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☆ The tone of Democratic calls for Biden to step aside has hardened his desire to stay in the race: 'It's like they don't know he's Irish'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSince late Wednesday, President Joe Biden has been hunkered down in Delaware, recovering from his latest bout with COVID-19. "It's like they don't know he's Irish," a Biden family confidant recently told the Post. And it comes weeks after Hunter Biden — who for years has been political fodder for Republicans — was convicted on felony gun charges. Biden has repeatedly reiterated that he has no plans to exit the race, and his family has stood with him on that decision. But should the president change course, the family would also support that decision, according to the Post.

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☆ Democratic consensus solidifies around Harris, should Biden step aside
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Edward-Isaac Dovere | Lauren Fox | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But if that suddenly changes, two dozen leading Democratic politicians and operatives told CNN, they can’t realistically see this ending any other way. Still, it’s an idea some Harris backers support, doubting that anyone serious would challenge her, as much chest puffing as there is behind the scenes. Multiple Democratic members of Congress who have called for Biden to go declined on Friday when asked by CNN if they were ready to say they want Harris to be the nominee. “I do believe it has to be the vice president. Biden’s hand would matterFew can conceive of Biden stepping aside and not tapping his running mate to take over.

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☆ Opinion | The Week When So Much Changed
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Nicholas Kristof | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

An official Republican presidential nominee who is also the most polarizing figure in modern American history. Growing talk that Donald Trump could win in a landslide. “There are decades when nothing happens, and weeks when decades happen,” Lenin is widely quoted as saying. To me, the tumult raised fears but also offered hopes and potential turning points — the most significant of which is the prospect of President Biden withdrawing from the race, as it seems he’s considering. Trump had a triumphant and exultant week, but his acceptance speech also underscored his lack of discipline and tendency to hail himself as America’s Caesar.

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☆ Election Live Updates: Trump and Vance Set for First Joint Rally, as Biden Vows to Return to Trail
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Chris Cameron | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

“No matter the strength of their arguments.”Democratic officials also said the virtual roll call should not happen before Aug. 1. The convention’s rules committee will vote in a meeting next week on whether to conduct a virtual roll call. On Friday, at least eight more Congressional Democrats, including Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, called on Mr. Biden to withdraw from the race. changed its process to nominate Mr. Biden to accommodate an Aug. 7 deadline to place him on the ballot in Ohio. chair, acknowledged the controversy over holding a virtual roll call but defended the move as transparent, necessary and long planned.

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Even before the debate, Mr. Biden had told confidants that he believed he had a far better chance than Ms. Harris of beating Mr. Trump. By making the case for himself publicly and privately, Mr. Biden has implicitly had to downplay her chances of winning. Image Mr. Biden arriving in Dover, Del., late Wednesday night, on his way to spend time at his home in Rehoboth Beach. “She’s not only a great vice president,” Mr. Biden said at the N.A.A.C.P. Brenda Pollard, a Democratic delegate for Mr. Biden, said she hoped Mr. Biden would not step down as the nominee.

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In the days after President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, aides to Vice President Kamala Harris got word of an exchange that a staff member from the White House legislative affairs office had with a member of Congress about why Democrats should continue to support Mr. Biden’s re-election bid. Ms. Harris’s aides were concerned that in making the case for Mr. Biden, the legislative affairs office had denigrated her political strength and suggested that she would not be as strong a candidate against Donald J. Trump. The aides quickly reached out to Jeff Zients, the White House chief of staff, to alert him about the call. Their message was that it was fine for the administration’s surrogates to whip support for Mr. Biden — and that they were totally behind that effort — but that Mr. Biden’s team needed to be careful not to do it at the expense of degrading the vice president.

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☆ Premarket stocks: The Dow’s surge is a calculated response to political turmoil
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Allison Morrow | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Tragedy strikes and traders (or trading algorithms) sniff out a way to make money off of it. Stocks also went on a tear as Covid-19 killed millions and gutted economies across the globe. “The market’s up today, but the market’s up every day,” Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, tells me. Whether or not the political bump lasts, some traders did seize on the moment to double down on so-called Trump trades. In short, when the yield curve gets steeper, that’s a sign bond traders are nervous.

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☆ Here’s why people have fond memories of the Trump economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Tami Luhby | Alicia Wallace | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —In 2018, Jonathan and Trista Schmier felt the economy was so strong that they could take a big risk. “The customers got very, very upset.”Trista and Jonathan Schmier felt confident enough about the economy during the Trump administration to open a small chain of restaurants. Poll after poll show that voters have more faith in Trump’s ability to handle the economy than President Joe Biden’s. By many measures, however, the economy under Biden — who took office while the pandemic was still underway — has also been strong. “I trust the other guy better,” said Southworth, 74, referring to Trump, whom he voted for in 2016 and 2020.

