Harris to the same kind of scrutiny typical of a presidential candidate since she was moved to the top of the Democratic ticket two weeks ago.

Since Harris was elevated to be the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, she has not done any sit-down interviews and has answered few questions from the press, but has also received little pushback for the lack of availability. Cotton was asked on CBS News’s Face the Nation about Harris apparently closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in a CBS News-YouGov poll released on Sunday, but said that while he expected it to be a close race, she has yet to be questioned by the media.

“She hasn’t answered a single question. Not one single question by the media. And you don’t have one single unscripted moment Thursday night at Andrews Air Force Base, welcoming this hostages back and she served up the kind of incomprehensible word salad for which she has become famous,” Cotton said.

The Arkansas senator also pointed out that Harris will have to answer for her policy positions once she is questioned in interviews and other settings by the press, which will help Trump — according to Cotton’s belief.

“So we knew this race was going to be close all along, whoever the Democrats wanted to put up against President Trump, but Kamala Harris has been the nominee for two weeks and hasn’t answered a single question. When the American people get a better look at her and her radical positions,” Cotton said. “I think you’re gonna see that they don’t want her to continue the Biden-Harris legacy.”

Cotton was then asked about Trump’s comments last week about Harris’s race, to which he pivoted to contest that the campaign should be about policy differences.

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“I think it’s incumbent upon the media to hold Kamala Harris to the same standard that every other nominee who earned their nomination has ever been held to, Donald Trump in ’16, Barack Obama in ’08,” Cotton said, pointing to the town hall events and other opportunities where a presidential campaign gets questioned on their policies.

“For two weeks, she’s dodged the press. She can’t dodge the press for another 13 weeks,” Cotton said.

, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) called out media outlets for not holding Vice President Kamala Harris to the same kind of scrutiny typical of a presidential candidate since she was moved to the top of the Democratic ticket two weeks ago. Since Harris was elevated to be the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race, she has not done any sit-down interviews and has answered few questions from the press, but has also received little pushback for the lack of availability. Cotton was asked on CBS News’s Face the Nation about Harris apparently closing the gap with former President Donald Trump in a CBS News-YouGov poll released on Sunday, but said that while he expected it to be a close race, she has yet to be questioned by the media. “She hasn’t answered a single question. Not one single question by the media. And you don’t have one single unscripted moment Thursday night at Andrews Air Force Base, welcoming this hostages back and she served up the kind of incomprehensible word salad for which she has become famous,” Cotton said. The Arkansas senator also pointed out that Harris will have to answer for her policy positions once she is questioned in interviews and other settings by the press, which will help Trump — according to Cotton’s belief. “So we knew this race was going to be close all along, whoever the Democrats wanted to put up against President Trump, but Kamala Harris has been the nominee for two weeks and hasn’t answered a single question. When the American people get a better look at her and her radical positions,” Cotton said. “I think you’re gonna see that they don’t want her to continue the Biden-Harris legacy.” Cotton was then asked about Trump’s comments last week about Harris’s race, to which he pivoted to contest that the campaign should be about policy differences. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “I think it’s incumbent upon the media to hold Kamala Harris to the same standard that every other nominee who earned their nomination has ever been held to, Donald Trump in ’16, Barack Obama in ’08,” Cotton said, pointing to the town hall events and other opportunities where a presidential campaign gets questioned on their policies. “For two weeks, she’s dodged the press. She can’t dodge the press for another 13 weeks,” Cotton said., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tom-cotton-trump.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles waded into the discussion over former President Donald Trump‘s comments about “black jobs” after winning the women’s gymnastics all-around event at the Paris Olympics.

Biles, the most accomplished U.S. gymnast in history, won her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday in the all-around event after winning team gold on Tuesday. The six-time Olympic gold medalist responded to a post on X saying that her being the GOAT, the greatest of all time, along with “winning Gold medals and dominating gymnastics” was Biles’s “black job.”

