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Saturday, August 24, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, August 24, 2024

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Day Three of DNC 2024: Governor Tim Walz gives major vp speech

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced himself to the party faithful and the country on day three of DNC 2024. Walz gave a speech, which was more of a pep talk. However, that was no surprise coming from a former coach/high school teacher. And it appears to have hit the mark with the convention delegates. I haven’t given a […]

Thursday, August 22, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 22, 2024

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Day Two of DNC 2024: The Obamas and Second Gentleman Emhoff

Strong speeches on Day two of the DNC 2024. Among them, Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. .@BarackObama: “If we work like we’ve never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect Kamala Harris the next president of the United States…So, let’s get to work.” pic.twitter.com/jOrIlwshmJ — CSPAN (@cspan) August 21, […]

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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Democratic National Convention 2024 kicks off in Chicago

The Democratic National Convention 2024 kicked off in Chicago with great enthusiasm and emotional speeches. The line-up was so jam-packed that singer-songwriter James Taylor got bumped last night. By far, the star attraction President Joe Biden’s heartfelt address. Watch President Biden’s Full Address here: https://t.co/lHho2PP7gP #DNC https://t.co/vuTbEjm99E — CSPAN (@cspan) August 20, 2024 More highlights from Monday’s DNC […]

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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Report details price-gouging tactics by Big Pharma

Eric Galatas, reporter/producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. As advocacy groups take a victory lap for moving lawmakers to finally allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for ten widely used medicines, a new report detailed how the makers of those drugs have gouged billions of taxpayer and consumer dollars. Kyle Herrig, senior adviser for the […]

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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Are US voters ready for a female president?

Kathryn Carley, reporter/producer, New Hampshire News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Vice President Kamala Harris has reignited enthusiasm among voters this election season, yet polls show not everyone is ready for a woman president. More than 50% of respondents in a recent YouGov poll believe a woman can serve as commander in chief. However, that’s down from […]

Sunday, August 11, 2024

By Public News Service Sunday, August 11, 2024

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Learning more about Democratic VP pick Tim Walz

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The timing comes amid conversations about whether voters have a bigger appetite for less divisive politics. Analysts sayWalz has signed into law policies deemed progressive, such as a 100% carbon-free electricity […]

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as VP pick

Vice-President/Presidential candidate Kamala Harris made it official today. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is her new running mate on the Democratic ticket. Over the weekend, Harris reportedly narrowed the contenders down to two, Governors Tim Walz of Minnesota and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Today, Walz got the call from Harris. I am proud to announce that I’ve asked @Tim_Walz […]

Saturday, July 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, July 27, 2024

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Kamala Harris launches first political ad for president

Vice President Kamala Harris dropped her first campaign ad for president last Thursday. The upbeat video features “Freedom” by multi-Grammy winner Beyoncé from her huge hit album Lemonade (2016). The song was heard at a Harris rally in Milwaukee last Tuesday. The Harris team reportedly got permission from the artist to use the song on the campaign trail, so we […]

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, July 23, 2024

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Kamala Harris locks down delegates needed to become Democratic Party nominee

Vice President Kamala Harris is another step closer to becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for President. A survey put out by the Associate Press today shows Harris has the support of 1,976 delegates… the number needed to secure the nomination. The delegates will make their choice official at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tonight, I […]