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October 10, 2024 at 2:09 PM

US voters don't directly elect the president and that could undermine popular will

To voters in many other democracies, the process of electing a president in the U.S. is a head-scratcher
October 10, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Pedestrians walk past the Waukegan Township Democrats office in Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
October 1, 2024 at 12:33 PM

Where's Walz? From under the radar to the VP debate spotlight

Gov. Tim Walz has been flying under the radar with limited national press access. Will the Vice Presidential debate on Tuesday be a turning point for him?
October 1, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz visits the field of Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Sept. 28, 2024.
September 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM

'Florida is in play': Democrats put money into states where they were struggling

Democrats have said they remain competitive in Florida and Texas. Now, they're putting their money where their mouth is.
September 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, former Representative and US Democratic Senate candidate for Florida, speaks during the kickoff of the Harris-Walz campaign reproductive rights bus tour in Boynton Beach, Fla., Sept. 3, 2024.
1 month ago

In Harris' debate performance, Democrats see an advertising, social media 'gold mine'

Vice President Kamala Harris' debate performance is offering Democrats a deep well of opportunities for new ads and social media content.
1 month ago
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during an ABC News presidential debate with former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Philadelphia, on Sept. 10, 2024.
1 month ago

Harris to begin 'more aggressive' post-debate campaigning stage, campaign says

Vice President Kamala Harris's post-debate campaign visits to North Carolina and Pennsylvania to start of a "more aggressive" campaigning stage, her campaign said.
1 month ago
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during an ABC News presidential debate with former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Philadelphia, on Sept. 10, 2024.
1 month ago

Harris support rises among some likely voters: POLL

Vice President Kamala Harris is seeing a rise in approval among likely voters, especially younger women and Black Americans, an ABC News/Ipsos poll found.
1 month ago
Vice President Kamala Harris greets patrons during a visit at Sandfly Bar-B-Q restaurant in Savannah, Ga., Aug. 28, 2024.
1 month ago

Is the Democratic Party a strong party?

The Democrats' Biden-Harris switch shows that the strong political party may be making a comeback.
1 month ago
Vice President Kamala Harris officially accepts the presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22, 2024.
1 month ago

Harris teams up with Biden in Pennsylvania campaign push

The Democrats made their first joint campaign appearance since Harris became the nominee, as she courted union voters on Labor Day. Trump will return to the campaign trail later this week.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Harris teams up with Biden in Pennsylvania campaign push
2 months ago

Democrats go all out in Georgia

Lawmakers are spanning across the Peach State in hopes of winning the state again in 2024.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Democrats go all out in Georgia
2 months ago

Influencers get front-row seats to conventions as campaigns court young voters

Influencers get access to political conventions as campaigns court young voters.
2 months ago
An influencer uses a phone at the United Center, ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), in Chicago, on Aug. 19, 2024.
2 months ago

Harris should differentiate herself from Biden, Democrats say. Is that possible?

She's tried to differentiate herself on the economy and Gaza.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden holds Vice President Kamala Harris' hand up after delivering the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, August 19, 2024.
2 months ago

Adam Kinzinger, a Republican, is set to round out slate of GOP speakers at DNC

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger is in a unique position as a Republican: on Thursday, he is set to deliver a prime-time speech at the Democratic National Convention.
2 months ago
In this July 27, 2021 file photo, Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., speaks during a hearing for the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
2 months ago

How to watch, what to know about the 2024 DNC

The Democratic National Convention is set to begin Aug. 19 in Chicago. Here's what to know about the DNC and how to follow along with all of the action.
2 months ago
Signage is hung on the exterior of the United Center in preparation for next week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 14, 2024.
2 months ago

DNC attendees tell ABC News what they hope to hear from Kamala Harris' speech

A transgender delegate from Nebraska told ABC that Harris accepting the Democratic nomination comes with the responsibility to lead for all Americans.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden waves with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff during the first day of Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.
2 months ago

Illinois voters discuss the Harris-Biden switch, her historic candidacy and more

Several Democratic voters described to ABC News feeling relief when President Biden dropped out of the race and gave their thoughts on Kamala Harris' candidacy.
2 months ago
Illinois voters speak to ABC News about the 2024 election as the Democratic National Convention unfolds in Chicago.
2 months ago

North Carolina back in play for Democrats as Harris campaign gains momentum

Our 538 poll has Trump leading the state by less than a percentage point.
2 months ago
VIDEO: North Carolina back in play for Democrats as Harris campaign gains momentum
2 months ago

