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US elections: Democrats leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan. As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris, invigorate audiences and, they hope, spur people to the ballot box. Democrats have long enjoyed a celebrity advantage and used it to close out presidential campaigns when attention and energy are critical. That upper hand has grown during Trump's rise, a period that saw scores of celebrities, even apolitical stars, break their silence and speak out against the Republican leader. The advantage often means raucous, fiery events in the closing days of a race, but history namely Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign highlights how the energy at those events can sometimes paper over broader issues with a candidate. Weeks before the election on October 20, Harris got an assist from music legend Stev

US presidential elections: Indian-Americans rally behind Kamala Harris

As the US presidential election heads for a photo finish, Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, the daughter of Indian and Jamaican immigrants, has been counting on groundswell of support from the Indian-American community in most of the pivotal battleground states. For a sizable number of Indian Americans, Vice President Harris's race to the White House is a momentous occasion as it is propelling the community into a notable force in the American political discourse. "It is a matter of pride that a leader of Indian-descent is fighting the US presidential election," said Dr Vasudev Patel, general secretary of the Federation of Indian-American Association of Georgia. Georgia is one of the seven key battleground states and Patel says the Indian-American community could play a significant role in swinging the election in Harris's favour. "I voted for Trump last time. But this time, I am going to support Kamala Harris," said Saurabh Gupta, a technocrat who grew up in Delhi and is now a ...

Arizona count to determine whether Trump or Harris will win prez race

Inside a squat building ringed with a chainlink fence and concrete barriers in downtown Phoenix, election workers on Nov. 5 will begin a grindingly slow tally of every ballot cast in the vast expanse of stucco and saguaro that is Maricopa County, Arizona. In what has become the nation's ultimate swing county, the count here could determine whether Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump will be the next U.S. president. It also is likely to determine the winner of a closely watched race that could decide which party controls the U.S. Senate. It is one of the most consequential battlegrounds in the country. That means voters, campaigns and people around the world sometimes must wait more than a week to learn who won the county, and with it, statewide races in the swing state of Arizona. This year, election officials warn it could take as long as 13 days to tabulate all of the ballots in Maricopa. The drawn-out count has made the county a center of election conspiracy theorie

How Putin views Harris and Trump, and what election means for Russia

The question posed to Vladimir Putin in September about the US election drew a wry smile and an arched eyebrow from the Russian president. Asked whether he preferred Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, Putin caught listeners up short with his teasing reply that also included a gentle jab at President Joe Biden. Our favourite,' if you can call it that, was the current president, Mr Biden," he told the audience at an economic forum in the Far East port of Vladivostok. "But he was removed from the race, and he recommended all his supporters to support Ms. Harris. Well, we will do so we will support her, he said sardonically, citing her expressive and infectious laugh that shows she's doing well. The election Tuesday carries significant stakes for the Kremlin, and despite Putin's noncommittal and somewhat teasing answer, it appeared to encapsulate Russia's view as a choice between two unappealing possibilities. Analysts say neither offers much promise of improving relations that have hit

US election 2024: Should Indian immigrants worry if Trump is reelected

"Indians should fear a Trump presidency on many levels," said Russell A Stamets, partner at Circle of Counsels

Trump unstable, obsessed with revenge: Harris urges voters to reject chaos

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris launched a fierce attack on her Republican rival Donald Trump, describing him as unstable and obsessed with revenge while urging Americans to reject his chaos and division. Making a passionate appeal to her countrymen, Vice President Harris used the last major speech of her campaign to present herself as a fighter who would usher in a new generation of leadership. Donald Trump intends to use the United States military against American citizens who simply disagree with him. People he calls the enemy from within". This is not a candidate for President who is thinking about how to make your life better," she said. "This is someone who is unstable, obsessed with revenge, consumed with grievance, and out for unchecked power, Harris said. Harris, 60, will take on Trump, 78, in the November 5 election. Addressing thousands of people at the Ellipse in Washington, DC, where Trump told his supporters on January 6, 2021, to fight like hell,

'Perception of bias': What Jeff Bezos said on the WaPo not endorsing Harris

Writing in an article on the Washington Post's website, Bezos said that endorsements do not influence election outcomes but may, instead, sway public trust

US Elections: Kamala Harris' speech at National Mall casts Trump as threat

But a major challenge for the vice president has been streamlining and consolidating her often scattershot argument to voters who have spent a decade hearing about the dangers Trump poses, even as new

