August 14, 2024, presidential campaign news | CNN Politics

By Aditi Sangal, Elise Hammond, Leinz Vales and Tori B. Powell, CNN Updated 11:26 PM EDT, Wed August 14, 2024 Video Ad Feedback This group of voters is helping Harris cut into Trump’s lead in swing states 02:32 - Source: CNN What we covered here Focus on the economy: Former President Donald Trump attacked Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday ahead of the rollout of her economic proposals later this week, arguing that she would ensure the economy would get worse. We fact-checked his speech in North Carolina. VP debate timing: Minnesota Gov.Tim Walz,said he has agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate on CBS News on October 1. Ohio Sen. JD Vance said he is ready to debate his Democratic opponent, but didn’t commit to the date, saying wants to go over the rules first. Deadlocked race: Anew pollfinds no clear leader nationally in the presidential race, amid “signs that Harris has energized Democratic voters.” Democrats prepare for convention: Harrisand Walz will roll throug...