Barack Obama
Trump, Harris spar over debate as they return to campaign trail
While Harris is seeking to harness momentum from a strong debate performance and bank support from early voters, Trump is trying to regain his footing after an unsteady showing.
- by Jennifer Epstein, Nancy Cook and Skylar Woodhouse
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Kamala played all the Trump cards, but one of them was risky
By emphasising race – something she has so far downplayed, as Obama did in 2008 – Kamala Harris runs the risk of playing into her opponent’s hands.
- by Nick Bryant
Pride of place for grace and values in our lives
Dutton is no Trump and his party are not MAGA idiots, yet the Coalition and Labor have different views on values.
How Kamala Harris reinvented herself, and why everyone is taking notice
In the past weeks, Harris has been barnstorming the country, electrifying rally audiences with one energetic speech after another. It’s a big change from her early vice-presidential days.
- by Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
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US Votes 2024
I jumped up and down when I heard Michelle Obama utter one amazing word
I am not getting dewy-eyed here, but I see signs that Americans – across the political divide – are reviving a graciousness that had lain dormant.
- by Julia Baird
Trump speaks from behind bulletproof glass at first outdoor rally since shooting
Bulletproof glass that formed a protective wall across the stage. Storage containers were stacked around the perimeter to create additional walls and block sight lines.
- by Jill Colvin and Michelle L Price
Obamas fire up Democratic crowd and Harris’ chances to beat Trump
Democratic convention attendees danced, chanted, cheered and attempted the Mexican wave. And by the time Michelle Obama took the stage, the energy in the stadium was palpable.
- by Farrah Tomazin
DNC 2024 day 2 as it happened: Obamas speak in support of Kamala Harris; Bernie Sanders calls for Gaza ceasefire
Barack Obama fired up the crowd on day two of the Democratic National Convention, which also featured a raucous roll call of all 57 delegations and another surprise appearance by Kamala Harris.
- by Chris Zappone, Farrah Tomazin and Eliza Sum
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US Votes 2024
Trump says Kamala is a communist and plagiarist. He’s wrong – about one
As the US presidential debate turns its attention to the economy, both sides are ignoring the elephant in the room.
- by Peter Hartcher
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The Democratic love-in will be ecstasy, except that everyone’s mad at each other
Top Democrats are bristling with resentments even as they are about to try to put on a united front at the party’s National Convention in Chicago.
- by Maureen Dowd
The stage is set for Kamala Harris’ party. Not everyone will be giving her a warm welcome
She has the momentum heading into next week’s Democratic National Convention, but it won’t all be easy going for the vice president as she makes her push for the White House.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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