US elections: First poll since Jan 6 attack will test Congress' guardrails

This presidential election, the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, will be a stress test of the new systems and guardrails that Congress put in place to ensure America's long tradition of the peaceful transfer of presidential power. As Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris race toward the finish, pro-democracy advocates and elected officials are preparing for a volatile period in the aftermath of Election Day, as legal challenges are filed, bad actors spread misinformation and voters wait for Congress to affirm the results. One of the unusual characteristics of this election is that so much of the potential danger and so many of the attacks on the election system are focused on the post-election period, said Wendy Weiser, vice president for democracy at the nonpartisan Brennan Center for Justice. After the Jan. 6 attack, Congress set out to shore up the process and prevent a repeat of that unprecedented period when Trump, joined by some GOP allie

US elections: Latest poll shows neck-to-neck contest between Trump, Harris

According to the CNN poll, in Arizona, Harris has 48% support among likely voters, while Trump has 47%. In Nevada, Trump leads slightly with 48%, compared to 47% for Harris

Kamala Harris' tech embrace halts Donald Trump tide, fills war chest

Her campaign has been holding nearly weekly roundtables with business leaders in Silicon Valley and New York. It frequently involves billionaire venture capitalist Mark Cuban and Box Inc

Election threats remain yrs after far-right extremists stormed US Capitol

After the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Donald Trump's most fervent supporters heeded his call to join a wild protest of his defeat. Following Trump's lies about a stolen election, hundreds of them stormed the US Capitol under the banners of the Proud Boys, Oath Keepers and other extremist groups and movements. Many of those far-right networks have dissolved, splintered or receded from public view since the January 6, 2021, attack. But the spectre of election-related chaos hasn't vanished with them. Political violence remains a persistent threat heading into the November 5 election, experts warn. Election officials have been inundated with threats, misinformation and the prospect of election denialist" organisations wreaking havoc. The FBI was investigating on Monday after fires destroyed hundreds of ballots inside drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington. Trump has used social media to promote violent conspiracy theories that have become ...

Donald Trump appeals to religion, Harris talks jobs as millions vote early

On Monday evening, Harris appeared at a rally in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, that featured a performance by singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers

US elections: Harris calls chip workers in Michigan 'source of optimism'

Kamala Harris has emphasised how government funding for computer chip manufacturers could create factory jobs in the electoral battleground of Michigan, days after Donald Trump criticised the bipartisan 2022 law that provides the money and said he would rather just charge tariffs. The Democratic vice president visited Saginaw County to tour a Hemlock Semiconductor factory. Last week, the Commerce Department said the company would receive up to USD 325 million in direct support to build a new factory making hyper-pure polysilicon, a building block for electronics and solar panels, among other technologies. The new facility would add 180 factory jobs in Michigan. Harris met with workers as she toured the factory and spoke about American leadership to a small audience before she departed for her next appearance in the state. The vice president said the United States has a tradition of taking pride in its leadership in many areas, but cannot rest on tradition and must keep pushing ...

Harris focused on results, being as inclusive as possible, says official

Vice President Kamala Harris is focused on being as inclusive as possible and on practical results, a top Indian American adviser to President Joe Biden said on Monday, observing that she is a tremendous leader. She is focused on practical results and being as inclusive as possible, Neera Tanden, Domestic Policy Advisor to the US President told PTI in an interview. Tanden, a close aide of the president, has known Harris, who is now the Democratic presidential candidate since she was the Attorney General of California and the two interact quite frequently. We have talked about ensuring that we're engaging Indian American leaders in the White House, that we are hearing from them about their concerns, the community's concerns. Also, she's very practical, though, when she's talking about small businesses and economic development. She wants to know how it's going to impact real families throughout the country, Tanden said. But I will also tell you that I have talked with her about what

Kamala Harris plans 'freedom' rally, Trump courts men in final push

Harris casts herself as standing in between Trump and a key trifecta that includes economic opportunity, reproductive rights and Democracy itself

Trump's campaign faces backlash for racist jokes, anti-immigration push

Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden criticised for harsh anti-immigrant push, racist jokes, misogyny, and fear-mongering a week ahead of US polls

Two major US newspapers refuse to endorse Trump, sparking democracy debate

At stake is whether the United States remains a functioning democracy or descends into a corrupt plutocracy

US election: Why did LA Times, Washington Post skip candidate endorsement?

Editors at both legacy media outlets have resigned following the billionaire owner's decision to shun endorsing any candidate in this presidential election

US election 2024: Which celebs are endorsing Trump & who's backing Harris?

Celebrities are shaping the 2024 US presidential election, inspiring voters as stars from music, movies, and sports back Kamala Harris or Donald Trump