Illinois voters weigh in on 2024 vice presidential picks Tim Walz and JD Vance

One Illinois voter described Tim Walz, Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, as a "breath of fresh air."
2 months ago
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks in New Kensington, Penn., Aug. 15, 2024, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally on Aug. 10, 2024 in Las Vegas.
2 months ago

Democratic energy 'very high' but party can't 'let up': Jennifer Granholm

Former Michigan Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm, praised Democratic energy at the party's national convention in Chicago.
2 months ago
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D, said the energy at the Democratic National Convention is "very high."
2 months ago

DNC adopts platform that echoes Biden more than Harris, no arms embargo on Israel

Biden is mentioned 287 times while Harris is mentioned 32 times.
2 months ago
Minyon Moore, Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee and Jaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, open Day 1 of the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
2 months ago

Rep. Dean Phillips was 1st congressional Democrat to question Biden candidacy

The Minnesota lawmaker didn't receive much praise for calling on President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign. He joins the show to discuss what's occurred since Biden dropped out of the race.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Rep. Dean Phillips was 1st congressional Democrat to question Biden candidacy
2 months ago

Congressman Al Green discusses surge of enthusiasm within Democratic Party

The Texas congressman spoke with ABC News' Selina Wang about the momentum within the Democratic Party and said Vice President Kamala Harris should "continue to be herself."
2 months ago
VIDEO: Congressman Al Green discusses surge of enthusiasm within the Democratic Party
2 months ago

Democrats head into their convention feeling optimistic -- and terrified: ANALYSIS

Democrats are jubilant, preparing for a party this week as they descend on Chicago for their convention. They're also terrified.
2 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event at Hendrick Center for Automotive Excellence on the Scott Northern Wake Campus of Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 16, 2024.
2 months ago

DNC convention to focus on 'lowering health care costs' with Bernie Sanders speech

Speakers like Sen. Sanders, Rep. Robert Garcia, Rep. Lauren Underwood and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham will highlight support for strengthening the ACA.
2 months ago
Preparations continue one day ahead of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Aug. 18, 2024.
2 months ago

Biden to have his DNC moment with opening night speech

President Biden will play a starkly different role at the Democratic National Convention what was expected just weeks ago as he stepped aside and endorsed Kamala Harris.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks at Tulane University, Aug. 13, 2024, in New Orleans.
2 months ago

Dem. staffer files against Green Party in Wisconsin, saying they don't qualify

A Democratic Party staffer has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Elections Commission saying that the Green Party should not be on the ballot.
2 months ago
Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein speaks at a Pro-Palestinian protest in front of the White House, on June 8, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Biden's solo, unscripted news conference a pivotal moment in debate rebound effort

All eyes will be on President Joe Biden when he holds his first solo news conference of the year on Thursday.
2 months ago
U.S. President Joe Biden attends a campaign event at Sherman Middle School, in Madison, Wis., July 5, 2024.
2 months ago

'Important moment': Biden to speak at DNC next week, White House says

President Joe Biden will speak at the Democratic National Convention next week, the White House said on Monday.
2 months ago
President Joe Biden speaks after his Republican opponent Donald Trump was injured following a shooting at an election rally in Pennsylvania, at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, in Rehoboth Beach, Del., July 13, 2024.
2 months ago

Vice President Kamala Harris ‘is going to do interviews’: Amy Klobuchar

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Amy Klobuchar
2 months ago

Amy Klobuchar: Democrats are 'moving forward' after Biden stepped down from 2024 race

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D, said Sunday that Democrats are "moving forward" after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign.
2 months ago
In this June 18, 2024, file photo, Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Progressives reckon with massive campaign spending deficit after Cori Bush defeat

Progressives are on the short end of a spending war with pro-Israel and other establishment Democratic forces. And they know it.
2 months ago
Rep. Cori Bush delivers her concession speech during a primary election watch party on Aug. 6, 2024, in St Louis, Missouri.
2 months ago

Harris picking Walz could pave way for first Native American female governor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was tapped as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate on Tuesday -- a choice that could potentially usher in a historic first.
2 months ago
In this Jan. 19, 2024, file photo, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan attends Indigenous House: Sundance Film Festival 2024 in Park City, Utah.
2 months ago

Kamala Harris debuts running mate Tim Walz at rally

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially named Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Kamala Harris debuts running mate Tim Walz at rally
2 months ago

