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Allan Smith

Politics Reporter

I am a politics reporter focused on enterprise covering the trends, campaigns, people and ideas shaping politics and policy in the U.S. The 2024 cycle is my third presidential campaign, and I have spent years reporting on Donald Trump, the American right and several key battleground states — including my native Pennsylvania — that have shaped policy and political discourse in the country.

I am a politics reporter focused on enterprise covering the trends, campaigns, people and ideas shaping politics and policy in the U.S. The 2024 cycle is my third presidential campaign, and I have spent years reporting on Donald Trump, the American right and several key battleground states — including my native Pennsylvania — that have shaped policy and political discourse in the country.


Latest from Allan Smith

Big dad energy: How Harris got to Walz

Kamala Harris had two weeks to make one of the most important decisions of her life. Here's why she picked Tim Walz — and not Josh Shapiro or Mark Kelly.

'We are the underdogs': Harris introduces running mate Walz as a coach, veteran and protector of reproductive rights

The pair appeared in Philadelphia along with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who was the other finalist to be Harris's vice presidential nominee.

'Kamala caved': Trump and his allies cast the Walz pick as liberal overload

Republicans quickly launched a campaign framing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz as a radically far-left ticket.

The pros and cons of Harris' VP list — and how contenders would balance the ticket

Here's how potential Democratic running mates could uniquely help Kamala Harris — and the potential drawbacks already getting attention.

Harris campaign's vetting team has met with 6 potential VP picks as the selection process nears its end

WASHINGTON — The vetting team for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has met with six potential running mate contenders as her selection process nears its end, two sources familiar with the campaign said.

Josh Shapiro's VP bid ignites debate over Israel and antisemitism

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's possible selection as Kamala Harris' running mate has spurred close scrutiny on the left of his record on issues related to Israel.

Josh Shapiro and Gretchen Whitmer rally together for Harris as running mate jockeying heats up

The governors of Pennsylvania and Michigan drew a crowd of more than 1,000 that included many who said they were intrigued by the idea that they could be hearing from Harris’ eventual VP pick.
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Harris and Trump: Compare where they stand on key issues

The 2024 presidential election will give voters a stark choice between Harris and Trump. See where they stand on issues like taxes, EVs, climate change, TikTok and more.

Republicans see Gov. Josh Shapiro as Harris' 'super strong' VP contender

Republicans see one of the Democrats under consideration to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ VP pick as the most likely to offer her a boost: Gov. Josh Shapiro.

'Dumb' and a 'DEI' candidate: Trump and allies attack Kamala Harris based on her race, gender

Vice President Kamala Harris is already facing attacks from Donald Trump and other Republicans that center on her race and gender.