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2024 US Presidential Election: Kamala Harris's team fears racial insensitivity if Joe Biden steps down. Will Black voters be angry?
The 2024 US Presidential Election is coming closer and Kamala Harris's team is concerned about being overlooked if Joe Biden steps down, citing potential racial insensitivity. Despite black voter support for Democrats, Harris faces polling challenges. She has not been included in the list of possible Biden successors to take on Republican contender Donald Trump.
US Presidential Election 2024: Who is that perfect Democrat to replace Joe Biden?
After the first US Presidential Debate, many Democrats have called for Biden’s replacement on the ballot box. Biden’s replacement has the potential to upset the party’s political equations. The candidate who is being replaced will have to ensure that the party is able to retain its vote share and its support base remains intact.
2024 US Presidential Election: Do Democrats have plan 'B' if Joe Biden withdraws?
Some Democrats are unsure about Joe Biden's 2024 presidential ambitions following his debate with Donald Trump. If Biden quits the 2024 US Presidential Election, there isn't a clear succession plan in place, which may make the process competitive for party contenders.
Here's why it would be tough for Democrats to replace Joe Biden on the presidential ticket
President Joe Biden's halting debate performance has sparked questions about whether he should be replaced on the ballot before November. There is no evidence that Biden is willing to end his campaign, and it would be nearly impossible for Democrats to replace him unless he chooses to step aside. Democratic rules mandate that delegates Biden won in the primaries remain obligated to support him at the party's upcoming national convention unless he tells them he's leaving the race.
Joe Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance
In the wake of a challenging debate performance, President Joe Biden reassured donors at a New Jersey fundraiser that he's prepared to fight harder against Donald Trump, whom he described as a threat to democracy. Despite criticism from the media and concerns among Democrats, Biden emphasized his commitment to his campaign. He highlighted the importance of comparing presidencies over debate performances and criticized Trump's record. Biden's campaign raised over $27 million, underscoring support despite the debate backlash. The president remains focused on his reelection, bolstered by his wife Jill's encouragement.
US Presidential Election 2024: Who is Gavin Newsom? Is he going to replace Biden as the Democratic Party’s official presidential nominee?
The Governor of California Gavin Newsom is one of the potential candidates to replace Joe Biden as the official presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the upcoming US Presidential Election in November. However, replacing Biden is not going to be easy.
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Shooting at splash pad in Detroit suburb injures 9, including 2 children. An 8-year-old is critical
Multiple people were injured after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families had gathered on Saturday afternoon. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard reported nine or 10 victims, including an 8-year-old child, with gunshot wounds. The shooter, believed to be contained in a nearby home, fired as many as 28 times before law enforcement surrounded the area. A handgun and three empty magazines were recovered. The victims' conditions were not immediately known, and the suspect's situation was unclear. Governor Gretchen Whitmer expressed sorrow over the incident and was in contact with local authorities.
Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as running mate in 2020 election under pressure from Barack Obama, reveals book
According to veteran Washington journalist Charlie Spiering's book 'Amateur Hour: Kamala Harris in the White House', Kamala Harris remained the only black woman in the US Senate and later “seized the opportunity to boost her profile” in the wake of George Floyd’s death in May 2020 at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Michigan’s air quality gets affected due to Canadian wildfire: All you need to know
Due to the ongoing Canadian wildfire, Michigan’s air quality has taken a drop and is likely to be disturbed for a few days. The National Weather Service has notified sensitive groups to limit prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
At least 3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Michigan State University
Few official details about the gun violence were immediately available, but university police said on Twitter that shots were fired in two locations - near an academic building called Berkey Hall and an athletic facility known as IM East.
Barry Croft Jr. convicted in plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer
Life prison sentence recommended by prosecutors for Barry Croft Jr, co-leader of the conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor as they reminded a judge of the social media posts and secretly recorded conversations.
Adam Fox, convicted ringleader in kidnapping plot of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, sentenced to 16 years imprisonment
The ringleader involved in the kidnapping plan of the governor of Michigan has been sentenced to 16 years of imprisonment on Tuesday.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer secures 2nd term after defeating Republican Tudor Dixon
Governor Gretchen Whitmer defeated Republican challenger Tudor Dixon on Tuesday by more than 53.3% votes, while Dixon got 45.1%.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s kidnapping plot result in 3 more convictions
Although jurors continue to differ, former US President Donald Trump asserted that the conspiracy to abduct Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was false.
Michigan governor debate: Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon traded barbs on abortion, gun rights, roads, COVID-19 handling
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican contender Tudor Dixon debated different policies of Michigan state, and both believed the other to be "dangerous" and "radical." Gretchen Whitmer said the other party was "violent," and Tudor Dixon relatiated that the governor is "disappointing."
Two convicted in Michigan Governor kidnap case. Complaints against juror quashed
The defense counsel had complained about a 'rogue' juror who was accused of making up his mind about the case, immediately after the trial began.
Michigan Primary Election: Tudor Dixon secures Republican nomination
Donald Trump-backed conservative commentator Tudor Dixon will contest against Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer in November.
Election Day: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine set to beat his Republican challengers
Mike DeWine, the Gov. of Ohio, looks set to beat his Republican challenger in Ohio's gubernatorial primary. He is looking at his second term and has been an integral part of the Republican Party in Ohio for about 40 years.
Lawyers allied with Trump ordered to pay $175,000 in sanctions
Nine lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump have been ordered to pay Detroit and Michigan a total of USD175,000 in sanctions for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results.
Three dead, eight wounded in US high school shooting
Eight others, including one teacher, were wounded in the attack, which took place shortly after noon while classes were in session at Oxford High School, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office said the dead were a 16-year-old male, a 14-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female.
As Biden marches forward with Cabinet, Trump hopes likely to fade in key states
Trump, a Republican, lost both battleground states in the Nov. 3 election, but he has refused to concede defeat and has, instead, launched a legal battle to overturn the results there and in other close races across the country.
Donald Trump summons Michigan GOP leaders for extraordinary meeting
Two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press that Trump invited Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield. They agreed to go, according to a state official aware of the leaders' plans. The two officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were discussing private conversations.
Two states announce new coronavirus restrictions as US cases hit 11 million
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration on Sunday ordered high schools and colleges to stop in-person classes, closed restaurants to indoor dining and suspended organized sports - including the football playoffs - in an attempt to curb the state's spiking case numbers.
Trump backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona
"Stop the count!" the Trump supporters chanted in Detroit. "Stop the Steal," they chanted in Phoenix.
Indian-origin millionaire Shri Thanedar elected to Michigan state legislature in US
The former gubernatorial hopeful cashed in on his high name familiarity after he moved from Ann Arbor to Detroit after losing the 2018 primary. His campaign two years ago featured a heavy dose of "Shri for We" television ads. He won from the 3rd District of Michigan with 93 per cent of the total votes.
Donald Trump leans into fear tactics in bid to win Michigan and Wisconsin
In back-to-back rallies, Trump accused the left of wanting to "erase American history" and "purge American values." He claimed, with no basis, that Democratic rival Joe Biden would put communities at risk.
New twist in fight for battleground Michigan after botched kidnapping attempt on Governor
Hours after the FBI revealed a group of anti-government vigilantes had plotted to kidnap her, the Democratic governor of Michigan addressed her state, and the nation, with a message that didn't mince words about whom she blamed for the threat: President Donald Trump was complicit for "giving comfort to those who spread fear and hatred and division."
11 Democratic governors vow that all votes will be counted
Trump claimed without evidence Tuesday night that mail voting - surging in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic - is ripe for fraud, and he refused to say whether he would accept the results.
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