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Economy Sen. Kamala Harris reminded Americans that Trump's tax cuts have benefitted America's wealthiest during Wednesday night's vice-presidential debates.
Economy Pence Ignores Reports That Trump’s Tax Cuts Benefitted the Wealthiest Americans

At Wednesday night's vice-presidential debate, Sen. Kamala Harris told Americans that Joe Biden's tax plan would only raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans—or 2% of the public.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy October 7, 2020 10:26 pm EDT
Elections Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks after Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden introduced her as his running mate during a campaign event at Alexis Dupont High School in Wilmington, DE. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Elections VP Nominee Kamala Harris: The Case Against Trump and Pence Is Open and Shut

Sen. Harris joined Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on stage in Wilmington, DE, for the first time since Biden announced her as his running mate.

Brandon Gates Brandon Gates August 12, 2020 8:00 pm EDT
Elections Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden leaves after speaking at a campaign event in Wilmington, Del., Tuesday, July 28, 2020.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Elections Biden’s VP Pick Is Coming Soon. Here’s Who’s on His Short List.

The list of candidates are all women with a long list of qualifications to be Vice President

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers August 11, 2020 3:18 pm EDT
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Elections Why Having a Black Female VP Is So Important to Joe Biden’s Allies

Black voters and leaders argue that Biden's success — and that of the Democratic Party as a whole — depends on black people turning out to vote in November.

Associated Press Associated Press May 5, 2020 10:15 am EDT
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Politics Why ‘That Woman From Michigan’ Is a Top Contender for Biden’s VP

Here’s a look at what sets up Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as a potential VP running mate to help get Biden elected. And maybe even carry out a higher office after.

Katelyn Kivel Katelyn Kivel April 23, 2020 10:02 am EDT

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The post-war economic boom of the 1950s and 60s sharply increased Wisconsin crop production. In this photo from the Wisconsin Historical Society, Latino farm workers hoe a cucumber field near Wautoma in 1967. Economy From Farms to Factories to New Businesses, Latinos Have Made a Mark on Wisconsin’s Economy for More Than a Century
This 2018 photo shows the signage of the Fayetteville Works plant where the Delaware-based Chemours Company manufactures C3 dimer acid, also known as GenX. The chemical has entered the Cape Fear River, a source of drinking water for much of the southeastern part of North Carolina for an unknown time period. (Photo via AP Photo/Gerry Broome) Environment Polluters of ‘Forever Chemicals’ No Longer Getting a Pass, EPA Head Pledges
A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
Getty Images Elections Michigan’s County Clerks are Still Living Through the 2020 Election