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Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz

Erica Meltzer / Chalkbeat Aug 6, 2024 The folksy Minnesotan is known for his searing populist critiques of the GOP and a strong record as a public servant. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Buyer’s Remorse

Dave Whamond Jul 25, 2024 Dig deeper

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Best Vice President for Trump

Christopher Weyant Jun 27, 2024 Dig deeper

Scott Ritter / Truthdig May 1, 2019 His disregard of facts on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction helped pave the way to one of modern history's greatest geopolitical disasters. Dig deeper ( 19 Min. Read )

Biden Expected to Launch Presidential Campaign Next Week

JULIE PACE, THOMAS BEAUMONT and MEG KINNARD / The Associated Press Apr 19, 2019 The former vice president, who would be the oldest and most experienced politician in the race, faces multiple challenges. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Eyeing 2020, White House Steps Up ‘Socialism’ Attack on Dems

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Mar 1, 2019 Vice President Pence said that the choice is "between freedom and socialism, between personal responsibility and government dependence." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Vice’ Can’t Be Funny So Long as It’s Based on an Ongoing Tragedy

Carrie Rickey / Truthdig Dec 24, 2018 Too soon? Even 18 years after Dick Cheney became vice president, there are aspects of the film's plot that are hard to laugh at. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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American History for Truthdiggers: Liberty vs. Order (1796-1800)

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jun 2, 2018 Why did the Federalist and Republican factions each view its opponents as existential threats to the new nation during the Adams administration? Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Pence’s Mideast Trip Still Planned Despite Shutdown Uncertainty

KEN THOMAS and TOM LoBIANCO / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 The vice president will be armed with two key policy decisions: the U.S. designation of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and curtailing aid for Palestinians. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Senate GOP, With an Assist From Vice President Pence, Pushes Its Health Care Bill to the Next Round

Staff / Truthdig Jul 26, 2017 Several Republican senators, including John McCain, ended up siding with their party after keeping colleagues—and concerned voters—in suspense. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mike Pence Used Private Email for State Business and Was Hacked When He Was a Governor

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Mar 4, 2017 The AOL account was in operation at the same time he was condemning Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential nominee's email scandal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )