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The Recap: Harris’ possible running mates face final exam, Trump wants to kill Obamacare plan

There are many reasons to hate Mitch McConnell—here are 5
The man believes Supreme Court reform is the same as Jan. 6, for crying out loud.

Trump is still afraid to debate Harris—and his excuse is hilarious
Could it be because he’s afraid?

Democratic VP contender mocks Trump’s ‘buyer’s remorse’ over JD Vance
Even JD Vance’s insults are awful.

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Cartoon: Trainwreck
Hopefully, he’ll be the little engine that couldn’t.

Potential Harris running mates face the final exam
And it will all come to an end any day now!

Musk’s new PAC promises to register voters—just not in swing states
Elon Musk is part of another venture with lots of issues—what a surprise.

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GOP hurts Americans by whittling away at good policies, one by one
So much for Trump and the GOP’s claim that “everything” will be “fixed.”

‘They’re the weird ones’: Trump’s angry retort is just weird
Apparently, if Trump is the rubber, then Democrats are the glue.

Obamacare is stronger than ever. Trump and Vance vow to kill it
Because if it ain’t broke, definitely break it and offer no option to fix it.

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Former GOP frontrunner hopes last-second bailout will save his bid for governor
Additionally, multiple GOP candidates in the race have said they have Trump’s endorsement.

Biden stepped aside but he's still fighting for Americans—and Harris
From bringing hostages home to combatting housing costs, Biden is still working hard to get things done.

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