The Obama primary: Which Democrat can claim his legacy in 2020?
5 years, 11 months ago

The Obama primary: Which Democrat can claim his legacy in 2020?

LA Times  

A decade after President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama first walked the Inaugural Parade route, Democratic candidates are vying to see who can lay claim to the coalition that put him in office and the optimism he generated among many voters. Sen. Kamala Harris has been called the “female Barack Obama.” Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke has been dubbed “Barack Obama, but white.” Sen. Cory Booker sings from the Obama hymnal of hope and optimism. During her 2016 Senate campaign against fellow Democrat Loretta Sanchez, Harris got a big plug from the president when he cut a 30-second television ad calling her a “fearless fighter.” Her 2020 campaign strategy includes a significant departure from Obama’s: She is embracing her identity as a black woman. James M. Demers, who was co-chairman of Obama’s 2008 campaign in New Hampshire, has endorsed Booker and called him “Obama 2.0” because of his energetic ability to connect with voters. “He’s Barack Obama, but white.” Obama called O’Rourke an “impressive young man who ran a terrific race in Texas” in a November 2018 podcast interview with his own former advisor David Axelrod.

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Letters to the Editor: Democrats have to be likable if they want to win
2 months ago

Letters to the Editor: Democrats have to be likable if they want to win

LA Times  

Former President Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris campaign in Georgia on Oct. 24. To the editor: Robin Abcarian ends her Nov. 11 column with quotes from people who voted for both President-elect Donald Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. If Democrats ever want to win a national election again, they’d better find a way to be likable. Voter turnout was …

Black Voices Echo in Milwaukee as Democratic Candidates Rally for Election Day
Top News
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Kamala Harris's Historic Visit to Philadelphia: A Journey Through Faith, Politics, and Empowerment
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris's Historic Visit to Philadelphia: A Journey Through Faith, Politics, and Empowerment

India Today  

Kamala Harris visited various locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday to rally voters ahead of the upcoming presidential election. She spoke at a church, a barbershop, and a bookstore, emphasizing the importance of the future and the needs of the American people. Harris also met with youth basketball players and volunteers, encouraging them to get out and vote and support …

Trump guesses Obama will vote for him because he doesn’t like ‘low IQ’ Harris
3 months ago

Trump guesses Obama will vote for him because he doesn’t like ‘low IQ’ Harris

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. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social …

US presidential polls 2024: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris – ‘She understands what it takes to build….’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US presidential polls 2024: Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris – ‘She understands what it takes to build….’

Live Mint  

Barack Obama, the former US president and Democratic Party leader, on Thursday endorsed the Democratic nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris said that she proposed commonsense ideas to keep our economy growing and working for all of us. Barack Obama, the former US president and Democratic Party leader, on Thursday, while endorsing the Democratic nominee and US Vice President …

Obama Made His DNC Debut 20 Years Ago. He's Returning To Make The Case For Kamala Harris.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Obama Made His DNC Debut 20 Years Ago. He's Returning To Make The Case For Kamala Harris.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Barack Obama was days shy of his 43rd birthday and months from being elected to the U.S. Senate when he stepped onto a Boston stage at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. “That was the moment that clicked with me,” Davis said and, later on, “helped me to believe that I could achieve these things that I’ve achieved.” …

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Opinion: Obama was an avatar of hope. Harris has to be an avatar of give-’em-hell
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Obama was an avatar of hope. Harris has to be an avatar of give-’em-hell

LA Times  

Objectively, it is an amazing progression in a short window of time. In other words, Harris’ color is not nearly as important as her ability to do that job, not just to take President Biden’s place on the ticket but to take Democrats across the finish line. Trump has made fighting central to his campaign, especially after the assassination attempt, …

Ground Game: Election 2.0, Arab American voters, and ‘double haters’
55 years ago

Ground Game: Election 2.0, Arab American voters, and ‘double haters’

