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Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz

Here is a closer look at how Harris went from being Biden’s top deputy to selecting her own.

apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-picks-tim-walz-running-mate-a64a91ae84953e880c8d086316d07c54?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

How Kamala Harris Trusted Her Gut and Picked Tim Walz

The ambitious Josh Shapiro asked about his role as vice president. The battle-tested Mark Kelly was already seen as a third option. And the go-lucky Mr. Walz promised to do anything for the team.

www.nytimes.com/2024/08/06/us/politics/harris-tim-walz-vp-pick.html?unlocked_article_code=1.BE4.8DNU.xXwNcC-7PiLX&smid=url-share

August 6, 2024

Today Vice President Kamala Harris named her choice for her vice presidential running mate: Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/august-6-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Tennessee 5th District Congressman confirms FBI fraud investigation • Tennessee Lookout

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee confirmed Tuesday the FBI is conducting a fraud investigation into his campaign finances.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/08/06/tennessee-5th-district-congressman-confirms-fbi-fraud-investigation

Tennessee governor's voucher election tactics produce unclear mandate • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's endorsements of pro-school voucher candidates in the Republican primaries produced no mandate for his plan.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/08/07/tennessee-governors-voucher-election-tactics-produce-unclear-mandate

Local News & Arts:

• The 2024 McMinn County Job Fair is taking place on Wednesday, August 14 at Athens Regional Park from 9 AM - 3 PM. Over 25 Employers are currently hiring and scheduled to attend. Job Seekers can register to attend at the link HERE

• The Friends of Etowah Carnegie Library will hold their monthly book sale on Saturday, August 10th. The book sale is on the first floor of the library and will be open 10am - 2pm. For more information, call (423) 263-9475 or visit www.etowahlibrary.com.

• The McMinn County Election Commission will have a called meeting on Tuesday, August 13 at 5 pm in the blue room of the McMinn County Courthouse to certify the August 1st Election Results and to approve the election payroll and conduct any election business to legally come before the board.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Let's Wal(t)z

Kamala Harris has knocked it out of the park.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/lets-waltz?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar to get to web page for August.)

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