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How it Happened: Inside Biden's Search for a Running Mate
Joe Biden's initial list of possible contenders for his running mate was sprawling: roughly 20 governors, senators, congresswomen, mayors and other Democratic stalwarts.
Minnesota's Omar Holds Off Well-Funded Primary Challenger
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota survived a stiff Democratic primary challenge from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity, the latest in a string of victories by a new generation of emboldened progressive lawmakers.
Kanye West Qualifies as Presidential Candidate in Arkansas
Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Arkansas' ballot this fall as an independent presidential candidate, Secretary of State John Thurston said Tuesday.
Kamala Harris' Selection as VP Resonates with Black Women
Kamala Harris' selection is historic in many senses. It also marks the first time an Asian American would be on the presidential ticket. B
Twitter Reacts to Biden Picking Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate
Twitter is reacting to the news that Joe Biden has chosen Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. Here are some of the responses.
Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate
Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket.
Public Health Officials Are Quitting or Getting Fired in Throes of Pandemic
At least 49 state and local public health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 23 states.
Racist Videos Bring Attention to US House Race in Georgia
A Republican criticized for promoting racist videos and supporting the far-right conspiracy theory site QAnon faces a neurosurgeon who campaigned on his experience in a GOP primary runoff for an open U.S. House seat in Georgia.
Trump Campaign Legal Advisor Misgenders Penn. Health Secretary on Purpose
On Monday morning, Jenna Ellis, the Senior Legal Advisor to the Trump Campaign and former director for the James Dobson Family Institute, purposely misgendered Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine.
Out Congressional Candidate Apologizes for Inappropriate Behavior with Students
An out Massachusetts congressional candidate "apologized after three college groups accused him of using his position of power to pursue romantic or sexual relationships with students," CNN reports.
Why Choice of Running Mate Matters More than Usual this Year
For all the secrecy and speculation that typically surrounds the search for a vice presidential candidate, the decision rarely sways an election. But ahead of Joe Biden's imminent announcement, this year could be different.
Kansas Democrats Excited About Ex-GOP Lawmaker's Senate Bid
Democrats are pinning their unusually high hopes for winning a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas for the first time in almost 90 years on a retired doctor and former Republican who vexed conservatives with her support for Medicaid expansion and LGBTQ rights.
Joe Arpaio Defeated in What's Likely His Last Political Race
This political campaign was likely the last for Joe Arpaio, the former six-term sheriff of metro Phoenix known for leading immigration crackdowns and building a political career around the harsh treatment of jail inmates.
Biden Risks Alienating Young Black Voters After Race Remarks
Joe Biden's controversial remarks about race this week risk alienating young Black voters who despise President Donald Trump but are not inspired by his Democratic rival.
Penn. GOP Lawmaker Calls Police After Phone Call with Rep. Brian Sims
Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that retiring representative Tom Murt (R-Montgomery) called authorities to his home on Monday evening after allegedly receiving a profanity-laced call from openly gay representative Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia).
Is a Rainbow Wave Coming? A Record Number of LGBTQ Candidates Run for Office
In July, it was reported that a record number of LGBTQ+ candidates are running for office in 2020 and some are calling the increase of visibility a "Rainbow Wave."
Gay California Sate Senator Targeted by QAnon Trolls for Sex Offender Registry Bill
Out California state senator Scott Weiner has proposed legislation that would bring equality to a law regarding the state's sex offender registry. But trolls from the conspiracy website QAnon have targeted him with anti-LGBTQ harassment.
Drag Performers Launch 2020 Get Out the Vote Effort
Two San Francisco drag performers have joined an effort to promote participation in the fall elections, where control of the White House and U.S. Senate are up for grabs and countless local elections will be taking place across the country.
Couldn't Get It Right The First Time? LGBTQ Trump Supporter Defaced NYC BLM Mural Twice
In late July, Marky Hutt (aka Mark-David Hutt), founder of the LGBTrump Facebook group, was arrested not once, but twice one weekend for defacing the Black Lives Matter mural on New York's Fifth Avenue.
Republicans Push Kanye 2020. But Will it Really Hurt Biden?
Kanye West's White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions he's being pushed to run by allies of President Trump hoping to siphon support away from Joe Biden.