Harris's Economy and Policy Stance Remain a Key Battleground in the 2024 Election
2 months ago

Harris's Economy and Policy Stance Remain a Key Battleground in the 2024 Election

Associated Press  

The 2024 presidential election is a tight race, with voters split on several key issues. While Harris leads Trump on abortion, climate change, taxes for the middle class, and natural disasters, Trump has a slight advantage on immigration and tariffs. However, Harris's campaign emphasizes the economy and pushes multiple messages at the same time. The outcome of the election will likely hinge on voters' perceptions of policy, personality, and the candidates' stances on these critical issues.

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1 month ago

From the Editor-in-Chief

India Today  

In one of the most spectacular comebacks in American history, Donald Trump returns for a second term in January 2025 as the 47th President of the United States. In choosing with no ambiguity, American voters turned their back on a possible future with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, whose bid to carve a notch in history as the first woman ever …

US election result: Where did Harris and her campaign go wrong?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US election result: Where did Harris and her campaign go wrong?

Al Jazeera  

A late start, a failure to differentiate herself from Biden, and the loss of key voting groups made victory impossible. In Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in the 2024 election, Harris lost 3 percentage points in Black support compared to 2020, with 89 percent versus Biden’s 92 percent. Harris’s support among Black voters fell by 15 percentage points — 77 …

America's political discordance: The Trump voters who want progressivism
1 month, 2 weeks ago

America's political discordance: The Trump voters who want progressivism

Salon  

Perhaps out of fear of insulting their audiences, the pundits, journalists, and political consultants engaged in the lengthy post-mortem about Donald Trump's horrific victory Tuesday are avoiding the most obvious cause: ignorance. On Fox News Wednesday, Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt insisted, "The American people delivered a resounding victory for President Trump and it gives him a mandate." As Heather "Digby" …

Many Reasons Why Kamala Harris Lost US Presidential Race To Donald Trump, But 3 Factors Stand Out Loud And Clear
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Many Reasons Why Kamala Harris Lost US Presidential Race To Donald Trump, But 3 Factors Stand Out Loud And Clear

ABP News  

US Election Results 2024: Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign was historic, as she was the first female vice president to run for the highest office. While there will be post-mortems, and reams of text written about the first woman vice-president's loss in the unprecedented US elections, since there were numerous factors that played a role in it, three clear reasons …

Opinion: From 'Deplorables' to Dominance - How Trump secured the 2024 election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: From 'Deplorables' to Dominance - How Trump secured the 2024 election

India Today  

Back in 2016, when presidential candidate Hillary Clinton dropped the words “deplorable” to describe voters who would not vote for her, her liberal supporters were convinced she was well on her way to the White House. Only about six per cent of Trump supporters say their primary purpose was to vote against Kamala Harris. Similarly, 98 per cent of Harris …

What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What went wrong for Harris? Experts weigh in

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Economy, immigration, incumbency: As the dust just begins to settle on a brutal US election campaign, experts have highlighted key headwinds that contributed to why Kamala Harris failed to block Donald Trump from reclaiming the White House. Economic malaise Democratic strategist James Carville famously explained Bill Clinton's win in 1992 with the phrase "The economy, stupid!" Thirty years later, …

Why American voters heard Trump more than Harris
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why American voters heard Trump more than Harris

Firstpost  

The Democratic Party underestimated Donald Trump’s ability to expand his base and misjudged the priorities of the American electorate In a stunning turn of events, the highly anticipated election results defied expectations as voters delivered a decisive blow to Vice President Kamala Harris. While Harris maintained a slim advantage among Latino voters, winning 53% compared to Trump’s 45%, Trump’s support …

Trump’s victory: What worked for him, what failed for Harris
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s victory: What worked for him, what failed for Harris

Live Mint  

In a closely watched election, Donald Trump emerged victorious, capitalizing on strategic messaging, policy promises, and voter dissatisfaction with the current administration. Despite various legal challenges and divisive rhetoric, Trump’s message resonated with a significant portion of the electorate, while Kamala Harris, struggled to overcome her association with President Biden’s administration and a disillusioned electorate. What worked for Trump Economic …

Harris Has 'Narrow' Path to Win Election, Evercore's Bianchi Says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris Has 'Narrow' Path to Win Election, Evercore's Bianchi Says

Bloomberg  

00:00 Joining us now to discuss is Sarah Bianchi of Avoca, who jumps on the phone for us and can speak to us in person. Well, there is certainly some concerning data coming out, particularly in the exit polls for Vice President Harris. I think we always believed there was a path for her, even if she didn't do well …

Trump Harris election: Who's going to win? Our resident poll-parser weighs in.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump Harris election: Who's going to win? Our resident poll-parser weighs in.

Slate  

Welcome to How Good Is This, Really?—renamed from the original How Bad Is This, Really?—a recurring feature in which we took the temperature of the presidential election. 1: The Story if Donald Trump Wins Despite lagging rally attendance and small-donor enthusiasm—and the persistent belief of many Americans that he is a reckless and untrustworthy figure—Trump was able to take advantage …

Historic Campaigns Collide as Harris and Trump Lock in Final Showdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Historic Campaigns Collide as Harris and Trump Lock in Final Showdown

Deccan Chronicle  

In the final hours before Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump deliver their final pitches in Philadelphia, highlighting the importance of voter turnout in the close race. Both candidates emphasize the need for mobilization on Election Day, with Harris urging everyone to vote in Pennsylvania and Trump urging his supporters to show up and win.

Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Final Pennsylvania Push
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Final Pennsylvania Push

India Today  

In the final days of the US presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris converge on Pennsylvania to urge voters to show up on Election Day. Both candidates emphasize economic themes and their commitment to the state's economy. Despite polls showing a close race, both candidates remain optimistic about their chances of victory.

Voter survey: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Voter survey: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration

LA Times  

Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces. Most Trump and Harris voters motivated in support of their candidate Both candidates generated loyalty among their coalitions, a change from four years ago when Trump was ousted …

Voters express what issues mattered as they marked their ballots
1 month, 2 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 …

Immigration, the economy and abortion are top of mind for voters
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Immigration, the economy and abortion are top of mind for voters

NPR  

Immigration, the economy and abortion are top of mind for voters toggle caption Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images Polls show that immigration and the economy top voters' lists of concerns, followed by threats to democracy, crime, the environment, health care, political extremism and abortion. The economy and immigration are issues that favor Republicans in this election cycle: A recent NPR/PBS …

Harris and Trump rush to overcome vulnerabilities in final day before election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris and Trump rush to overcome vulnerabilities in final day before election

Live Mint  

EAST LANSING, Mich.—Kamala Harris is running against a persistent level of negativity about the direction of the country, the kind of which few incumbent party nominees survive. Such comments play right into some of his biggest weaknesses: The Wall Street Journal’s late October national poll found more voters said Harris, rather than Trump, had the right temperament for the office …

Poll: In tight race, voters split on whether Harris intends to carry out her promises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Poll: In tight race, voters split on whether Harris intends to carry out her promises

NPR  

Poll: In tight race, voters split on whether Harris intends to carry out her promises toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP Respondents in a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll aren’t convinced Vice President Harris, as president, would carry out the proposals she’s put forward during this campaign, in a sign of what may be preventing her from closing the deal with voters. But …

Here’s Harris’ path to winning
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Here’s Harris’ path to winning

Politico  

The vice president’s paid-media campaign, along with her allies’, has been laser-focused on two themes: positioning Harris as a middle-class champion, and protecting abortion rights. But the survey is a sign that she is stronger than it appears in the Blue Wall states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — where Democrats’ gubernatorial candidates all won decisively two years ago — …

America reaches the campaign’s final weekend with the same divide over Trump that has roiled politics for a decade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

America reaches the campaign’s final weekend with the same divide over Trump that has roiled politics for a decade

LA Times  

A campaign that has featured a felony conviction, a televised assassination attempt and a late withdrawal of a sitting president has reached its final weekend with the same chasm that has dominated American politics for the last decade: between voters who fear former President Trump will destroy the country and those who believe it has already lost its way. “Either …

Harris Takes Aim at Trump, Appeals to Blue-Collar Voters in Final Stretch of the Election
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Takes Aim at Trump, Appeals to Blue-Collar Voters in Final Stretch of the Election

Live Mint  

A heated debate erupted between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump over the proposed rollback of a $280 billion package to boost research and domestic manufacturing for semiconductors. The issue has divided the political landscape, with Harris emphasizing the importance of American manufacturing and job creation, while Trump focused on divisive rhetoric and migrant-related claims.

Harris Warns of Backlash if Trump Wins, as Trump Denies Claim
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Warns of Backlash if Trump Wins, as Trump Denies Claim

India Today  

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris warned voters that Republican Donald Trump and his allies would scale back healthcare programs if he wins the White House. She reminded voters that former President Trump had tried unsuccessfully to repeal the Affordable Care Act during his 2017-2021 presidency. In response, Trump said he never wanted to get rid of the program. However, polls …

Harris and Trump head West to woo voters. And, U.S. economy sees solid growth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris and Trump head West to woo voters. And, U.S. economy sees solid growth

NPR  

Harris and Trump head West to woo voters. Today's top stories Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump headed West yesterday to deliver their closing arguments of the campaign to voters in the critical swing states of Arizona and Nevada. toggle caption AP/AP 🎧 Almost every day this week, Harris has jumped onto things Trump has said to emphasize …

The Economist Endorses Harris, Warns Trump Carries ‘Unacceptable Risks’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Economist Endorses Harris, Warns Trump Carries ‘Unacceptable Risks’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Economist has weighed in on the presidential race, warning that a second Trump presidency carries “an unacceptable risk to America and the world.” “By making Mr Trump leader of the free world, Americans would be gambling with the economy, the rule of law and international peace,” the weekly newspaper said in an editorial published Thursday that …

Inflation and Immigration: Trump's Grip on the White House Remains Intact
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inflation and Immigration: Trump's Grip on the White House Remains Intact

Firstpost  

The 2024 US presidential election is tight, with both candidates appealing to different segments of the electorate. While Donald Trump continues to receive support for his stance on preserving democracy, Harris has gained momentum among younger voters and those concerned about inflation. The outcome of the election remains uncertain, but it is clear that the country is deeply divided.

Two Closing Arguments Show The Stark Choice Between Trump And Harris
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Two Closing Arguments Show The Stark Choice Between Trump And Harris

Huff Post  

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, speaking at a campaign event Sept. 25, 2024, in Mint Hill, N.C., and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, right, speaking a campaign event Oct. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. Less than 48 hours earlier inside Madison Square Garden, Trump called his Democratic opponent “a trainwreck who …

Harris vs. Trump: Two Visions for America's Future
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris vs. Trump: Two Visions for America's Future

India Today  

In a highly charged closing argument, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump clashed on the eve of the 2024 presidential election. Harris emphasized her commitment to unity and pledged to address the country's challenges, including high grocery prices and the border. Trump, on the other hand, focused on his record of economic prosperity and vowed to restore American manufacturing and fix …

Harris vs. Trump: A Battle of Visions for America's Future
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris vs. Trump: A Battle of Visions for America's Future

Associated Press  

The 2024 presidential election is nearing its final stretch, with the two major candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, delivering their closing arguments in stark contrast to their earlier campaigns. Trump's rally, marked by crude and racist rhetoric, highlighted the divisive elements of his base, while Harris' formal speech at the White House underscored her commitment to unity and addressing …

Harris's Closing Speech: A Call for Unity and Leadership
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris's Closing Speech: A Call for Unity and Leadership

India Today  

Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a passionate closing address at a campaign rally, urging unity and leadership among Americans. She frames the upcoming election as a pivotal moment, reminding voters to move past division and embrace a forward-looking vision for the country. Harris highlights her commitment to putting the country over partisan divides, contrasting her platform with the dark period …

