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download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewIn a stunning turnaround, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he is withdrawing his candidacy for reelection in 2024. Biden on Sunday also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him in the Oval Office. In the days following the debate, Biden faced growing pressure to step aside, with an increasing number of Democratic politicians urging the 81-year-old president to do so. Polling had long shown Biden trailing Trump both nationally and in key swing states, and the debate represented a key opportunity for the president to turn the race around.

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☆ 'Ludicrous': Donors leave call with Kamala Harris frustrated and annoyed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris departs Air Force Two as she arrives at Pope Army Airfield to campaign in Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S., July 18, 2024. Kevin Mohatt | ReutersA call Friday featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and about 300 major Democratic donors left many who dialed in frustrated, with one donor declaring it "ludicrous" shortly before it ended, according to two sources familiar with the call. During the call, Harris, who was asked to join the call by Biden's senior advisors, praised Biden, according to campaign officials. NBC News reached out to the Biden campaign for comment. But what angered many donors, this source said, was that during the wait — which was about 20 minutes — donors were "admonished."

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☆ Obama was startled by how 'disoriented' Biden appeared during a June fundraising event, NYT reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewDuring a campaign fundraising event in June, President Joe Biden's disoriented state while onstage left former President Barack Obama "startled," The New York Times reported. The event in question — a Los Angeles fundraiser hosted by Jimmy Kimmel — included a viral moment where it appeared Obama led a frozen Biden offstage. Multiple reports indicate that Obama expressed concerns about Biden's ability to beat Republican nominee Donald Trump. Related storiesBehind the scenes, Biden is considering what an exit from the 2024 race might look like, per multiple reports. "He's the best person to take on Donald Trump," Biden's reelection campaign chair, Jen O'Malley Dillon, said on "Morning Joe."

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☆ Biden's campaign chair says the president has seen 'slippage' in support but insists he has 'multiple pathways' to win
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jen O'Malley Dillon on Friday made a case for President Joe Biden's reelection bid. O'Malley Dillon said that the recent slip in support for Biden was just "a small movement." The campaign chair argued that Biden expected a close race and that his campaign was built for it. AdvertisementPresident Joe Biden's campaign chair on Friday acknowledged that the president has seen "slippage" in support in recent weeks but reaffirmed that he still had "multiple pathways" to win reelection. During an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Jen O'Malley Dillon made the case for the Biden-Harris ticket despite growing calls from lawmakers and major donors for the president to step aside as the Democratic nominee.

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WASHINGTON — Members of President Joe Biden's family have discussed what an exit from his campaign might look like, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Biden's family members have specifically discussed how he would want to end his re-election bid on his own timing and with a carefully calculated plan in place. White House spokesman Andrew Bates denied that any such exit discussions are happening amongst the family. Among the reports: that longtime speechwriter and historian Jon Meacham was penning Biden's exit remarks. Amid the turmoil the Biden campaign sent out talking points to Democrats, according to a Democratic strategies: "President Biden has not spoken to congressional leadership today.

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☆ Biden won't drop out, campaign insists in a new memo
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Josephine Rozzelle | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. President Joe Biden looks on at the 115th NAACP National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., July 16, 2024. "Joe Biden has made it more than clear: he's in this race and he's in it to win it. Moreover, he's the presumptive nominee, there is no plan for an alternative nominee," the memo said. "In a few short weeks, Joe Biden will be the official nominee. Biden campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon said on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Friday that the president will be back on the campaign trail next week.

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“Anyone who thinks this is over is mistaken,” said one House Democrat about the ongoing conversations happening behind the scenes. The delay stopped a draft letter circulating among House Democrats that, if made formal, would have exposed further cracks in the party. ABC News’ Jonathan Karl reported earlier Wednesday that Schumer told Biden on Saturday that it would be best if Biden bowed out of the presidential race. At one point, Biden told Crow, “I don’t want to hear that crap” in addressing the lawmaker’s concerns. In response, Biden told Houlahan that his team would get her talking points about all of the things that he has done for Pennsylvania, reminding her that he married a Philly girl.

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☆ Trump goes all in by selecting JD Vance as his MAGA heir apparent
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

On Monday, Trump announced that he had selected Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential pick. In selecting Vance, Trump stiff-armed the establishment and Wall Street voices that settled on another finalist, North Dakota Gov. In May, he expressed skepticism that former Vice President Mike Pence's life was ever truly in danger during the Capitol riot. Related storiesLike Trump, Vance has embraced conspiracies about the 2020 election. Like Trump, Vance has also strongly questioned sending defense aid to Ukraine.

