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Landrieu: We have won every day since Harris announced her campaign
A day after addressing an energized Democratic National Convention crowd, Mitch Landrieu, Harris-Walz campaign co-chair, exuded confidence but admitted that time is short.
3 min read - PoliticsCharlotte Observer
While in NC, Vance claims Harris wants people in US illegally to vote. Here are the facts
Speaking at a rally in North Carolina, JD Vance claimed that Kamala Harris wants to let people illegally in the U.S. vote. What’s the truth?
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Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination
The former president spoke from behind a podium surrounded by panes of bulletproof glass that formed a protective wall across the stage.
6 min read - USThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Voting by mail spiked in 2020. Was it a trend or anomaly?
Aug. 21—The way people have voted has taken a dramatic shift away from casting a ballot in person on Election Day to voting early — and in the last election at least, a move toward voting by mail. Since the late 2000s, more than half the voters in Haywood County voted early. And in the last two presidential elections — in 2016 and 2020 — that share has crept closer to two-thirds. A significant ...
2 min read - WorldThe Mountaineer, Waynesville, N.C.
Plan to vote? You'll need an ID, unless you vote by mail. (P.S. Don't count on the DMV)
Aug. 21—While early voting is a couple of months away, now is the time to prepare for the vote. This year will be the first presidential election under North Carolina's new voter ID rules. Last year's town elections served as a test run for the voter ID requirement, but on a much smaller scale. Presidential elections always bring out more voters — and those voters may not be aware of the new ...
3 min read - PoliticsWSOC
Trump holds his first outdoor rally since last month’s assassination attempt
In his first outdoor rally since last month’s assassination attempt, Donald Trump appeared on stage in North Carolina to talk about national security as part of his weeklong trip across the country to draw attention away from Democrats and their national convention.
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‘What you see is what you get’: St Paul’s mayor on Gov. Tim Walz
The Mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota Melvin Carter provided insight into what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s speech might sound like at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night.
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Gov. Cooper to be one of last speakers before Harris accepts presidential nomination at DNC
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is set to be one of the final speakers before Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, according to the Associated Press.
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Trump and Vance focus on national security during rally in North Carolina
The Trump campaign is crisscrossing the country this week to rally voters. Former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, are working to pull focus from the Democratic Convention and build momentum ahead of the election.
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Minn. Governor Tim Walz prepares to take the stage
Governor Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' new running mate, takes center stage to accept the party's nomination for VP Wednesday night.
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RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop presidential bid, support Trump
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump.
2 min read - PoliticsRaleigh News and Observer
Alex Padilla is close to Kamala Harris. What does that mean if she’s elected president?
Could Alex Padilla become the “president whisperer?”
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Walz, Bill Clinton to headline night 3 of DNC
Walz and former President Bill Clinton will headline the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party's choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters.
3 min read - PoliticsRaleigh News and Observer
Donald Trump and JD Vance rally supporters in NC. Here’s what they said.
Donald Trump and JD Vance took the stage together in battleground state North Carolina for the first time. Here’s what they told the crowd of supporters in Asheboro.
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Walz to audition for VP on day 3 of DNC
Walz and former President Bill Clinton will headline the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, the third day of the party's choreographed rollout of a new candidate, Kamala Harris, and her pitch to voters.
3 min read - USWJZY
Lt. Gov. Robinson to release ‘safety plan’ during Statesville appearance
STATESVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson is set to release a ‘safety plan’ during an appearance Wednesday morning in Statesville, campaign officials announced. Robinson, who is running as the Republican nominee for North Carolina governor in this November’s election, is looking to defeat Attorney General Josh Stein for the top spot […]
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Stein takes significant lead against Robinson in NC governor’s race, new poll shows
A new Cook Political Report and BSG survey, released Thursday morning, gives Josh Stein a lead over Mark Robinson in the North Carolina governor's race.
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Michelle Obama: Who’s going to tell Trump the presidency is a ‘Black job’?
Her speech drew raucous cheers, but nothing came close to her referencing Trump’s Black jobs comment.
1 min read - USThe High Point Enterprise, N.C.
Attorney general candidate campaigns in city
HIGH POINT — The race for N.C. attorney general came to High Point Tuesday as Republican Party nominee Dan Bishop and his supporters gathered at a charter school campus in the northern part of the city. Bishop, currently a congressman representing the 8th District, held what his campaign billed as a Crime and Safety Listening Tour stop. The event at Phoenix Academy was scheduled to include ...
