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For many Democratic voters, Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump was disappointing but not surprising, they said in interviews, agreeing that their party hadn't done enough to talk about the economy and lamenting lingering racism and sexism. Voters in Dearborn, America's only Arab-majority city, broke decisively for Trump over Harris, a departure from Joe Biden’s beating Trump there in 2020. "I was really praying that she would get it," said Deborah McKinnon, 68, a Black Democratic voter from Pittsburgh. "It just underscores that Black women are the most loyal Democrats, and they were the power behind Kamala Harris' campaign," Allison said. John Park, 37, a Black Democratic voter in suburban Atlanta, said that as a warehouse worker for an automotive company, he initially liked Trump's "pro-America" approach.

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Tim Walz said he believes his rival for vice president, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, wants to solve the nation’s immigration crisis, but he questioned whether former President Donald Trump really does. Vance acknowledged that Walz wants to solve the problem, too, but he questioned whether Vice President Kamala Harris really does. Vance said he and Walz “probably agree that we need to do better” on addressing gun violence. “I think Tim Walz agreed with JD Vance significantly more times in this debate. “Look, I’ve known Tim Walz 16 years, and that’s who he is,” Colorado Gov.

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WASHINGTON — All of a sudden, Kamala Harris is talking about the border — and relishing it. “It needs to be repaired, and we are working on that in a way that we establish a safe and humane and orderly immigration system at the border,” Harris said. As illegal border crossings soared, Harris’ critics blamed the Biden administration — and Harris herself. “For three and a half years, ‘border czar’ Harris has allowed terrorists and criminals to pour across our wide-open border,” he said. Now that the numbers are down, Harris' allies argue that Republicans are making an “active mistake” by trying to link Harris to them.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Harris, Donald Trump, “, ”, Mike Johnson, didn’t, Sen, Chris Murphy, Conn, they’d, ” Murphy, Tom Suozzi, Trump, Joe Biden, Harris —, —, “ Donald Trump, ” Harris, ’, Biden, Harris ’, Jodi Goodwin, ” Symone Sanders, Sanders, Lester Holt, “ We’ve, she’s, Chris Cabrera, ’ Harris, ‘, it’s, He’s Organizations: WASHINGTON, Republicans, Trump, House Republicans, Atlanta, Northern, House, NBC News, Biden, New York Times Dealbook Summit, MSNBC, NBC, National Border Patrol Council, Saturday, Publicly Locations: ”, Atlanta, United States, Mexico, New York, Trump, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Harlingen , Texas, El Paso , Texas

☆ Black journalists group faces member backlash over Trump speaking invitation
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN —The National Association of Black Journalists is trying its best to weather a storm of backlash. GET RELIABLE SOURCES IN YOUR INBOX A daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape with uncompromising reporting and analysis. While Attiah said a “variety of factors” influenced her decision, she specifically homed in on the Trump interview when making her abrupt announcement. “The Harris for President campaign team worked very closely with NABJ leadership to find an alternative option,” the person said. “The Harris for President team still welcomes the opportunity to make one of the alternative options happen.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Rachel Scott, Harris Faulkner, Kadia Goba —, Karen Attiah, Attiah, “, Trump, ” Attiah, MAGA, ”, Ryan, …, Symone Sanders, Kamala Harris, don’t, ” Sanders, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W, Bush, Harris, ” “ Harris Organizations: New, New York CNN, National Association of Black Journalists, Wednesday, Trump, ABC News, Fox News, The Washington Post, White, White House, MSNBC, Republican, CNN, Democratic, Chicago Locations: New York, Chicago, The, United States

☆ Opinion: Why Jill Biden won’t urge the President to end his reelection bid
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Opinion Kate Andersen Brower | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But for anxious Democrats hoping Jill Biden will step in, don’t hold your breath. Jill Biden has been by his side for almost that entire time. Jill Biden believes that there is no one else who can defeat former President Donald Trump who poses a serious threat to democracy. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden, right, arrive on Marine One with granddaughters Natalie Biden, from left, and Finnegan Biden in East Hampton, N.Y. on Saturday -- two days after his disappointing debate performance. “Jill Biden, I begin to suspect, doesn’t want to talk about her feelings.

