Biden and his allies rush to reassure anxious Democrats who want him off the ticket
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Biden seeks to reassure amid growing Democratic panic
President Biden is trying to reassure top Democrats that he’s up for the challenge of beating former President Trump in November and serving for another four years, amid increasing pressure for him to drop out of the race after his dismal debate ...Joe Biden -
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Biden vows to stay in presidential race as he seeks to reassure allies
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.Joe Biden -
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Vermont Democrat warns Biden could take other Democrats down with him
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch (D) warned Wednesday that President Biden could take other Democrats down with him if he loses badly in November, and said he doesn’t know anymore if Biden would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Harris. “So if ...Joe Biden -
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NYT's Friedman: Biden needs to ask himself if Trump wants him to stay in race
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman urged President Biden to give serious consideration to leaving the presidential race in a column Wednesday, noting that former President Trump appears to be “salivating” at the idea of Biden staying in. ...Joe Biden -
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If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls
As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.Joe Biden -
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Biden tells campaign staff: ‘No one is pushing me out ... I’m not leaving’; second House Democrat urges him to quit race – live
Biden and Harris reiterate to DNC that they are in the 2024 race together; Raúl Grijalva of Arizona says now is an ‘opportunity to look elsewhere’. White House denies Biden is weighing his candidacyWho could replace Joe Biden? Here are six ...Joe Biden -
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Biden, Harris join campaign call to stress staying on ticket
President Biden and Vice President Harris joined a call with their reelection campaign staff on Wednesday, during which the president stressed that he will stay on the top of the ticket amid panic within the party over whether he should step ... -
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White House chief of staff Zients reassures staff amid Biden turmoil
White House chief of staff Jeff Zients told aides Wednesday to hold their heads high and tune out the noise as President Biden seeks to reassure Democrats after his rocky debate performance last week. On an all-staff call, Zients acknowledged the ...Joe Biden -
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Much ado about a list of people who don’t want to help Ukraine
A little-known independent Ukrainian media outfit named Texty.org.ua has recently come under attack by prominent American conservatives.Ukraine -
The New York Times - Business
If Not President Biden, Then Who?
Democrats and donors are pondering who could be the best alternative to take on Donald Trump after faltering attempts to calm nerves following last week’s debate.Joe Biden -
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Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacy
The president’s conversations are the first indication that he is seriously considering whether he can recover after a devastating performance on the debate stage in Atlanta. The White House said the report was false.Joe Biden -
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Biden tells ally he's weighing whether to stay in the race: Reports
The reported conversation with the ally came amid the fallout from Biden's devastating presidential debate with Trump.Joe Biden -
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Biden speaks with Democratic leaders in Congress
President Biden spoke to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, among other Democratic lawmakers, as he faces fallout over his debate performance. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.Joe Biden -
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'I'm not leaving': Biden to his campaign staff
President Biden and Vice President Harris met with their campaign staff to reassure them that he is fully committed to being the Democratic nominee despite criticism from his first debate performance. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on Biden's ...Joe Biden -
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Biden Can't Spin His Way Out of This
The president’s handlers think he can plow ahead, but his position will only get worse. What a tragedy.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Morning Report — Democrats fear loss with Biden as nominee
The Democratic Party has a massive problem this morning. A House Democrat from Texas Tuesday became the first in his party to publicly urge President Biden to step down as the nominee to allow another Democrat to run against former President ...Joe Biden -
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On Biden’s debate, Democrats have no one to blame but themselves
Democrats' attempts to protect President Biden from scrutiny has resulted in a lack of viable replacements, leaving them stuck with a senile candidate and no bench for the 2028 election.Joe Biden -
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Democrats risk becoming Trumpified in defending Biden
Democrats are becoming resigned to Biden's candidacy. They shouldn’t.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Biden set for talks with senior Democrats as crisis deepens
Discussions come as polls show sharp drop in support for US presidentJoe Biden -
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'Something needs to happen' - Democratic voters on replacing Biden
We asked Democratic voters if they thought Joe Biden should be replaced and by whom.Joe Biden -
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White House refutes report Biden told ally he's weighing whether to stay in the race
