Kamala Harris officially took over from Joe Biden at the Democratic convention. Can she win the swing states? News ticker for US election.
Update from 7:52 pm: Republicans in the US Congress have officially spoken out in support of impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden in a statement – before the start of the Democratic convention. In a report released Monday by three key committees in the House of Representatives, Democrats accused his son Hunter Biden of corruption over his foreign business dealings. But the Republicans’ political offensive is unlikely to have any consequences.
Republicans have spent years trying to discredit the president over Hunter Biden’s foreign connections and past drug addiction. But repeated efforts to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Biden have so far failed to lead to the necessary vote in the House of Representatives. Many see the move as revenge for two impeachment proceedings against former Republican President Donald Trump.
Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said the investigation “clearly shows” that President Biden abused his public office for the personal financial benefit of the Biden family and business associates. However, Republicans have not provided direct evidence that Biden used his office to benefit his son or participate in his son’s business.
Democrats Want to Honor Joe Biden at Party Convention: “One of the Greatest Presidents Ever”
Updated as of August 19, 6:53 pm: US President Joe Biden will dominate the first day of the Democratic convention. The official is expected to appear before the party this Monday (local time) and deliver a speech. “I think you’re going to see a proud president who’s always thought about the people throughout his life,” said Cedric Richmond, Kamala Harris’ campaign co-chair. CNN.
Influential Democrat Nancy Pelosi, who spoke in support of Biden’s departure weeks ago, called his decision “very selfless of him.” “He was one of the greatest and most important presidents in our country’s history,” he was quoted as saying CNN Former Speaker of the House of Representatives. When asked by the press how she would compare Harris and Biden to Donald Trump, Pelosi declined to name the Republican nominee. “The difference between the two is that Kamala Harris has a set of values ​​and priorities,” Pelosi said. “When the other guy was in the room, all he wanted was tax cuts for the richest people in America.”
Friedrich Merz Stresses Democrats’ Mood: “Suddenly Trump Looks Very Old”
Updated as of August 19, 5:15 p.m: CDU leader Friedrich Merz expressed surprise at the new dynamics of the US election campaign. With Kamala Harris, the tension in the election campaign is back on S.1’s “Where Does Germany Stand?” evening show. said the Chairman of the Union Parliamentary Committee.
Merz said of the Republican presidential nominee: “Suddenly Donald Trump looks very old.” This is new in this election campaign and did not happen eight years ago when Trump first ran for office.
Democratic Convention Harris begins—the FBI has “increased Threat situation“
Updated on August 19, 4:01 pm: At the beginning American Democratic Convention US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address. Biden and Harris are expected to make a brief appearance together. The four-day meeting will take place under tight security; About 2,500 police officers, including the FBI, Secret Service and police, planned a year-long security blockade around the stadium. Lucas Rothar from the FBI warned of an “increased threat situation” to the party conference. Just last month Donald Trump tried to assassinate a campaign rally.
Ahead of 2024 US election: Republicans furious over Trump’s ‘obscene comments’
Updated from August 19, 3:42 pm: Kamala Harris’ rival Donald Trump may have missed a customer ahead of the 2024 US election: war veterans. Trump recently talked about Medals of Merit in America during a campaign, but at one point turned sarcastic. Now even a Republican is raging about Trump’s “outrageous comments.”
A repeat of the 2016 US election? Harris’ polls compared to Clinton’s before the election
Updated from August 19, 2:47 pm: Kamala Harris narrowly defeated Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the election. He responded to this in an outwardly calm manner and referred to the 2016 US election, during which he won against Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, who, according to some opinion polls, had a clear lead. More on this in our article: Will the 2016 US Election be a repeat? Harris’ polls compared to Clinton’s before the election.
Bloody protests, Vietnam trauma: Chicago brings back bad memories for US Democrats
Updated on August 19, 1:44 pm: US Democrats have chosen Chicago as the venue for their party convention – even though the city has bad memories for the party. A party convention held there in 1968 saw serious internal conflicts over the presidential candidate. At the same time, the crowd at the time was accompanied by angry and sometimes bloody protests against the Vietnam War.
For this year too Democratic convention There will be anti-war demonstrations – directed against Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip. However, the scale and intensity of the protests cannot be expected to reach the same dimensions as they did 56 years ago.
After ridiculous statement about Harris: Moderator confronts Vance in Fox News interview
Updated from August 19, 12:49 p.m: Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee JD Vance isn’t having an easy time scoring points with voters. Current polls for the 2024 US election also reflect this for his party. Our article explains a possible reason for this: After the ridiculous statement about Harris: The moderator confronted Vance in the Fox News interview.
Trump vs. Harris: US election polls show “deep divide” among voters
Updated on August 19, 11:58 am: According to polls, women in America are increasingly ignoring Donald Trump. Experts explain what this means for the chances of Kamala Harris and her partner Tim Walls. Background on new polls on US election: Harris ahead of Trump – infuriates Republicans
New poll on US election: Harris ahead of Trump – infuriates Republicans
Updated on August 19, 11:22 am: Just before Democratic convention with Harris Current polls suggest a close race. Recent values ​​are especially surprising in swing states. More on this in our article Harris – Swing state situation angers Republicans more than Trump.
US Democrats are celebrating Harris with a four-day convention starting Monday ahead of the 2024 US election.
First report: Washington/Chicago – Party conventions in the US are usually big coronations. But Democrats have a lot of difference ahead of the 2024 US election. They will meet in Chicago for a four-day party conference starting this Monday (August 19). With US President Joe Biden finally giving up after much persuasion, his Vice President Kamala Harris now has a historic opportunity to become the first woman elected President of the United States.
An office considered by many to be the most powerful in the world. Her election victory will be historic in three ways: the first woman and the first black woman president, the daughter of an Indian mother and Jamaican father, and the first US head of state with Asian roots.
US Election 2024: The US Democratic Party’s four-day convention begins in Chicago
The main program of the party conference begins on Tuesday (August 20) on German night. Several high-profile guests are expected, including Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Democrats also decide on the content plan for elections there. They want to inspire their twins for the rest of the election campaign with this meeting. Some opposition is also expected around the party convention hall — particularly against the Biden-Harris administration’s Middle East policy.
Party convention Democrats: That’s it show Attention?
Is this program central to the Democratic Convention? In some ways, the audience says yes. After a long, muted debate over Biden’s position, new enthusiasm gripped Democrats. It’s not entirely clear whether Harris can actually win against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
The so-far unsuccessful attacks by her political opponent are a sign that Harris’ candidacy can win a majority despite her gender and skin color. Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance failed to score points with at least a majority of American citizens with his statement that the Democratic Party is run by frustrated “childless cat ladies.”
Republic Van Trump Launch a counter plan before the US election
Trump and Vance plan several appearances in battleground states. The two will start at different locations in Pennsylvania on Monday, with Trump traveling to Michigan and Vance to Wisconsin on Tuesday. Additional events in North Carolina, Arizona, Georgia and Nevada are on the Republican calendar this weekend. (Editing with content from news agencies)
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