This is "Arkies in the Beltway" for the week of July 28, 2024. I'm Alex Thomas, Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, with your look at national politics and the Arkansans influencing the discussions.
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Arkansas' delegation for this year's Democratic National Convention did not waste any time backing Vice President Kamala Harris as their party's presidential nominee.
Delegates voted unanimously to support Harris, who is expected to lead the Democratic Party's presidential ticket following President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race. Harris has received overwhelming national support in the days following Biden's move, setting herself up to become the party's pick to face former President Donald Trump in November.
STORY: Arkansas delegation for 2024 Democratic National Convention endorses Harris in presidential race
Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation spoke highly of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following his address during a joint meeting of Congress.
Netanyahu's