Associated Press  

Vice President Kamala Harris stepped in for President Joe Biden last Sunday. She has quickly smashed fundraising records and generated levels of excitement that some Democrats said reminded them of Barack Obama’s candidacy nearly two decades ago. Some prominent conservatives are openly second guessing Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, JD Vance, a freshman Ohio senator with a well-documented history of …

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris

The Hindu  

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation's two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday morning in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris continues …

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris

Deccan Chronicle  

Atlanta: Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday morning in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris …

'This is going to be historic': Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris as presidential candidate
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'This is going to be historic': Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris as presidential candidate

India TV News  

US Elections 2024: Former US President Barack Obama ended days of speculation as he and Michelle Obama formally endorsed US Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee, saying that she has the "vision, character and the strength that this critical moment demands". Harris's surprise bid against Republican rival Donald Trump continues to gain steam from supporters, donors and …

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday in a video showing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris …

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris: ‘She gives us all reason to hope’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Harris: ‘She gives us all reason to hope’

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Obama embrace during an event at the White House in 2022. Former President Obama, one of the most respected voices in the modern Democratic Party, and former First Lady Michelle Obama officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday to be their party’s White House nominee in the fall. Citing Harris’ work as …

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic candidate
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic candidate

ABC  

Former US president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice-president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation's two most popular Democrats. The announcement comes as Ms Harris continues to build momentum as the party's likely nominee after President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election …

Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Kamala Harris was greeted by a massive, cheering crowd during the first rally of her newly announced presidential campaign in 2019. “Look, there’s been no roadmap for Kamala Harris,” said Donna Brazile, a former Democratic National Committee chair and one of the prominent Black Democrats who urged Biden to pick Harris in 2020. “That thing was a free-for-all,” …

Black voters feel excitement, hope and a lot of worry as Harris takes center stage in campaign
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

What Barack Obama says after Biden withdraws from White House race | READ HERE
5 months, 3 weeks ago

What Barack Obama says after Biden withdraws from White House race | READ HERE

India TV News  

Former President Barack Obama called Biden, his former vice president, "one of America’s most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me." Obama said Sunday in a statement that when he picked Biden as his running mate in the 2008 campaign, “what I came to admire even more was his character — his deep empathy and …

Biden kingmaker announces support for Kamala Harris
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden kingmaker announces support for Kamala Harris

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim Clyburn, a prominent Black Democrat who helped President Joe Biden achieve the position of Democratic nominee in 2020, announced he believes Vice President Kamala Harris should be the Democratic presidential nominee following the departure of Biden from the 2024 presidential race. “I’ve had the honor and privilege of Calling President Joe Biden a friend for many years," Clyburn …

'He needs to stay': CNN struggles to find Black voters who want Joe Biden to drop out
6 months ago

'He needs to stay': CNN struggles to find Black voters who want Joe Biden to drop out

Raw Story  

CNN's Eva McKend traveled to the Dallas convention of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the nation's most prominent historically Black sorority organization, where Vice President Kamala Harris, herself a former member, delivered an impassioned speech warning of the dangers of former President Donald Trump. What McKend found was that few of the Black women gathered there shared the view of the Beltway …

At Essence, Black Democrats rally behind Biden and talk up Kamala Harris
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Michelle Obama could beat Trump in a landslide, new poll suggests
6 months, 1 week ago

Michelle Obama could beat Trump in a landslide, new poll suggests

Salon  

Michelle Obama is the only Democratic candidate who would beat Trump in a hypothetical 2024 election matchup, a new poll suggests. The best-selling author and wife of former President Barack Obama would beat Trump by over 10 points, with 50% of voters saying they would vote for Obama and 39% saying they would vote for Trump, according to the latest …

Joe Biden and I look forward to finishing the job, says Kamala Harris
1 year, 8 months ago

