Wisconsin's 'Mad City' is a rational choice for Biden's appeal to youth

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Wisconsin’s tight Republican majority sparks hope for bipartisan cooperation

MADISON, Wis. — When the Wisconsin Legislature returns to work in January, Republicans will still be in charge but will have the narrowest majorities since taking control in 2011. “And it’s important to get some things done.” Pushing back against President Trump Democrats say they have been talking with Evers and Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul about how Wisconsin can …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Parkland Shooting Survivor on Wisconsin School Shooting: 'Politicians Don’t Give A Shit'

Huff Post

A resident places flowers outside the Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 17, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin, following a shooting there on Monday. AP Photo/Morry Gash David Hogg, a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and cofounder of the gun control organization March For Our Lives, called out the Democratic Party after Monday’s school shooting in …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Joe Biden urges Congress to act after tragic Wisconsin school shooting, ‘Every child deserves to feel safe’

Hindustan Times

Joe Biden has urged the Congress to act at the earliest following a tragic shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday morning, December 16. Authorities said a 17-year-old female suspect allegedly opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing a teen pupil and a teacher, and injuring six more people. Joe Biden urges Congress to act after …

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1 month ago

Union rights take center stage in already high-stakes Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s state Supreme Court election next spring already had high stakes, with majority control on the line. “I don’t think you can understate the importance of this race to the voters, no matter which side of the political divide you are on.” The April 1 election will pit Brad Schimel, a Republican judge who supports President-elect Donald …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion | Even Centrists Agree: Ben Wikler for DNC Chair

Politico

So why do we view Wikler as the right leader for right now? To contrast most distinctly with a Republican Party led by the oldest person ever elected president, Democrats should pick a future-oriented leader without the baggage or scars of the past decades of political warfare. Jesse Jackson once remarked, the Democratic Party needs “two wings to fly.” And …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘A seismic shift’: How US President Joe Biden altered perceptions of age

Al Jazeera

Rumblings about Biden’s age began well before he was elected in 2020. “The issue won’t necessarily be whether he’s fit to serve come January 2021, but what toll the presidency takes on even the healthiest of people,” Paul Kane, The Washington Post’s congressional correspondent, told CNN as far back as 2017. But Miringoff noted that Biden’s ascent to the presidency …

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2 months ago

Biden won big with young voters. This year, they swung toward Trump in a big way

NPR

Biden won big with young voters. This year, they swung toward Trump in a big way toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images In past years, voters under 30 have proved essential on the margins, especially for Democrats, where even minimal shifts in support can decide an election. Young voters prioritized pocketbook issues After years of Trump hammering home his agenda, Harris …

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Biden won big with young voters. This year, they swung toward Trump in a big way

NPR

Biden won big with young voters. This year, they swung toward Trump in a big way toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images In past years, voters under 30 have proved essential on the margins, especially for Democrats, where even minimal shifts in support can decide an election. Young voters prioritized pocketbook issues After years of Trump hammering home his agenda, Harris …

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Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the White House — once it determined that remaining uncounted votes mostly from the greater Milwaukee area would not be enough to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to overtake Trump. Subsequent vote updates from Racine did heavily favor Harris — but …

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2 months ago

Donald Trump wins Wisconsin in stunning victory over Kamala Harris in the swing state

Daily Mail

Donald Trump has won the swing state of Wisconsin in a stunning victory over Kamala Harris. Harris supporters looked on in disbelief as results rolled in on Tuesday People leave the election night rally for U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris Your browser does not support iframes. An attendee reacts to early election results at Republican presidential nominee and former …

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2 months ago

'Down to Wisconsin': Analyst says Harris is looking good in two crucial swing states

Raw Story

Former Vice President Kamala Harris' strong position in two vital swing states suggests the election could be decided in one whose most populous city former President Donald Trump notoriously described as "horrible," a Washington Post analyst said. Dionne wrote Tuesday night that he was impressed by Harris' showing in Pennsylvania — where she's taken a strong lead in several crucial …

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2 months ago

'Oh, come on': Morning Joe snaps at major Wisconsin city for stalling on counting votes

Raw Story

During a breakdown on when election watchers can expect to get a feel for who will win Tuesday's presidential election, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough expressed surprise and dismay that the battleground state of Wisconsin will be dragging its feet. Standing at his big board, MSNBC's Steve Kornacki explained, "There is one twist in Wisconsin we might as well flag right …

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2 months ago

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats Vie for Two Open Congressional Seats

