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The DNC starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The DNC starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, just a month after the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee and a few short weeks after Harris got in the running for president.
by Jeongyoon Han

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Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Trump zigzags between economic remarks and personal insults at rally in critical Pennsylvania

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday again sought to deliver a campaign message focused on the economy, but the Republican repeatedly swerved into non-sequiturs and personal attacks, including twice declaring that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris. 
by The Associated Press

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Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Walz touts Nebraska roots in visit to his home state where there's a battle over one electoral vote

Tim Walz played up his Nebraska roots in his first trip back to his home state since becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, and then drew sharp contrasts between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at an impasse with top Democrats as the DNC begins

The pro-Palestinian 'uncommitted' movement is at an impasse with top Democrats as the DNC begins

Supporters of the “uncommitted” protest-vote movement sparked by dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas war could play a large role in the Democratic National Convention, with raucous protests expected outside and potentially inside the Chicago arena. 
by The Associated Press

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Heading into DNC, Rep. Ilhan Omar expresses need for unity in Democratic Party

Heading into DNC, Rep. Ilhan Omar expresses need for unity in Democratic Party

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar survived a primary challenge Tuesday from Don Samuels. Two years ago, Samuels came close to an upset, losing by only two points. This year, Omar prevailed by about 13 percentage points. She joined Tom Crann on All Things Considered to talk about her campaign and the Harris-Walz ticket.
by Heidi Raschke and Tom Crann

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How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

How to say ‘Kamala’ — and why it makes a difference

As Vice President Harris has risen up in the political world, the name “Kamala” is getting more airtime. And on the campaign trail, Harris’ name is often intentionally mispronounced by her opponent.
by Deepa Shivaram

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