Democratic group launches campaign donation clearinghouse
Democratic political action committees are setting up funds to connect small donors across the country with individual campaigns in an effort to encourage more people to give. Swing Left, a group that has both fundraising and grassroots advocacy components, last week launched the Immediate Impact Fund, a platform that identifies Democrats in need and allows […]
Harris campaign, Teamsters set roundtable date
The Teamsters International union plans to host a roundtable discussion between Vice President Harris and union members and leaders on September 16. “We appreciate Vice President Harris taking the time to meet face-to-face with the rank-and-file Teamsters membership. Our members are the backbone of our country, serving in all 50 states and representing all political […]
Trump rakes in $130M for campaign in August
Former President Donald Trump raised $130 million last month, most of it from small donations, his campaign said Wednesday. The August fundraising totals leave the 78-year-old Trump with $295 million in cash with two months to go until Election Day. “A united Republican Party and a growing number of cross-party independents and disaffected Democrats give […]
Harris campaign agrees to ABC presidential debate rules with some ‘assurances:’ report
Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly agreed to the final rules for the debate with former President Trump after receiving some “assurances” from ABC News. on wednesday, ABC News It released the official rules for Tuesday's debate between Harris and Trump, including the hotly debated rule that microphones be muted while the candidates are speaking. The […]
US conservative influencers say they are ‘victims’ of Russian disinformation campaign | US elections 2024
Following the Biden administration's accusations that Russia is waging an ongoing campaign to influence the outcome of November's presidential election, several prominent conservative influencers in the US have come forward to claim they are “victims” of a Russian disinformation campaign. Tim Pool, Dave Rubin and Benny Johnson issued a statement on Wednesday evening regarding allegations […]
‘Secret’ Russian influence campaign paid $10M to prop up right-wing US commentators: indictment
A Russian “covert” influence campaign is said to have paid $10 million to support media companies hosting what were seen as like-minded right-wing commentators in the US, including popular pundits such as Benny Johnson, Dave Rubin and Tim Pool. Department of Justice Indicted Two employees of Russian state media outlet RT were arrested Wednesday on […]
Local Pennsylvania reporters were told by Harris campaign to ‘not disrupt’ Tim Walz event
A local journalist in Pennsylvania said reporters were not allowed to ask Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz questions at a campaign event in Lancaster County on Wednesday. The Democratic vice presidential nominee stopped by the Lancaster County Democratic Committee field office with his daughter that morning as part of his ongoing campaigning in the state. WPMT […]
Harris campaign surrogate Ro Khanna nudges VP against backing tax on unrealized capital gains
That's no good for Ro. Progressive Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on Wednesday warned Vice President Harris that she should not pursue a tax on unrealized capital gains, despite her opposition. Signaling Support President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal would do just that. “Let's say you're an entrepreneur and you start a company and it's […]
Trump campaign says it raised $130M in August
The Trump campaign said Wednesday that it raised $130 million in August, most of it from donations of less than $200. The Trump campaign said its August fundraising totals left it with $295 million in cash on hand heading into the final two months of the general election campaign as it tries to keep up […]
Black activists outraged after Republicans call Democrats’ bluff on reparations, say the bill will hurt Harris campaign
California Republicans call Democrats bluff on reparations issue, Black activists say Responded He said he would refuse to vote for the Democratic presidential candidate. The unrest also included protests by Black community leaders at the California State Assembly while Democrats voted to introduce their own bill on reparations payments. “What we saw was a complete […]