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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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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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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!” …
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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 …
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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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.
Matthew Hennessey / Wall Street Journal:
Democrats Will Pay for the Biden Big Lie — By dropping out, he removes all doubt that Americans were played for suckers. — President Biden told ABC's George Stephanopoulos earlier this month that only “the Lord Almighty” could get him to abandon his failing bid for re-election.
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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 …
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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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Jeet Heer / The Nation:
By Withdrawing in Favor of Kamala Harris, Joe Biden Proves That Only the GOP Is a Personality Cult — Democrats acted as a proper political party, while Republicans remain in thrall to a dangerous authoritarian. — Pocket — Joe Biden's decision on Sunday to withdraw from the presidential race …
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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.
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
ActBlue rakes in nearly $50 million in 7 hours after Harris campaign launch — Correction: A total of $47 million was donated via ActBlue to all races in the seven hours after Harris launched her campaign Sunday. A previous version of this article contained incorrect information.
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Julia Manchester / The Hill:
Prominent Biden donor says he won't fundraise for Harris — Video Player is loading. — Play Video — Unmute — Current Time 0:00 … Stream Type LIVE — Seek to live, currently behind liveLIVE — Playback Rate — Chapters — Chapters — Descriptions — descriptions off, selected
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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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Andrew Solender / Axios:
Harris is quickly consolidating support among House Democrats … - A handful of Democratic lawmakers, donors and party officials have advocated for a genuinely contested process, but those voices have thus far largely been drowned out. … - House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar …
Aditi Bharade / Business Insider:
Trumpworld is really mad that Biden's no longer running
Trumpworld is really mad that Biden's no longer running
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Isaac Saul / Tangle:
SPECIAL EDITION: 24 thoughts on Joe Biden dropping out.
SPECIAL EDITION: 24 thoughts on Joe Biden dropping out.
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Will Bunch / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Biden can go down as an American hero — but only if Harris can beat Trump
Biden can go down as an American hero — but only if Harris can beat Trump
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New York Magazine and The Moderate Voice
Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
Heartbreak and relief — PN is a reader-supported publication made possible by paid subscribers.
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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Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Harris Raises More Than $50 Million as Biden's Exit Unleashes Cash Wave
Harris Raises More Than $50 Million as Biden's Exit Unleashes Cash Wave
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Alex Leary / Wall Street Journal:
Donald Trump Donated Thousands to Kamala Harris in the Past
Donald Trump Donated Thousands to Kamala Harris in the Past
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Kinsey Crowley / USA Today:
Watch Kamala Harris speak at first appearance since Joe Biden dropped out of 2024 race
Watch Kamala Harris speak at first appearance since Joe Biden dropped out of 2024 race
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Philippe Naughton / The Daily Beast:
MAGA World Resurfaces Kamala Harris ‘Side Chick’ Slurs
MAGA World Resurfaces Kamala Harris ‘Side Chick’ Slurs
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Talia Lakritz / Business Insider:
Donald Trump is now the oldest party nominee for president in US history
Donald Trump is now the oldest party nominee for president in US history
Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
A Candidate, Not a Cult Leader
A Candidate, Not a Cult Leader
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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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Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
Joe Biden Is Our Greatest Living President
Joe Biden Is Our Greatest Living President
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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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Robert B. Hubbell / Today's Edition Newsletter:
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New York Times and Marianne 2024
Barack Obama:
My Statement on President Biden's Announcement
My Statement on President Biden's Announcement
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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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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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Christopher Cadelago / Politico:
Gretchen Whitmer joins campaign call with Harris for President staff
Gretchen Whitmer joins campaign call with Harris for President staff
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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Mark Judge / Washington Examiner:
Are Republicans ready for Kamala Harris, the queen of opposition research? — At some point in the next 100 days, something awful and potentially career-ending is going to come out about Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), former President Donald Trump's vice presidential pick. It might involve a sexual scandal.
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Washington Post:
RFK Jr. floated a job in a Trump White House as he weighed endorsing Trump — The independent candidate suggested being given a senior job overseeing a portfolio of health and medical issues, an idea that the Trump campaign rejected — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held talks …