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☆ On MSNBC, the mood turns somber following Biden’s debate performance
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Hadas Gold | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

“It’s kind of a DEFCON 1 moment,” David Plouffe, former President Barack Obama’s campaign manager, told MSNBC star Rachel Maddow following the debate. The people who were texting with me were very concerned about President Biden seeming extremely feeble, seeming extremely weak,” Reid said. And while MSNBC’s hosts pointed to the flood of lies from Trump during Thursday night’s debate, the conversation continually returned to Biden’s performance. “President Biden is a good man who capped a long career in public service with a successful presidential term. “Predictably, Biden’s poor performance led to some chatter about his stepping down and letting someone else be the nominee.

Persons: CNN —, Alex Wagner, ” Wagner, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Joe Biden’s, Trump, ” David Plouffe, Barack Obama’s, Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Biden, “, ” Reid, ”, Nicolle Wallace, ” Wallace, Chris Hayes, Nicholas Kristof, “ Joe Biden, —, ” David Corn, Mother Jones, ” Mehdi Hasan, ” Hasan, Symone Sanders Organizations: CNN, MSNBC, Democratic, Fox News, Republican, Trump, ” New York Times, Biden Locations: Atlanta, America

☆ 5 essential books and articles that are required reading for Hollywood up-and-comers, according to a top TV agent at WME
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Reed Alexander | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the end, though, motivated by his fascination with the business side of entertainment, he'd choose a different path: to become an agent at WME, the powerhouse Hollywood talent agency he joined through its storied mailroom training program. Singer advises industry newcomers to read as much as they can to get ahead. WME partner Bradley Singer maintains a list of must-read books and articles for industry newcomers. "When Hollywood Had a King by Connie Bruck" (2004): "You can't understand modern Hollywood without understanding Lew Wasserman, who revolutionized both the talent agency business and the studio business between MCA and Universal. "The Agency: William Morris and the Hidden History of Hollywood" is one of WME partner Bradley Singer's must-read book recommendations.

Persons: Bradley Singer, he'd, Singer, Lydia Barry, Kaitlin Collins, Symone Sanders, Linsey Davis, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, hadn't, — Singer, Read, William Morris, Frank Rose, Connie Bruck, Lew Wasserman, Connie Bruck's, EJ Kahn, Abe Lastfogel, Lastfogel, Sue, Peter Biskind, Sue Mengers, Gene Hackman, Barbra Streisand, Sue …, Mark McCormack —, Swift, McCormack, Wasserman, Ovitz, Emanuel, Bradley Singer's Organizations: Carnegie Mellon University, Bradley, Hollywood, WME, Business, CNN, MSNBC, ABC News, Street Journal Studios, Bloomberg Media, Puck, —, MCA, Universal, Lindy's, Yorker, East, Sports, IMG Locations: WME, New York City, Hollywood

☆ News outlets take a more critical stance towards Israel Defense Forces as civilian deaths mount in Gaza
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —News organizations are assuming a more aggressive posture toward Israel Defense Forces as it escalates its military operations in the Gaza Strip. The more critical stance has been particularly pronounced over the last 24 hours, following two blasts at the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza, which was established in 1948 when Palestinians fled what is now the current state of Israel. The IDF said it was responsible for both blasts, having targeted a senior Hamas commander and dozens of other militants. In the hours since, IDF representatives have been grilled for answers by ABC’s Ian Pannell, MSNBC’s Symone Sanders, and CNN’s Dana Bash. Meanwhile, Bash asked Major Doron Spielman twice if the IDF could provide evidence supporting its claims that a senior Hamas leader was killed.

