Harris clinches Democratic nomination with delegate support
Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough pledged delegates to become the Democratic nominee. DNC Chair Jaime Harrison announced Friday as online voting nears, with Biden endorsing Harris and a ceremonial state by state roll call planned at the Chicago convention. The campaign reshapes leadership, bringing in David Plouffe and others while Biden-era staff largely remains in place. Harris is set to face Republican Donald Trump, with Ohio ballot timing cited for urgency in finalizing the ticket.
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Trump allies doubt personal attacks help against Harris
Sources close to Donald Trump say attacks on Kamala Harris over race and gender are unlikely to win. They urge data driven arguments on prices and border policy, noting Harris has recent positive coverage and a rising poll lead. Trump and Harris sit near parity in a two way race as Vance faces scrutiny.
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Vances Yale ties and political ascent traced
A Yale Law pamphlet recounts Vances summer work with Sen. John Cornyn and a mentor student Amy Chua shaping his rise. Interviews show his Yale circle fostered his book deal and later career, including a 2022 Senate win and shifts in his stance on higher education and elite culture.
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