Black Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers in Miami Ahead of Election Day
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Voters Turn Out in Record Numbers in Miami Ahead of Election Day

Associated Press  

A diverse range of efforts are underway to boost Black voter turnout ahead of Election Day. From concerts and rallies featuring prominent figures to community-based initiatives, organizers are targeting various aspects of voter mobilization, including addressing voter fatigue, combating misinformation, and fostering a sense of community.

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Young North Carolina man's hilarious response when asked why he's voting for Kamala Harris in 2024 election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Young North Carolina man's hilarious response when asked why he's voting for Kamala Harris in 2024 election

Daily Mail  

A young North Carolina man revealed live on CNN that he only decided to vote when his girlfriend 'blew up' his phone and convinced him. The unknown man was interviewed by CNN shortly after casting his vote in the presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris He said: 'So, I wasn't going to vote at all until my girlfriend …

North Carolina man says he voted Harris because girlfriend threatened to break up with him
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Carolina man says he voted Harris because girlfriend threatened to break up with him

The Independent  

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US election 2024 results: How Black voters shifted towards Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

US election 2024 results: How Black voters shifted towards Trump

Al Jazeera  

The Republican candidate almost doubles his support among Black voters compared with 2020, exit polls suggest. Yet as results in Tuesday’s election trickled in, a stunning fact emerged: It is Trump, not Harris, who gained support among Black voters compared with the 2020 election, as the former president won the White House. 2024: Democrats: 90 percent Republicans: 9 percent 2020: …

Early Voting Shatters Records, Setting Stage for Tight Race in 2024 Election
Top News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Early Voting Shatters Records, Setting Stage for Tight Race in 2024 Election

Hindustan Times  

Early voting in key battleground states has shattered records, setting the stage for a high-stakes race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Voting has begun in ten states, including key swing states of Arizona and Wisconsin. With nearly half the votes already counted before Election Day, the results will likely come in faster than in past …

We talked to Black voters in 5 battleground states. Here’s what they said.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

We talked to Black voters in 5 battleground states. Here’s what they said.

Politico  

Black voters remained skeptical in Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA — Eric Holder got an earful in West Philadelphia on Friday. It’s definitely not ours.” But Jefferies still said he’d cast a ballot for Harris because Trump returning to the White House was a non-starter: “If an alien came down right now, I’d vote for him.” Sulaiman Hassan, a barber, remains on the …

Voters express what issues mattered as they marked their ballots
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Voters express what issues mattered as they marked their ballots

NPR  

Voters express what issues mattered as they marked their ballots In the final hours before the 2024 election season closes, the presidential campaigns are reaching out to voters in key swing states including North Carolina, Michigan and Nevada. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Across the country, a lot of people have already cast their ballots, but a lot of people haven't, and …

Meet six Americans whose votes could predict who wins the 2024 election
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet six Americans whose votes could predict who wins the 2024 election

Daily Mail  

It all comes down to this. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at the Santander Arena on November 04, 2024 in Reading, Pennsylvania In our last Daily Mail poll, Trump led Harris with men by 22 points, compared to Harris leading women by 14 points. HARRIS' BLACK BASE: MARY Importance to election: 8/10 States most …

Black Voters on the Brink of Turning Out in Record Numbers
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Voters on the Brink of Turning Out in Record Numbers

India Today  

Black communities are being targeted by both the Democratic and Republican parties to increase their voter turnout ahead of the 2024 presidential election. This includes hosting concerts, carnivals, and rallies featuring prominent figures in the entertainment industry. Additionally, efforts are being made to combat voter apathy and encourage participation among younger Black voters and Black men. While the outcome of …

Black Voices Echo in Milwaukee as Democratic Candidates Rally for Election Day
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Black Voices Echo in Milwaukee as Democratic Candidates Rally for Election Day

Hindustan Times  

A diverse range of events are underway across the country to mobilize Black voters ahead of Election Day. These efforts include concerts, carnivals, and rallies featuring prominent figures from the worlds of music, politics, and entertainment. These initiatives aim to address the challenges faced by Black communities, such as voter apathy and political exhaustion. While the outcome of the election …

Women are voting early. Will they deliver the election for Kamala Harris?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Women are voting early. Will they deliver the election for Kamala Harris?

