Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz greet supporters during a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 6, 2024. Credit: Andrew Harnik via Getty Images
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