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Here’s who is getting extra attention as Kamala Harris’ running mate search picks up
A Harris campaign spokesman said the VP vetting process has begun “in earnest.”
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Georgia’s former Republican Lt. Gov. is endorsing Kamala Harris for president
The latest polls taken across Georgia show Trump and Harris essentially tied in the race for the Peach State.
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Kamala Harris wins over Georgia Democrats: 'Georgia is all in'
Georgia Democrats rallied in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, at Liberty Plaza on Wednesday.
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Harris campaign launches first Georgia rally at state capitol, GOP prepares for a fight
Dozens of Democratic political leaders, including the commission chairs for five metro Atlanta counties, gathered in Liberty Plaza for the first Kamala Harris campaign rally in the state.
2 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
Kamala Harris comes out of the starting gate with a problem with Hispanic voters
National polls show Harris struggling to win the kind of support among Hispanic voters that Democratic candidates have long counted on, but there are recent signs of improvement.
5 min read - USThe Albany Herald, Ga.
Albany City Commission approves referendum on Sunday alcohol sales, allows drink purchases with takeout meals
ALBANY – Albany voters will get to weigh in on whether to allow Sunday package alcohol sales in the future with the Tuesday approval of a ballot referendum on the issue. The Albany City Commission voted 5-2 to allow the referendum, with Commissioners Jon Howard and Demetrius Young voting in opposition. Young questioned the placement of the question on the Tuesday agenda and asked that the two ...
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Meme queen? What coconut trees and lime green mean for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Singer Charli XCX said on X Sunday that “kamala IS brat,” a powerful compliment for fans who are chronically online.
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‘Wealth of experience.’ Can Kamala Harris energize Columbus voters? Advocates see difference
“She has the ability to prosecute the case for the country,” said one Columbus-based political consultant. Here’s what advocates in Muscogee County are saying.
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Georgia Secretary of State gives Chatham County elections clean bill of health
Election sytems health checks will be conducted in each of Georgia's 159 counties in the run up to this year's presidential election on Nov. 5.
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Could Sen. Raphael Warnock become the next vice president of the U.S.?
Before Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly secured more than the required number of delegates needed for the Democratic party's nomination, multiple names were being tossed as replacements for President Biden.
5 min read - PoliticsSavannah Morning News
Joe Biden is out of the presidential race. Here's what that means for Georgia ballots
A few months out from Election Day, President Joe Biden announced his drop out. Georgia election officials weigh in on effects.
2 min read - PoliticsWRBL Columbus
Sunday Conversation: Talking elections and politics with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is halfway through his second term as the state’s top election official. Recently Raffensperger, who became a national figure in 2020 when he defended the integrity of Georgia’s presidential election amid pressure from former President Donald Trump and other Republicans, was in Columbus recently. Raffensperger […]
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Sunday Conversation: Muscogee County Elections Director Nancy Boren talks about 2024 elections
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Nancy Boren has nearly 30 years of experience running elections and registrations for Muscogee County. As her office prepares for the November 5 General Election, she talks about the five elections and runoffs that have already been conducted in Muscogee County. Boren is considered one of the most respected county elections […]
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Does Kamala Harris’ run for president throw a wrench in Gavin Newsom’s plans for 2028?
Gavin Newsom has spent the past two years swatting down rumors and questions about running for president.
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NC has been a swing state in 2024 election. Is that still the case with Biden’s exit?
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and their surrogates have made regular visits to North Carolina since the beginning of the 2024 campaign season. What happens now?
5 min read - PoliticsThe Augusta Chronicle
How is Kamala Harris doing in the Georgia polls against Trump?
Here's what the polls show about a Trump v. Harris matchup in Georgia, a key swing state for both candidates.
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Atlanta Black men’s group discuss what they want from both presidential candidates
As the political world reels from President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection, Black men in Atlanta are discussing the change and the stakes.
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GA lawmakers react to Kamala Harris running for president
Channel 2′s Richard Elliot was live in downtown Atlanta on Monday to hear what Republicans and Democrats are saying about Kamala Harris running for president.