Associated Press

Wisconsin Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for the upcoming midterm elections, with several congressional races poised to be competitive. In the western Wisconsin 3rd Congressional District, Derrick Van Orden is facing a primary challenge from Rebecca Cooke, a former small-business owner and political activist. Former gas station chain owner Tony Wied emerged from the Republican primary, facing Dr. Kristin …

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2 months ago

Young voters could have a crucial role in deciding the next president

NPR

Young voters could have a crucial role in deciding the next president toggle caption Beth LaBerge/KQED Four years ago, voters under 30 turned out in historically high numbers compared to past presidential elections and handily sided with President Biden over former President Donald Trump. Though voters under 30 have historically turned out at much lower rates than older generations, they …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping new voting maps will help them win the state race

NPR

Wisconsin Democrats are hoping new voting maps will help them win the state race SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Democrats, Republicans and outside groups are spending huge amounts of money in the presidential and congressional races. CHUCK QUIRMBACH, BYLINE: When the Wisconsin Supreme Court, last December, threw out old legislative maps that Democrats say unfairly favored Republicans, GOP leaders begrudgingly accepted new …

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Trump and Harris to Return to Wisconsin for Crucial Election Rally

India Today

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be visiting Wisconsin again to shore up their support in the state ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The two politicians will be rallying in Milwaukee, a major swing state, to secure crucial votes. This election race is too close to call, and the 10 electoral votes offered by Wisconsin could prove to be …

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2 months, 1 week ago

What the campaign feels like in Wisconsin

Politico

What the campaign feels like in Wisconsin Former President Donald Trump speaks to reporters while wearing a safety vest on the tarmac in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday. One big question is whether Trump is close to “maxing out” with rural voters, given how big his gains were in 2016, and how flat the population growth is in many places. …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump lagging in early vote with seniors in Pennsylvania, a red flag for GOP

Politico

The partisan gap is narrower than it was in 2020, when views of early voting were more partisan, and Republicans take that as a good sign. “There is no more pandemic, Democrats were more Covid conscious … and Republicans have been pushing early voting.” The senior vote is particularly important in five of the seven battleground states — Pennsylvania, Arizona, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Wisconsin: A Battleground Where Every Vote Matters

Firstpost

Wisconsin's diverse voter base and narrow margins make it crucial for any candidate vying for the White House. The state's population is primarily White, with significant Black, Asian and Hispanic communities. Wisconsin's voters tend to focus on key issues such as the economy, healthcare and education, and often prioritize this over party loyalty.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Long-Serving Wisconsin Republican Says He’s Voting For Kamala Harris

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING The longest-serving member of the Wisconsin state Senate ― a Republican who’s been in the chamber since 1987 ― revealed Thursday that he’s voting Kamala Harris for president, warning that Donald Trump is “a totalitarian and very much a fascist.” State Sen. Robert Cowles, who’s retiring at the end of his term, shared his decision with Madison-based …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

These 9 suburban counties could be Harris' key to the White House: analysis

Raw Story

The easiest path for Vice President Kamala Harris to win 270 Electoral College votes will go through the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. According to Brownstein, the vice president could secure the critical swing states by going all-in on not just major urban centers, but on nine suburban counties that each house significant numbers of voters. "The four …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Women's Political Activism Shaping the 2024 Election in Pennsylvania

Associated Press

Young women are politically active on campus and will play a crucial role in the 2024 election. The stakes are high in Pennsylvania, a blue state that could decide the outcome of the election. Harris's ability to run up the score and secure the support of young women will be essential for her success.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Obama's Historic Campaign in Wisconsin: 3 Reasons Why It Matters

Firstpost

Former President Barack Obama's campaign in Wisconsin is crucial as it is a key battleground in the 2024 presidential election. With a razor-thin margin of 2 per cent between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican challenger Donald Trump, Obama's presence is expected to be a significant factor in determining the outcome of the state. Additionally, the outcome of Wisconsin will …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Wisconsin Democratic voters are 'super nervous' with just 19 days to go before Election Day

Daily Mail

Wisconsin voters weigh in on the race in the swing state as Election Day looms Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned all across the battleground state of Wisconsin with just 19 days to go before Election Day, but some Democrats there are definitely anxious as the race with former President Trump in the state is shaping up to be a real …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin Voters Receive 'Threatening' Text Ahead Of Election

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING College students who live and study in Wisconsin are legally allowed to register to vote and participate in elections with either their school or home address. STOP2END.” “Thousands” of young voters across Wisconsin received the text on Oct. 10, according to a letter sent Tuesday to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul. …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohio’s 50+ women emboldened by MAGA candidate's comments on abortion

