President Biden 2024

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In a State He Can't Lose, Biden Is Losing

New York Times /Sienna College has Trump up in Pennsylvania; Virginia also is surprisingly close

(Newser) - New polling has bad news for President Biden in the make-or-break state of Pennsylvania as well as in the once-safe state of Virginia, reports the New York Times . The newspaper is quick to point out that the polls were conducted before the attempted assassination of Donald Trump over the weekend,...

Not So Fast on Replacing Biden, Trump and Allies Say

Advisers figure Republican candidate is running ahead and don't want changes

(Newser) - It can be a little hard to tell, because some of the praise is sarcasm, but Donald Trump and his allies have made almost supportive comments about President Biden staying in the race—now that Democrats are split on replacing him. "I think he did fine enough to be...

Biden Hears Chants of 'Don't You Quit!' at Rally

President promises the crowd in Michigan he's not going anywhere

(Newser) - It remains unclear whether President Biden can convince enough Democratic power-brokers and big donors to stay in the race. But on Friday night, at least, he had a good night. At a campaign rally in the swing state of Michigan, supporters chanted "Don't you quit!" and "...

After Biden Presser, Dems Are Stuck in 'Special Layer of Hell'

President did ... OK, per reviews, but it may not be enough to stop the calls for him to leave the race

(Newser) - President Biden's "do or die" moment , the press conference in which he had to convince the world he's able to lead the US for four more years, has come and gone . So what's the verdict? It's a mixed bag, with praise for Biden's foreign...

Radio Network Admits Portions of Biden Interview Were Cut

Network says Biden campaign requested the radio show make the edits

(Newser) - President Biden was interviewed on a Wisconsin radio show last week, and now the radio network that airs the show has acknowledged that parts of the interview were edited at the Biden campaign's request, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Biden's phone interview on the Earl Ingram Show was...

Biden Slip-Up on Harris' Name Draws Attention

'Look, I wouldn't have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if I didn't think she was qualified to be president'

(Newser) - The very first question President Biden fielded in his Thursday night press conference was, not surprisingly, about his fitness to remain a candidate and whether Vice President Kamala Harris could step in if not. In his answer, Biden asserted that he is "the most qualified" person to beat Donald...

Biden Makes Ill-Timed Gaffe on World Stage

He introduces Ukraine's Zelensky as 'President Putin' before catching himself

(Newser) - A few weeks ago, the gaffe might not have drawn much attention. But with the world's focus on President Biden's performance at the NATO summit, Biden misspoke in a headline-making way Thursday while introducing Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky during a NATO speech:
  • "Now, I want to hand
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Biden Team Sees Obama as Guiding Push to Oust Him
Biden Team Sees Obama
as Guiding Push to Oust Him
the rundown
Jul 11, 2024 1:00 PM CDT

Biden Team Sees Obama as Guiding Push to Oust Him

Pelosi also is reportedly working behind the scenes, listening to critics

(Newser) - As Democrats continue to debate the possibility of replacing President Biden as nominee, Politico reports that two big names are shaping that discussion behind the scenes: Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. Details and related coverage:
  • Maneuverings: Obama spoke with George Clooney before the actor's Wednesday op-ed urging the president
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Sources Say Schumer Is Privately Open to Replacing Biden on the Ticket
New Biden Trouble:
Schumer May Bail on Him
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Jul 11, 2024 7:11 AM CDT

New Biden Trouble: Schumer May Bail on Him

Plus, first Democrat senator officially calls on president to exit the race

(Newser) - The bad press keeps coming for President Biden. Following news that George Clooney bailed on him and the first Democrat senator admitted publicly that he's unlikely to beat Trump comes more of the same:
  • Chuck Schumer: Sources tell Axios that while the Senate majority leader is publicly insisting he'
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At NATO Presser, All Eyes Will Fall Once More on Biden
It's Do or Die Time for
Biden at NATO Presser
THE RUNDOWN
Jul 11, 2024 7:01 AM CDT

It's Do or Die Time for Biden at NATO Presser

President will again be under the microscope at Thursday night news conference

(Newser) - President Biden is currently on a "media blitz," including a rare solo press conference Thursday evening to cap off a three-day NATO summit. The New York Times calls it a "high-stakes moment," where Biden's "allies, doubters, and enemies will be watching for any evidence...

