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Today's Political News Compilation - Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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A double dose of Obama firepower, a doting spouse and a dance party: Takeaways from Day 2 of the DNC​

By JOSH BOAK and NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Updated 11:01 PM CDT, August 20, 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — The Democratic National Convention’s second night showcased a double dose of Obama firepower to validate Vice President Kamala Harris and deliver an unsparing indictment of Republican Donald Trump. The convention also served up a raucous roll call of states that was essentially one big dance party.

Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, ducked out of Chicago to hold a rally just up the interstate in Milwaukee, wooing voters in battleground Wisconsin. It was a recognition that, regardless of whatever good vibes may exist at the convention, Democrats expect this presidential election to be razor-close.

Here are some takeaways from the convention’s second night. ...

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Obama urges Americans to embrace Harris and reject "bumbling and chaos" of a second Trump term

"We have seen that movie before, and we all know that the sequel is usually worse," Obama said of a second Trump term in his DNC address.
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DNC live updates: Obamas call on Americans to back ‘new chapter’ with Harris

In back-to-back speeches at the Democratic convention, the former president and first lady give impassioned endorsements of the party's nominee.
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DNC Day 2 key moments: Obamas wow, Emhoff gets personal, a rollicking roll call

Here's a look at some of the key moments in a night that saw highly-anticipated primetime speeches from the Obamas and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.
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Harris hits 'freedom' theme in rally at the site of Trump's convention

Harris celebrated the ongoing Democratic convention with swing-state voters in the arena where the GOP gathered in July.
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Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but the governor is better liked, an AP-NORC poll finds

Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce themselves to the country, but the senator from Ohio has had a rockier start than the Minnesota governor.
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DNC 2024 Day 2 live updates: 'Yes, she can': Obama endorses Harris, blasts Trump

Harris will hold a 9 p.m. ET rally in Milwaukee.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago's Israeli consulate on second night of DNC

The intense confrontations with officers began minutes into the demonstration, after some protesters – many dressed in black, their faces covered – charged at a line of police that had blocked the group from marching.
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Michelle Obama, in DNC speech, pays tribute to her late mother and jabs at Trump's "Black jobs" remark

"America, hope is making a comeback," Michelle Obama said at the Democratic convention, alluding to her husband's iconic 2008 campaign on hope.
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'Yes she can!': Obama shines spotlight on Harris - Washington Examiner

CHICAGO — Former President Barack Obama was a homecoming king on the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Tim Walz is still introducing himself to voters. Here are things to know about Harris' VP pick

Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will face a national audience when he headlines the third night of the Democratic National Convention.
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Michelle Obama taunts Trump for seeking 'one of those black jobs'

Michelle Obama taunted Trump, accusing the former president of doubling down on lies to "make people fear us".
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The Obamas return to their hometown to get Democrats fired up for Harris

To thunderous cheers, the Obamas alternately roasted Trump and offered Democrats a road map to winning the White House in November.
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Drone attack launched on Moscow: Officials

A drone attack was launched on Moscow, officials say.
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Michelle Obama lays into Trump and rallies DNC to 'Do Something!' for Kamala Harris

At DNC, Michelle Obama warns Dems of upcoming personal attacks against Harris
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Alsobrooks addresses Democrats in Chicago as she seeks to become Maryland’s first Black senator | CNN Politics

Kamala Harris isn’t the only Black woman trying to make history this year. Angela Alsobrooks, who delivered a keynote address in Chicago on Tuesday night, is trying to become the first Black person Maryland sends to the US Senate.
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Ex-Trump press secretary Stephanie Grisham says he mocked his supporters as 'basement dwellers'

Grisham disavowed her former boss in a speech at the Democratic convention, where she endorsed Harris. "I love my country more than my party," she said.
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Sen. Mark Kelly responds to question on serving in potential Harris Cabinet

Mark Kelly was asked whether he would want a role in Kamala Harris' administration.
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Hunter Biden's lawyers, prosecutors headed back to court ahead of his trial on federal tax charges

Hunter Biden’s legal team and prosecutors will appear in a California courtroom as the judge weighs what evidence can be presented to the jury in the upcoming federal tax trial of President Joe Biden's son.
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Matt Gaetz mocks McCarthy after primary win - Washington Examiner

Matt Gaetz took a victory lap after winning his primary in a landslide, mocking Kevin McCarthy.
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Trump says he’d consider appointing RFK Jr. to role in administration | CNN Politics

Donald Trump said Tuesday he would “certainly” be open to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. playing a role in his administration if the independent candidate drops out of the 2024 race and endorses the former president.
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Michelle Obama champions ‘black jobs’ at DNC speech - Washington Examiner

Michelle Obama took several jabs at Donald Trump during her speech at the Democratic National Convention.
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