Latest Updates from NBC News Politics Desk: Tim Walz, Kamala Harris, and Donald Trump
Tim Walz breaks free from his bubble
In a surprising turn of events, Tim Walz has started to break free from his reserved persona on the campaign trail. Known for his buttoned-up appearance and cautious demeanor, Walz has recently been seen sporting more casual attire and making bold statements.
Campaign embed Katherine Koretski delves into how Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has shed his shell and embraced a more aggressive campaigning style. From ditching his usual blue sport coat for a Harris-Walz sweatshirt to sharpening his attacks against Donald Trump, Walz is making waves on the trail.
With appearances on popular TV shows like "The View" and "The Daily Show," Walz is reaching out to a wider audience and engaging with undecided voters. His recent comments on Trump’s divisive rhetoric and his call to action for voters to defeat the current president show a new side of Walz that has been missing in recent months.
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Harris team and White House discussed plans for her to create distance from Biden
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris and the White House have been strategizing on how to create distance between her and President Joe Biden while still maintaining loyalty to the administration. In a recent interview with Fox News, Harris made it clear that her presidency would not be a continuation of Biden’s, signaling a shift in her approach to the campaign.
Monica Alba reports on the behind-the-scenes discussions between Harris’ team and the White House, highlighting the delicate balance Harris must strike in asserting her own leadership style while staying connected to the current administration. Biden’s support for Harris to carve out her own path and the campaign’s efforts to clarify her stance on key issues show a nuanced approach to the election.
As the campaign heats up, Harris is launching a new TV ad painting Trump as "unhinged" and "unstable," further emphasizing her differences from the current president.
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Why Trump referring to Jan. 6 rioters as ‘we’ was so telling
In a revealing moment during a recent town hall, Donald Trump referred to the Jan. 6 rioters as "we," aligning himself with the individuals who stormed the Capitol in a violent attempt to overturn the election results. Jonathan Allen analyzes the significance of Trump’s use of pronouns and how it reflects his extreme views and divisive rhetoric.
By standing with the perpetrators of the Capitol riot, Trump is taking a risky stance that could alienate voters and further polarize the electorate. As the election approaches, Trump’s language and messaging will play a crucial role in shaping public perception of his leadership and policies.
While pronouns may seem like a minor detail, Trump’s choice of words reveals a deeper ideological divide and underscores the stark differences between him and his opponents.
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