Morning Wire Harris VP Pick & Trump ‘Lawfare’ Revived | 8.5.24
Aug 5, 2024
Kamala Harris faces a tough choice in her VP selection amidst the heat of the 2024 presidential race. Donald Trump's legal troubles escalate as a judge moves against his attempts to dismiss January 6th charges. Meanwhile, England grapples with violence and protests in response to rising knife crime. These societal tensions reveal deep divisions as public safety and immigration policies come under scrutiny.
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Tightening 2024 Race
- Kamala Harris is finalizing her VP choice, and the 2024 race is tightening.
- Potential contenders include Governors Shapiro, Beshear, Walz, Senator Mark Kelly, and others.
Emhoff's Affair
- Kamala Harris's husband, Doug Emhoff, admitted to an extramarital affair in 2009.
- The affair reportedly ended his 17-year marriage and involved a teacher at his children's school.
Kennedy's Decline
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s support has declined significantly.
- Harris seems to gain ground on Trump when Kennedy is included in polls, suggesting Kennedy draws from disillusioned Democrats.