The important role of concession speeches to U.S. democracy

A concession speech delivered by the losing candidate is a patriotic tradition as old as the U.S. itself, and as Vice President Kamala Harris showed Wednesday, it often represents the most ...

Breaking down Harris' concession speech

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Harris delivers concession speech after losing to Trump

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Sen. Sherrod Brown delivers concession speech after losing re-election

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Watch Live: Harris gives concession speech after loss to Trump

Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.

Harris voters mourn loss after sobering concession speech: ‘There’s nothing left’

Sorrow pervades Howard University campus as Democratic candidate encourages supporters to ‘keep fighting’. US election 2024 – live news updates Full story: Harris urges supporters to ‘never ...

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In Concession Speech, Harris Says She Will Not Give Up Her Fight

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Kamala Harris Wears a Dark Suit and Weary Smile in Concession Speech

In her concession speech, Kamala Harris offered an image for a long fight.

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US election live: Kamala Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech; Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency

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Former President Trump has won the election in key swing states such as Georgia and Pennsylvania, and is projected to win the necessary 270 Electoral College votes, while Republicans have taken ...

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US election live: Trump to choose personnel in ‘days and weeks ahead’; Harris says ‘do not despair’ in concession speech

Trump says he will choose personnel who will make life ‘affordable, safe, and secure’ as Harris says, ‘this is not a time to throw up our hands’. US election results 2024: live map and tracker ...

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Australian judge’s speech met by protest over his role in Hong Kong’s appeal court

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Israel Calls the Shots in the Mideast as U.S. Plays a Lesser Role

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U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.

The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.

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Trump vow on new trade war sends shockwaves through supply chain, importers scramble to move up orders

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Harris delivers concession address after Trump victory

Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession address Wednesday from her alma mater Howard University after she called President-elect Donald Trump and congratulated him on his victory. ...

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Why Democracy Lives and Dies by Math

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