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The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 22, 2024.

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Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21, 2024.

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Takeaways from the third night of the Democratic National Convention

A view of the United Center ahead of the thrid night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday, August 21.

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Fact-checking night 3 of the Democratic National Convention

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Kamala Harris takes the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, August 19, 2024.

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Stage is set for the start of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Sunday, August 18, 2024.

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event at Precision Components Group, Monday, August 19, 2024, in York, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris attends a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Bello

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Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced 'No Spoiler' pledge for the upcoming elections at a campaign stop in Brooklyn, NY on May 1, 2024. RFK Jr. announced that only he can defend Donald Trump in the general election in November and demanded that President Joe Biden step aside. (Photo by Lev Radin/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

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Abortion rights protesters march in Chicago on August 18, 2024.

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U.S. Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attend a campaign rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. August 20, 2024.

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Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar

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Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19, 2024.

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Harris campaign says it raised $310 million in July, doubling Trump’s haul

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Former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on July 31, 2024.

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Trump’s political operation says it raised nearly $139 million in July

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The 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks during the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on Thursday, July 18, in Milwaukee.

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Trump formally accepts GOP nomination at RNC

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The colors are presented at the start of day four of the 2024 Republican National Convention hosted at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024. (Will Lanzoni/CNN)

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Fact-checking night 4 of the Republican National Convention

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Sen. JD Vance appears at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 16, 2024.

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JD Vance, the new heir to Trump’s MAGA movement, steps into the spotlight

Sen. JD Vance speaks during the RNC on Wednesday, July 17, in Milwaukee.

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Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump arrives to attend the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Jully 16.

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Presidential primary delegate estimate

Joe Biden won a majority of the pledged delegates during the Democratic primary process, but ended his campaign for reelection before being officially nominated.

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