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Harris vs. Trump: Black men hold special meeting in Atlanta to discuss 2024 election
Every Monday, a large group of Black men and boys get together to discuss the current state of America and politics. This Monday, the Black Man Lab held a timely discussion on the possibility of Vice President Kamala Harris running against former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election after President Joe Biden announced he would be stepping out of the race.
2 min read - PoliticsWRBL Columbus
Georgia State Representative joins 40,000 women leaders in supporting VP Harris’ climb to the top of the ticket
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — In the last 24 hours, key local Democrats have rallied around Vice President Kamala Harris as she works to become the party’s presidential nominee. Among those working to support Harris is Democratic Georgia State Representative Carolyn Hugley. Hugley was part of a conference call that took place hours after President Biden […]
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‘Perhaps it is time to make a transition’: Lee County Democratic Party chair weighs in on President Biden leaving presidential race
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — News of President Biden leaving the presidential race receives a response from the Lee County Democratic Party in east Alabama. President Joe Biden announced he would be leaving the presidential race Sunday afternoon. This announcement comes after members of the democratic party called for Biden to drop out of the race […]
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Atlanta's Indian community reacts to Vice President Harris' potential nomination
“As for me, I don’t want to vote based on color, religion or sex,” one Indian voter said.
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What do young voters think about Vice President Harris’ likely bid for presidency?
"That’s the perfect person to put up for us now," one student said.
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Still need to register to vote in Georgia for the presidential election? Here's what to know
What to know if you still need to register in Georgia to vote in the 2024 presidential election.
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Secretary of State official: Biden dropping out ‘will not impact’ Georgia election ballots
President Joe Biden’s decision to no longer run for re-election this November will not have an impact on the Georgia ballots.
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In first public remarks, Kamala Harris praises Joe Biden, doesn��t talk presidential campaign
“Joe Biden’s legacy of accomplishment over the past three years is unmatched in modern history,” Harris started.
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Ossoff, Warnock, Georgia Democratic delegates voice support for VP Kamala Harris
Georgia Sen. John Ossoff and several Democratic state lawmakers have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, pledging their support to help her win Georgia in the upcoming election.
6 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
Could we see Georgia Sen. Warnock as presidential rival or VP running mate? What we know
“(Warnock) was the first Black person elected senator from Georgia — and his elevation to a national ticket would most likely energize Black voters across the U.S., who polls show had been flocking away from Biden,” NBC reported.
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Do Republicans see Kamala Harris as easy to beat?
Would Kamala Harris be a tougher opponent than Joe Biden?
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Biden raised millions for his presidential campaign in Georgia. Where does that money go?
What happens to the $3 million raised in Georgia for Joe Biden’s reelection campaign?
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Georgia senators endorse Kamala Harris for president. What Macon Democrats are saying
Biden announced Sunday he was bowing out of the race for president.
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New poll from AJC and UGA finds Donald Trump would have lead over Kamala Harris in GA
The poll, which was conducted before Sunday's announcement, posed a hypothetical question on who voters would pick if it was between Trump and Harris. The survey posed a hypothetical question if the election was today and between Trump and Harris, who would the voter choose?
2 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
Kamala Harris’ potential challengers fall in line, clearing way to Democratic nomination
Democrats appear to have no desire to protract an intraparty battle that took down the candidacy of a sitting president.
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Local Biden supporters, Democrat party leaders ready to pivot after Biden drops out of the race
They were anxious to hear how the Democratic campaign message would change in local counties.
2 min read - PoliticsThe Augusta Chronicle
What happens to Georgia's delegates now that Biden has dropped out of the race?
The Democratic National Committee is fast approaching. What happens to Biden's Georgia delegates now that he's out of the race?
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Georgia Democratic leaders weigh in on President Biden endorsing Vice President Harris
Democratic leaders in Georgia weighed in on President Joe Biden’s decision to step out of the presidential race and instead endorse his vice president, Kamala Harris.