Raw Story

Ohio women 50 and older are headed to the polls having lived through the days before Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide in 1973, during the time when abortion was legal, and now, after the decision was overturned in 2022 and power given to each state to decide. “Women don’t make their health care choices and decisions lightly and they’re …

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3 months ago

Biden Makes Rare Dip into Battleground State Fray with Visits to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Associated Press

President Joe Biden made a rare visit to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, highlighting his support for Democratic Senator Bob Casey in a private campaign fundraiser in Philadelphia. However, in Milwaukee, where Biden focused on replacing lead pipes, he was noticeably absent, contrasting with Casey's presence. Biden's visit to Wisconsin comes as the Environmental Protection Agency issues a final rule requiring water …

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3 months, 1 week ago

'Chaos of Donald Trump’s leadership': Wisconsin GOP group launches pro-Harris campaign

Raw Story

Two dozen Wisconsin Republicans, including former lawmakers, other former elected officials and a GOP sitting district attorney, have signed an open letter declaring their support for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in her campaign for president and condemning the Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. “To ensure our democracy and our economy remain strong for another four years, we must …

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3 months, 1 week ago

‘It Smells Like a Rat’: The Nasty Feud That Could Flip Wisconsin

Politico

MADISON, Wisconsin — On an oppressively hot August day in downtown Madison, the signs of this famously liberal city’s progressive activism are everywhere. A fancy restaurant features a graphic of a raised Black fist in its window, with chalk outside on the sidewalk reading “solidarity forever.” Yet the Green Party, which bills itself as an independent political party that has …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Trump Campaigns in Wisconsin's Democratic Stronghold as He Eyes Vice-Presidency Battleground

The Hindu

Former President Donald Trump held a rally in Wisconsin's Democratic stronghold, Dane County, ahead of the vice-presidential debate. Trump addressed a manufacturing facility in Waunakee and spoke about economic issues, foreign policy, crime, and immigration. He also took a jab at former president Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday.

Waunakee

3 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: Undecided young voters: Learn some history and get off social media

LA Times

To the editor: I know “young voters” generally don’t read newspapers. To the editor: Aside from the remarkable and unchallenged assumption held by the undecided young voters that Vice President Harris would make the economy worse while former President Trump would improve it, what struck me about the analysis is the statement that Harris needed to pass three hurdles, two …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Young women are more liberal than they’ve been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Young women are more liberal than they have been in decades, according to a Gallup analysis of more than 20 years of polling data. The share of young women who hold liberal views on the environment, abortion, race relations and gun laws has also jumped by double digits, Gallup found. “They have actually become much more liberal in …

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4 months ago

Biden says rural electrification and internet improvements underscore ‘American comeback’

Associated Press

WESTBY, Wisconsin — President Joe Biden traveled to rural southwest Wisconsin on Thursday to champion new investments in electrification and expanded high-speed internet, proclaiming that “all these investments mean family farms can stay in the family.” In the town of Westby, Biden announced $7.3 billion in investments for 16 cooperatives that will provide electricity for millions of families in rural …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Biden plans to travel to Wisconsin next week to highlight energy policies and efforts to lower costs

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to travel to southwest Wisconsin on Sept. 5, using a visit focused on small towns and rural areas to highlight his policies to lower costs and encourage renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. Democrats consider Wisconsin to be one of the must-win states in November’s presidential election between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris needs Gen Z. Here's her plan to win them

NPR

Harris needs Gen Z. Here's her plan to win them toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP Vice President Harris is bolstering her outreach to young people just in time for students to head back to school and as the campaign enjoys an increase in support among Gen Z and younger millennial voters. Biden’s campaign put more emphasis on reaching traditional Democratic …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats

Raw Story

CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The young attendees heard from a series of high-powered speakers, including U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson; Florida Democratic U.S. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Should be quaking': GOP pollster fails to find any 'undecided' young women voters

Raw Story

Veteran GOP pollster Frank Luntz said during a CNBC interview that "the issues and conditions" many voters have long cared about — such as inflation, crime and immigration — "favor Donald Trump" and, because of that, the ex-president "should be winning this election." In addition to her own findings, Lawrence also shared what never-Trump author, strategist and election data analyst …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Trump won't win Wisconsin