Pelosi Warns Biden: &#39;Time Is Running Short&#39;
Pelosi
Warns Biden:
'Time Is
Running Short'
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Jul 10, 2024 11:48 AM CDT

Pelosi Warns Biden: 'Time Is Running Short'

Meanwhile, George Clooney bails on him, and the first Democratic senator says he can't win

(Newser) - Tuesday may have been a good day for President Biden in terms of shifting momentum in his favor, but a new spate of stories illustrates the Biden problems that remain:
  • Pelosi hesitation: Speaking to MSNBC's Morning Joe on Wednesday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said "it's up
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Stephanopoulos Caught Spilling His Inner Thoughts on Biden

'I don't think he can serve 4 more years,' ABC News anchor tells random person on NYC street

(Newser) - Fresh off his interview with President Biden last week, George Stephanopoulos had more to say Tuesday about the 81-year-old commander in chief—though now he's regretting saying it. TMZ has a clip of the ABC News anchor, dressed casually in workout attire on what the outlet says is Fifth...

Momentum Appears to Have Tilted in Biden&#39;s Favor
Momentum
Appears
to Have Tilted
in Biden's Favor
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Jul 9, 2024 2:08 PM CDT

Momentum Appears to Have Tilted in Biden's Favor

Movement to oust him as nominee seems to be fizzling on Capitol Hill

(Newser) - President Biden's aggressive push to remain the Democratic nominee appears to be working, according to multiple accounts of the mood in Congress:
  • Momentum shift: The Washington Post notes that no more House Democrats came forward on Tuesday calling for Biden to step aside, "suggesting the ground may be
...

James Carville Lays Out His Plan to Save Democrats

Strategist predicts Biden is out, says Obama and Clinton should pick 8 contenders

(Newser) - Democratic strategist James Carville gets right to the point in his New York Times column about the current mess for his party: "Mark my words: Joe Biden is going to be out of the 2024 presidential race." He doesn't spend much time on how that will come...

Harris and Trump Are Neck and Neck in Polls

Vice president outperforms or statistically ties Biden in 3 of them

(Newser) - "Does Kamala Harris have what it takes?" That's the question posed by the Independent as it speculates on the US vice president's chances of beating Donald Trump should President Biden step aside so she can make a run in November. According to recent polls, the answer seems...

At NATO Summit, an 'Absolutely Critical' Moment for Biden

US president must prove on the world stage that he's up to the task of continuing for 4 more years

(Newser) - With November's election looming, President Biden is now facing "a week of reckoning," with the NATO summit kicking off Tuesday in DC. That convening may prove to be a "path to at least a temporary reprieve—or this president's last stand," per the BBC...

Neurologist's Frequent Visits to White House Draw Scrutiny

Media exchanges with White House press secretary get 'testy' at daily briefing

(Newser) - A neurologist who specializes in movement disorders and is an expert on Parkinson's disease was at the White House eight times in eight months between July 2023 and March 2024. The New York Times confirmed the visits as documented on visitor logs released by the White House; more recent...

Biden to Donors: 'We're Done Talking About the Debate'

In phone call, president urges focusing on Trump

(Newser) - After delivering a forceful message to House Democrats on Monday that he's staying in the race, President Biden turned his attention to propping up donors. In a phone call, Biden told them Democrats need to stop debating his competency to hold office and start talking about the Republican nominee....

As Some Democrats Bail on Biden, Fetterman Digs In

Senator defends president, mocks peers he sees as weak-kneed

(Newser) - The number of congressional Democrats calling for President Biden to step aside , either in public or in private, is growing. One person most definitely not in that camp is Sen. John Fetterman, who campaigned with the president across his home state of Pennsylvania on Sunday.
  • No chucking: "He's
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Biden Letter to Democrats: I'm Not Stepping Aside

President digs in even as more members of his party call for him to withdraw

(Newser) - President Biden delivered a special letter to Democrats on Capitol Hill on Monday, but his message hasn't changed: He insists he will not drop out of the 2024 race, reports USA Today .
  • The letter: "I am firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this race to
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