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Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention
Harris Taps Gov. Tim Walz As Running Mate As Swing State Tour Starts Ahead Of Convention Vice President Kamala Harris has ended weeks of speculation after naming Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Aug. 6.  The 60-year-old Walz was a seemingly late entrant to the "veepstakes" but gained popularity after several media appearances went viral.  The chair of the Democratic Governor's Association, Walz was a US Congressman from 2007 to 2019. A former high school social studies teacher, he's served 24 years in the Army National Guard. Harris said she chose Walz because of his dedication to working-class families.  One of the things that stood out …

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by Josh Lanier
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Nixon Taunts Cuomo About Silence On One-On-One Debate Offer Nixon Taunts Cuomo About Silence On One-On-One Debate Offer
Nixon Taunts Cuomo About Silence On One-On-One Debate Offer Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Democratic Party challenger, Cynthia Nixon, says she is ready for a one-on-one debate? But is New Castle's Cuomo?  Time will tell. Nixon's video challenge can be watched on Twitter by clicking here. Nixon tweeted: "So, big news, WABC and their partners have offered to host a televised debate between myself and Governor Cuomo....and I accept their invitation." Another Tweet by Nixon read: "So, what’s it going to be @NYGovCuomo? Just you and me, on a stage. No huge multi-candidate free-for-all like you always insist on. One on one. No distractions, and no…

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by Jon Craig