Elections 2024 live: Kamala Harris says she has ‘not yet’ chosen VP ahead of Atlanta rally
Kamala Harris’ field of potential vice presidential running mates has narrowed with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and then North Carolina Roy Cooper ruling themselves out. This has left Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as favorites, with other names including Pete Buttigieg still attracting attention.
Reuters reports that Harris and her running mate will tour key battleground states “next week”, implying a decision will come soon. Asked on Tuesday afternoon on her way to a rally in Atlanta with Megan Thee Stallion, whether she had made her choice yet, Harris said she had not.
Meanwhile, a group of famous, self-described “white dudes” raked in more than $3.5m in donations for Harris’ presidential campaign during a Zoom rally on Monday.
As the event drew in numbers, organizer Ross Morales Rocketto claimed that X – owned by self-proclaimed “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk – suspended its account on the platform.
Donald Trump meanwhile has defended JD Vance’s past sexist comments and again refused to commit to debating Harris.
‘I’ll probably end up debating,” he said, adding: “I can also make a case for not doing it.”
Megan Thee Stallion takes the stage at Kamala Harris rally
The crowd in Atlanta is fired up ahead tonight’s appearance from Kamala Harris.
After speeches from Georgia’s US Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion took the stage, in a Democrat-inspired bright blue suit.
“Let’s get this done Atlanta,” she told the crowd, calling Harris “our future president.”
Josh Marcus30 July 2024 23:47
Buttigieg roasts Trump for using Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock to appeal to working man
Buttigieg, Biden’s transportation secretary and a potential running mate for Kamala Harris, roasted the former president during an appearance on The Daily Show on Monday with Jon Stewart. Buttigieg also criticized the GOP’s historically anti-union stance during his interview with Stewart.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 23:30
Vance admits Harris replacing Biden was a ‘sucker punch’
“All of us were hit with a little bit of a political sucker punch,” Vance said referring to Harris.
Ariana Baio has the story.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 23:15
New poll: Harris wipes out Trump lead in seven swing states
And develops an impressive lead in Michigan…
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 23:05
Biden implies he will help Harris choose her running mate
In the nearly ten days since President Biden shocked the world by announcing that he would withdraw from his quest for a second term and endorse Kamala Harris in his stead, Washington has buzzed with speculation over who Harris might choose as a running mate.
When asked if he’s spoken to her about the veepstakes early on Tuesday morning as he returned from a trip to Texas, Biden replied: “We’ll talk.”
Andrew Feinberg has the latest from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 23:00
US intel says Russia backs Trump and Iran supports Harris in efforts to influence 2024 election
The call was organized by the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which takes on foreign propaganda efforts.
Gustaf Kilander has the story.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 22:45
Harris to call out Trump over not committing to debate
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 22:42
Harris stops at historic Black restaurant on arrival in Atlanta
After arriving in Atlanta, Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by Paschal’s, a historic Black-owned restaurant in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. Founded in 1947, Paschal’s was known as a convening destination for civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr, John Lewis, Andrew Young, and more during the height of the movement.
Harris greeted diners and ordered some food. She was joined by Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, Representative Nikema Williams, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 22:35
Could Kamala Harris’s oldest friend in the Senate deliver Nevada for her?
Kamala Harris spent only two years in the Senate before she launched her ill-fated run for president in 2019. That meant little time for forging strong relationships on Capitol Hill that many vice presidents enjoy.
Harris and Cortez Masto actually knew each other long before they came to Washington, going back to the 2008 financial crisis that disproportionately slammed their states because of the subprime mortgages crisis and foreclosures. Harris and Cortez Masto — along with Delaware’s attorney general, Beau Biden — ultimately sued the big banks and wound up winning a $20 billion settlement.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 22:30
Jon Stewart offers Republicans complaining about Harris replacing Biden some advice
Following the president’s announcement that he was stepping down from the 2024 race, several conservative figures have tried to claim that there was a “coup” among Democrats to oust Biden – with some even going as far as to cry “election interference”.
Stewart roasted Republicans over their grumblings during The Daily Show on Monday night.
Oliver O’Connell30 July 2024 22:15
