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nytimes.com August 10, 2024 Here are some stories you might have missed this week, curated by Times editors and personalized for you. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times How Kamala Harris Trusted Her Gut and Picked Tim Walz The ambitious Josh Shapiro asked about his role as vice president. The battle-tested Mark Kelly was already seen as a third option. And the happy-go-lucky Mr. Walz promised to do anything for the team. By Shane Goldmacher, Katie Rogers, Reid J. Epstein and Katie Glueck Doug Mills/The New York Times Harris's Rise Has Unsettled Trump, Who Is Struggling to Focus, Supporters Say Donald J. Trump's allies want him to talk about the issues, but he seems distracted by Kamala Harris's burst of momentum. By Shawn McCreesh Doug Mills/The New York Times Campaign Notebook Donald Trump Can't Get Over What Happened to President Biden At a news conference in Florida, Mr. Trump said "the presidency was taken away from Joe Biden" by a cabal of Democrats including Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi and Kamala Harris. By Shawn McCreesh The New York Times Harris Leads Trump in Three Key States, Times/Siena Polls Find New surveys of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania taken this week offer the latest indication of a dramatic reversal in standing for the Democratic Party since President Biden abandoned his re-election bid. By Lisa Lerer and Ruth Igielnik Doug Mills/The New York Times Inside the Worst Three Weeks of Donald Trump's 2024 Campaign People around the former and would-be president see a candidate knocked off his bearings, disoriented by his new contest with Kamala Harris and unsure of how to take her on. By Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for On Politics from The New York Times. To stop receiving On Politics, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018