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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The wheels on the bus

Harris begins two-day Georgia bus tour ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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On Politics

Wed Aug 28 2024

 

Rebecca Morin Senior National News Reporter

@RebeccaMorin_

Happy Wednesday! I'm Rebecca Morin, senior national news reporter at USA TODAY. Not going to lie, I'm counting down the days until the weekend. Connect with me at rdmorin@usatoday.com.

13 days until the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. 69 days until Election Day. 2 days until I'm back in Texas for a quick trip.

Is Georgia back in play for Democrats?

The battle is on to win Georgia. Vice President Kamala Harris is back in the Peach State this week for a two-day bus tour through the southeast part (think Savannah) of the state. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, and Harris were in a dead heat in the state ahead of the Democratic convention. Read more.

In Georgia, Trump was at 50% while Harris was at 46% among likely voters, according to a New York Times/Siena poll published earlier this month.
That polling was about the same as the margin of error – plus or minus 4.4 percentage points – meaning that it is close enough that the two are considered to be in a dead heat.
Harris is closing the gap that President Joe Biden held in the state earlier this year, where he trailed Trump by almost 9 percentage points.
Biden won Georgia by only several thousand votes in 2020.

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Want to be part of a USA TODAY story?

We're looking for readers from each of the seven battleground states — Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin — who would like to be profiled by a USA TODAY reporter. We are asking for a reporter to shadow you for two days around the Sept. 10 presidential debate. Email rdmorin@usatoday.com if you are interested or would like to know more details.

Donald Trump faces new Jan. 6 indictment

A new indictment against Donald Trump was issued Tuesday that would distinguish the former president's actions to address the Supreme Court's July ruling on broad immunity from charges relating to official acts as president. The new indictment is seeking to distinguish Trump's private actions on Jan. 6 from his public duties, which would be immune from prosecution. Read more.

Here's a breakdown on what the new indictment means.

You asked, On Politics answers: Does a Taylor Swift endorsement matter?

Another day, another question I can't wait to answer! Please keep them coming in. Today, one reader asked: "Why does everyone care so much about if Taylor Swift endorses Harris? Does it matter?"

I'll preface this now, I'm not really a "Swiftie." But I do know that who she backs does matter. Taylor Swift is one of the top pop-stars in the world and has a dedicated following. That was clear last year when a record 35,000 people registered to vote after she encouraged people to do so. While she weighs into politics sparingly, she did back Biden and Harris in 2020. Some certified "Swifties" held a fundraising call for Harris on Tuesday night, even as Swift hasn't officially endorsed a candidate this cycle. Experts told USA TODAY that celebrities do have the ability to sway some voters. More on that here .

Got a burning question for On Politics? You can submit them here or send me an email at rdmorin@usatoday.com.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: U.S. President Barack Obama pauses as he makes a statement at the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House August 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. President Obama spoke on various topics including possible action against ISIL and immigration reform. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

The former president made a beige splash in a world dominated by dark and grey garb.

Vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his wife Gwen attend Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 22, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid
 

Walz's dog is the center of conservatives' latest attack on governor

In a "gotcha" moment gone wrong, a user on social media tried to claim that Walz was lying about his dog but the evidence proved otherwise.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks about "No Tax on Tips" at "Il Toro E La Capra" Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada, August 23, 2024.
 

DJT decline: Why Trump Media is falling out with investors

Shares of Truth Social owner Trump Media are tumbling as Kamala Harris gains ground on Donald Trump. Here's why.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump
 

Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump in Maine conservative district

Vice President Kamala Harris has the chance to win a district in Maine twice won by Donald Trump. Expert calls it 'good news' for Democrats.

Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks about a statement from the U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar to Mexico criticizing a proposed judicial reform. Lopez Obrador said the U.S. had a history of "interventionist policy" in the Americas during a press conference at the National Palace, in Mexico City, Mexico, August 23, 2024.
 

Mexico president to 'pause' US relationship after ambassador's criticism

Angered by U.S. criticism of a proposed judicial reform, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has declared "a pause" in relations with the U.S. embassy.

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