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Politico:
Playbook: What Obama and Pelosi are doing about Biden — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — This morning, we have a look at how, at a moment of unprecedented crisis for the Democratic Party, two of its most powerful and popular personalities …
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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Republicans: No Fair Nominating Somebody Else! … The people most upset by efforts to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee, after Biden and his immediate family, are in the Trump campaign. Donald Trump's strategy is built around around portraying him as strong and virile …
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Rachael Bade / Politico:
What Obama and Pelosi are doing about Biden — Two of the party's most prominent figures have served as sounding boards for people seeking to push the president aside. — Two of the Democratic Party's most powerful and popular personalities have assumed quiet, behind-the scenes roles …
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Tim Miller / The Bulwark:
The Bonfire of the Democrats — We were really hoping to make today's newsletter squarely about the implications of the Law of the Sea Treaty but, you know, this Biden storyline! And so, we've decided to dutifully keep covering it, with a mix of some fresh reporting, exclusive focus group data …
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Peter Welch / Washington Post:
Democratic Sen. Peter Welch: Biden should withdraw for the good of the country — The stakes this November could not be higher. — Peter Welch, a Democrat, represents Vermont in the U.S. Senate. — I have great respect for President Biden. He saved our country from a tyrant.
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Washington Post:
Most Democrats want Biden to drop out, but overall race is static, poll finds — More than half of Democrats say Biden should end his candidacy. Overall, 2 in 3 adults say the president should step aside, including more than 7 in 10 independents. — Most Democrats nationwide …
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Wall Street Journal:
The Night President Biden Lost George Clooney's Support — Hollywood fundraiser meant to turbocharge the president's re-election bid was the beginning of the end for one of his staunchest supporters — Less than four weeks ago, George Clooney stood on a stage in downtown Los Angeles …
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New Republic:
Trump's Lead Just Got Scarier—but This Dem Still Sees a Path for Biden — With President Biden forcefully declaring that he isn't leaving the presidential race, the latest polling looks frightening. The Cook Political Report just released new polling averages showing Donald Trump leading Biden nationally by three points.
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The Hill:
Trump rips Clooney over op-ed urging Biden to drop reelection bid — Former President Trump went after George Clooney Wednesday evening after the actor wrote an op-ed pushing for President Biden to leave the White House race. “So now fake movie actor George Clooney, who never came close …
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Melissa Nann Burke / The Detroit News:
Democratic Michigan congresswoman joins calls for Biden to ‘step aside’ as nominee — Washington ― West Michigan U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten on Thursday called on President Joe Biden to “step aside” as the Democratic nominee for president “for the good of our democracy,” …
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Axios:
Scoop: Schumer open to dumping Biden in 2024
Scoop: Schumer open to dumping Biden in 2024
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New York Times:
Some Biden Advisers Are Discussing How to Convince Him to Step Aside
Some Biden Advisers Are Discussing How to Convince Him to Step Aside
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Ronald Brownstein / The Atlantic:
Democrats Turn to Their Deputy Leader
Democrats Turn to Their Deputy Leader
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NBC News:
‘No one involved in the effort thinks he has a path’: Biden insiders say the writing is on the wall
‘No one involved in the effort thinks he has a path’: Biden insiders say the writing is on the wall
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Ian Ward / Politico:
Conservatives See a Conspiracy Around Joe Biden's Stumbles
Conservatives See a Conspiracy Around Joe Biden's Stumbles
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Raw Story
NBC News:
Top Biden advisers to meet with senators as Democratic anxieties about 2024 grow
Top Biden advisers to meet with senators as Democratic anxieties about 2024 grow
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Piper Hudspeth Blackburn / CNN:
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says 'it wouldn't hurt' for Biden to take cognitive test
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says 'it wouldn't hurt' for Biden to take cognitive test
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J. Miles Coleman / Sabato's Crystal Ball:
How Current Presidential Polling May Impact House Races
How Current Presidential Polling May Impact House Races
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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
Kevin Kruse on the Democratic crisis of confidence
Politico:
'You're worried if he knows which direction he's going': Nervous world leaders greet Biden at NATO
'You're worried if he knows which direction he's going': Nervous world leaders greet Biden at NATO
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Anna Conkling / The Daily Beast:
Biden Aides Believe Obama Is Plotting Joe's Ouster After Clooney Op-Ed
Biden Aides Believe Obama Is Plotting Joe's Ouster After Clooney Op-Ed
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Rick Moran / PJ Media:
Will Biden Take the Democratic Party Down With Him in November?
Will Biden Take the Democratic Party Down With Him in November?
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Ultimate power broker: House Democrats turn to Pelosi to strong-arm Biden
Ultimate power broker: House Democrats turn to Pelosi to strong-arm Biden
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New York Times:
Biden's High-Stakes Moment: Tonight's NATO News Conference
Biden's High-Stakes Moment: Tonight's NATO News Conference
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Reagan Reese / The Daily Caller:
Obama World Is Circling Joe Biden Like A Wounded Gazelle
Obama World Is Circling Joe Biden Like A Wounded Gazelle
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Stacey Abrams / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Biden is still best bet against Trump
Biden is still best bet against Trump
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Punchbowl News:
7/11/24☀️ AM: — House GOP sits on Biden impeachment report as Democrats implode
7/11/24☀️ AM: — House GOP sits on Biden impeachment report as Democrats implode
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Dave Seminara / City Journal:
What Do You Do with a Failed Coup? — If President Biden holds on, as he looks determined to do …
What Do You Do with a Failed Coup? — If President Biden holds on, as he looks determined to do …
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HotAir
Peter Baker / New York Times:
NATO on the Edge: Biden Praises and Trump Denigrates a 75-Year Alliance
NATO on the Edge: Biden Praises and Trump Denigrates a 75-Year Alliance
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New York Times:
Is Unfit to Lead Donald Trump Is Unfit to Lead — The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists — Next week, for the third time in eight years, Donald Trump will be nominated as the Republican Party's candidate for president of the United States.
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Rob Wile / NBC News:
Inflation continues to slow in the U.S., opening door to Fed rate cut — Consumer prices rose 3% in June, less than expected and down from May's rate, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. — Price increases slowed more sharply than expected in June …
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Jeff Cox / CNBC:
Inflation falls 0.1% in June from prior month, helping case for lower rates … WATCH NOW — The monthly inflation rate dipped in June for the first time in more than four years, providing further cover for the Federal Reserve to start lowering interest rates later this year.
Jeanna Smialek / New York Times:
Live Updates: Inflation Cooled Further in June
Live Updates: Inflation Cooled Further in June
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CNN:
Exclusive: US and Germany foiled Russian plot to assassinate CEO of arms manufacturer sending weapons to Ukraine — US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing …
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New York Times:
Trump Is Expected to Meet With Orban, Hungary's Prime Minister, in Florida — The meeting would come after Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has long been aligned with the former president, made unexpected trips to China, Russia and Ukraine. — Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary will meet …
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Erin Mansfield / USA Today:
In a first, Republican majority on a Nevada county commission refuses to certify election — Three Republicans commissioners in a key Nevada swing county have refused to certify on an election recount, creating new turmoil in a community that since the 2020 election has been a hotbed for election skepticism …
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Kirsten Grind / New York Times:
Thermonuclear Blasts and New Species: Inside Elon Musk's Plan to Colonize Mars — SpaceX employees are working on plans for a Martian city, including dome habitats, spacesuits and researching whether humans can procreate off Earth. Mr. Musk has volunteered his sperm. — Gica Tam
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