I love my black job https://t.co/c5wPc6xOY3

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 2, 2024

“I love my black job,” Biles said in a post on Friday.

Trump used the term during his June debate against President Joe Biden and reiterated it at the National Association of Black Journalists annual conference, in both instances claiming that illegal immigrants have taken away “black jobs,” also referring to “Hispanic jobs” in the June debate.

“I will tell you that coming from the border are millions and millions of people that happen to be taking black jobs,” Trump said on Wednesday.

When asked to clarify what he meant by “black jobs,” Trump clarified that he vaguely meant jobs held by black people.

“A black job is anybody that has a job. That’s what it is,” Trump said.

Trump’s comments have sparked outrage from Democrats and some commentators over assumptions regarding what they believe the former president meant by “black jobs,” specifically as a short form for lower-income jobs. NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized Trump’s comments in June, claiming it was boxing black people into specific job categories.

“Black Americans thrive in every industry, breaking boundaries and redefining excellence. We are not confined to any one #BlackJob,” Johnson said in a post on X in June.

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Biles will compete in three more events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, including in the vault on Saturday, the floor exercise on Monday, and the balance beam on Monday.

Biles’s double gold medal performance, so far, in the Paris Olympics comes three years after she had to withdraw from most gymnastics events in the Tokyo Olympics after she got the “twisties,” which is a mental block between mind and body that gymnasts occasionally get.

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U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles waded into the discussion over former President Donald Trump‘s comments about “black jobs” after winning the women’s gymnastics all-around event at the Paris Olympics.

Biles, the most accomplished U.S. gymnast in history, won her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday in the all-around event after winning team gold on Tuesday. The six-time Olympic gold medalist responded to a post on X saying that her being the GOAT, the greatest of all time, along with “winning Gold medals and dominating gymnastics” was Biles’s “black job.”

I love my black job https://t.co/c5wPc6xOY3

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 2, 2024

“I love my black job,” Biles said in a post on Friday.

Trump used the term during his June debate against President Joe Biden and reiterated it at the National Association of Black Journalists annual conference, in both instances claiming that illegal immigrants have taken away “black jobs,” also referring to “Hispanic jobs” in the June debate.

“I will tell you that coming from the border are millions and millions of people that happen to be taking black jobs,” Trump said on Wednesday.

When asked to clarify what he meant by “black jobs,” Trump clarified that he vaguely meant jobs held by black people.

“A black job is anybody that has a job. That’s what it is,” Trump said.

Trump’s comments have sparked outrage from Democrats and some commentators over assumptions regarding what they believe the former president meant by “black jobs,” specifically as a short form for lower-income jobs. NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized Trump’s comments in June, claiming it was boxing black people into specific job categories.

“Black Americans thrive in every industry, breaking boundaries and redefining excellence. We are not confined to any one #BlackJob,” Johnson said in a post on X in June.

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Biles will compete in three more events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, including in the vault on Saturday, the floor exercise on Monday, and the balance beam on Monday.

Biles’s double gold medal performance, so far, in the Paris Olympics comes three years after she had to withdraw from most gymnastics events in the Tokyo Olympics after she got the “twisties,” which is a mental block between mind and body that gymnasts occasionally get.