LA Times  

People stand in line during the last day of early voting, Nov. 2, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. “I think women will decide this election,” said Katherine Tate, a professor of political science at Brown University, arguing that women have long voted in greater numbers than men and were strongly against Trump. “I’m really very wary of reading too much into …

Cardi B Joins Kamala Harris' Wisconsin Rally: Trump Calls Cheney 'War Hawk'
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4 months, 4 weeks ago

Cardi B Joins Kamala Harris' Wisconsin Rally: Trump Calls Cheney 'War Hawk'

Firstpost  

The US presidential election is nearing its conclusion, with both candidates focusing on their final pushes to win voters in key states. Cardi B joins Kamala Harris' campaign in Wisconsin, while Donald Trump holds a rally in Michigan urging voters to cast their ballots. In Washington state, where Democrat Kamala Harris is expected to defeat Republican Donald Trump, the state's …

Harris's Early Voting Lead Widens as Polls Show Substantial Support Among Voters
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris's Early Voting Lead Widens as Polls Show Substantial Support Among Voters

Firstpost  

Poll results suggest that Vice President Kamala Harris is leading in early voting turnout compared to former US President Donald Trump. While Trump's campaign has been pushing people to vote early, Harris's lead is currently larger than Clinton's in 2016. However, the polls are limited in number and have large margins of error, making it difficult to draw conclusions about …

Harris in ‘more competitive crouch’ in Georgia as election nears
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris in ‘more competitive crouch’ in Georgia as election nears

Politico  

Harris has spent two full days this week amping up supporters across the Sun Belt, including here at the Atlanta Civic Center in downtown Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. “The thing that gives me optimism about the Sun Belt is our percentage of college-educated voters, and what you see in states that are rapidly growing, like North Carolina and Georgia, is …

Harris may have big early voting lead despite Trump’s claims GOP is winning, polling suggests
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Harris may have big early voting lead despite Trump’s claims GOP is winning, polling suggests

The Independent  

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Critical swing state early voting statistics spark concerns for Kamala Harris days before the election
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Critical swing state early voting statistics spark concerns for Kamala Harris days before the election

Daily Mail  

As early voting wraps, the statistics of those who already cast their ballots are raising red flags for Kamala Harris' campaign – especially in some battleground swing states. North Carolina is the most red-leaning swing state in the 2024 election and Harris' campaign thought they could win it if black voters turned out to elect the first minority women to …

Kamala Harris Makes Push In North Carolina, The Only Swing State Biden Lost
5 months ago

Kamala Harris Makes Push In North Carolina, The Only Swing State Biden Lost

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING RALEIGH, N.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off a final sprint of campaigning in swing states ahead of next week’s election by urging North Carolina supporters on Wednesday to take advantage of the final days of early voting. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally at the Walnut Creek Amphitheatre on Wednesday in North …

The Great Ballot Battle: Beyond the Presidential Race, Voters Decide the Future of Congress and More
5 months ago

The Great Ballot Battle: Beyond the Presidential Race, Voters Decide the Future of Congress and More

Firstpost  

The upcoming US election will have significant implications for the future of Congress, state and local governments, and the country's political landscape. Voters will decide the fate of Congress, elect thousands of state and local officials, and weigh in on several key referendums, including those focused on divisive issues such as abortion. The election will also be a test of …

Kamala Harris Campaign Chair Spots Turnout Detail That Explains Why ‘We’re Very Confident’
5 months ago

Kamala Harris Campaign Chair Spots Turnout Detail That Explains Why ‘We’re Very Confident’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jen O’Malley Dillon, the chair of Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign, explained on Sunday why she believes the Democratic nominee will emerge triumphant over GOP rival, former President Donald Trump. “We feel very good about where we are; we are very confident we’re going to win this thing,” O’Malley Dillon told MSNBC’s Jen Psaki. “Just in the …

Harris to Rally with Michelle Obama in Michigan as Early Voting Begins
5 months ago

Harris to Rally with Michelle Obama in Michigan as Early Voting Begins

Firstpost  

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris will join her running mate, former President Barack Obama, and singer Beyoncé in Michigan on Saturday for a campaign event. The state is one of seven competitive U.S. states that will decide the election, with a large Arab American and Muslim population concerned about Israel's war in Gaza and union workers worried about how electric …

Harris’ Endgame Strategy Is Becoming Clear. It Might Not Work.
5 months ago

Harris’ Endgame Strategy Is Becoming Clear. It Might Not Work.

