Republican voters against Trump start campaign for Harris support
The "Republican Voters Against Trump" association has launched a poster campaign supporting Kamala Harris. The posters of the $500,000 campaign can be seen in the US states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. They feature originally Republican voters, both men and women, endorsing Vice President Harris in her campaign. "I am a former Trump voter. I am a gun owner. I vote for Harris", is written on one poster. The group aims to convince Republican voters to vote against Donald Trump in the presidential election, as they believe he is "unfit" for the presidency and threatens democracy. He will "lead America down one of the darkest paths in our history", it says on the homepage.
15:20 Pelosi supports Harris: "Don't be fooled" Nancy Pelosi, the former Speaker of the House, expressed her support for Joe Biden's leadership and Harris. Regarding Biden's recent speech, she added that he had passed the "torch" with "eloquence and vision". Harris stands for "strength and determination," Pelosi said at a press conference in Washington. "She is a deeply religious person who selflessly serves the public." Pelosi urged the public: "Don't be fooled- she is a politically astute president."
14:55 Jennifer Aniston speaks out against Donald Trump's VP: "Shame on you, J.D. Vance" Jennifer Aniston has criticized J.D. Vance for his comments about Kamala Harris. The Republican vice presidential candidate referred to Harris as "miserable" and a "childless woman and cat lady." In her Instagram Story, Aniston wrote that she "can't believe" such comments come from a potential next vice president of the USA. She added: "Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter has the luck to one day have children of her own. I hope she doesn't have to resort to artificial insemination as a second option. Because you're trying to take that away from her too."
14:30 Biden as Lame Duck: "Nothing will happen in the USA until January 2025" Since his decision not to run for re-election for the presidency, Biden has been referred to as a "lame duck" in the White House. What does this mean for the USA, and what chances does Harris have in the race against Trump? These and other questions are discussed with USA expert Simon Wendt on ntv.
13:59 First campaign video released: Harris makes Beyoncé's "Freedom" her anthem Under the title "We Choose Freedom" (We Choose Freedom), Kamala Harris, the potential Democratic candidate, has released her first campaign video on social media. In the video, Harris announces that for her, the rights and freedoms of US citizens are the core issues of the election in November. In the campaign ad, which is set to the song "Freedom" by Beyoncé, Harris portrays Trump and his allies as people who think "America should be a country of chaos, fear, and hate." Harris calls on US citizens to join her and "choose something else." "We believe in the promise of America and we are ready to fight for it," she adds. "Because if we fight, we win. So join us."
13:30 Jaeger: Harris could give Trump a "great advantage"
Just a few days after Harris has taken the front row among Democrats in the race for the White House, her opponent Trump openly insults and lies about her. According to political analyst Thomas Jaeger, this is part of a calculation. However, Harris could seriously threaten Trump.
12:47 Jill Biden arrives in Paris for Olympic Games
Jill Biden has arrived in Paris. At her first public appearance since her husband's withdrawal from the presidential candidacy, Jill Biden stood by her husband's side. Then, the First Lady boards a plane for Paris. The President's wife will visit the French capital for the opening ceremony of the Olympic Summer Games on July 26 to encourage US athletes and athletes.
11:55 Biden calls for unity in the US
On X, US President Joe Biden called for unity in the United States. He wrote: "We just need to keep the faith and remember who we are. We are the UNITED STATES of America." Biden believes that the US can accomplish anything if they do it together.
11:20 Video clip goes viral: Allegations against Kamala Harris
In an interview on Fox News' "Tucker Carlson Tonight" in 2021, J.D. Vance claimed that Harris and other Democrats (including Buttigieg and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) didn't have a "real direct interest" in the future of the US because they were "childless people." Three years later, Vance is the Republican vice-presidential candidate in the presidential elections. The allegation from three years ago is being heavily promoted again during the campaign to discredit possible Democratic candidate Harris. A video clip from the interview is going viral. On X, the video has been viewed more than 25 million times. Kamala Harris has no children of her own. She is a stepmother to her husband Cole Emhoff's two children.
