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Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

July 23, 2024 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, MJ Lee and Kayla Tausche, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on his decision to drop out of the 2024 race on Wednesday. “Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Kamala Harris entering the race change your vote?

July 23, 2024 1:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time getting her presidential campaign off the ground.

Some Missouri Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden steps away from campaign

July 22, 2024 7:40 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri Democratic delegates say Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong candidate to be the next Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race. Biden made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, stating he believed it is in the best interest of the country and

Biden dropping out complicates presidential election picture

July 22, 2024 1:41 PM Gabrielle Teiner

President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his reelection campaign creates major uncertainty for a Democratic Party that will soon have to select a nominee, a University of Missouri political science professor told ABC 17 News on Monday.

Jeffries and Schumer set to endorse Harris soon as Pelosi throws her support behind the vice president

July 22, 2024 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gangel, CNN (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the top two Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, will soon endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. Jeffries told reporters Monday that he is “looking forward” to sitting down with

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Kamala Harris a better candidate than Joe Biden?

July 22, 2024 10:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden said Sunday what many had been hoping for — that he was dropping out as the Democratic nominee for the presidential election.

Applications to vote absentee in Missouri close next week

July 19, 2024 11:17 AM Allison Weaver

Primary elections are just around the corner, and so is the deadline to register to vote absentee.

Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign

July 21, 2024 7:17 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

July 21, 2024 1:07 PM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, immediately upended a

Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district

July 19, 2024 8:27 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.

TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’

July 19, 2024 5:29 PM Lucas Geisler

A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Gregg Bush

July 19, 2024 4:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Jeff Basinger

July 19, 2024 4:06 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 44th District State Representative candidate interview: Dave Raithel

July 18, 2024 11:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Dave Raithel seeking election to the 44th House District seat being vacated by Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville). He is the only Democratic candidate running. Bryce Beal and John Martin are running against each other

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been watching the Republican National Convention?

July 19, 2024 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

American political observers have been fixated on Milwaukee this week as the Republican Party holds its national convention.

Beal, Martin battle for Republican nomination for Missouri’s 44th District

July 18, 2024 10:41 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in eight years, someone other than Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) will represent Missouri’s 44th district. Bryce Beal and John Martin would each like to see the district remain red. but first must go head-to-head in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Democrat Dave Raithel, who is

Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race

July 18, 2024 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse