Why Tim Walz’s line about school lunch and banned books worked
In the days after he was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, a photo of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) circulated widely on social media. It depicted a…
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Trump takes it upon himself to decide who is a proper Jew
One of the defining characteristics of Donald Trump’s politics is the extent to which he positions himself as the arbiter of identity. Trump insists to his supporters that he will…
Bill Clinton and the wide gap in job gains by presidential party
Former president Bill Clinton, speaking during the third night of the Democratic convention on Wednesday, presented a bit of data meant to promote his party — and, indirectly, his period…
Democrats signal voting rights bills will top the agenda if Harris wins
CHICAGO — Democratic leaders say passing sweeping legislation to expand voting rights and curb gerrymandering will be at or near the top of their governing agenda should Vice President Kamala…
The making of Kamala Harris, as told by her kindergarten best friend
CHICAGO — Doris Johnson and Stacey Johnson-Batiste huddled backstage at the United Center on Monday night, preparing to deliver their mother-daughter duet of a convention speech, when Kamala Harris strode…
Kamala Harris had her national debut at the 2012 DNC. Here’s what she said.
When Vice President Kamala Harris walks onstage Thursday to formally accept the Democratic presidential nomination, it will mark another milestone in her remarkable journey to the top echelons of power…
The reinvention of Kamala Harris
CHICAGO — Fifteen months after her inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris’s chief of staff had resigned, part of a dispiriting drumbeat of staff departures. A stumbling television interview on immigration…
5 takeaways from the Democratic convention and Tim Walz on Day 3
CHICAGO — Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to the 2024 election, where Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention looked a little like a Friday night (with a…
Oprah says in surprise DNC speech to choose ‘joy’ and vote Harris
CHICAGO — When a mysterious 15-minute gap appeared in the Democratic National Convention’s Wednesday night programming, a rumor — quickly confirmed — began circulating that the surprise speaker would be…
Fact-checking Day 3 of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The third night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago featured more mostly thematic speeches, including by former president Bill Clinton, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and vice-presidential nominee…