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DNC Night 2: Democrats turn toward Harris
Twenty years ago in Boston, former President Barack Obama made his debut at the Democratic National Convention. Tuesday night, he was the keynote speaker to make the case for Vice President Kamala Harris in this November’s presidential election.
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NC Board of Elections recognizes Justice For All as official political party
Progressive activist Cornel West is running for president under the party, with vice-presidential candidate Melina Abdullah.
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Republicans focus on strategy as DNC continues
While Democrats are at their convention this week, Republicans are working on implementing a strategy to stop the momentum of the Harris campaign and get Donald Trump back in the White House.
2 min read - PoliticsCharlotte Observer
NC Gov. Cooper is at the DNC. Now we know when he’ll speak to support Harris’ campaign
Gov. Roy Cooper is scheduled to give a high-profile speech at the Democratic National Convention, before Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the Democrats’ nomination.
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‘I did what you’re not supposed to’: Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips on ‘principled’ run vs. Biden
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips is now seeing the rainbow after walking through the rain, as his father would say, months after he failed to win a primary contest against President Joe Biden, jeopardizing relationships within his own party in the process.
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Harris campaign manager talks strategy for reaching undecided voters
Vice President Kamala Harris’ Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks described the campaign’s approach to reaching undecided voters as “old school.”
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RFK Jr. running mate: Decision on joining forces with Trump not ‘easy’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate gave new insight into the precarious position their long-shot bid for the White House faces just three months out from the election, saying in an interview that deciding whether to stay in the race isn't easy.
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Trump to participate in Fox News town hall after debate doesn’t materialize
The Harris campaign said last week it would participate in a total of three debates this election season: two presidential debates and one vice presidential debate.
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Why is former Trump official Stephanie Grisham speaking at the DNC?
She is one of the most high-profile former-Trump-allies-turned-critics at the DNC.
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DNC’s second night to feature Obamas, swing state Democrats
Headlining Tuesday night will be former President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and second gentleman Doug Emhoff.
2 min read - USWJZY
Spending in North Carolina governor race on track to set new records
AdImpact says as of mid-August, $77.7 million already either has been spent or is reserved for the race. About 76 percent of that spending is in support of Democrat Josh Stein.
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Republicans worry Trump blowing their chances for Senate majority
Even Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of Trump’s top allies in the Senate, is urging the former president to tone down his “showman” streak at rallies.
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Schools brace for lessons on the Harris-Trump election, stressing neutrality for teachers
Civics, government and history teachers must navigate a tumultuous, historic race as they guide classroom discussions around the showdown between former President Trump and Vice President Harris.
4 min read - PoliticsCharlotte Observer
NC voters will have more choices than ever in the presidential election. Who is running?
Five minor-party candidates, whose ideologies range from far-right to far-left, are expected to appear alongside Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on the 2024 ballot.
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Five takeaways from Day One of the Democratic National Convention
A Democratic National Convention like no other got underway on Monday.
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Trump, Vance hit the campaign trail as DNC begins
The Trump campaign is holding events across the country and leaning on allies to help get their message out.
1 min read - PoliticsCharlotte Observer
As DNC kicks off in Chicago, Nancy Pelosi downplays rift with Joe Biden
Pelosi, who has tremendous clout in her party, was seen as a decisive voice in advising Biden to drop out.
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Uplifting to awkward: National convention history dotted with the dramatic and bizarre
Take a look at a few soaring scenes, floor fights, street battles and other memorable convention moments that were uplifting, outlandish or just plain awkward.
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Favorable views of Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC: Poll
Vice President Kamala Harris is entering the Democratic National Convention with increased excitement from Democrats and a steady rise in her favorability ratings among Americans as a whole.
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5 things to watch at the Democratic National Convention
It’s a convention few were expecting a month ago.
5 min read - PoliticsAsheville Citizen-Times
'A classic Trump rally:' Politicians, experts react to Donald Trump's visit to Asheville
Political scientists and politicians weigh in and look back at former president Donald Trump's Aug. 14 speech in Asheville.
7 min read - EntertainmentCharlotte Observer
Under the Dome podcast: Presidential polling, Destin Hall’s fundraising, third parties
Start your week in #ncpol #ncga with our Under the Dome podcast.