, U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles waded into the discussion over former President Donald Trump‘s comments about “black jobs” after winning the women’s gymnastics all-around event at the Paris Olympics. Biles, the most accomplished U.S. gymnast in history, won her second gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Thursday in the all-around event after winning team gold on Tuesday. The six-time Olympic gold medalist responded to a post on X saying that her being the GOAT, the greatest of all time, along with “winning Gold medals and dominating gymnastics” was Biles’s “black job.” I love my black job https://t.co/c5wPc6xOY3 — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) August 2, 2024 “I love my black job,” Biles said in a post on Friday. Trump used the term during his June debate against President Joe Biden and reiterated it at the National Association of Black Journalists annual conference, in both instances claiming that illegal immigrants have taken away “black jobs,” also referring to “Hispanic jobs” in the June debate. “I will tell you that coming from the border are millions and millions of people that happen to be taking black jobs,” Trump said on Wednesday. When asked to clarify what he meant by “black jobs,” Trump clarified that he vaguely meant jobs held by black people. “A black job is anybody that has a job. That’s what it is,” Trump said. Trump’s comments have sparked outrage from Democrats and some commentators over assumptions regarding what they believe the former president meant by “black jobs,” specifically as a short form for lower-income jobs. NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized Trump’s comments in June, claiming it was boxing black people into specific job categories. “Black Americans thrive in every industry, breaking boundaries and redefining excellence. We are not confined to any one #BlackJob,” Johnson said in a post on X in June. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Biles will compete in three more events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, including in the vault on Saturday, the floor exercise on Monday, and the balance beam on Monday. Biles’s double gold medal performance, so far, in the Paris Olympics comes three years after she had to withdraw from most gymnastics events in the Tokyo Olympics after she got the “twisties,” which is a mental block between mind and body that gymnasts occasionally get., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/simone-biles-black-jobs.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

A Democratic presidential candidate has not won North Carolina since 2008, but Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to flip the state with the help of President Joe Biden‘s ground game.

Harris campaign officials believe their organization will be the key to success in battleground states such as North Carolina. Dan Kanninen, battleground state director for the Harris campaign, told the News & Observer that they have the “infrastructure designed to win a close race” while arguing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign does not.

“We put into place infrastructure early — leadership teams on the ground in February and March, building robust teams throughout the spring, now to the point of having 150 staff in North Carolina that will get much, much bigger before the end of the summer,” Kanninen told the outlet.

“We’re at scale, and building to a greater scale, so that when people start paying much closer attention after the convention and beyond, we’ll have the people, the resources, the volunteers to capitalize on that and drive it, which really matters in a close race,” he added.

Biden’s reelection team had a keen interest in North Carolina, even as his campaign began to crumble. The president’s first major rally after his disastrous June debate was in the state, while Trump went to Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. Harris will make a trip to North Carolina next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate after several trips there this year.

While the Trump campaign is focused on expanding the map and piercing into the “blue wall” of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, he is not taking any chances with North Carolina.

Trump’s campaign spent money on television advertisement placements beginning Thursday in the Tar Heel State, a sign the former president is attempting to shore up support in the state he won in 2016 and 2020. The advertising attack comes as the former president’s campaign seeks to shape the public’s opinion on Harris, weeks after she was unofficially elevated to the top of the Democratic ticket.

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Prior to Biden dropping out, Trump led the president in North Carolina, 47.2%-41.5%, per the RealClearPolitics polling average. A recent Bloomberg-Morning Consult poll showed Trump leading Harris there, 48%-46%.

North Carolina is rated as “lean Republican” by the Cook Political Report.

2024-08-01 21:29:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtonexaminer.com%2Fnews%2Fcampaigns%2Fpresidential%2F3107970%2Fharris-pressure-trump-north-carolina-leaning-bidens-ground-game%2F?w=600&h=450, A Democratic presidential candidate has not won North Carolina since 2008, but Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to flip the state with the help of President Joe Biden‘s ground game. Harris campaign officials believe their organization will be the key to success in battleground states such as North Carolina. Dan Kanninen, battleground state director,

A Democratic presidential candidate has not won North Carolina since 2008, but Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to flip the state with the help of President Joe Biden‘s ground game.

Harris campaign officials believe their organization will be the key to success in battleground states such as North Carolina. Dan Kanninen, battleground state director for the Harris campaign, told the News & Observer that they have the “infrastructure designed to win a close race” while arguing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign does not.

