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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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Democratic Party rules show a clear path to replace Biden if he were to step aside
As Biden's campaign tries to calm nervous Democrats, the DNC is circulating talking points that misleadingly suggest there is no means of replacing the president at the top of the party's ticket.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 -
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What’s the White House’s plan as more urge Biden to step aside?
As Joe Biden faces increasing pressure after his poor debate performance last week, all eyes are on polls and donors — which could hint at possible cracks in the president’s plan for reelection. Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY.Joe Biden -
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Boston Globe editorial board calls for Biden to step aside
The editorial board at The Boston Globe called on President Biden to suspend his campaign following his poor debate performance and a rocky few days for the Democratic Party. “In the days since last week’s presidential debate, President Biden’s ...Joe Biden -
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Biden-Trump race is tight amid debate fallout: Poll
President Biden and former President Trump are in a tight race amid fallout from last week’s presidential debate, according to a new poll from The Economist/YouGov. The poll, conducted between June 30 and July 2, found that Trump garnered 42 ...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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Kamala Harris may be our only hope. Biden should step aside and endorse her | Mehdi Hasan
It is with some surprise, reluctance and even trepidation that I write these words: Joe Biden should stand aside and endorse Kamala Harris. I have never been a fan of Kamala Harris.. I was an outspoken critic of her candidacy for the Democratic ...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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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 -
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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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Trump Expands Lead Over Biden as Age Worries Grow
Donald Trump opened a 6-point lead over President Biden among voters nationally, with 80% saying that the president is too old to run for a second term, a new Wall Street Journal poll finds.Joe Biden -
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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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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 -
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Poll: Trump gets edge over Biden nationally, across battlegrounds after debate
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.Joe Biden -
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Trump gets edge over Biden nationally after first 2024 presidential debate, CBS News poll shows
A CBS News poll released Wednesday shows former President Donald Trump slightly leading President Biden nationwide following the first 2024 presidential debate. The previous poll had Mr. Biden leading slightly. Now, Trump has a 3-point edge over ...Joe Biden -
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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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Biden says he’s ‘in this race to the end’ amid growing calls to drop out
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba, NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker explain what’s happening behind the scenes as President Biden looks to reassure ...Joe Biden -
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Don’t let Thursday's debate become the Democrats' Capitol riot
We all remember the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. It was obvious that what happened that day was wrong, and it was equally obvious what it implied about Donald Trump. Then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said that Trump’s behavior was “a ... -
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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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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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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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Democrats risk becoming Trumpified in defending Biden
Democrats are becoming resigned to Biden's candidacy. They shouldn’t.Joe Biden -
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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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Clyburn expects ‘mini primary’ for Democrats if Biden withdraws
Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said he would support the idea of a “mini primary” for the Democratic Party to choose a new candidate if President Biden decides to suspend his campaign amid growing concern from voters. Clyburn joined CNN’s Erica Hill on ...Joe Biden -
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Smokey Robinson pans 'ridiculous' Biden-Trump debate but says 'age is a number'
Legendary singer Smokey Robinson says after their "ridiculous" debate, he won't be singing "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" about either President Biden or former President Trump. "I'm not comfortable with either one of them, after what we saw ...Joe Biden -
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Biden quips that he 'almost fell asleep onstage' at debate
President Joe Biden acknowledged again Tuesday night that he underperformed at last week's debate while saying he “wasn’t very smart” for having traveled extensively in the weeks leading up to the event in Atlanta.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - Business
Katzenberg faces ire of Hollywood donors after Biden debate
Film mogul is central to president’s fundraising efforts but has been accused of concealing Biden’s conditionJoe Biden -
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What to know about Biden's postdebate meeting with governors
President Biden is expected to meet Wednesday with a group of Democratic governors in a closed-door meeting at the White House. It marks his latest effort to reassure supporters of his ability to win the November election following last week's ...Joe Biden -
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12:30 Report — Tides begin to turn on Biden post-debate
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Happy Fourth of July eve! Where are you watching fireworks tomorrow night? Here’s what’s happening today: President Biden gets more bad news as his campaign looks to reassure nervous Democrats after the debate ...Joe Biden -
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The Debate Hurt Biden, but the Real Shift Has Been Happening for Years
A 3-point move toward Trump in a new Times/Siena poll is not a fundamental change in the race, but it adds to longstanding concerns. -
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Trump widens lead on Biden after debate in highly anticipated poll
Former President Trump has expanded his lead over President Biden in the aftermath of last week's debate to 6 points, up from 3 just a week prior, according to a much-anticipated New York Times/Siena College poll. The poll showed Trump leading ...Joe Biden -
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Eye Opener: The White House pushes back against growing calls for Biden to step down
The White House pushes back against growing calls for President Biden to step aside. Also, Hurricane Beryl now threatens Jamaica as a Category 4 storm. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.Joe Biden -
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'Lost' creator calls on Dems to stop giving party money until Biden steps down
Damon Lindelof, a co-creator of “Lost” and a notable Democratic Party supporter, called on fellow donors to withhold their money until President Biden ends his reelection bid, citing his struggles in the CNN debate against former President Trump ...Joe Biden -
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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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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 -
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