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☆ John Fetterman reportedly gauged Biden support at a Democratic lunch, but only a few senators wanted the president to stay in the race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-13 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewSince joining the upper chamber last year, Sen. John Fetterman has been one of President Joe Biden's strongest political allies. But so far, many Senate Democrats appear highly skeptical of Biden's chances in November, despite only one Democratic senator publicly calling on the President to forgo his reelection bid. Advertisement"You have legacies, too," Fetterman told the senators who were present in the room, according to the outlet. "I refuse to join the Democratic vultures on Biden's shoulder after the debate," the senator wrote on X after the June debate. During a June appearance on "Fox News Sunday," Fetterman compared his campaign situation with that of the president.

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☆ Support is coming in for an embattled Biden — from Trumpworld
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But he's getting some support — and it's coming from Trumpworld. Advertisement"I don't think anyone wants to call this guy at an emergency at 3 o'clock in the morning but you know, he did an hour. It's almost an hour," Trump Jr. said midway through Biden's press conference. I don't think it was a great job by any means, but I think it's a big one," he said near the end of the podcast. The Trump campaign had already expressed its preference for Biden as a candidate even before Biden's disastrous debate on June 27.

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☆ Biden aide suggests that the president has more stamina than George Clooney: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A Biden aide suggested Biden has greater stamina than George Clooney, a CNN correspondent said. The aide said that the president had stayed three hours longer than Clooney at a recent fundraiser. This was the fundraiser mentioned by Clooney in his devastating op-ed. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe Biden campaign reportedly hit back at George Clooney's devastating op-ed on Wednesday by suggesting that the president had more energy than the actor.

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☆ The Democrats’ Unhappy Indecision
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( David Leonhardt | Ian Prasad Philbrick | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Democratic politicians seemed to be falling in line behind President Biden yesterday even as more polling showed his campaign to be in trouble. In today’s newsletter, we’ll explain the latest developments and polling. We will also give you a selection of commentary — both pro-Biden and anti-Biden — that we found helpful. The view on the Hill

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☆ Democrats go public with fears of GOP ‘landslide’ that could jeopardize US democracy
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Zachary B. Wolf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —President Joe Biden and his advisers keep issuing unequivocal declarations that he’s staying in the 2024 race, but Democrats aren’t hearing it. “Speaker Pelosi fully supports whatever President Biden decides to do,” a spokesperson said in a subsequent statement. “Donald Trump is on track, I think, to win this election, and maybe win it by a landslide, and take with him the Senate and the House,” he told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. Trump is currently aheadCNN’s Road to 270 assessment of the electoral map shows Trump in position to win the election. “Donald Trump and the Republicans have loved every minute of watching this discussion,” Rep. Debbie Dingell, who represents the battleground state of Michigan, told CNN’s Jessica Dean.

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☆ Biden’s political position is rapidly deteriorating as critical news conference looms
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —A staggering 24 hours that cracked the political foundation of Joe Biden’s reelection bid leave him facing the most high-pressure presidential news conference in modern history on Thursday. The stakes for Biden’s solo appearance at the conclusion of the NATO summit multiplied by the hour as his political position unraveled at a dignity-sapping rate. In another danger sign for Biden’s candidacy, one Democratic strategist told CNN, “Everything is frozen because no one knows what’s going to happen. The deepening crisis gripping the Democratic Party is not simply damaging Biden’s chances of clinging to the nomination. But as Biden’s political standing continues to rapidly deteriorate, the question is becoming how much longer he can insist he’s the only Democrat who can beat Trump.

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☆ This May Be a Turning Point for Biden. But in Which Direction?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Nate Cohn | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The case for a Biden comeback always presumed that voters would mostly cast their ballots based on their views about Donald J. Trump. So long as that’s true, the path to a Biden comeback will be long and arduous. The best that can be said for Mr. Biden is that the worst of the post-debate crisis might — might — be over. Even skeptics like Jerry Nadler, who had reportedly told his colleagues that Mr. Biden should end his candidacy, appeared newly resigned to Mr. Biden’s renomination. And all of this follows a steady stream of Democrats who affirmed their support for Mr. Biden on Monday, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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☆ As Rich Backers Retreat, Biden Trumpets Small Donors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Kenneth P. Vogel | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In a nationally broadcast interview on Monday, President Biden pushed back on rich Democrats who want him to end his re-election campaign, saying, “I don’t care what the millionaires think.”Small donors, he made clear, were coming through for him. But hours later, Mr. Biden joined a private call with his top donors and fund-raisers to reassure them. The seemingly contradictory messages show the conundrum facing the president as he grapples with the fallout from his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald J. Trump last month. In order to continue to fund his presidential campaign, Mr. Biden will most likely need the support of wealthy Democratic Party backers, but they have been among the loudest voices calling for him to end his bid for re-election. In trying to diffuse their opposition, Mr. Biden — a politician who has long relied on the party’s establishment to fund his campaign — has adopted a surprisingly populist anti-elite message that, in some ways, echoes Mr. Trump’s.

