Can Kamala Harris Break the 'Glass Ceiling' in 2024? Obama's Endorsement Adds Weight to Historic Run

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Kamala Harris, backed by Obama, enters the 2024 race as the first woman of Indo-African descent to run for U.S. President.

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Donald Trump, already rallying support, faces a new challenge from Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz.

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The November 5 election could see Harris flipping key battleground states that Trump narrowly won in 2016.

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Harris’s nomination at the Democratic convention sparks excitement and cautious optimism among party leaders.

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Polls show a tight race in key states, making this election a high-stakes battle for both parties.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sets the tone for Harris’s campaign with a powerful call to action at the convention.

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Harris and Walz’s campaign tour targets crucial states like Wisconsin, where voters could swing the election.

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Trump’s campaign strategy intensifies as he brings in Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk to bolster his chances.

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The 2024 election is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in U.S. history, with the potential to redefine the nation’s future.

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Kamala Harris’s Choice of Tim Walz as VP Hints at a Bold Strategy for the Crucial North-Central Region with 60% Voter Impact at Stake

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