Ariana Figueroa, Nevada Current A conservative group and a group of Republican state parties Thursday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of improperly assuming control of Biden campaign funds after he withdrew from the race. The complaint is asking the FEC’s six-person commission …
Read More »VP Harris Meets With Netanyahu To Discuss Israel-Hamas War In Gaza
Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic nominee for president, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday afternoon, a day after he vowed to Congress that he wants “total victory” in the deadly Gaza war. Harris said she and Netanyahu had a “constructive” meeting …
Read More »Racist, Misogynist Online Disinformation Is Already Being Used Against Kamala Harris’ Campaign
Barbara Rodriguez Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris has long been the target of racist and misogynistic attacks online as a woman in politics who is also Black and South Asian. As she seeks the Democratic nomination for president, the gendered, sexualized and racial disinformation against her …
Read More »Trump Says He’s Willing To Debate Harris, More Than Once
Ariana Figueroa, Ohio Capital Journal Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a Tuesday call with reporters committed to a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential candidate. “I would be willing to do more than one debate,” Trump said. Harris, who says she is the presumptive Democratic …
Read More »‘A historical event’: Eager Supporters and Makeshift Merch Crowd Harris’ First Campaign Rally
Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign less than 48 hours ago — but voters at a rally just outside Milwaukee on Tuesday were more than ready to welcome her with makeshift campaign merch and open arms. Harris’ rally at a high …
Read More »Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign Shatters Fundraising Records Following Biden’s Exit
Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign amassed a staggering $81 million within the first 24 hours after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek re-election and Harris declared her candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. This record-breaking fundraising effort underscores Harris’ formidable position and financial strength heading …
Read More »Harris Cites Biden’s ‘legacy of accomplishment’ As Endorsements For Her Pile Up
Ariana Figueroa, Washington State Standard Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to the Democratic nomination cleared Monday as she secured endorsements from potential rivals and other high-profile party members the day after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid. A swarm of Democratic legislative leaders, governors — including some thought to harbor …
Read More »Biden Dropped Out Of The Presidential Race And Endorsed Harris. What Happens Next?
Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee on Sunday, three and a half months out from Election Day on November 5. It’s unusual for a presidential candidate …
Read More »Top Democrats Praise Biden, Endorse Harris for 2024 Nomination
Jimmy Williams After President Joe Biden announced his decision to end his re-election campaign, top Democrats lauded his accomplishments and some expressed their support for Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s 2024 presidential nominee. Conversely, many Republicans suggested that Biden’s decision implies he should not continue serving the remainder …
Read More »Biden Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses VP Harris
Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th President Joe Biden stepped down as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him at the top of the ticket. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” Biden …
Read More »VP Harris Says JD Vance Didn’t Give Voters ‘the full story’
Grace Panetta Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris blasted President Donald Trump’s selection of Sen. JD Vance as his running mate, calling Vance’s acceptance speech a distraction from their agenda and making the case against what she called their “extreme” and “divisive” policies. Harris has been traveling …
Read More »Black Women Are Squarely Behind The Biden-Harris Ticket
Errin Haines Originally published by The 19th For Black women, there is perhaps no happier place on Earth than the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans. The annual gathering, now in its 30th year, is one of the largest of Black women in the country — which makes it …
Read More »Biden Campaign Reaches Out to Asian American Voters with Kamala Harris Leading the Charge
Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign is starting a big push to connect with Asian American voters. Vice President Kamala Harris will lead this effort with events in Nevada and Pennsylvania this week. The new campaign group, AANHPIs for Biden-Harris (which stands for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific …
Read More »VP Harris Adds Trips To Speak To Black Women Voters In July
Jennifer Gerson Originally published by The 19th Vice President Kamala Harris will be traveling throughout the month of July for targeted outreach to Black women voters, the White House shared exclusively with The 19th. In addition to a previously announced appearance at the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture this …
Read More »Kamala Harris Defends Biden Amid Calls to Step Down After Debate Performance
Jimmy Williams Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly defended President Joe Biden, pushing back against calls for him to step aside following his shaky debate performance. Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas recently urged Biden to leave the race, but Harris made it clear where she stands. “Look, Joe Biden …
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