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☆ Trump's ready for his big moment, though he's been winning without one
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Donald Trump is on a winning streak, which is all the more remarkable because he's barely played the game. He's in the strongest position any Republican presidential hopeful has been in July since George W. Bush in 2000. AdvertisementSince the debate, Biden has faced almost daily onslaught of Democrats calling him to step aside. Even as he's refrained from rallies, he's still ranting on social media. Trump also handed Biden's campaign a major gift by offering one of his signature "I don't know them" denials about Project 2025.

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☆ Biden's high-stakes NATO speech wasn't a disaster. But it's not going to change anyone's mind.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | Kelsey Vlamis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Just before the news conference, Biden referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, standing nearby, as Russian President Vladimir Putin before quickly correcting himself. Advertisement"Ladies and gentlemen, President Putin," Biden said before quickly realizing his mistake and adding, "He's gonna beat President Putin, President Zelenskyy." "I'm so focused on beating President Putin," he said. Following the press conference, pundits and journalists acknowledged his command of the issues. AdvertisementBiden's press conference was likely never going to assuage Democrats' concerns.

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U.S. President Joe Biden attends a Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII) event, on the first day of the G7 summit, in Savelletri, Italy, June 13, 2024. "He needs to drop out," one Biden campaign official said. "No one involved in the effort thinks he has a path," said a second person working to elect him. "But Joe Biden and this campaign have made it through setbacks before. We're all waiting around for Joe Biden to f--- up again, which is not a great position to be in."

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☆ The calls for Biden to step down are now coming from inside the White House
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewPresident Joe Biden may have to convince some of his own White House officials that he's still their best hope of defeating former President Donald Trump. The White House strongly denied the report. "Unequivocally, this is not true," White House spokesperson Andrew Bates told The Times, a statement he reiterated to Business Insider. Earlier this week, it looked like the White House had successfully frozen most of Capitol Hill not to pressure the president. Biden is set to speak to White House reporters at length Thursday night in his first extensive news conference in months.

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☆ 'No one is picking up the phone': Joe Biden's fundraising confronts new hurdles after debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-08 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

U.S. President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, U.S., June 20, 2024. Amanda Andrade-rhoades | ReutersPresident Joe Biden's fundraising operation started showing cracks in its once formidable armor, almost 10 days after his disastrous presidential debate performance. Some of Biden's campaign bundlers have stopped making calls to potential donors since the June 27 debate, according to people familiar with the matter. "No one is picking up the phone," said a well-connected Democratic fundraiser, who raises money for Biden and the Democratic Party. watch nowA Biden campaign spokesman did not return a request for comment.

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☆ Biden's path to victory is much narrower following his debate disaster with states like New Mexico and Virginia suddenly in play for Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Under the University of Virginia Center for Politics' current projections, there are five true toss-up states: Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada. The reality is that if Biden is stuck playing defense in states Democrats usually win, Trump's return to the White House will be a foregone conclusion. The only question then will be how many Electoral College votes would the former president win. "If Biden's position gets worse, that's when you see maybe a Virginia or New Mexico get in play," Kondik said. Virginia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, or Minnesota are not going to be the states that put Trump over 270.

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☆ Why Jill Biden is unlikely to convince Joe to step down, despite mounting pressure
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Jill Biden — the president's wife of 47 years — responded to criticism of her husband's age at a Manhatten fundraiser on Friday, saying the 81-year-old is "not a young man." "When he gets knocked down, Joe gets back up, and that's what we're doing today," Jill said, according to The Washington Post. Jill Biden has always publicly supported the president. However, she added that Jill and the wider Biden camp's unwavering support could be more harmful than helpful. She said this mindset extends to the Democratic party, adding that many will automatically support Biden because of a "genuine fear" that the party doesn't stand a chance with a replacement nominee.

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☆ Trying to convince voters that Biden's debate performance was a one-off will backfire, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewPresident Joe Biden's aides have defended his debate performance, treating it as an unimportant one-off in a long campaign. According to The New York Times, the president's aides are trying to cast Biden's performance — branded by many as a disaster — as insignificant in the long run. Related storiesIronically, Biden's aides also appeared to blame the president's age when discussing his debate performance with Axios. "But I know what I do know — I know how to tell the truth ... "By framing Biden's performance as a 'blip,' campaign surrogates are trying to reset expectations.

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☆ Biden trolls Trump over his Manhattan trial while offering 2 presidential debates
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewPresident Joe Biden's campaign is trolling Donald Trump over his Manhattan criminal trial while pushing the former president to agree to an unprecedented summer presidential debate. On Wednesday morning, Biden's campaign proposed two presidential debates outside the traditional nonpartisan organization that has scheduled such contests for decades. Their suggestion includes an unprecedented June debate, which would easily be the earliest major presidential debate. ;'"The biggest shake-up to presidential debates in decadesBiden's proposed debates would be in June and early September. The organization, the Commission on Presidential Debates, has faced criticism in recent years, especially from Republicans, over its selection of moderators.