Joe Biden and I look forward to finishing the job, says Kamala Harris

The Hindu  

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on April 25 urged Americans to come together to fight for democracy, continue to make progress, and make sure all Americans can get ahead and thrive. "This is a pivotal moment in our history," said Ms. Harris, who is the first woman and the first Indian American and first African American to be the vice …

Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris in lead for 2024 if Biden decides not to run, poll says
3 years, 1 month ago

Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris in lead for 2024 if Biden decides not to run, poll says

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 Former first lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris …

Kamala Harris isn’t getting any honeymoon, and some Democrats are fretting
3 years, 6 months ago

Kamala Harris isn’t getting any honeymoon, and some Democrats are fretting

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris addresses the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Unity Summit from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus on May 19, 2021. Hours after Vice President Kamala Harris snapped at NBC News anchor Lester Holt last month in an interview from Guatemala, she was still showing signs of exasperation with questions about why she …

'Will seek to unite, not divide': US President-elect Joe Biden in his first address to nation
4 years, 2 months ago

'Will seek to unite, not divide': US President-elect Joe Biden in his first address to nation

India TV News  

Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to be a leader who “seeks not to divide, but to unify” a nation gripped by a historic pandemic and a confluence of economic and social turmoil. FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2020, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former …

Michelle Obama tears into Trump's record in powerful speech
4 years, 4 months ago

Michelle Obama tears into Trump's record in powerful speech

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Earlier on Monday, Mr Trump told supporters in …

Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump motivates Democrats to rally behind Biden, Harris

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — For the second time in four years, the Democratic presidential primary pitted the expanding progressive movement against an eventually victorious establishment. “Progressives are going to vote against Trump,” said Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, but she called it “demoralizing and wrong” for Biden and the Democratic National Committee to give convention airtime to figures …

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman
4 years, 5 months ago

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

Associated Press  

— Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump. In announcing the pick Tuesday, Biden called Harris a “fearless fighter for the little guy, …

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman
4 years, 5 months ago

Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, first Black woman

Associated Press  

— Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump. In announcing the pick, Biden called Harris a “fearless fighter for the little …

Democrat Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate
4 years, 5 months ago

Democrat Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate

Al Jazeera  

Harris becomes the first Black woman and the first Asian American to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket. Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate, picked Senator Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president, making her the first Black woman and the first Asian American to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket in the United States. Biden …

US elections 2020: Joe Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
4 years, 5 months ago

US elections 2020: Joe Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate

India Today  

Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket and acknowledging the vital role Black voters will play in his bid to defeat President Donald Trump. "I have the great honor to announce that I've picked @KamalaHarris - a fearless …

Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as VP candidate ‘unprecedented’
4 years, 5 months ago

Biden’s choice of Kamala Harris as VP candidate ‘unprecedented’

Al Jazeera  

US presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris gives him a running mate who can appeal to African American voters who are core to Biden’s base of support and serve as a fierce critic of President Donald Trump’s record in office. “Biden faced unprecedented pressure to pick a Black woman,” said John Jackson, a professor at …

In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate
4 years, 5 months ago

In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate

NPR  

In Historic Pick, Joe Biden Taps Kamala Harris To Be His Running Mate Enlarge this image toggle caption Brian Snyder/Reuters Brian Snyder/Reuters Updated at 7 p.m. ET Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has picked Sen. Kamala Harris of California as his running mate. Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Drago/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Alexander Drago/Pool/AFP …

Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race
4 years, 8 months ago

Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election. Flynn had a short-lived stint as Trump’s national security adviser before being fired for lying to Vice President Mike Pence about his interactions with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. Trump’s own administration acknowledged on Wednesday …

Here’s who could be on Joe Biden’s list for running mate
4 years, 10 months ago

Here’s who could be on Joe Biden’s list for running mate

CNN  

CNN — If Joe Biden wins the Democratic nomination, his running mate will be a woman, he said Sunday, which quickly elevated a small collection of women leaders. In the midst of a tough primary, one where the two got into a high-profile clash at the Democratic debate in June, Harris joked with reporters that “if people want to speculate …

Chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus endorses Joe Biden
4 years, 10 months ago

Chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus endorses Joe Biden

Associated Press  

The chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus has endorsed Joe Biden for president, an influential nod of support that could bolster his 2020 Democratic campaign. “I think him having a long-standing history of working with African American communities, most notably in his own state but around the country, was qualitatively different from the other candidates.” Biden’s progressive rival, Sen. Bernie …

#DemsSoWhite? Kamala Harris' Exit Raises Hard Questions About Race And Power
5 years, 1 month ago

#DemsSoWhite? Kamala Harris' Exit Raises Hard Questions About Race And Power

NPR  

Kamala Harris' Exit Raises Hard Questions About Race And Power Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images When news broke that California Sen. Kamala Harris was dropping out of the presidential race on Tuesday, some fellow Democratic candidates quickly began ringing alarm bells. "Voters of color are supporting, you know, white, male, straight, older candidates," said …

Joe Biden’s African-American ‘firewall’ isn’t holding – and his electability argument may fall next
5 years, 3 months ago

Joe Biden’s African-American ‘firewall’ isn’t holding – and his electability argument may fall next

Raw Story  

The modern political landscape is littered with the ruins of presidential candidacies that were once seen as inevitable. Now there are growing signs that the most steadfast group of Biden supporters is eroding – black voters Just two weeks after Biden announced his candidacy, the New York Times emphasized his strength among older black voters who saw in Biden the …

Obama plays starring role in Biden’s presidential campaign
5 years, 7 months ago

Obama plays starring role in Biden’s presidential campaign

Associated Press  

DAVENPORT, Iowa — During a campaign swing through Iowa this week, Joe Biden mentioned that his family recently dined with former President Barack Obama’s family. “It just simply doesn’t translate.” On the ground in South Carolina, where African Americans dominate the first Southern primary, state lawmaker Gilda Cobb-Hunter said Biden’s association with Obama may be effective in winning over older …

Must Reads: For many black voters, 2020 isn’t about pride or making history. It’s about beating Trump
5 years, 7 months ago

Must Reads: For many black voters, 2020 isn’t about pride or making history. It’s about beating Trump

LA Times  

Catrena Norris Carter said her head, not her heart, is pushing her toward supporting Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic race. “I don’t think playing it safe is the route Democrats should take if they want to win, if they want to excite the base, if they want to get out nontraditional voters and win over swing voters.” Adrianne Shropshire, …

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris Enters 2020 Presidential Race With A Call For Unity
5 years, 11 months ago

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris Enters 2020 Presidential Race With A Call For Unity

NPR  

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris Enters 2020 Presidential Race With A Call For Unity California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris announced she is running for president Monday, joining a growing Democratic field that was present at Martin Luther King Jr. Day events around the country. AUDIE CORNISH, HOST: California Senator Kamala Harris announced her bid for the White House today and says …

Old, young, liberal, centrist: Democrats will have no end of choices for president in 2020
6 years ago

Old, young, liberal, centrist: Democrats will have no end of choices for president in 2020

LA Times  

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who has announced her presidential candidacy, waves to the crowd during an organizing event in Des Moines on Jan. 5. “Any candidate who is going to win a Democratic primary needs to engage young people and women, African American women in particular,’’ said Amanda Litman. “There are some voters who are reluctant to vote for a woman …

Obama meeting with 2020 hopefuls to discuss party future, running in the age of Trump
6 years, 7 months ago

Obama meeting with 2020 hopefuls to discuss party future, running in the age of Trump

CNN  

CNN — Barack Obama has met with several Democrats considering running for president in 2020, a Democrat close to the former president tells CNN, offering them advice on running in the Trump era and discussing how to position the party going forward. Some Democrats accused Obama of neglecting the Democratic Party apparatus while in the White House, but people close …

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