Harris campaign to target swing state Georgia with advertising blitz
David Plouffe, adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and former President Barack Obama’s campaign manager, speaks to Georgia delegates at the 2024 Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. (Ross Williams/Georgia Recorder) CHICAGO — David Plouffe, a top adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency, told Georgia…
‘Hope is making a comeback’: The Obamas make the case for Kamala Harris
Former U.S. President Barack Obama greets former first lady Michelle Obama as he arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) CHICAGO — As he did in his first speech to a Democratic…
“Do Something!” Michelle Obama’s Big-Hearted, Urgent, Barn-Burner of a Convention Speech
Former US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in Chicago on Tuesday night.Sipa via AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Former first lady Michelle Obama gave a rousing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Tuesday night. In it,…
Democrats Aren’t Afraid to Say “Abortion” Anymore
Amanda Zurawski speaks onstage at the 2024 Democratic National ConventionMother Jones illustration; Chip Somodevilla/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. In a coveted primetime speaking slot at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Monday night, three women shared the stage to speak about their…
Kamala Harris Bet on Barack Obama. Now He’s Returning the Favor.
Kamala Harris and Barack Obama in 2012Paul Chinn/San Francisco Chronicle/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. When Barack Obama takes the stage in Chicago tonight to support the candidacy of his old friend Kamala Harris, many Americans will see it as another torch-passing moment…
The DNC Kicked Off With a Handful of Protests—and a Dozen Arrests
Nate Gowdy for Mother Jones Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. As the 2024 Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday in Chicago, thousands of protestors took to the city’s streets to demand an end to Democratic politicians’ support for Israel’s war in Gaza, where…