Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 5:00am
OMAHA — At least two types of local conservatives met Wednesday with U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice presidential nominee, during his visit to Nebraska: grassroots and donors.
More than 175 Republican activists attended a private event at the downtown DJ’s Dugout to meet former President Donald Trump’s running mate, some wearing flag apparel or MAGA hats.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/26/2024 - 4:00am
British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people’s group text chats and social media feeds wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a term she coined in a song, and posted on X, that “kamala IS brat.”
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 7:00am
Donald Trump is clearly flailing. He has reportedly taken to complaining about his campaign, which candidates tend to do when they are looking for someone to blame. He is, in the words of The Washington Post, "steaming" at what has happened to him. This is what he posted on Truth Social on Tuesday afternoon:
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 5:00am
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris agree on one thing, at least: Both say they want to eliminate federal taxes on workers’ tips.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 4:00am
OMAHA — National and local polling in the presidential race have tightened after a wild month that ran voters through the first debate, an assassination attempt and a new nominee.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 3:00am
OMAHA — Nebraska’s swinging 2nd Congressional District will host both 2024 vice presidential candidates in coming days, the latest sign of how significant the campaigns consider the stray Electoral College vote.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/19/2024 - 2:00am
WASHINGTON (AP) — As thousands of immigrants approached the U.S. border in early 2021, President Joe Biden tapped his second-in-command to address the influx. The decision has exposed Vice President Kamala Harris to one of her biggest political liabilities.
Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 08/12/2024 - 8:00am
LINCOLN — No matter which state claims him now, Kamala Harris’ choice for a running mate has rural Midwestern roots that stretch into the Nebraska Sandhills and up into the Pine Ridge.
Vice President Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, tapped Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday as her vice presidential running mate.