2 min read - PoliticsColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
A Harris-Newsom presidential ticket? There’s one big legal hurdle: The 12th Amendment
The Amendment outlines how presidential electors in the electoral college cast ballots for the presidential ticket.
3 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
Kamala Harris’ criminal justice record: Get up to speed
Harris, a former prosecutor, was the self-proclaimed “top cop” of California. Until she wasn’t.
2 min read - PoliticsSavannah Morning News
Presidential debate was 'beginning of the end' for Biden, Georgians say
The presidential debate in Georgia set the wheels in motion for Biden dropping out. "If he'd had a strong debate that night, we wouldn't be here."
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Kamala Harris is running for president. Can she beat Donald Trump?
Kamala Harris is close to Donald Trump in latest national polling.
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Athens leaders, politicians react to Joe Biden dropping out of presidential race
Athens mayor, commissioners and state representatives comment on Joe Biden no longer running for president.
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Who is Josh Shapiro? Pennsylvania’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is Shapiro’s record as governor of Pennsylvania?
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Georgia leaders, lawmakers react to Pres. Biden dropping out of presidential race
Leaders and lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle are reacting to Pres. Biden's decision not to run for reelection.
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Some of Savannah's top Democrats react to President Biden's withdrawal from reelection bid
As recently as Thursday, top Savannah-area Democrats took to Johnson Square to stump for the Biden-Harris 2024 ticket. By Sunday afternoon, they were reacting to Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race.
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Georgia officials on Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race
GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. This is what Georgia officials across the state have to say on the withdrawal. “President Biden has done a tremendous job. He is probably the most productive president we have had since LBJ. And I felt like […]
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Who is Andy Beshear? Kentucky’s governor is on list of possible Democratic VP nominees
What is his policy record as Kentucky’s governor and former attorney general?
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Georgia political figures, voting rights groups rally around Vice President Kamala Harris
In Georgia, a crucial swing state that Biden won in 2020, all eyes are now on Vice President Kamala Harris, who is expected to take over the ticket.
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Here is what you need to know about Vice President Kamala Harris
Vice presidents are always in line to step into the top job if the president dies or is incapacitated. However, Harris has faced an unusual level of scrutiny because of Biden’s age.
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VP Kamala Harris says it’s her ‘intention is to earn and win this nomination,’ after Biden bows out
Harris still needs to become the official nominee. Having Biden’s endorsement will make that much easier for her as the process takes place at the Democratic National Convention next month.
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Here’s President Joe Biden’s full announcement as he exits 2024 presidential election
The announcement came shortly before 11 a.m. West Coast time.
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President Joe Biden is stepping out of the 2024 race, so now what happens?
The Democratic National Convention is just weeks away and the process of choosing another Democratic nominee isn’t as simple as removing President Joe Biden from the top of the ticket.
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With President Biden out of the race, what could be next for NC Gov. Roy Cooper?
President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s out of the race. Could Gov. Roy Cooper be the next VP, with Kamala Harris?
6 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
Joe Biden is out. How do Democrats pick a new presidential nominee?
Do Democrats face chaos in picking a successor?
4 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
What does Kamala Harris’ record show? From California prosecutor to the vice president
Being a vice president historically means being in the shadows. Now, the former California prosecutor is in the spotlight.
6 min read - PoliticsMacon Telegraph
California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president after Joe Biden drops out
The Democrat had emerged as a top possibility to face Donald Trump.
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Biden’s out. Is Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear now a VP candidate?
Kentucky’s popular two-term governor, is likely to be a VP candidate as Dems choose a new top candidate. A Democrat legislator says Andy Beshear “can deliver a message of revitalization, management and hope to the American people like he’s done here in commonwealth.”
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With Biden out of presidential race, Kamala Harris emerges as front-runner with his endorsement
The former California senator runs close to Donald Trump in recent national polls.
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Harris vows to earn nomination after Biden bows out of race, throws support behind her
President Joe Biden wrote that “it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”
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Poll gives Donald Trump good news in Georgia, other swing states
A majority of voters in five battleground states believe Trump will win, according to a new poll.