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☆ Opinion: Kamala Harris is the only viable alternative for Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Opinion Bill Burton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —If President Joe Biden is not the Democratic nominee coming out of the August party convention, it will have to be Vice President Kamala Harris. African Americans make up about 14% of the American population, yet in 2020 nearly 20% of Biden voters were Black, according to Pew Research Center. You think the ignominy of Harris campaigning for someone else is going to bring Black voters into the fold? The vice president is in the best position to receive Biden’s campaign funds, since her name is already listed on the campaign account. Are we prepared for our unvetted, untested Democratic nominee to flame out in the most important election of our lifetimes?

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Vice President Kamala Harris looks on during a campaign event at Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 29. Biden always says not to compare him to the almighty, but to the alternative. That’s her keeping close to Biden — but it’s also Biden keeping her close. Despite her efforts, Democratic politics has started to reshape around her — as has former President Donald Trump’s campaign, which has already begun attacking Harris. Other officials and advisers said plans are underway to convince Biden to immediately throw his support behind Harris, release his Democratic delegates and ask them to follow his choice.

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☆ Kamala Harris: Democrats start moving to VP as President Joe Biden digs in
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Edward-Isaac Dovere | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

CNN —Amid the ongoing fallout from Joe Biden’s debate performance, talk in many top Democratic circles has already moved to who Kamala Harris’ running mate would be. A more open race, these top Democrats hope, would be for Harris’ running mate, with a focus on leading Democratic governors. “President Biden is our nominee, Vice President Harris is our running mate, and we will win this November,” he said. The anti-Trump coalition cannot afford to discount the strengths of the nominated Democratic running mate and current vice president. Harris’ answer: She’d turn around and say to him, “Why are you being so weird?”As vice president, Harris has tended to be known more for her word salads than sharp elbows like that.

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The concern is compounded because many believe Trump poses a threat to the future of NATO. Questions about Biden and his political future inject further uncertainty into a summit where key allies are also dealing with major political changes. However, as one former senior US diplomat said, there will “certainly be a spotlight” on Biden at the NATO summit. Adding to the pressure is the increased significance of this year’s NATO summit. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has sought to focus attention on the content of the summit and away from Biden’s debate performance.

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☆ Biden has a new plan: Stop doing events at night
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. He told the governors he just needs to get more sleep and stop holding events after 8 p.m., according to the outlets. Biden's campaign didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider about the reports. Biden's campaign had previously chalked up the poor performance to a cold and jet lag from international trips he had taken days earlier. One representative told CNN anonymously that House lawmakers are giving Biden space to decide what to do next.

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☆ Prominent Biden loyalists who have suggested he should step down
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read previewFor months, Democrats have rallied behind President Joe Biden, insisting that in private moments he's energetic and up for the job. "Joe Biden had one thing he had to do tonight, and he didn't do it," McCaskill said. Thomas FriedmanThomas Friedman, a journalist and close friend of Biden, said in an opinion piece that the president should step aside. Nicholas KristofNicholas Kristof, a New York Times columnist, addressed Biden directly in an opinion piece, calling on him to step down. Paul KrugmanPaul Krugman, a New York Times opinion columnist, said he "very reluctantly" joined others in calling on Biden to step aside.

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☆ Forget right or left. Voters are sick of whoever's in charge.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Though some say right-wing movements are on the rise globally, in this year's elections, that's not universally the case. Andy Soloman/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesIn short, voters are just fed up — no matter who's in charge. Voters want a chanceGlobally, it's not hard to see an anti-establishment, anti-incumbency trend playing out. So-called "double haters" — voters who dislike both Trump and Biden — have made up an influential chunk of the electorate in recent polls.

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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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☆ Jill Biden could convince Joe to drop out. So far, she's vowing to fight on.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewJoe Biden's debate performance last week was, by most accounts, a disaster. But First Lady Jill Biden — possibly the only person who could convince the president to call it quits — is standing beside him. "After last night's debate, he said, 'You know, Jill, I don't know what happened. I didn't feel that great,'" Jill Biden continued, according to the Post. AdvertisementUnless Jill Biden changes her tune or Joe Biden is offered a dignified way out, it doesn't seem likely that the president will back down.

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