Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential Pick
Kamala Harris announced that she would select a running mate by Aug. 7. The U.S. presidential election landscape has been significantly altered by recent events. Here are the key updates:
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- Democrats may formally nominate Kamala Harris this week. As the initial excitement of her campaign wanes, she faces the challenge of explaining her progressive stances from the 2020 race.
- Donald Trump is scheduled to address supporters in Harrisburg, Pa., seeking a receptive audience following some uncomfortable events over the weekend.
- Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate from Ohio, is facing criticism for derogatory remarks about “childless cat ladies.” Recent correspondence revealed starkly different views expressed by Vance in private conversations, including statements like “I hate the police.”
- President Biden is set to deliver a significant speech, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and advocating for Supreme Court reforms.
- High-profile Silicon Valley figures are engaging in public spats over the election. While some support Trump for his stance on cryptocurrencies, others are inspired by Harris’s emergence as the likely Democratic nominee.
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Venezuela’s Election Results
After 80% of voting stations were tallied, Venezuela’s election authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of Sunday’s presidential election with 51.2% of the vote. The main opposition candidate, Edmundo González, received 44.2%.
Maduro’s regime has a history of manipulating election outcomes, and this vote was marred by irregularities. Some officials withheld printouts verifying the electronic vote count, casting doubt on the announced results.
Reactions:
- Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva refrained from congratulating Maduro, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro called for transparency in the tally, and Chile’s Gabriel Boric urged skepticism. The U.S. expressed serious concerns.
