News & Views
Stay informed with the latest news and views from your local Walla Walla County Democrats. This is where you can learn about recent developments, events, and initiatives that shape our local Democratic Party and our shared vision for a brighter future.
Kamala Harris Joins SNL for a Pep Talk With Maya Rudolph
The vice president gazed into the mirror, reached out her hand, and told her comedic reflection that she had this election thing in the bag.
Kamala is ahead of Trump by 3 points in a “gold standard” Iowa poll
A poll of likely Iowa voters includes those who have already voted as well as those who say they definitely plan to vote was conducted by Selzer & Co. from Oct. 28-31.
Harris is leading Trump 47% to 44% among likely voters in Iowa, according to the poll, which has a margin of error of ± 3.4 points.
Kamala Harris' Crowd Size Crushes Previous Record With Ellipse Speech
More than 75,000 spectators gathered in Washington, D.C., to hear Vice President Kamala Harris' closing argument speech at the same site of former President Donald Trump's infamous "Save America" rally that preceded the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Hell yes! The Seattle Times edit board endorses Harris for president
As one of the country’s very few family-owned and -operated metro newspapers left, The Seattle Times is also apparently one of the few whose editorial board is willing to endorse presidential candidates.
Jake Tapper tries to get JD Vance to tell the truth
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance insisted that Donald Trump’s attacks on “the enemy within” were not directed at Democratic Party leaders but dissenting Americans he described as “far-left lunatics” poised to riot if the former president wins in November.
Michelle Obama at “Kamalazoo”
Michelle Obama stood before a crowd at an event center in Kalamazoo on the first day of early voting in Michigan and confessed she was frustrated — and a “little angry” — at some of the things she’s heard about why people are holding back on support for Vice President Harris.
Harris at the CNN Town Hall
Speaking to a room of undecided voters, Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday night sought to remind the electorate why it rejected former President Donald J. Trump in 2020, dismissing his fitness for office and calling him a fascist.
Kamala Harris on Fox News
Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency.
Obama: “If Donald Trump does not care that a mob might attack his own vice president, do you think he cares about you?”
Former president Barack Obama speaks to a crowd of Kamala Harris supporters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 10, 2024. He is introduced by Senator Bob Casey.
Kamala on The View
With 26 days to go until the General Election, Kamala Harris began the next phase of her sprint to the White House. On Monday and Tuesday, she completed several high-profile television interviews as part of her media blitz leading up to Election Day.
Sal Mungia meets with Walla Walla Democrats
Sal Mungia, a candidate for Associate Justice on the Washington State Supreme Court, was our meeting’s featured speaker. The Walla Walla County Democrats Central Committee has endorsed him for this position.
Two Candidate Forums
The Walla Walla Branch of the American Association of University Women sponsored two candidate forums.
On September 24, AAUW hosted Carmela Conroy and Michael Baumgartner in Cordiner Hall on the Whitman College campus.
On September 24, AAUW hosted the Legislative District 16 candidates in the Performing Arts Center at Walla Walla Community College.
Videos of both forums are presented here.
Two Important Events
Here are two events you don’t want to miss.
5:30 pm: AAUW Candidates’ Forum with the LD16 candidates. Walla Walla Community College, Performing Arts Auditorium.
6:00 pm: Vice Presidential debate with Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance. Available online at CBS, Paramount, PBS and elsewhere.
Majority Rules: The Documentary
On Wednesday, October 2, at 7 PM, Gesa Power House Theatre will present the documentary Majority Rules, a film that explores ranked-choice voting. Tickets are available online and via the Box Office at 509-529-6500.
Harris-Walz Yard Signs Are Here Now
The first 100 Harris-Walz signs sold out in three days. 100 more just arrived and are available now. Signs can be ordered from our store. $25 each plus tax. Please pre-order and then pick them up now.
Kamala and Carmela Ignite the Walla Walla Democrats
The September 10 Central Committee Meeting was a trifecta of exciting Democratic progress. First, we heard from CD5 candidate Carmela Conroy. Next, we endorsed the complete slate of Democratic candidates. Then, we watched Kamala Harris do what she said Putin would do: eat Trump for lunch.
We Love a Parade. And So Will You.
Join fellow Democrats by marching in the Fair parade for Kamala and Tim, Kari Isaacson, Linda Gunshefski, Craig Woodard, Carmela Conroy, Maria Cantwell, Bob Ferguson, and all of the other great Democratic candidates.
When you visit the Democrats’ booth at the Walla Walla Fair, here’s what you’ll see.
This video shared important information about this election to our booth visitors at the Walla Walla Fair and Frontier Days.