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Harris, Trump expected to spend millions more on ads in North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Over the next few months, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are expected to spend millions on advertisements in seven key battleground states. North Carolina is one of them. Political experts believe our state is especially important for these candidates. “Even when we flip or […]
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Most young voters support Kamala Harris − but that doesn’t guarantee they will show up at the polls
It’s a tale as old as time – a story that pops up every election, almost like clockwork.
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The Democratic National Convention starts Monday. Here’s how to watch it
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, with delegates and officials descending on Chicago after a wild few weeks.
4 min read - PoliticsRaleigh News and Observer
What you can expect at the Democratic convention in Chicago: Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and more
Harris became the Democrats’ presidential candidate less than a month ago.
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Harris tasked with keeping up Dem momentum at DNC
Vice President Harris is tasked with keeping her momentum going as she heads to the Democratic National Convention next week, eager to re-introduce herself to the American public. Her one-month-long candidacy has rejuvenated the party in ways President Biden struggled to do, but she will also be faced with mapping out what a Harris presidency […]
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Trump and Vance to speak about national security at the NC Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame on Wednesday
Former president Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio senator JD Vance, will bring their campaign back to the Tar Heel State on Wednesday at the North Carolina Aviation Museum & Hall of Fame in Asheboro.
1 min read - PoliticsCharlotte Observer
Trump, Vance visiting NC to speak on national security during Democrats’ convention
Why Donald Trump and JD Vance might be taking a page out of Kamala Harris’ playbook by visiting the state next week.
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Trump continues personal attacks against Harris: ‘I’m a better looking person’
The former president made the comments while referencing a recent "Time" cover that features Harris.
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Harris, Trump neck and neck in 4 critical swing states: Survey
Either candidate needs to win at least one of these states alongside three Rust Belt states — Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania — to clinch the presidency.
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Former DeSantis strategist working with Musk to organize voters for Trump
Ron DeSantis' senior political aides were gathered last year at the Florida governor's campaign headquarters, an office across the street from a Red Lobster on Tallahassee's north side, planning the announcement of his candidacy for president.
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Harris shares plan for the economy in Raleigh speech
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN/The Hill) — Vice President Harris outlined her economic plan at a campaign rally in North Carolina on Friday, calling her agenda a way to create an “opportunity economy.” “Together, we will build what I call an opportunity economy,” Harris said at the rally in Raleigh. “An economy where everyone can compete and […]
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Harris puts North Carolina back in play
North Carolina is back in play. Vice President Harris’s momentum after replacing President Biden atop the Democratic ticket has shaken up the political map and put the Tar Heel State squarely back into battleground territory after it appeared to be slipping out of reach for Democrats just a few weeks ago. Harris has erased former […]
6 min read - OpinionThe Fayetteville Observer
Trump rambles, slurs his way through Elon Musk interview. It was an unmitigated disaster.
Donald Trump's campaign took another hit with a disastrous, glitchy X interview with Elon Musk that left many wondering if the former president is OK.
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Kamala Harris starts prepping for first debate against Trump
On Monday night, Harris participated in a mock debate at Howard University, which she graduated from in 1986.
1 min read - PoliticsWSOC
Harris offers proposals to cut food and housing costs
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a sweeping set of economic proposals meant to cut taxes and lower the cost of groceries, housing and other essentials for many Americans.
6 min read - PoliticsWNCN
Republican NC congressman responds to Harris’ economic plans after Raleigh speech
After new details about what a Kamala Harris presidency would look like were revealed during the vice president's speech in Raleigh, Republicans such as NC Rep. Richard Hudson see an opportunity to respond.
2 min read - PoliticsAsheville Citizen-Times
Rental prices, insulin and grocery costs: Harris outlines her economic plans in NC
Harris released her economic policy plan at a speech in North Carolina, and it focuses on easing costs for the middle class.
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Harris pitches plan for ‘opportunity economy’ in Raleigh
At a rally in North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris laid out a plan to create what she calls an "opportunity economy" that she says would help save Americans money in the checkout line.
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Harris campaign knocks Trump for saying civilian honor is better than Medal of Honor
“Everyone [who] gets the Congressional Medal of Honor, they’re soldiers. They’re either in very bad shape because they’ve been hit so many times by bullets or they’re dead,” the former president added.