Persons: —, Wolf Blitzer, Richard Hecht, ABC’s Ian Pannell, MSNBC’s Symone Sanders, CNN’s Dana Bash, Pannell, Jonathan Conricus, “, ” Pannell, Bash, Major Doron Spielman, Spielman, ” “ Organizations: CNN —, Israel Defense Forces, United Nations, Human Locations: Gaza, Israel

☆ Lauren Boebert upends her campaign strategy after the Beetlejuice scandal, apologizing to constituents and reaching out to local newspapers she'd previously criticized
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Rep. Lauren Boebert is shifting her campaign strategy as she faces another tough challenge in 2024. The change of heart comes after her close 2022 race and a Beetlejuice scandal that made national news. "Democrats certainly smell blood in the water," Boebert told the AP before a Lincoln Day Dinner in southwest Colorado. Frisch, her 2022 challenger, told MSNBC's Symone Sanders-Townsend that the Denver incident was "another notch in the belt of embarrassment." Next year, Boebert will also face several Republican primary challenges as she seeks a third term in office.

Persons: Lauren Boebert, —, Lauren Boebert's, Donald Trump, Boebert, Dave Williams, Boebert's, Democrat Adam Frisch, Frisch, Drew Sexton, MSNBC's Symone Sanders, Townsend, Jeff Hurd, Bill Owens Organizations: GOP, Service, Associated Press, Colorado Republican, Congressional, Republican, Democrat, AP, Denver, Grand Locations: Colorado, Washington, Denver, Archuleta County

☆ Republicans are desperate for attention — and it's decimating their ability to govern
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

In the end, the only man who could unify House Republicans behind him was a relatively little-known and mild-mannered evangelical Christian from Louisiana. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs the speaker saga wore on, it provoked questions among some House Republicans: How could it be that they had failed to elect a speaker for so long? While Gaetz maintains otherwise, his angry GOP colleagues have plenty of evidence to make their case that it was an attention ploy. Rep. Matt Gaetz surrounded by reporters and cameras after the House voted to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership. The attention economy doesn't preclude an ability to govern — an effective politician might seek to harness their celebrity towards worthy ends.

Persons: Mike Johnson's, Matt Gaetz, Kevin McCarthy, Garrett Graves, Sen, Thom Tillis, Madison Cawthorn, Tillis, Drew Angerer, Greg Murphy of, Nancy Mace, McCarthy, Mace, I'm, Win McNamee, Josh Hawley, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump's, Nicole Wallace, Obama, JD Vance, Ohio, Vance, Ted Cruz, Jose Luis Magana, denialism, Jim Jordan, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Brett Kavanaugh, Jen Psaki, Symone Sanders, it's, Rep, Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Kelly Armstrong, Adam Schiff, Chip Somodevilla, Bob Good, Virginia, Gaetz, —, Ken Buck, Colorado, Hawley deadpanned, Mike Lawler, I've, Cruz, Buck, Joe Biden, Liz Cheney Organizations: Republicans, GOP, North Carolina Republican, Getty, Twitter, South Carolina, Republican, Rep, Fox News, Republican Party, Conservative Political, Conference, AP, Cannon, South, Democratic, Supreme, Biden, MSNBC, Democrats, Capitol, New York Post, Colorado Locations: Louisiana, Florida, Greg Murphy of North Carolina, Missouri, Hollywood, California, South Carolina, Alexandria, Cortez of New York, Ukraine, New York, Ted Cruz of Texas

☆ The leading Democratic challenger to Lauren Boebert raised $3.4 million in the third quarter, a mega haul that comes as the GOP congresswoman has faced widespread criticism over her public conduct
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Democrat Adam Frisch raised nearly $3.4 million in Q3 in his quest to defeat Lauren Boebert in 2024. Frisch has so far raised about $4.4 million in the fight for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe leading Democratic candidate running against Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado in 2024 raised nearly $3.4 million in the third quarter, according to recent campaign finance reports. "I am deeply humbled by the over 100,000 individual donations that were made to our campaign this quarter to defeat Lauren Boebert," Frisch said in a statement on Thursday. AdvertisementAdvertisementFrisch, a former Aspen city councilman, has so far raised nearly $4.4 million for the race, compared to Boebert's roughly $1.6 million haul, according to Federal Elections Commission financial summaries.