10:37 "RealClearPolling" poll shows Trump leading Harris
According to the latest calculations by "RealClearPolling," the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, is currently leading in polls for the US presidential election on November 5, 2024. "RealClearPolling" shows the average of various data collections from different media companies. These are national polls, not polls from individual states. However, they are currently very volatile. The race could be close. According to "RealClearPolling," the differences between Trump and the possible Democratic presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, are currently less than two percentage points.
09:55 "Wall Street Journal": Trump could lose to Harris
Regarding the new scenario that US Vice President Kamala Harris might run for president instead of Joe Biden for the Democrats, the "Wall Street Journal" writes: "The Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate with renewed energy. (...) The United States now has a presidential race that Trump and the Republicans could lose." Harris presents herself skillfully in the campaign as the future against the past, as a new generation against the old one, according to the "Wall Street Journal."
09:13 ntv-Reporter: Republicans were caught off guard by Biden
In his first speech since withdrawing from a second presidential candidacy, Biden swore an oath to the US democracy and made no comments on the discussions about his age. This must have surprised the Republicans, according to ntv-Reporter Stephan Richter.
08:30 Harris' emotional thanks: Biden's legacy is unmatchedIn a post on online service X, US Vice President and potential Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris expressed her gratitude to Joe Biden for his enduring services to the nation. It has been an honor of her life to serve as Vice President by Joe Biden's side, Harris stated in her speech. Joe Biden has achieved more in his entire career and in the last three and a half years than any other in modern US history, Harris said after Biden withdrew from the presidential race. "During his presidency, he has already surpassed the legacy of most presidents who served two terms," she added. For this, she is grateful. Similarly, Harris had already expressed her gratitude at her first appearance in the White House after Biden's withdrawal. In conclusion, she said, it is an honor to count on Biden's support in the US election campaign.
07:27 NBC: Obama to publicly support HarrisFormer US President Barack Obama will publicly support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate, according to a report by NBC News, citing sources familiar with the matter. Obama has already privately supported Harris' candidacy and maintains regular contact with her. Plans for joint campaign appearances are also in the works. This was discussed by advisors from Obama and Harris. However, no dates have been set yet. A statement from the Obama Foundation is not yet available.
06:31 Trump calls Harris his "new victim"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked his potential rival in the US presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a speech in North Carolina. Trump referred to the Democrat as his "new victim, whom it is necessary to defeat" and accused Harris of deceiving the public about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term. The event in Charlotte, North Carolina, was Trump's first public campaign event since Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race. Trump's sharp words indicate that the next phase of the campaign could be particularly brutal and personal.
04:30 Congress committee to draw lessons from Trump attackThe US House of Representatives intends to investigate the failure of security services during the attack on Donald Trump. The House chamber voted to establish a bipartisan committee tasked with this responsibility. The voting result of 416 yes votes with no opposing votes underscores the widespread political shock over the possibility of such an attack. The protection of the country's security knows no party lines, said Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
02:53 Biden praises Harris in the highest termsIn his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden recommended his deputy Kamala Harris as a replacement candidate for the November election. "She is experienced, tough, capable," said the Democrat about his Vice President. Harris has been an incredible partner for me in these governing years and a leadership figure for the country," Biden added. "Now the election is in your hands, the American people," he emphasized.
02:15 Biden announces withdrawal: Defense of democracy is more important than titleUS-President Joe Biden declared his withdrawal from the Presidential race "to pass the baton to a new generation." In a speech to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House, Biden said, "This is the best way to unite our nation." The defense of democracy is more important than any title, the 81-year-old added. He drew strength from this and found joy in working for the American people. But it's not about him, the Democrat stressed. "It's about you. About your families. Your future."
01:55 Trump: Harris is more liberal than Bernie SandersKamala Harris' Presidential campaign is not yet sealed, but Donald Trump is already warming up against his potential opponent in the campaign: For three and a half years, Harris has been "the ultraliberal driving force behind every single Biden disaster," the Republican said at a campaign event in Charlotte, North Carolina. "Kamala Harris is the most liberal elected official in American history. Did you know that she's an ultraliberal politician?", Trump asked. Harris is "absolutely terrible" and even more liberal than left-wing politician Bernie Sanders, the 75-year-old continued. The 59-year-old is unfit to lead the country. "She will destroy our country," Trump told his supporters.
01:14 Harris seeks potential running mateThe presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has begun the search for a "running mate." Approximately a dozen candidates for the Vice Presidential nomination are being considered, sources report. This is one of the most important decisions of Harris' Presidential campaign. So far, the debate has focused mainly on four names: Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper. To the extended list of potential candidates that Harris' campaign team has requested information from, according to sources, belong Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
00:22 Leading Republicans warn party friends against racist comments about HarrisLeading Republican representatives in the House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have called on their party members not to comment on Vice President Harris' ancestry. A series of Republicans had made her gender and her heritage as the daughter of an Indian immigrant and a father from Jamaica an issue in their attacks on Harris. In a closed-door meeting, Johnson and others urged their colleagues to focus on Harris' political achievements and her time in government, instead of attacking her identity, as reported by the "Wall Street Journal."
23:13 Democrats plan to nominate Harris before party convention in mid-AugustThe Democrats plan to nominate their Presidential candidate, Joe Biden, and Vice Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, virtually before the party convention in mid-August. The responsible committee of the Democratic Party has approved this procedure. The "Washington Post" and CNN report that the voting is expected to begin on August 1. Potential candidates have until the end of July to file their Presidential campaign. So far, only Vice President Harris has filed.
22:09 Biden's Retreat? His spokesperson is clear on this
The White House is dismissing calls for Biden to retire from US President, Joe Biden. It's "ludicrous" to demand that Biden retire from the presidency after stepping down from the White House race, says his spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre to journalists. "Any suggestion of this nature is laughable and contradicts our views."
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13:00 RVAT supporting Biden over HarrisDespite the Republican Voters Against Trump associations posters promoting Harris, some Republican members have spoken out against supporting her. They believe that former President Donald Trump is the better candidate and that Biden would be a better choice for the Republicans in the United States Presidential Election 2024.
12:45 Calls for Biden to run againDespite Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, some Democrats have called for him to reconsider his decision. They believe that Biden has a better chance of winning against Trump than Harris and that he would be the better candidate for the Democrats in the United States Presidential Election 2024.
11:50 Pennsylvania's role in the electionWith key states like Pennsylvania being crucial in the United States Presidential Election 2024, some analysts have suggested that Harris' campaign strategy of focusing on Republican voters in states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania may not be enough to secure a win. They argue that Biden's strong base of support in Pennsylvania could be crucial to the outcome of the election.
10:45 Republicans supporting Trump's bidDespite the Republican Voters Against Trump's attempts to convince Republican voters to vote against Trump, some Republicans have openly supported him in his bid for the presidency. They believe that Trump is the better candidate for the Republicans and that he will lead the United States down a more prosperous path.
09:30 Democrats backing Harris' campaignDespite some Democrats' calls for Biden to reconsider his decision to withdraw from the presidential race, many Democrats have thrown their support behind Harris' campaign. They believe that she is the better candidate for the Democrats and that she will be able to unite the party and defeat Trump in the United States Presidential Election 2024.
08:30 Biden's legacy and Harris' positionWith Biden's withdrawal from the presidential race, some analysts have suggested that Harris will have to work hard to establish her own legacy and position within the Democratic Party. They argue that she will have to distinguish herself from Biden and demonstrate her own strengths and qualifications as a candidate in order to secure a win in the United States Presidential Election 2024.
