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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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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 …
Discussion: Politico, DNyuz and CBS News
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.
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.
Shia Kapos / Politico:
Kamala Harris clears the path to the nomination as potential challengers fall in line  —  The rapid demonstration of support was a show of force — and unity — after weeks of unrest and anxiety.  —  It took less than 24 hours for Kamala Harris to all but clear the Democratic presidential field.
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
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) …
Discussion: The Hill and Punchbowl News
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 …
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.
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.
Nikki McCann Ramirez / Rolling Stone:
Trump and His Allies Are Freaking Out Over Biden Leaving Race  —  The former president is falling apart at the prospect of facing Kamala Harris instead of the president … “It's not over!  Tomorrow Crooked Joe Biden's going to wake up and forget that he dropped out of the race today!” …
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.
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 …
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.
Alex Thompson / Axios:
Scoop: Biden doubted Harris' election chances … - Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton and many Democratic lawmakers quickly endorsed Harris, but others — including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer …
Rafael Bernal / The Hill:   Voto Latino pledges $44M to support Harris
Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
ActBlue rakes in nearly $50 million in 7 hours after Harris campaign launch
Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
Kamala Harris Replacing Joe Biden Is Not Antidemocratic
Philippe Naughton / The Daily Beast:
MAGA World Resurfaces Kamala Harris ‘Side Chick’ Slurs
Jill Filipovic:
You Did It, Joe  —  I woke up this morning to the news that Joe Biden had dropped …
Discussion: The Guardian
Wall Street Journal:
How the Bet on an 81-Year-Old Joe Biden Turned Into an Epic Miscalculation
Discussion: National Review and Newsbusters
Julia Manchester / The Hill:
Prominent Biden donor says he won't fundraise for Harris
Discussion: New York Post, FOX 13 Tampa Bay and IJR
Associated Press:
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
Hanna Trudo / The Hill:
RFK Jr. adds uncertainty to an already tumultuous election
Discussion: USA Today and Fox News
Barack Obama:
My Statement on President Biden's Announcement
Alex Christy / Newsbusters:
CBS Already Playing the Race Card for Harris, Hails Her as ‘Brilliant’
Discussion: DNyuz
Miranda Devine / New York Post:
Joe Biden is too frail to run in 2024 but he's still our president?
Discussion: Washington Post
Adam Cancryn / Politico:
How Biden landed at the decision to drop out
Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Gretchen Whitmer joins campaign call with Harris for President staff
Flavia Krause-Jackson / Bloomberg:   Political Chaos in the US Echoes the Turbulent 1960s
The Philadelphia Inquirer:
With honor and decency, Joe Biden exits the race
Discussion: Politico
New York Times:
Kamala Harris Rapidly Picks Up Democratic Support as 2024 Race Is Reborn
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
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.
Discussion: New York Times and The Hill
 
 
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