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GA Dems sue to overturn law allowing unlimited campaign cash, saying it ‘unfairly’ helps GOP
The lawsuit filed on Thursday asks a judge to declare a 2021 law that created leadership committees as unconstitutional because it unfairly gives unlimited fundraising powers to some people but not others.
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Hundreds gather in Sandy Springs to watch former President Trump’s nomination acceptance speech
Attendees said Trump “crafted a more unifying speech.”
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Georgia Democrats and state representatives show support for new Biden-Harris Campaign headquarters in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Democratic state lawmakers and citizens gathered to support the opening of a new Biden-Harris campaign office on Macon Road, Thursday evening. The event saw many Democratic state representatives make an appearance including State Representative Teddy Reese, Congressman Stanford Bishop, Jr. Reese says this campaign office serves as a reminder that the […]
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Saying ‘I had God on my side,’ Trump accepts Republican presidential nomination
Donald Trump accepts the Republican Party’s nomination
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Former Trump political director, now a Georgia Congressional candidate offers insight on tonight’s speech
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to make it official tonight and accept the Republican Party’s nomination at the top of the 2024 presidential ticket. That will happen at the National Convention in Milwaukee. And it comes just five days after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Georgia 3rd Congressional District Republican […]
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Trump to accept GOP’s nomination Thursday night as RNC wraps up
It will be Trump's first speech since he was shot during a rally in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
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House payment nearly doubles in swing states since last election, Redfin says
A recent survey commissioned by Redfin reveals that over 90% of adult Gen Zers consider housing affordability a crucial factor in deciding their vote in the upcoming presidential election.
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In KY county where JD Vance has roots, some call him ‘a sellout,’ but others are excited
Registered Democrats far outnumber Republicans in Breathitt County, but many are conservative and vote GOP in national races.
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Fulton County DA Willis' photo found on Thomas Matthew Crooks' cell phone
A photo of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was found on the phone of Thomas Matthew Crooks, the young man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
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Parties react to Nikki Haley’s RNC speech, endorsement
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Local Republicans and Democrats are reacting to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s speech at the Republican National Convention. “Not only is the people of the convention ready to move forward, but I think this country’s ready to move forward,” Aiken Republican Club President KT Ruthven said. Nikki Haley endorsed former […]
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Why Hispanic immigrants who support Trump are embracing his hardline border stance
Many Florida Latinos believe Republicans have a better handle on immigration and border security compared to Democrats.
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JD Vance: Once compared Trump to Hitler, now they are running mates
JD Vance delivered his speech at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night.
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Georgia Secretary of State pushes for more veterans to work in polling places
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — About 6,000 veterans have signed up to work at voter polling places across the state of Georgia. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Vet the Vote Director Daniel Vallone are hoping to expand that number. The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office is working with Vet the Vote – a national […]
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JD Vance faces high-stakes speech at RNC as many Republicans admit they don’t know him
First impressions are important.
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At RNC, Republicans have a strategy against the president: ‘Let Biden be himself’
Biden’s mental capacity a popular topic at Republican convention
3 min read - USThe Augusta Chronicle
Augustans to gather at library for event honoring civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis
Augustans will gather Wednesday night to honor Georgia Rep. John Lewis.
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Environmental and consumer advocacy groups file lawsuit over delayed PSC elections
The suit stems from a previous case in which Black Fulton County residents argued that electing members of the PSC statewide rather than by district dilutes Black voting strength and violates fed law
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At RNC, signs of how Ron DeSantis left his mark on Donald Trump’s Republican Party
The Florida governor may not have won the Republican presidential nomination, but his appearance at GOP’s convention in Milwaukee underscores his influence among Republicans.
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Georgia faces lawsuit over delays to Public Service Commission elections
The state of Georgia is facing a lawsuit over a new plan to postpone the Public Service Commission elections.
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Athens elections board seeks guidance on how to handle challenges to voter eligibility
Elections officials are concerned that challenges to voter eligibility might become too burdensome.
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