“We put into place infrastructure early — leadership teams on the ground in February and March, building robust teams throughout the spring, now to the point of having 150 staff in North Carolina that will get much, much bigger before the end of the summer,” Kanninen told the outlet.

“We’re at scale, and building to a greater scale, so that when people start paying much closer attention after the convention and beyond, we’ll have the people, the resources, the volunteers to capitalize on that and drive it, which really matters in a close race,” he added.

Biden’s reelection team had a keen interest in North Carolina, even as his campaign began to crumble. The president’s first major rally after his disastrous June debate was in the state, while Trump went to Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. Harris will make a trip to North Carolina next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate after several trips there this year.

While the Trump campaign is focused on expanding the map and piercing into the “blue wall” of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, he is not taking any chances with North Carolina.

Trump’s campaign spent money on television advertisement placements beginning Thursday in the Tar Heel State, a sign the former president is attempting to shore up support in the state he won in 2016 and 2020. The advertising attack comes as the former president’s campaign seeks to shape the public’s opinion on Harris, weeks after she was unofficially elevated to the top of the Democratic ticket.

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Prior to Biden dropping out, Trump led the president in North Carolina, 47.2%-41.5%, per the RealClearPolitics polling average. A recent Bloomberg-Morning Consult poll showed Trump leading Harris there, 48%-46%.

North Carolina is rated as “lean Republican” by the Cook Political Report.

, A Democratic presidential candidate has not won North Carolina since 2008, but Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to flip the state with the help of President Joe Biden‘s ground game. Harris campaign officials believe their organization will be the key to success in battleground states such as North Carolina. Dan Kanninen, battleground state director for the Harris campaign, told the News & Observer that they have the “infrastructure designed to win a close race” while arguing Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign does not. “We put into place infrastructure early — leadership teams on the ground in February and March, building robust teams throughout the spring, now to the point of having 150 staff in North Carolina that will get much, much bigger before the end of the summer,” Kanninen told the outlet. “We’re at scale, and building to a greater scale, so that when people start paying much closer attention after the convention and beyond, we’ll have the people, the resources, the volunteers to capitalize on that and drive it, which really matters in a close race,” he added. Biden’s reelection team had a keen interest in North Carolina, even as his campaign began to crumble. The president’s first major rally after his disastrous June debate was in the state, while Trump went to Virginia, a Democratic-leaning state. Harris will make a trip to North Carolina next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate after several trips there this year. While the Trump campaign is focused on expanding the map and piercing into the “blue wall” of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, he is not taking any chances with North Carolina. Trump’s campaign spent money on television advertisement placements beginning Thursday in the Tar Heel State, a sign the former president is attempting to shore up support in the state he won in 2016 and 2020. The advertising attack comes as the former president’s campaign seeks to shape the public’s opinion on Harris, weeks after she was unofficially elevated to the top of the Democratic ticket. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Prior to Biden dropping out, Trump led the president in North Carolina, 47.2%-41.5%, per the RealClearPolitics polling average. A recent Bloomberg-Morning Consult poll showed Trump leading Harris there, 48%-46%. North Carolina is rated as “lean Republican” by the Cook Political Report., , , https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/kamala-harris-north-carolina.webp, Washington Examiner, Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cropped-favicon-32×32.png, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/feed/, Jack Birle,

Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in the swing state of Pennsylvania with 97 days until Election Day.

Trump’s rally in Harrisburg is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. EDT.

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The former president’s rally comes hours after he attended a Q&A session at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago, where he questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s black identity.

In Pennsylvania, Trump leads Harris, 48.2%-45.5%, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average in the state.

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Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in the swing state of Pennsylvania with 97 days until Election Day.

Trump’s rally in Harrisburg is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. EDT.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER

The former president’s rally comes hours after he attended a Q&A session at the National Association of Black Journalists annual convention in Chicago, where he questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’s black identity.

In Pennsylvania, Trump leads Harris, 48.2%-45.5%, according to the RealClearPolitics polling average in the state.

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