Slate  

On Monday, with 15 days to go until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris toured the three most pivotal swing states in the contest—Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania—with former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney. But one thing they do have in common is that they are very hard to reach,” Meg Schwenzfeier, the Harris campaign’s chief analytics officer, said in a statement …

Trump's Endorsements Among Black Men: A Growing Threat to Harris's Support
5 months, 1 week ago

Trump's Endorsements Among Black Men: A Growing Threat to Harris's Support

Firstpost  

Republican nominee Donald Trump has secured endorsements from several Black celebrities, including boxing legend Mike Tyson and rapper Lord Jamar, as he seeks to boost his support among Black voters, particularly men, who have been struggling to hold on to their support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

Harris Warns Against 'More Than Personalities' in Atlanta Church Address
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5 months, 1 week ago

Harris Warns Against 'More Than Personalities' in Atlanta Church Address

Live Mint  

Vice President Kamala Harris urges a church congregation in Atlanta to reject candidates who spread hate and divisiveness. She emphasizes that the election is about more than personalities and that it is crucial to focus on looking inward. The Democratic presidential nominee's prospects in Georgia hinge partly on her ability to turn out Georgia's sizable Black electorate, who account for …

What the campaign feels like in North Carolina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What the campaign feels like in North Carolina

Politico  

What the campaign feels like in North Carolina Vice President Kamala Harris gives a thumbs up as she walks off stage after speaking during a campaign rally at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, on Oct. 13. In the past few elections, registered Black voters in North Carolina have seen a lower-than-statewide average turnout rate, while White voters are …

What the Harris campaign is doing to try to win over more Black men
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What the Harris campaign is doing to try to win over more Black men

NPR  

What the Harris campaign is doing to try to win over more Black men toggle caption Andrea Ellen Reed for NPR ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — From behind her barber chair and in her community, Cherita Evans — who goes by “Storm the Barber” — has picked up on a troubling trend for Vice President Harris’ campaign. “Most of my female …

Harris is trying to win over Black male voters in North Carolina
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris is trying to win over Black male voters in North Carolina

NPR  

Harris is trying to win over Black male voters in North Carolina We check in with Black voters who weren't excited about President Biden's campaign to see what they think of Vice President Harris on the trail. That is a problem for Vice President Harris' campaign and something that NPR senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith found this week in …

Harris and Trump campaigns are targeting Black men, but many say they feel neglected
6 months, 1 week ago

Harris and Trump campaigns are targeting Black men, but many say they feel neglected

LA Times  

Three construction foremen taking a break in an alleyway on a recent Wednesday are among the most coveted voters in the country: middle-aged Black men and union members, living in Pennsylvania, the largest battleground state. Vice President Kamala Harris must win big in large cities with large Black populations to overcome Donald Trump’s advantages with rural white voters. Vice President …

Black voters in critical swing state reveal their biggest fears about a President Harris - and why life was BETTER under Trump
6 months, 1 week ago

Black voters in critical swing state reveal their biggest fears about a President Harris - and why life was BETTER under Trump

Daily Mail  

A new shock poll conducted by the NAACP last week showed that one in four black men under 50 say they're going to back President Donald Trump. 'She kept saying that she's a warrior,' Bryanna said of Harris's performance at last week's ABC News debate, 'but… I don't think she is a warrior, like a fighter, like she said she …