Raw Story

I am typing to you this afternoon with my chest puffed out, and with an extra helping of piss and vinegar, because Democrats just keep winning here in Wisconsin. There were no big, competitive statewide races on the ballot to drive turnout, which is why the Republicans tried to sneak those damn initiatives on the ballot that were designed to …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wisconsin primary voters oust more than a half-dozen legislators, setting stage for Dem push in fall

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Legislature’s loudest election conspiracy theorist lost her job along with a handful of other incumbent lawmakers in Tuesday’s primary, solidifying the field of contenders as Democrats prepare to mount a major push to retake control of the Assembly for the first time in almost 15 years. Republican Sen. Dan Knodl opted to run for Brandjten’s …

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5 months ago

Will abortion be a draw for US voters in 2024? This doctor thinks so

Al Jazeera

Wittenberg, Wisconsin – For four generations, Kristin Lyerly’s family has lived in the Midwestern state of Wisconsin. Part of her work involved providing abortion services in the city of Sheboygan, nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. But in June 2022, the conservative-led Supreme Court overturned the federal right to abortion access, paving the way for a patchwork of restrictions …

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5 months ago

Poll: Trump and Harris are neck-and-neck in battleground state

Daily Mail

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are neck-and-neck in the battleground state of Wisconsin. With just 17 days under her belt as the lone 2024 Democratic candidate, Harris has made-up some ground that President Joe Biden was slipping against Trump. But among registered voters, 50 percent say they would cast their ballot for the former president if the election were held …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Harris gives Democrats a jolt in a critical part of swing state Wisconsin

Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — More than 40 people filed into a converted coffee shop on a recent Saturday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, to organize in a west-side neighborhood for Vice President Kamala Harris. The excitement among loyal Democrats lit by Harris replacing Biden has enlivened the party’s base in Wisconsin, particularly in areas where the vice president must run up big …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris kicks off Wisconsin rally, tells voters 2024 election is ‘a choice between freedom and chaos’

Hindustan Times

A roaring crowd of battleground state voters greeted Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday as she opened her public case against Republican former President Donald Trump by declaring November's election will be "a choice between freedom and chaos.” Harris is in Wisconsin to start her presidential campaign after effectively clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. “She’s prepared to meet this moment …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris: A Wisconsin swing town voted for Joe Biden by 19 votes in 2020. Will they vote for her?

Slate

Deb Dassow has Midwest Mom vibes par excellence: short, well-styled gray hair; colorful blousy dress; statement necklace. But, she said, the population is changing—“it’s not the same old German, Belgian, Luxembourg stock, which makes a difference”—and she thinks the 2020 Cedarburg win, narrow as it was, inspired the local left. “She is gonna get a lot of crap, though.” “Here’s …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden had a problem with young voters. Can Harris overcome it?

NPR

Biden had a problem with young voters. From coconut tree and “brat”-coded memes to official endorsements of Harris from youth-focused political groups, there was a tone shift among left-leaning young voters, organizers and activists: some moving away from doubts and frustration with Biden as their nominee and others excited and relieved for Harris’s prospects instead. “The prospect of Kamala as …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

In this historic Black neighborhood in Milwaukee, the Biden question is met with indifference

LA Times

Lisa Collins sat in the shade of a green ash tree Wednesday in the Milwaukee neighborhood of Lindsay Heights handing out free hot dogs and hamburgers as part of a “joyful rebellion” against the nearby Republican National Convention. “That made me so mad at that debate, I said I’m not voting, I’m just not,” she said of Biden’s awful performance. …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump RNC: who are the young nonwhite voters turning to him? A 23-year-old can explain.

Slate

Hilario Deleon is 23 years old. “Some people thought I was crazy,’” he said. If people come to Wisconsin and don’t try the cheese curds, I don’t know, I think they should just be deported.” As we strolled around the convention campus, he told me more about his backstory, including his adoption at a young age by a single white …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

From Project 2025 to ‘high as hell’ rent: Black voters back away from Biden and Trump

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump

Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — President Joe Biden returned to the campaign trail on Tuesday for the first time since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, continuing his calls to calm the divisive rhetoric on both sides but also arguing that doing so “doesn’t mean we should stop telling the truth” about his Republican rival. “Just because we must lower the temperature …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden jokes about age while stumping in Michigan

Raw Story

Contesting with daily proclamations from Democratic Party members that he should drop from the presidential race amid concerns for his age and health, President Joe Biden came to Michigan Friday to inspire confidence in his campaign. Ahead of speaking to a larger crowd at Renaissance High School in Detroit, Biden visited Garage Grill & Fuel Bar in Northville, flanked by …

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