Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

Newsy's Latest Politics Roundup

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The transcript covers key political events from August 12th. The Biden campaign achieved record fundraising after announcing Kamala Harris as the vice-presidential candidate, hoping her diverse background will broaden support. Ilhan Omar secured her primary win in Minnesota, continuing the success of the 'squad'. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene won the Republican nomination in Georgia's 14th district, despite her controversial beliefs in QAnon, with President Trump's endorsement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact on the Biden campaign after announcing Kamala Harris as the running mate?

A decline in media coverage

A significant boost in fundraising

A decrease in public support

A loss of key endorsements

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about Kamala Harris's nomination?

She is the first minority woman on a major party ticket

She is the first senator from California to run for vice president

She is the first woman to run for president

She is the youngest vice-presidential nominee

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which member of the 'squad' won their primary in Minnesota?

Rashida Tlaib

Ayanna Pressley

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Ilhan Omar

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Marjorie Taylor Greene's nomination?

She was the first woman to win in Georgia's 14th district

She received no support from the Republican party

She was known for her belief in conspiracy theories

She ran unopposed in the primary

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who expressed support for Marjorie Taylor Greene after her nomination?

President Trump

The Democratic Party

The media

Her primary opponents