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Harris Makes a Broad Overture to Republican Voters, Citing the Constitution

Harris Makes a Broad Overture to Republican Voters, Citing the Constitution

Erica L. Green
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Politics

Appearing in a competitive suburban area of southeastern Pennsylvania, the vice president tried to strike a unifying tone even as she warned that Donald Trump posed a threat to the country.


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Into the Gender Gap

Into the Gender Gap

Jess Bidgood
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Politics

Harris and Trump are trying to address the gender gap. Their approaches could not be more different.


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In a Harris Ad, a Black Man Speaks to Black Men on Her Behalf

In a Harris Ad, a Black Man Speaks to Black Men on Her Behalf

Lisa Lerer
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Politics

A commercial running in Philadelphia confronts the idea that some Black men might be hesitant to vote for Kamala Harris because she is a woman. “Women know how to make things happen,” a supporter says.


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For Ruben Gallego, the Campaign Trail Runs Through the Grand Canyon

For Ruben Gallego, the Campaign Trail Runs Through the Grand Canyon

Catie Edmondson
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Politics

The Democratic congressman, who is running for Senate in Arizona, hiked thousands of feet down to meet the Havasupai, a Native tribe, on their land, part of an extensive outreach effort in a competitive race.


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A Weary Trump Whips Up Anger in Atlanta

A Weary Trump Whips Up Anger in Atlanta

Shawn McCreesh
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Politics

At a rally in a state he lost in 2020, the former president considered the possibility of another defeat.


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Abortion-Rights Group Sues DeSantis Administration, Alleging Free Speech Violation

Abortion-Rights Group Sues DeSantis Administration, Alleging Free Speech Violation

Patricia Mazzei
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Politics

The group behind an ad in favor of enshrining abortion rights in Florida’s Constitution says the state is violating the First Amendment by threatening TV stations that ran the ad.


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Most Voters Have Been Offended by Trump. It’s Not Always a Deal Breaker.

Most Voters Have Been Offended by Trump. It’s Not Always a Deal Breaker.

Ruth Igielnik
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Politics

Voters who said they had been offended by Donald J. Trump, but not recently, supported him by a wide margin.


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Michigan Republican Blames ‘Proofing Error’ for Misleading Ad in Black-Owned Newspaper

Michigan Republican Blames ‘Proofing Error’ for Misleading Ad in Black-Owned Newspaper

Maya C. Miller
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Politics

The state’s legislative Black caucus has asked the attorney general and a county prosecutor to investigate Tom Barrett’s congressional campaign for potential voter disenfranchisement.


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Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Harris Fights to Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition

Jennifer Medina, Katie Glueck and Ruth Igielnik
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Politics

Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.


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Harris Campaign Unveils Policy Agenda Targeted at Black Men

Harris Campaign Unveils Policy Agenda Targeted at Black Men

Erica L. Green
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Politics

The proposals include a new loan program and affordable banking options for entrepreneurs, apprenticeship and mentorship programs and expanded health screenings, too.


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Where Polls Can Mess Up (and What Pollsters Do About It)

Where Polls Can Mess Up (and What Pollsters Do About It)

Kaleigh Rogers
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Politics

Conducting a poll isn’t an exact science. The process is susceptible to lots of common problems and baked-in biases — more than just the “margin of error.”


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Can Charlotte, N.C., Deliver for Kamala Harris?

Can Charlotte, N.C., Deliver for Kamala Harris?

Eduardo Medina
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Politics

Mecklenburg County leans liberal but has broken Democrats’ hearts in past elections with low voter turnout. A new party leader wants to change that.


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In a Tight Presidential Race, Third-Party Candidates Present a Wild Card

In a Tight Presidential Race, Third-Party Candidates Present a Wild Card

Rebecca Davis O’Brien and Taylor Robinson
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Politics

In every battleground state this year, there is at least one third-party or independent candidate on the ballot. The Democrats have been more openly concerned than Republicans.


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Man Is Arrested on Weapons Charges Heading to Trump Rally in Coachella, Officials Say

Man Is Arrested on Weapons Charges Heading to Trump Rally in Coachella, Officials Say

Kellen Browning
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Politics

Law-enforcement officials said that former President Donald J. Trump was not in any danger, and the man was released on bail.


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Harris Suggests Trump Is ‘Weak and Unstable’ in Pointed Challenge

Harris Suggests Trump Is ‘Weak and Unstable’ in Pointed Challenge

Nicholas Nehamas and Maya King
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Politics

Kamala Harris asked why Donald J. Trump had not released his medical records, appeared on “60 Minutes” or agreed to a second debate.


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