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Former President George W. Bush will not make formal election endorsement, office says

Monday, September 9 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Former President George W. Bush doesn't plan to make an endorsement or voice how he or his wife Laura will vote in November, his office told ABC News Saturday.The announcement came a day after Bush's vice president, Dick Cheney, announced he would... Read More.

Former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney to vote for Harris, Liz Cheney says

Friday, September 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most prominent Republicans in the last half-century, will be crossing party lines this election and voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, his daughter Liz Cheney said Friday, who contended her father sees former President... Read More.

How Kamala Harris is navigating her historic run for president in a post-Obama world

Wednesday, August 21 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- When then-Sen. Barack Obama took the stage on Aug. 28, 2008, to accept the Democratic nomination for president, he did not mention the historic nature of his run. While he gave a nod to his midwestern middle-class upbringing and his Kenyan roots,... Read More.

Hillary Clinton to speak at DNC as Harris looks to make history as 1st female president

Tuesday, August 20 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke Monday on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where later this week Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party's nomination for president.Harris will be the second woman in history... Read More.

President Biden and first lady to make strong case to elect Harris at DNC on Monday night

Saturday, August 17 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, a senior DNCC spokesperson confirmed.Their speeches will "make a strong case to elect Harris," the spokesperson said."We are so excited to honor... Read More.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns months after college protests

Thursday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Columbia University President Minouche Shafik announced her immediate resignation Wednesday, months after college protests over the Israel-Hamas war gripped the campus."I write with sadness to tell you that I am stepping down as president of Columbia University," Shafik wrote in a... Read More.

Trump voiced labor-friendly views in meeting with Teamsters before union president spoke at RNC

Wednesday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Vice President Kamala Harris has received endorsements from most of the nation's top labor unions, with a key exception: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters.Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, who leads the union of 1.3 million members, drew attention last month when he... Read More.

JD Vance absolutely sure Trump thinks he could be president if needed

Saturday, August 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Sen. JD Vance affirmed former President Donald Trump's assertion that the vice presidential pick doesn’t matter to the vast majority of voters. However, Vance stressed he's "absolutely" sure Trump is confident he could step up as commander in chief if needed."Trump... Read More.

Vice President Kamala Harris nears the end of search for running mate — with the choice in her hands

Saturday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) --Suspense is building as Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate selection announcement nears -- with the process now resting in her own hands as of Friday, a person familiar tells ABC News.The vetting, led by former Attorney General Eric Holder and his team... Read More.

How to watch President Bidens speech tonight on dropping out of the 2024 race

Wednesday, July 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden will deliver an Oval Office address on Wednesday night on his decision not to seek reelection and how he plans to finish his tenure as commander in chief.What time is President Biden's address from the Oval Office?Biden said he... Read More.

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