Jul 04 Questions about Biden’s age echo similar concerns that Reagan faced in 1984 By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Today, Democratic President Joe Biden, 81, is struggling for a redemptive moment after a disastrous debate performance against Republican former president Donald Trump, 78. Continue reading
Jul 03 Incumbents who fought uphill to win over their parties struggled to get reelected, history warns By Bill Barrow, Associated Press There’s plenty of worry among Democrats about whether 81-year-old President Joe Biden is up to the job itself or the task of defeating Donald Trump. Previous presidential campaigns offer lessons. None convey reasons for optimism. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch 7:03 ‘Look at the numbers’: Democratic Rep. Doggett calls for Biden to drop out of race By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Ali Schmitz In the days following President Biden’s poor performance on the debate stage, Democrats have pondered how to approach the future of his reelection campaign. Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Texas was the first sitting Democratic lawmaker to call on Biden to… Continue watching
Jul 03 What happens if Biden or Trump leaves his party’s ticket? By Louis Jacobson, PolitiFact After the primary season is effectively over and before the the party conventions finish, delegates would play the decisive role if a nominee leaves the ticket. Continue reading
Jul 03 Biden says ‘no one is pushing me out’ of presidential race after disastrous debate By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Joe Biden is defiantly vowing to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from within his Democratic Party to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance raised questions about his readiness. Continue reading
Jul 03 On campaign trail, Harris defends Biden as Democrats panic over his debate performance By Chris Megerian, Associated Press At campaign events, Vice President Kamala Harris concedes that President Biden didn't do well but emphasizes the stakes of the election as she tries to rally anxious Democrats. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: Biden issues Medal of Honor to Civil War soldiers who helped hijack train in Confederacy By Josh Boak, Associated Press U.S. Army Pvts. Philip G. Shadrach and George D. Wilson were captured by Confederates and executed by hanging. Biden on Wednesday is recognizing their courage 162 years later with the country's highest military decoration. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Democrats debate Biden campaign’s future By Stephen Groves, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked during her briefing with reporters whether Biden would consider stepping down. “Absolutely not,” she said. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: White House says Biden will meet with Democratic lawmakers as he faces pressure to leave presidential race By Colleen Long, Associated Press White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says Biden wants to "turn the page" after the outcry over his shaky performance in last week's debate against Republican Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jul 02 Rep. Lloyd Doggett becomes first Congressional Democrat to call for Biden’s withdrawal from presidential race By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Doggett is the first sitting lawmaker in the Democratic Party to publicly state what many have been privately whispering behind closed doors since last week's debate. Biden concedes the debate didn't go well but says he's ready to fight for… Continue reading