The White House and President Biden’s reelection campaign on Wednesday quickly refuted a report by The New York Times that indicated the president told an ally he is unsure whether he can salvage his candidacy following his poor debate ...Joe Biden -
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Travel official on navigating 4th of July weekend rush
Millions of Americans will encounter a busy travel rush around the 4th of July weekend. The Transportation Security Administration expects that Sunday will be the busiest travel day and could break a record. Reggie Stephens, the federal security ... -
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Chet Hanks condemns white supremacists who adopted his 'white boy summer' meme
Chet Hanks, son of actor Tom Hanks, has inadvertently emboldened white supremacists and other hate groups, according to a recent report. -
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Rep. Doggett becomes first Democrat to call on Biden to leave race
President Joe Biden apologized off-camera at a fundraiser in Virginia for his poor debate performance last week. This comes as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi acknowledges concerns and Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas becomes the first elected ...Joe Biden -
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House Democrat: 'Biden is going to lose to Trump' after debate
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) predicted in a new interview that former President Biden will lose November's election to former President Trump, adding to a growing group of Democrats questioning Biden's chances after his dismal showing in ...Joe Biden -
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Biden to Hold Crisis Meeting With Democratic Governors at the White House
The president is trying to reassure his supporters that he can still win in November despite his debate debacle last week.Joe Biden -
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Democrats fret while awaiting signs of how Biden will weather debate debacle
Democratic leaders are nervously waiting to see if a fresh round of polling shows that Joe Biden’s support has collapsed and he’s become a drag on congressional races before taking a unified stance on whether he should drop out of the race, ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'No One's Pushing Me Out,' Biden Says, as Pressure From Democrats Grows
The president told campaign staff that he isn’t dropping out of the race. His remarks come amid an all-hands effort by Biden and his senior advisers to reassure Democrats that he is capable of serving another four years in office.Joe Biden -
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Biden campaign works to calm Democrat nerves as pressure mounts
Democratic lawmakers are voicing concerns about the president's ability to take on Donald Trump in November.Joe Biden -
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Concerns about Biden's campaign growing among House Democrats
A group of House Democrats are circulating a letter calling on President Biden to end his 2024 reelection bid in the wake of last week's debate against former President Donald Trump. The letter has not yet been released. CBS News congressional ...Joe Biden -
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'A direct and candid conversation': Democratic governors speak before Biden meeting
The closed-door meeting will include some talked about as possible replacements.Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
House Democratic leadership to hold call as anxiety over Biden rises
House Democratic leadership is set to hold a call this afternoon, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to The Hill, as anxiety rises over President Biden’s standing as the party’s presumptive nominee. The call — scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT ...Joe Biden -
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What the Democratic convention could look like if Biden drops out
As a growing number of voters, politicians and donors express concerns over President Biden's debate performance ahead of the 2024 election, CBS News' Lana Zak looks at what would happen at the Democratic National Convention if Mr. Biden drops out ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Second House Democrat calls for Biden to withdraw from presidential race
Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is calling on President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race, becoming the second sitting Democratic lawmaker to publicly urge the incumbent to step aside after his lackluster performance in last week’s debate. ...Joe Biden -
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The week that changed the US election: Trump’s immunity as Biden falls flat on his face
Plus: A dispatch from Wisconsin, more lies and no more lawyering for Rudy Giuliani. Hello there.. Well, that was interesting, wasn’t it? The election was trundling along pretty normally, then we get a momentous week that changed the shape of the ...Joe Biden -
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Hurricane Beryl nears Jamaica and Democrats await polling after Biden debate: Morning Rundown
Why the Biden administration is considering working with the Taliban.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
Cracks showing in Democratic support as Biden says he ‘nearly fell asleep on stage’
Key ally of president says he knows upcoming appearances have to be successful to stay in race. Cracks in support among Democratic leaders for Joe Biden’s campaign continued to widen on Wednesday ahead of his evening meeting with Democratic ...Joe Biden -
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'I'm not leaving': Biden expands effort to tamp down calls to step aside
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday increased his outreach to lawmakers, Democratic governors, and staff after days of criticism that he hasn't done enough to personally tamp down on nervousness that he should abandon his run for ...Joe Biden