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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
A guide to the coming attacks on Kamala Harris — On Sunday at 1:46 PM Eastern Time, President Joe Biden announced he would end his campaign for reelection. Seconds later, the attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris began. — Harris is not yet the nominee.
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The Guardian, Rolling Stone and Business Insider
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Tim Alberta / The Atlantic:
This Is Exactly What the Trump Team Feared — On the evening of Super Tuesday, March 5, shortly before Donald Trump effectively ended the Republican primary and earned a general-election rematch with President Joe Biden, I asked the co-managers of Trump's presidential campaign what they feared most about Biden.
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emptywheel:
Biden's Timing: Undercutting Bibi — There are many things that explain the timing of President Biden's decision to drop out of the race. Most importantly, after staying reasonably steady with Trump in the polls, the combined weight of the Democratic firing squad, and — probably …
Reuters:
Exclusive: All 50 Democratic party US state chairs back Harris -sources — All 50 Democratic party state chairs have thrown their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's new presidential nominee, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Politico:
Playbook: The Kamala Harris juggernaut — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — INSIDE THE HARRIS BLITZ — In a matter of hours yesterday, VP KAMALA HARRIS garnered endorsements of a majority of House Democrats (153 as of this morning) …
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The Hill, The Daily Beast and Punchbowl News
William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Democrats Forego the Iceberg — Did you all enjoy your weekend? What weekend? — There ought to be a law against doing this sort of thing on a Sunday. Nota bene to all future presidents mulling stepping aside: Save it for the work week! Happy Monday. — Trump's Too Old
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Business Insider, Raw Story, Politico, New York Times and New York Post
Steve Benen / MSNBC:
In the new 2024 race, Trump hedges on debating Kamala Harris — When it came to debating Biden, Trump said, “ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, ANYPLACE.” When it comes to debating Harris, Trump's message is ... noticeably different. — It's difficult to overstate just how eager Donald Trump was to debate President Joe Biden.
Mandy Taheri / Newsweek:
Nikki Haley Voters PAC Announces Support for Kamala Harris — voters pledged their support for Democratic Vice President — ' presidential bid on Sunday, hours after President — announced that he was dropping out of the race. — Biden announced on Sunday afternoon in a letter …
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The Daily Caller, The Free Press, Deadline, The Gateway Pundit and Raw Story
Politico:
Why Biden finally quit — The Saturday night decision that ended Biden's reelection campaign. — For 23 days, President Joe Biden insisted on pushing forward with his reelection bid in the face of calls from Democratic lawmakers and donors for him to step aside. — And then, almost on a dime, things changed.
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Aditi Bharade / Business Insider:
Trumpworld is really mad that Biden's no longer running — Donald Trump and his supporters have slammed Joe Biden for quitting the race and endorsing Kamala Harris. — Some members of Trumpworld are bemoaning the millions of dollars spent running against Biden.
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HotAir, Talking Points Memo and DNyuz
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
Joe Biden Is Our Greatest Living President — On the most unlikely great president in modern history. — A president gets, at most, two lines above the fold on his Wikipedia page. That's it. That's how history judges them. — Here is Joe Biden's legacy: He beat back America's first authoritarian attempt.
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USA Today, The Times of Israel, New York Times and New York Magazine
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Harris Raises More Than $50 Million as Biden's Exit Unleashes Cash Wave — The funds will help rebuild a Democratic war chest that was at risk of getting depleted in the weeks of uncertainty after President Biden's poor debate, as big donors put a pause on fund-raising.
Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
Heartbreak and relief — PN is a reader-supported publication made possible by paid subscribers. Appreciate our independent journalism? Then please sign up to support us. — 🤝 Subscribe to Public Notice 🤝 — After a long RNC week and a Trump rally on Saturday …
Shia Kapos / Politico:
Kamala Harris clears the path to the nomination as potential challengers fall in line
Kamala Harris clears the path to the nomination as potential challengers fall in line
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New York Times, ABC7, The Dispatch, Associated Press and Washington Times
Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
ActBlue rakes in nearly $50 million in 7 hours after Harris campaign launch
ActBlue rakes in nearly $50 million in 7 hours after Harris campaign launch
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Rafael Bernal / The Hill:
Voto Latino pledges $44M to support Harris
Barack Obama:
My Statement on President Biden's Announcement
My Statement on President Biden's Announcement
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Nikki McCann Ramirez / Rolling Stone:
Trump and His Allies Are Freaking Out Over Biden Leaving Race
Trump and His Allies Are Freaking Out Over Biden Leaving Race
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Wall Street Journal:
How the Bet on an 81-Year-Old Joe Biden Turned Into an Epic Miscalculation
How the Bet on an 81-Year-Old Joe Biden Turned Into an Epic Miscalculation
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National Review and Newsbusters
Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
Kamala Harris Replacing Joe Biden Is Not Antidemocratic
Kamala Harris Replacing Joe Biden Is Not Antidemocratic
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Jill Filipovic:
You Did It, Joe — I woke up this morning to the news that Joe Biden had dropped …
You Did It, Joe — I woke up this morning to the news that Joe Biden had dropped …
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The Guardian
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
A Candidate, Not a Cult Leader
A Candidate, Not a Cult Leader
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Robert B. Hubbell / Today's Edition Newsletter:
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New York Times and Marianne 2024
Alex Christy / Newsbusters:
CBS Already Playing the Race Card for Harris, Hails Her as ‘Brilliant’
CBS Already Playing the Race Card for Harris, Hails Her as ‘Brilliant’
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DNyuz
Adam Cancryn / Politico:
How Biden landed at the decision to drop out
How Biden landed at the decision to drop out
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Miranda Devine / New York Post:
Joe Biden is too frail to run in 2024 but he's still our president?
Joe Biden is too frail to run in 2024 but he's still our president?
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Washington Post
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Biden's exit leads to the biggest day for Democratic donations online in years — $30 million and counting.
Biden's exit leads to the biggest day for Democratic donations online in years — $30 million and counting.
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Associated Press:
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Gretchen Whitmer joins campaign call with Harris for President staff
Gretchen Whitmer joins campaign call with Harris for President staff
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Reuters:
Biden quit race for re-election after agonizing over poll data - sources say
Biden quit race for re-election after agonizing over poll data - sources say
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Business Insider, Politico, DNyuz and The Guardian
New York Times:
Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn
Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn
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Emell Derra Adolphus / The Daily Beast:
One ‘Squad’ Member Is Holding Out on Endorsing Kamala Harris
One ‘Squad’ Member Is Holding Out on Endorsing Kamala Harris
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
EXCLUSIVE: New AJC poll finds Trump leads Harris in Georgia matchup
EXCLUSIVE: New AJC poll finds Trump leads Harris in Georgia matchup
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Fox News, Political Wire, Washington Post, New York Post, NBC News, Lou Dobbs and Georgia Recorder
Flavia Krause-Jackson / Bloomberg:
Political Chaos in the US Echoes the Turbulent 1960s
David Rothkopf / The Daily Beast:
Kamala Harris Must Be the Candidate. This Is How She Beats Trump
Kamala Harris Must Be the Candidate. This Is How She Beats Trump
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Mia McCarthy / Politico:
Obama endorses open nominating process while Clintons endorse Harris
Obama endorses open nominating process while Clintons endorse Harris
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Mychael Schnell / The Hill:
Biden bombshell to echo across Capitol Hill as lawmakers return
Biden bombshell to echo across Capitol Hill as lawmakers return
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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Mayorkas names panel to review Trump rally shooting … - The announcement comes after GOP lawmakers confronted USSS director Kimberly Cheatle at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last Wednesday to demand answers over the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
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Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
Secret Service Director to Face Questions on Agency's Failures in Hearing
Secret Service Director to Face Questions on Agency's Failures in Hearing
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Andrew Howard / Politico:
Manchin ends his brief flirtation with presidential bid — Well, that was fast. Sen. Joe Manchin's (I-W.Va.) brief flirtation with a bid for the Democratic nomination for president ended between two cable news interviews Monday morning. “I am not running for office,” Manchin told “CBS Mornings” Gayle King.
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New York Times and The Hill
Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:
A Small Matter of the Politics — This isn't what I want to be discussing right now. But it's so urgent that it's necessary. Donald Trump and Chris LaCivita are about to hit Kamala Harris with an avalanche of racist and sexist attacks and a ton of slut-shaming.