Harris is promoting her resume and her goals rather than race as she courts Black voters
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris is promoting her resume and her goals rather than race as she courts Black voters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — While President Joe Biden was hosting a celebration of Black excellence at the White House with lawmakers, advocates and celebrities this past week, Kamala Harris was instead headed off to campaign in Pennsylvania. “Generations of people before us led the fight for freedom; now the baton is in our hands.” Biden, meanwhile, speaking to the crowd right before …

Kamala Harris' Campaign Aims To Engage Black Male Voters
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris' Campaign Aims To Engage Black Male Voters

Huff Post  

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign hosted a slew of events targeting Black men in Wisconsin this past week, part of an effort to drive turnout and prevent defections among a key voting bloc. The events illustrate how Democrats are increasingly targeting Black men, aiming both to counteract former President Donald Trump’s efforts to woo them with machismo and social conservatism, …

Poll shows Kamala is leading in state Democrats haven't won since 2008
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Poll shows Kamala is leading in state Democrats haven't won since 2008

Daily Mail  

A new poll shows Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris with a slight edge in a state that a Democrat hasn't won since 2008. The poll found that in North Carolina, Harris leads Trump 49 percent to 46 percent, while in Georgia Trump leads Harris 49 percent to 45 percent, among likely voters. Harris' lead in North Carolina is inside the …

Stunning poll reveals Kamala leading in state Democrats haven't won since 2008... and Trump ahead in another vital battleground
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Stunning poll reveals Kamala leading in state Democrats haven't won since 2008... and Trump ahead in another vital battleground

Daily Mail  

A new poll shows Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris with a slight edge in a state that a Democrat hasn't won since 2008. A Quinnipiac University poll released Monday shows Harris ahead of former President Donald Trump in North Carolina. The poll found that in North Carolina, Harris leads Trump 49 percent to 46 percent, while in Georgia Trump leads …

Trump get annoyed with Fox News anchor who says Harris campaign has ‘huge appeal and momentum’
7 months, 1 week ago

Trump get annoyed with Fox News anchor who says Harris campaign has ‘huge appeal and momentum’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump pushed back against a Fox News anchor who …

Kamala Harris may rise or fall on whether voters are ready to embrace America’s changing face
7 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris may rise or fall on whether voters are ready to embrace America’s changing face

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday. From its opening moments, Vice President Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech made clear that no issue will shape the 2024 presidential election so much as voter attitudes toward America’s rapidly changing face. As Harris continued, she placed the immigrant drive for success at …

Black women quickly mobilize to boost Kamala Harris presidential bid
7 months, 1 week ago

Black women quickly mobilize to boost Kamala Harris presidential bid

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, making her the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party ticket, her nomination has energized a strong and loyal voting bloc in the Democratic Party — Black women. “What we’ve seen happen in the last couple of …

Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention
7 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention

Al Jazeera  

United States Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump as she prepares for her headline moment at the Democratic National Convention, opinion polling shows. Harris is ahead of Trump by 49-45 percent among registered voters and 51-45 percent among likely voters in a two-way race, according to an ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. In a five-way race that …

Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump

NPR  

Poll: Harris jumps to a small national lead over Trump toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images; Bill Pugliano/Getty Images Vice President Harris has upended the presidential race and has now built a 51%-48% lead over former President Trump, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. Women, Black voters and independents have all moved toward Harris Because of Harris’ gains with certain …

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris becomes Democratic presidential nominee, to face Trump in November
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris becomes Democratic presidential nominee, to face Trump in November

India TV News  

US Elections 2024: US Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday, becoming the first woman of Black and Indian heritage to contest the position on a major party ticket. Harris will now officially face former US President and Republican rival Donald Trump in November, as several polls show a neck-to-neck contest between the two leaders. …

'Are we on fire?': Behind Kamala Harris’ down-ballot impact
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Are we on fire?': Behind Kamala Harris’ down-ballot impact

Raw Story  

The heat was suffocating when 70 Democratic politicians and activists gathered on a Frederick parking lot the other day for a rally organized by a national Democratic youth group. “I hope you all feel the euphoria that we’ve all felt for the past week,” Alsobrooks told the crowd at the Frederick rally, which was organized by the Tour to Save …

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?
8 months ago

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?