2 min read - USCharlotte Observer
VP Kamala Harris unveils her economic agenda during speech in battleground NC
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to battleground North Carolina to deliver her first major policy address and unveil the broad points of her economic plan.
16 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Kamala Harris’ visit to Raleigh may cause traffic problems. Where we’re watching.
The vice president is scheduled to be in Raleigh at a campaign event, though the location is not public.
2 min read - EntertainmentWJZY
Many musicians object to Trump using their songs, here’s how they do it
After a video of Celine Dion performing her hit “My Heart Will Go On” was broadcast at a Trump campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana last weekend, the response from her team was swift.
4 min read - USThe High Point Enterprise, N.C.
Retirement date set for Faircloth
GUILFORD COUNTY — State Rep. John Faircloth will formally retire from the N.C. General Assembly next month after announcing late last year that he wouldn’t seek another term. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said on Thursday that Faircloth will retire effective Sept. 6. “His dedication to our state and unwavering commitment to his constituents in Guilford County have set a high standard ...
1 min read - WorldWJZY
Gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s visit to Huntersville met by protestors
Robinson has lately been taking on a more direct approach to his government experience and added that his previous positions as an activist and social media influencer were for those causes.
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Trump says he’s ready to debate Harris
Former president Donald Trump says he's eager to face off against Vice President Kamala Harris.
1 min read - USCharlotte Observer
Kamala Harris running for president may ‘crystallize’ voting power of Divine 9, HBCUs
There are millions of members of the Divine 9 fraternities and sororities. Kamala Harris is an AKA and an HBCU grad.
7 min read - PoliticsAsheville Citizen-Times
Is Stormy Daniels trolling Donald Trump? Adult film star is in Asheville 2 days after rally
Stormy Daniels will take the stage at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts days after Donald Trump's speech at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
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RFK Jr. sought Harris meeting to get Cabinet job
The independent presidential candidate attempted to reach out to Vice President Harris about a Cabinet position if she wins in November, a Democratic official confirmed.
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Harris, Trump spar over economy
With just a little under three months until Election Day both the Harris and Trump campaigns are focusing on the economy.
1 min read - PoliticsRaleigh News and Observer
Rep. Destin Hall isn’t NC House Speaker yet, but he is fundraising like one
Hall gave $1 million to the NC House Republican Caucus, according to his campaign strategist. The caucus director said it’s the single largest contribution in history.
4 min read - PoliticsCharlotte Observer
Trump had a big lead in North Carolina. Not anymore, a new poll says
The new poll comes as both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump return to the campaign trail in North Carolina this week.
2 min read - USWJZY
Lt. Gov. Robinson to speak at Huntersville business luncheon
The appearance comes on the heels of Robinson's appearance Wednesday night at a Donald Trump campaign event in Asheville.
1 min read - PoliticsWJZY
How Elon Musk is using his wealth, reach to support Trump’s campaign
His ownership of X has worried some Democrats, as several pro-Harris accounts on the platform have been suspended or labeled as spam in recent weeks.
6 min read - USRaleigh News and Observer
Fact check: GOP says Stein touted ‘defund the police’ endorsement after Charlotte shooting
The Republican Governors Association launched the ad featuring Randolph County Sheriff Gregory Seabolt and a news clip about a shooting that claimed the lives of four officers.
4 min read - PoliticsRaleigh News and Observer
’Meet Kamala for the first time.’ How this DNC could be different than past conventions
National conventions are known for announcing party nominations and platforms. So how could this Democratic National Convention with a brand-new presidential campaign be different?
8 min read - PoliticsWSOC
Trump makes campaign stop in Asheville to talk economy
Donald Trump rallied in North Carolina Wednesday for a big economic address.
6 min read - PoliticsAsheville Citizen-Times
Lt. Gov. Robinson stumps in Asheville for Trump; says he's victim of 'gov't weaponization'
In a rally for Trump in Asheville to be focused on the economy, three NC Republicans weaved between the economy, immigration and campaign politics.
5 min read - PoliticsRaleigh News and Observer
At NC rally, Trump says he’s ‘not sure’ economy is most important issue facing voters
Trump’s speech in Asheville was billed as being about the economy, but he spent much of his time on other topics, including attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris.
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