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servermsh

(1,261 posts)
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 09:53 AM Aug 8

Harris speaking to UAW today in Detroit, Michigan

Here is what I could find about today's event. It can be hard to find reliable info.

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are continuing their campaign blitz today with a scheduled address at an United Auto Workers event in Detroit following an energized rally in the city on Wednesday night.

Harris’s scheduled address before the UAW comes amid the union’s endorsement of her and Walz.


LINK: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/aug/08/harris-walz-uaw-detroit-trump-vance-elections-updates

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Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are set to play up their support for organized labor during an appearance at a Detroit-area union hall as the new Democratic ticket lavishes attention on a crucial base of support.

Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and Walz, who joined the ticket on Tuesday, plan to speak on Thursday to several dozen United Auto Workers members.


LINK: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/harris-walz-showing-support-organized-labor-appearance-detroit-112670233

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For some reason, NBC says Walz won't be there, but that doesn't agree with the other info:

Vice President Kamala Harris will hold a United Auto Workers event in Detroit as part of her efforts to rally support among union workers.

Harris will not be accompanied by her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz...


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/live-blog/harris-trump-presidential-election-live-updates-rcna164955

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C-SPAN link. Coverage starts at 3:10 PM

https://www.c-span.org/video/?537629-1/vice-president-harris-governor-tim-walz-campaign-detroit-michigan
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Harris speaking to UAW today in Detroit, Michigan (Original Post) servermsh Aug 8 OP
Would love for her to lead a round of "Which side are you on? yellowcanine Aug 8 #1
not sure about that bigtree Aug 8 #2
She was supposed to be in Raleigh dsc Aug 8 #3

bigtree

(88,680 posts)
2. not sure about that
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 10:40 AM
Aug 8

...no venue announced, no time set.

At any rate, it wasn't supposed to be a public event.

dsc

(52,472 posts)
3. She was supposed to be in Raleigh
Thu Aug 8, 2024, 11:05 AM
Aug 8

but our weather is bad. I am bummed it would have been my best chance to see them as I am off work now.

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