Persons: Adam Frisch, Lauren Boebert, Frisch, —, Boebert —, Boebert, Donald Trump, MSNBC's Symone Sanders, Townsend Organizations: Colorado's, Congressional District, Republican, Service, Democratic, Republican Rep, Boebert, Congressional, GOP, Capitol, Denver Locations: Colorado, Southern Colorado, Aspen, Denver

☆ Boebert's 'Beetlejuice' incident at a Denver theater was beyond embarrassing and voters are sick of it, says her Democratic challenger Adam Frisch
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Natalie Musumeci | John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. Lauren Boebert's Democratic challenger thinks her "Beetlejuice" incident was embarrassing. Boebert and her date were kicked out of a "Beetlejuice" performance in Denver last week. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe congresswoman's campaign manager initially denied reports that Boebert had been vaping during the performance, but surveillance footage showed Boebert vaping in her seat. "She even lied about her lie," Frisch told Sanders-Townsend on Sunday. I was laughing, I was singing, having a fantastic time," Boebert told the outlet.

Persons: Lauren Boebert's, It's, Adam Frisch, Boebert, Lauren Boebert, Frisch, MSNBC's Symone Sanders, Townsend, vaping, Boebert vaping, Sanders, she's Organizations: MSNBC, Service, firebrand, Democratic, Colorado, Buell Theatre, America News Network, Congressional, Republican, Boebert Locations: Denver, Wall, Silicon, Aspen

☆ Jen Psaki gets Monday prime time spot on MSNBC
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-07 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The former White House press secretary turned MSNBC personality will begin hosting the network’s Monday 8pm ET hour starting on September 25. Psaki has hosted “Inside with Jen Psaki” on Sundays at 12pm ET since the spring of this year, frequently becoming the top-rated cable news show in the timeslot. The shared hour of prime time is not the first for MSNBC. In June, MSNBC also dethroned Fox News in the ratings, snapping the right-wing channel’s 120-week winning streak in prime time. Psaki joined MSNBC from the Biden White House in May 2022 as a political analyst.

Persons: CNN — Jen Psaki’s, Psaki, Jen Psaki ”, Chris Hayes, Hayes, Alex Wagner, Rachel Maddow, Maddow, Donald Trump, Chris Licht, Symone Sanders, Kamala Harris Organizations: CNN, White House, MSNBC, Fox News, Biden White House, Sunday Locations: ”

☆ Will a Trump indictment impact the debt ceiling debate?
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWill a Trump indictment impact the debt ceiling debate? Former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, Strive Asset Management’s Vivek Ramaswamy and Symone Sanders-Townsend, spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, join NBC’s Brian Sullivan and ‘Last Call’ to discuss the potential indictment of former President Trump for making hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

☆ SUA: Avionul vicepreşedintei Kamala Harris s-a întors la sol din cauza unei probleme tehnice
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-07 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Avionul cu care călătorea Kamala Harris a trebuit să revină la sol duminică din cauza unei probleme tehnice, în timp ce vicepreşedinta americană decolase spre Guatemala pentru primul său turneu internaţional, notează AFP, citat de agerpres.ro. "Sunt bine, sunt bine", a dat asigurări Kamala Harris, ridicând două degete în sus, zâmbind după aterizare, adăugând totuşi: "Cu toţii am spus o mică rugăciune, dar suntem bine". Vicepreşedinta ar urma să schimbe avionul şi să plece spre Guatemala fără prea mare întârziere. Nu există îngrijorări majore cu privire la securitatea" fostei senatoare californiene, a explicat purtătoarea sa de cuvânt, Symone Sanders. "Aterizarea a decurs însă complet normal", a precizat ea.

Persons: Harris, Symone Sanders Organizations: Air Force Two Locations: decolase, Guatemala

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