2024 election: The latest local and national news, polls, and more

Who is Tim Walz? 5 things to know about Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president.

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:07:57 +0000

While Walz isn't from one of the crucial “blue wall” states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania, where both sides believe they need to win, he's right next door.

The post Who is Tim Walz? 5 things to know about Kamala Harris’s choice for vice president. appeared first on Boston.com.

Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:13:15 +0000

In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter who helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state.

The post Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle to ticket appeared first on Boston.com.

Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:07:10 +0000

Just as soon as Biden abruptly ended his candidacy, Harris and her team worked rapidly to secure backing from the 1,976 party delegates needed to clinch the nomination in a formal roll call vote.

The post Kamala Harris is now Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Donald Trump this fall appeared first on Boston.com.

UMass poll: Harris pulls slightly ahead of Trump nationally

Ross Cristantiello — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:21:26 +0000

Vice President Kamala Harris is still riding a wave of momentum as she prepares to unveil her choice for running mate this week.

The post UMass poll: Harris pulls slightly ahead of Trump nationally appeared first on Boston.com.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank

Associated Press — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:34:04 +0000

It's the latest bizarre incident in Kennedy's quixotic campaign that has divided his famous family and left Republicans and Democrats alike concerned about his potential impact on the presidential contest.

The post Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he left a dead bear in Central Park as a prank appeared first on Boston.com.

Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say

Associated Press — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:23:00 +0000

Her interview list includes Govs. Andy Beshear of Kentucky, J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Tim Walz of Minnesota, as well as Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

The post Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say appeared first on Boston.com.

Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party’s nominee, chair says

Associated Press — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:05:44 +0000

Delegates to the Democratic National Convention began voting via secure email on Thursday, and the voting will remain open until Monday evening.

The post Harris has secured enough Democratic delegate votes to become their party’s nominee, chair says appeared first on Boston.com.

A long shot for vice president, Pete Buttigieg is suddenly everywhere

Washington Post — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:45:16 +0000

In a reshaped race, the transportation secretary has dialed up his role as a key political messenger for the Democratic Party.

The post A long shot for vice president, Pete Buttigieg is suddenly everywhere appeared first on Boston.com.

Pro-Palestinian groups seek to thwart Josh Shapiro’s chances for Harris VP

New York Times Service — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:21:58 +0000

“Harris needs to win Pennsylvania, signal moderation and reassure Haley voters that she’ll stand up to the left,” said Rep. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., a Jewish military veteran and an admirer of Shapiro, referring to Republican supporters of Nikki Haley.

The post Pro-Palestinian groups seek to thwart Josh Shapiro’s chances for Harris VP appeared first on Boston.com.

Harris calls Trump’s false claims about race ‘the same old show’ of divisiveness and disrespect

Associated Press — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:17:25 +0000

“Our differences do not divide us, they are an essential source of our strength,” Vice President Kamala Harris said.

The post Harris calls Trump’s false claims about race ‘the same old show’ of divisiveness and disrespect appeared first on Boston.com.