RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, endorses GOP nominee Donald Trump
1 of 2 | Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is ending his campaign for the presidency in Phoenix on Friday, throwing…
Harris may rise or fall on whether voters embrace America’s changing face
WASHINGTON — From its opening moments, Vice President Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech made clear that no issue will shape the 2024 presidential election so much as…
DNC takeaways: Walz, Emhoff, Buttigieg … and maggots at buffet
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 74 days until the election and today we’re talking about maggots and men. First, maggots! I did not have…
Julia Louis-Dreyfus and other stars are out in force at the DNC
CHICAGO — The line was long along Chicago’s South Michigan Avenue as Democratic National Convention attendees were waiting to see their favorite vice president.Fictional vice…
It’s VP nominee Tim Walz’s night in the spotlight at DNC
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former high school teacher from rural Nebraska, will speak to the biggest audience of his political career on Wednesday…
So long, Joe. Thanks for keeping democracy great
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 76 days until the election and it’s time to accept your fate: All you are going to hear about…
Harris races to define her image before Republicans can
WASHINGTON — Vice presidents seeking the top job almost always feel a need to separate themselves from the presidents they’ve served.For Hubert Humphrey, the moment came…
Why should Kamala Harris bother with the news media?
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 81 days until the election, and today we are talking about stayin’ alive — for the Harris campaign, the…
Is Trump’s hate finally catching up to him?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 83 days until the election and today we’re talking about families — angry, loving or even weirdly wonderful. Which…
Harris thrives as she drops Biden’s campaign themes
WASHINGTON — As Vice President Kamala Harris rallied in critical swing states this week, an observer could watch in real time as she honed the lines…
‘Tampon Tim’ is the best MAGA can do?
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 88 days until the election and today we’re talking vaginas. You may be aware that approximately 50% of the…
What’s in a name? GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance has had many
COLUMBUS, Ohio — When it comes to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s name, it’s complicated.The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016…
Josh Shapiro or Tim Walz: Who gets the rose?
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 90 days until the election and Kamala Harris has promised to announce Tuesday which white dude will be her…
Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice…
‘I’ve never had an identity crisis’: Kamala Harris and the power of mixed-race California
Hi and welcome to the L.A. Times Politics newsletter. I’m Shelby Grad, deputy managing editor for news, filling in for David Lauter today. Newsletter You're…
Kamala Harris secures enough delegates, Democratic chair says
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison…
Virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris is underway
WASHINGTON — Don’t expect a balloon drop, at least not yet.Delegates to the Democratic National Convention began officially selecting their nominee for president in a process…
Reality to Trump: You are no Abraham Lincoln
Hello and happy Thursday. There are 95 days until the election and today we’re starting with a PSA about the dangers of mixing deep-fried butter…
Former Rep. Tim Ryan confirms: J.D. is ‘weird’
Hello and happy Tuesday. There are 97 days until the election, and things are getting weird. J.D. Vance weird. No, I’m not talking about the…
Column: Is Kamala Harris too cautious, or wielding a larger strength?
Hi and welcome to the politics newsletter. I’m Shelby Grad, deputy managing editor for news at the L.A. Times, and there are 100 days until…