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☆ 'Make my day pal': Biden challenges Trump to two debates under special conditions, Republican accepts
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Rebecca Picciotto | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during the final presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, on Oct. 22. President Joe Biden on Wednesday challenged former Donald Trump to two head-to-head debates before the November election, with several special conditions. Both proposed showdowns would be held without the involvement of the non-partisan commission that typically organizes presidential debates. "Just tell me when, I'll be there," wrote Trump. " During the 2020 debates, Biden and Trump regularly broke out into shouting matches as they each tried to get a word in edgewise.

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Unlike Obama and Clinton before him, Biden is running against a candidate only a few years his junior. It was a twist on how Clinton answered a question about Dole's age during the second presidential debate in 1996. There is not much precedent for the event Biden's campaign is putting on Thursday. Obama, Biden and Clinton will inevitably go down memory lane during a discussion moderated by comedian Stephen Colbert. Aside from private conversations, Biden also often directs his top aides to follow up with Obama or Clinton on various topics of conversation.

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☆ Biden fundraising 'dream team' creates $140 million war chest to take on Donald Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Brian Schwartz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

US President Biden arrives to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on December 20, 2023, as he departs for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. President Joe Biden's $140 million campaign war chest has been bolstered by a group of loyal advisers and fundraisers that some party strategists call a "dream team" effort to defeat the likely Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump. "They have kind of put together a dream team in fundraising," said Jim Messina, who served as former President Barack Obama's campaign manager for his successful 2012 reelection campaign. Katzenberg has been speaking with donors to Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and trying to recruit them to support Biden. But Katzenberg pointed to Haley's support in places like New Hampshire, where she won 43% of the Republican primary vote, saying that suggests there is a slice of the Republican party ready to move on from Trump.

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He ordered up an economic analysis and spoke to company officials about the plant, according to White House officials. On Thursday, Biden will visit Belvidere to showcase that same auto plant, which has reopened as part of the settlement of a targeted strike by the United Auto Workers union. O'Malley Dillon said the UAW contracts and the auto plant reopening reflect a larger focus on workers by the president. The contracts, if approved by 146,000 union members in the coming weeks, would dramatically raise pay for auto workers. Top assembly plant workers would earn roughly $42 per hour.

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☆ Susan Rice to step down as Biden's domestic policy chief
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Carol E. Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Susan Rice speaks on December 11, 2020, after being nominated to be Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council by US President-elect Joe Biden (R), in Wilmington, Delaware. President Joe Biden's domestic policy adviser, Susan Rice, is stepping down from her post next month, multiple current and former senior administration officials told NBC News. White House chief of staff Jeff Zients said Rice, who served as national security adviser during the Obama administration, has been critical to driving Biden's agenda and has taken the Domestic Policy Council "to new heights." Rice, who was on Biden's short list for vice president, entered the job without a domestic policy background, having served in foreign policy roles during the Obama and Clinton administrations. Deputy White House chief of staff Jen O'Malley Dillon echoed Klain's praise in a written statement.

☆ Biden selects Julie Chavez Rodriguez as 2024 campaign manager -source
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-23 | by ( Jeff Mason | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden has selected Julie Chavez Rodriguez, a senior adviser at the White House and deputy campaign manager of his 2020 presidential campaign, to be his campaign manager for the 2024 election, according to a source familiar with the plan. Rodriguez, who is director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, has accepted the role, the source said. Biden had been considering at least three people for the campaign manager role, according to Democratic sources familiar with the deliberations. Biden is expected to keep his circle of close advisers at the White House even as he runs for re-election. His former campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon is now a White House deputy chief of staff.

US President Joe Biden during an event at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 77 training center in Accokeek, Maryland, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. President Joe Biden is preparing to make his intention to seek a second term official next week, with advisers planning to launch his re-election campaign as soon as Tuesday, three sources familiar with the plans said. And as he did four years ago, Biden would launch his candidacy with a campaign video message, the sources said. The Washington Post first reported that Biden is preparing to announce his re-election bid next week. The timing and method of the announcement mirror how the Obama-Biden ticket launched its re-election bid in 2011.

☆ Influencers could get their own White House briefing room as part of Biden's strategy to reach younger voters for 2024, Axios reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-10 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Influencers may get a briefing room apart from the White House Press Briefing Room, per Axios. It's part of the Biden Admin's strategy to reach young voters who may not rely on mainstream news. Relying on an influencer's reach could also be part of President Joe Biden's strategy to reach younger voters ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Biden Administration has four staffers — not part of the Biden campaign — who will connect with influencers and independent content creators, Axios reported. A White House spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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