Trump's Lovefest Speech: A Battleground of Rhetoric and Reality
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump's Lovefest Speech: A Battleground of Rhetoric and Reality

New Indian Express  

The 2024 US presidential election is nearing its conclusion, with two closing arguments highlighting the stark choice between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Trump focuses on energizing his partisan base and reaching out to infrequent voters, while Biden emphasizes unity and a commitment to working-class priorities. Trump frames his comments in a positive light, highlighting the love and support he …

Harris Shifts Strategy to Highlight Economic Agenda in Final Push
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Shifts Strategy to Highlight Economic Agenda in Final Push

Firstpost  

The Harris campaign has shifted its focus to economic issues in the final week of the campaign, as they attempt to counter Trump's economic advantage. The campaign has highlighted measures such as combatting price gouging, expanding the child tax credit, and providing tax exemptions for tipped income.

‘More chaos’: Harris contrasts Trump’s presidency against her future one
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘More chaos’: Harris contrasts Trump’s presidency against her future one

Politico  

The vice president vowed in her speech to put the country first, above party and herself, and to serve as a president for both Republicans and Democrats. It’s a message targeted directly at the remaining undecided Americans, as her campaign looks to sway young and low-information voters in the final week, as well as suburban women, soft Republicans, moderates and …

Harris pushing abortion rights as the winning issue in campaign's final stretch
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris pushing abortion rights as the winning issue in campaign's final stretch

Salon  

Last Friday, an estimated 30,000 people gathered in Houston's Shell Energy Stadium to support Kamala Harris as her historic presidential campaign entered its final days. “Let us be clear: If Donald Trump wins again, he will ban abortion nationwide.” Pop music superstar Beyoncé put in an appearance to endorse Harris, telling the crowd she wasn’t there as a celebrity but …

Harris makes her closing argument
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris makes her closing argument

Politico  

The campaign believes the symbolic nature of the venue will bolster Harris’ closing message. Just as her team did with a stop in Houston last week to elevate abortion rights, they’re using Tuesday night’s location to telegraph a larger, national message: By returning to a site where Trump infamously delivered his speech on Jan. 6, 2021, in which he urged …

Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Michigan as Election Draws Near
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harris and Trump Battle It Out in Michigan as Election Draws Near

Al Jazeera  

The 2024 US presidential election is tight, with both candidates holding around 50% of the vote in most key battleground states. A new poll shows a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with Harris holding a slight lead. However, Harris's support among female voters is strong, while Trump's advantage among male voters is narrowing. …

Obama Praises Harris, Sets Stage for Election Battle
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Obama Praises Harris, Sets Stage for Election Battle

Live Mint  

Former President Barack Obama praised Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Atlanta, emphasizing her readiness to lead and commitment to the American people. He contrasted her empathetic approach to governance with Trump's self-serving tendencies, highlighting her ability to connect with constituents and her dedication to public service over personal ambition.

Can we trust the polls about Harris and Trump — and how do they really work?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Can we trust the polls about Harris and Trump — and how do they really work?

The Independent  

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Harris to Address White House to Close Campaign
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harris to Address White House to Close Campaign

India Today  

Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a closing argument at the Ellipse on Tuesday, urging the nation to 'turn the page' toward a new era and away from Trump. The site is symbolic, as it was where Trump delivered a speech on January 6, 2021, as Congress was convening to certify Joe Biden's victory in the election that past November. …

Harris’ Endgame Strategy Is Becoming Clear. It Might Not Work.
1 month, 4 weeks 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 Targets Hardcore Partisans, Harris Goes After Moderates: Inside the Campaign's Final Sprint
Top News
2 months ago

Trump Targets Hardcore Partisans, Harris Goes After Moderates: Inside the Campaign's Final Sprint

Associated Press  

In the final sprint of the 2024 presidential election, both Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump are embracing vastly different strategies to energize their coalitions. Harris is focusing on targeting narrow slices of undecided voters, particularly moderates, college-educated suburbanites, and women of all races and education. Trump, on the other hand, is targeting his base of fiery …