CNN  

CNN — During the first whirlwind week of her second presidential campaign, Kamala Harris locked up the support of the Democratic Party, recruited thousands of volunteers and hauled in $200 million in donations. But, with Harris now the party’s presumptive nominee, keeping Sun Belt states like Georgia – as well as Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina – competitive could give …

Harris mobilizes grassroots activists, sorority sisters. But not all Black women are on board
8 months ago

Harris mobilizes grassroots activists, sorority sisters. But not all Black women are on board

LA Times  

Members of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha cheer Vice President Kamala Harris as she speaks at the group’s annual convention in Dallas on July 10. This year she decided she would vote early by mail and then not do “a darn thing.” But when Biden endorsed Harris on July 21, she got to work, plotting with other Black women to …

Black women are joining forces to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Here’s what that looks like
8 months ago

Black women are joining forces to support Kamala Harris’ presidential bid. Here’s what that looks like

CNN  

CNN — Jotaka Eaddy was sitting on her parents’ porch in South Carolina on Sunday afternoon when she got a text from an activist friend with a link to President Joe Biden’s letter announcing he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Eaddy said she started texting in a group chat with other Black women political organizers, where she …

Kamala Harris wins over Democrat voters but still trails behind Trump in first polls
8 months ago

Kamala Harris wins over Democrat voters but still trails behind Trump in first polls

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Most polls show Harris neck and neck with …

For Black Women, Kamala Harris’ Historic Run Brings Excitement Mixed With Racism Concerns
8 months ago

For Black Women, Kamala Harris’ Historic Run Brings Excitement Mixed With Racism Concerns

Huff Post  

Andrew Harnik via Getty Images "She has been preparing her entire life for this," said Nicole Holliday, an acting associate professor of linguistics at the University of California, Berkeley. “I would say that the undertone of the group chat was cautious optimism when it came to talking about Kamala,” Boateng, who’s Black, told HuffPost. Christian nationalist Lance Wallnau is already …

Harris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority
8 months ago

Harris asks for 2024 support from women of color during an address at a historically Black sorority

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Vice President Kamala Harris told members of the historically Black sorority Zeta Phi Beta on Wednesday that “we are not playing around” and asked for their help in electing her president in November. “This campaign will be close, it will be hard fought, but Vice President Harris is in a position of strength — and she’s going to …

Trump and his MAGA allies are courting Black voters — but expert says "no one's falling for that"
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump and his MAGA allies are courting Black voters — but expert says "no one's falling for that"

Salon  

Beyond a velvet rope near the front door of Milwaukee’s Oak Barrel Public House last Wednesday night, Republican National Convention attendees who shelled out $500 could head upstairs to mingle with other VIPs at the Black Conservative Federation’s Kicks & Cocktails party. "I think VP Harris as the nominee will shore up any Black support that may have shifted toward …

Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign
8 months, 1 week ago

Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign

Hindustan Times  

ATLANTA — Black voters expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign A key Democratic constituency, Black voters helped power Biden to victory …

Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign
8 months, 1 week ago

Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Black voters, who helped power Joe Biden to the White House, expressed a mix of hope and worry Monday over his exit from the presidential race and the prospect of Vice President Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee. “I don’t see America actually accepting the fact that a Black woman is running for president.” The apprehension of some …

Kamala Harris would 'introduce new risks for' Trump if she replaces Biden: GOP adviser
8 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris would 'introduce new risks for' Trump if she replaces Biden: GOP adviser

Raw Story  

With the possibility that President Joe Biden will step aside and open the door for Vice President Kamala Harris to head the Democratic presidential ticket going into November, Donald Trump's campaign apparatus is going into overdrive to plot a strategy much different than what they had planned for the current president. According to a report from the New York Times' …

At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris
8 months, 3 weeks ago

At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — As President Joe Biden tries to revive his embattled reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris led a parade of Black Democrats who warned Saturday that the threat of another Donald Trump presidency remains the most important calculation ahead of November. “In 122 days, we each have the power to decide what kind of country we want to …

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