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Today's Political News Compilation - Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump
By WILL WEISSERT and JONATHAN J. COOPERUpdated 10:43 PM CDT, August 21, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party’s nomination for vice president Wednesday night, using his Democratic National Convention address to thank the packed arena for “bringing the joy” to an election transformed by the elevation of his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
“We’re all here tonight for one beautiful, simple, reason: We love this country,” Walz said as thousands of delegates hoisted vertical placards reading “Coach Walz” in red, white and blue.
Walz described his upbringing in Nebraska and teaching and coaching football in Minneosta and told the crowd, “Thank you for bringing the joy to this fight.” ...
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Bill Clinton frames the election as a 'clear choice,' slamming Trump as self-interested
The 42nd president, who has spoken at every Democratic convention since 1976, pledged to do his part to make Harris the country's first female president.
www.nbcnews.comWalz's night, Bill Clinton's dig at Trump, influencers flexing clout. DNC Day 3 takeaways
The Democratic National Convention’s third night showcased a familiar former president in Bill Clinton and introduced more Americans to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
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Watch: Bill Clinton's full speech at the 2024 DNC
Rewatch former President Bill Clinton's full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Joy, freedom and dumping Trump: 5 takeaways from DNC Night 3
Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention saw the party's vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, introduce himself in the keynote speech.
Biden speaks with Netanyahu as US prods Israel and Hamas to come to agreement on cease-fire deal
President Joe Biden has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the United States presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a “bridging proposal” that could lead to a cease-fire in the war in Gaza.
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In Walz's hometown, locals at DNC watch party cheer on their former football coach
For former students of now Gov. Tim Walz – always still Mr. Walz to them – his sudden ascendancy into the national spotlight has been surreal.
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Oprah Winfrey makes surprise DNC appearance to back Kamala Harris - Washington Examiner
Oprah Winfrey is all in for Vice President Kamala Harris and urged independents to back Democrats in November.
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Watch: Oprah Winfrey's full speech at the 2024 DNC
Rewatch Oprah Winfrey's full remarks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Jr. lobbied RFK Jr. to drop out and endorse Trump
A group of Trump allies has been working behind the scenes since before the Republican convention to broker a deal between the independent and the GOP nominee.
www.nbcnews.comNY state urges appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment
New York state lawyers are urging an appeals court to uphold Donald Trump’s nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment.
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DNC Day 3: Tim Walz accepts VP nomination, rallying Democrats to fight in November
Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination on the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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'Good luck' prying off her wedding ring, gay attorney general tells US Supreme Court at DNC
At least one conservative on the court, Justice Clarence Thomas, has written about possibly revisiting and overriding the same-sex marriage decision.
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Vance says Trump is 'working hard' for a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsement
In an interview with NBC News, Vance also stopped short of saying Congress should repeal the Comstock Act — but said a Trump-Vance administration wouldn't enforce it.
www.nbcnews.comPoorly trained recruits contribute to loss of Ukrainian territory on eastern front, commanders say
Ukrainian commanders and soldiers say some new troops refuse to fire at the enemy. Others struggle to assemble weapons or to coordinate basic combat movements.
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Buttigieg brings up Vance beef at Democratic convention - Washington Examiner
Pete Buttigieg dredged up his grievances with Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance during his 2024 Democratic National Convention address.
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RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources
Robert Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision tell ABC News.
Harris' family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here's who's who
Members of Vice President Kamala Harris' blended family are popping around Chicago this week during the Democratic National Convention, where Harris will accept her party's presidential nomination.
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Trump zeroes in on national security at first outdoor rally since assassination attempt: 'World is on fire'
Former President Trump and running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, held their first outdoor campaign event since the assassination attempt on Trump in July.
Call him Coach: Tim Walz, governor and congressman, chooses a folksier intro to voters
Nine of 10 Americans didn't know enough about the Minnesotan to have an opinion. As Harris' running mate, the race is on to define just who he is.
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How RFK Jr.'s exit would help Trump, according to the polls
Surveys show that most of Trump's third-party defectors have been picking Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on test ballots with more choices.
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