Harris and Trump Differ on Latino Economic Policies
2 months ago

Harris and Trump Differ on Latino Economic Policies

India Today  

Both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump are focusing on Latino voters in the upcoming election, but their approaches are quite different. Harris plans to highlight opportunities for Latino men, including doubling the number of registered apprenticeships and providing forgivable loans worth up to $20,000 each to 1 million small businesses. Trump, on the other …

New poll shows Harris 11 points ahead of Trump in favorability
2 months ago

New poll shows Harris 11 points ahead of Trump in favorability

The Independent  

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Harris and Trump Highlight Economic Policies in Outreach to Latino Voters
Trending News
2 months ago

Harris and Trump Highlight Economic Policies in Outreach to Latino Voters

Associated Press  

Both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump are focusing on economic policies to win over Latino voters in the 2024 election. Harris plans to highlight opportunities for Latino men, including doubling the number of registered apprenticeships and providing forgivable loans worth up to $20,000 each to 1 million small businesses. Trump, on the other hand, …

Harris to Hold Town Halls in Midwestern Suburbs to Win Over Republicans
Trending News
2 months ago

Harris to Hold Town Halls in Midwestern Suburbs to Win Over Republicans

Associated Press  

Democratic vice president Kamala Harris will visit three Midwestern states to win over suburban voters uneasy about Republican Donald Trump. She will hold moderated conversations with Republican Liz Cheney in Chester County, Pennsylvania; Oakland County, Michigan; and Waukesha County, Wisconsin, to address their concerns about Trump's lies and the 2020 election.

'This sucker is baked': Bush adviser explains why he's certain Harris has already won
2 months ago

'This sucker is baked': Bush adviser explains why he's certain Harris has already won

Raw Story  

A core adviser to George W. Bush and Sen. John McCain made an election prediction Friday which he said was almost certain: “This sucker is baked.” Mark McKinnon, who served as the chief media adviser for both Republicans, shared his conclusion in Vanity Fair. “I mean, when you have the nominee of a major political party mentally unplugging during a …

Kamala Harris: Her most outspoken holdouts issued a statement that changed everything. Or did it?
2 months, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris: Her most outspoken holdouts issued a statement that changed everything. Or did it?

Slate  

Last week, the movement of “uncommitted” protest voters who withheld support from President Joe Biden over his administration’s continued support for Israel’s war in Gaza gave its firmest anti-Trump statement yet, leading many to wonder if the group had softened its stance toward Kamala Harris—or might even endorse Democrats. They are being skinned alive by the community, who are frustrated, …

There’s a Reason Harris’ Campaign Is Locked in on Quick Fixes
2 months, 1 week ago

There’s a Reason Harris’ Campaign Is Locked in on Quick Fixes

Politico  

Investment has surged in factory construction, but most of the jobs they could yield don’t exist yet. “If I’m not focused on bringing down your prices, you don’t want to hear step 2 or step 3,” a Harris adviser told me. “It’s a live experiment we’re running,” Jennifer Harris, a former aide in the Biden White House, told me. And …

Harris is riding a dream economy into the election. It may be too late for voters to notice.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris is riding a dream economy into the election. It may be too late for voters to notice.

Politico  

But polls still show that Americans trust GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on the economy more than they do Harris, a sentiment that plagued Biden throughout his presidency. “While Harris is performing better than Biden was against Trump on handling the economy … being given some benefit of the doubt as a newer candidate, voters still feel that day-to-day costs …

Harris leads Trump in California, but Latino support softens, poll shows
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris leads Trump in California, but Latino support softens, poll shows

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a commanding lead over former President Trump in California, but Trump’s gains among the state’s Latino voters highlight a troubling sign for Democrats at the national level, according to a new poll. Trump has benefited from frustration among several segments of the Latino population, including many second- and third-generation families, despite his history of employing …

Panic sets in for Democrats as polls tighten and media interviews fall flat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Panic sets in for Democrats as polls tighten and media interviews fall flat

The Independent  

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