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In the critical suburbs of Philly, Democratic volunteers seek winnable Republicans
A massive door-knocking operation driven by dedicated volunteers is how Harris officials hope to rival Trump's "lean" efforts in the rural parts of Pennsylvania.Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
New York rematch could hold key to Democratic quest for House majority
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Democrats are going all-in on efforts to flip New York’s 4th Congressional District blue, funneling big names and money into the Long Island locale with hopes that a victory could ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?
Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.Business - The New York Times - October 29 -
Democrats see female 'ghost voters' as best chance for Harris victory
Democratic strategists alarmed over former President Trump's track record of outperforming the polls are hoping that Vice President Harris will benefit from a surge of Democratic "ghost voters," ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Social Democrats win Lithuania's election, overcoming center-right government
Lithuania’s center-left opposition parties celebrated victory after prevailing over the center-right ruling coalition in the final round of national electionsWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
"Progress 2028" may look like Democrats' "Project 2025," but it's not
A conservative nonprofit has launched a campaign to attribute policies to Vice President Kamala Harris through a deceptive website and platform called "Progress 2028."Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Trump’s ‘track record’ of attacks on Puerto Rico is 'clear,' says Democratic lawmaker
Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the racist and offensive comments by speakers at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally.Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
Democrats alarmed Harris’s economic message isn’t breaking through
Democrats are frustrated that Vice President Harris hasn't done more to sell her economic message and worry that former President Trump continues to have a sizeable advantage on what many voters ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Democrats launch ads in nail salons, malls in final swing-state sprint
The campaign is focused on voters in the swing states likely to decide the race between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Senate Democrat: 'I'm not freaking out' over Harris chances
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) tried to calm the nerves of Democrats heading into election week, saying Tuesday they're in a good spot as former President Trump and Vice President Harris head for the ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
5 former House Republicans endorse Democrat running against Scott Perry
Five former House Republicans on Monday endorsed Democrat Janelle Stelson in her bid to unseat Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.) and urged their GOP colleagues to follow suit. In a letter first reported by ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Democrats confront a tougher downballot road in New York amid the Harris-Trump race
Former President Donald Trump’s promises that he’ll win New York are more empty bluster than evidence-based prediction.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Democratic Lawyer Stymied Trump in 2020. Other Efforts Played Into G.O.P. Hands.
Marc Elias, hired to help Kamala Harris in election-related fights, helped to pave the way for big money in politics.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
Teen with machete arrested after allegedly threatening Democratic supporters at Fl. polling site
Police arrested an 18-year-old wielding a machete with an 18-inch blade outside a polling station in Florida on Tuesday, who was part of a group of teenagers accused of intimidating Democratic ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Trump campaign attacks Democrats over Biden ‘garbage’ fumble
Furore over president’s comments comes just days before knife-edge US presidential electionWorld - Financial Times - October 31