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz make first appearance as running mates

After weeks of speculation, Vice President Harris debuted her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at a rally in Philadelphia.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  Kamala Harris, Tim Walz make first appearance as running mates
2 months ago

Progressive Rep. Cori Bush loses high-stakes Democratic primary: AP projection

After a fiercely competitive primary race, the Associated Press projects that St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has won the Democratic primary in MO.
2 months ago
In this Dec. 8, 2022 file photo, Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
2 months ago

Harris officially names Tim Walz as vice presidential running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has named her running mate to join her on the Democratic ticket in the 2024 election.
2 months ago
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (C) awaits the arrival of US Vice President Kamala Harris at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minn., on March 14, 2024.
2 months ago

Sen. Amy Klobuchar reacts to Harris’ running mate pick Gov. Tim Walz

The Minnesota senator, who describes Tim Walz as a “close friend,” gave her thoughts on Vice President Kamala Harris picking the Minnesota governor as her running mate.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Sen. Amy Klobuchar reacts to Harris’s running mate pick, Gov. Tim Walz
2 months ago

Democrats call for answers on Project 2025 from the Heritage Foundation

At least 38 Congress members have sent a letter to the president of the Heritage Foundation requesting a meeting to discuss Project 2025 and its “180-Day Playbook.”
2 months ago
Ayanna Pressley speaks during the 2024 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola® at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center July 07, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2 months ago

Who is Pete Buttigieg?

Buttigieg, Biden's transportation secretary, is being eyed as a possible running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris.
2 months ago
Buttigieg, Biden's transportation secretary, is being eyed as a possible running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris.
2 months ago

Nancy Pelosi talks new book, ‘The Art of Power’

The California congresswoman details her time as the first woman Speaker of the House, shares her insights on the 2024 presidential race and her future political plans.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Nancy Pelosi talks new book, ‘The Art of Power’
2 months ago

Ex-aide to Josh Shapiro allegedly invoked governor's name in threat to woman

A one-time aide to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro allegedly left a woman "weeping" after a threatening phone call in which he invoked Shapiro's name, the woman said.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, July 29, 2024, in Ambler, Pa.
2 months ago

Dems to run newspaper ads in Trump's rally locations calling for debate commitment

When former President Trump rallies across the country, voters in some of those states will read coverage of his events in the paper -- and new Democratic attack ads.
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pa., on July 31, 2024.
2 months ago

Harris becomes presumptive Democratic nominee, rails at Trump over debate

Across the country, 3,923 delegates petitioned to make Harris the Democratic nominee, according to the DNC.
2 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, July 30, 2024, in Atlanta.
2 months ago

Democrats' new line of attack on Republicans? 'You’re being weird'

Democrats have recently begun adopting a fresh new line of attack on Republicans: quite simply, calling them weird.
2 months ago
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for an event on the South Lawn of the White House, July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
3 months ago

Harris tops Trump in favorability ratings

ABC News’ Political Director and Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polls.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Harris tops Trump in favorability ratings
3 months ago

Potential VP pick Tim Walz emerges as popular candidate among labor unions: Sources

Unions lack a consensus choice, some labor officials said.
3 months ago
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz greets US Vice President Kamala Harris as she arrives at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minn., on March 14, 2024.
3 months ago

What 8 potential Kamala Harris VP picks bring to the table

Breaking down eight possible candidates for Kamala Harris's VP pick.
3 months ago
Mark Kelly, Josh Shapiro, Andy Beshear and Roy Cooper are on the list of potential Democratic vice presidential picks.
3 months ago

By the Numbers: Democrats fill fundraising coffers

The numbers behind Democratic presidential campaign fundraising since Kamala Harris became the presumptive nominee and raised $100M in just over 24 hours.
3 months ago
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Democrats fill fundraising coffers
3 months ago

Who is Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly?

The former astronaut and Arizona Democrat has been outspoken on immigration.
3 months ago
The former astronaut and Arizona Democrat has been outspoken on immigration.
3 months ago

Republican lawmakers call Democratic nominee swap a 'coup'

Atlantic staff writer Ali Breland speaks on some Republicans comparing President Biden stepping aside to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Republican lawmakers call Democratic nominee swap a 'coup'
3 months ago

Vice President Kamala Harris secures delegate support

ABC News political contributor and former Rep. Barbara Comstock and democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris secures delegate support