Top House Democrat Jeffries met privately with Biden — but didn’t offer his endorsement
5 months, 1 week ago

Top House Democrat Jeffries met privately with Biden — but didn’t offer his endorsement

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met with President Joe Biden on Thursday evening as a growing number of endangered members of the House Democratic caucus come forward to urge Biden to step aside. On Thursday, Biden conducted his first major press conference since the June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump. On Thursday, Biden conducted his first major press conference since the June 27 debate against former President Donald Trump that set off a panic in his party during the close of the NATO summit commemorating the alliance’s 75th anniversary. Earlier in the day he’d had a similar slip-up, calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “President Putin.” Numerous House Democrats, particularly Democrats from swing districts, have called on Biden to step aside.

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A top Democrat says what he really thought about Biden seeking a 2nd term
1 day, 1 hour ago

A top Democrat says what he really thought about Biden seeking a 2nd term

NPR  

A top Democrat says what he really thought about Biden seeking a 2nd term NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Adam Smith about allegations that aides shielded President Biden from high-ranking officials and the public due to concern about his fitness for office. STEVE INSKEEP, BYLINE: A top Democrat is saying what he really thought about President Biden seeking a …

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival
1 month ago

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival

CNN  

CNN — Hakeem Jeffries nearly became House speaker. Even without the gavel, many Democrats across Washington say House Minority Leader Jeffries — a 54-year-old New Yorker with centrist roots and messaging chops — is about to become the de facto voice of the party’s future and the face of resistance to Donald Trump. But McGovern believes his party should look …

Biden details Democrats’ pressure for him to step down in his first interview since leaving presidential race
4 months, 1 week ago

Biden details Democrats’ pressure for him to step down in his first interview since leaving presidential race

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden talked about the pressure from his fellow …

Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid
5 months ago

Biden will address the nation Wednesday on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid. Biden posted on X that he would speak “on what lies ahead” and how he will “finish the job for the American people.” He will speak at 8 p.m. Holding a blue paper mask, …

Sunny Hostin Rips 'Disrespectful' Dems Throwing Biden 'Under The Bus'
5 months ago

Sunny Hostin Rips 'Disrespectful' Dems Throwing Biden 'Under The Bus'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sunny Hostin declared that it’s President Joe Biden’s decision on whether he steps aside from his 2024 bid, as she blasted reports about Democrats’ private meetings discussing concerns over his reelection chances. “He has Vice President Harris right next to him, who is ready to step into the role of president God forbid something happened to Joe …

Top Democratic Leaders Privately Met With Biden To Air Concerns About His Candidacy
5 months ago

Top Democratic Leaders Privately Met With Biden To Air Concerns About His Candidacy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Top House and Senate Democratic leaders privately met with President Joe Biden in recent days to raise concerns about his ability to defeat Donald Trump in the November election and his continued candidacy, fearing it could lead Republicans taking full control of Congress. And according to another CNN report on Wednesday, a senior Democratic advisor …

Top Democrats in Washington walking a careful line on Biden amid party panic about his candidacy
5 months ago

Top Democrats in Washington walking a careful line on Biden amid party panic about his candidacy

NPR  

Top Democrats in Washington walking a careful line on Biden amid party panic about his candidacy toggle caption Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images/AFP via Getty Images Top Democrats in Washington are mired in an ongoing crisis over President Biden's continued candidacy that has been exacerbated by his recent COVID diagnosis. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., House Democratic Leader Hakeem …

Biden faces more pressure from Democrats to abandon re-election bid
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden faces more pressure from Democrats to abandon re-election bid

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden faced more calls from fellow Democrats to abandon his re-election bid on Friday, following a news conference in which he delivered nuanced responses but occasionally stumbled over his words. It was unclear whether Mr. Biden’s performance would convince doubters in his party that he is their best bet to defeat Republican Donald Trump in the November 5 …

‘Joe Biden feels he did a phenomenal…,’ say netizens after US President refers Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘Putin’
5 months, 1 week ago

‘Joe Biden feels he did a phenomenal…,’ say netizens after US President refers Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky as ‘Putin’

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden on Sunday, July 11, misleadingly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin” during the NATO summit, in another major setback for the 81-year-old, who is is under intense scrutiny amid concerns over his mental condition and clamour for his withdrawal from running for the president's post. One’s a prosecutor, and the other’s a felon.” …

Biden re-election bid gets boost from influential congressional ally
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden re-election bid gets boost from influential congressional ally

Al Jazeera  

Representative James Clyburn, a key ally of the president, has said that Biden has ‘earned the right’ to decide to run. South Carolina Representative James Clyburn has said that US President Joe Biden should remain in the race for a second term, giving a boost to the president amid growing calls to step aside after a disastrous debate performance underscored …

Top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries discloses how party is REALLY dealing with whether to dump Biden behind the scenes
5 months, 1 week ago

Top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries discloses how party is REALLY dealing with whether to dump Biden behind the scenes

Daily Mail  

'Candid, comprehensive and clear-eyed conversations' is the alliterative phrase Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries now uses to describe the internal turmoil House Democrats are facing. The rest of the caucus is weighing whether to turn up public pressure on the president to step aside - and all eyes will turn to Biden's NATO news conference at 6:30 p.m. on …

Democrats' private fears about Biden are slowly going public
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats' private fears about Biden are slowly going public

NPR  

Democrats' private fears about Biden are slowly going public toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Despite President Biden's efforts to quell dissent and keep his party unified behind his candidacy, congressional Democrats continue to raise concerns that he will lose in November — and take down ballot Democrats with him. Democrats will hold a special meeting at their campaign …

Biden’s support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The mood on Capitol Hill turned grimly uncertain Tuesday as Democrats wrestled over President Joe Biden’s reelection and the extraordinary question before them — whether to stand behind his candidacy or push the president to bow out amid concerns over his ability to lead them to victory. Late in the day, a seventh House Democrat, Democratic Rep. Mikie …

Key Democrat on National Security Calls on Biden to Quit Race
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Key Democrat on National Security Calls on Biden to Quit Race

Live Mint  

A key House Democrat on national security matters called on President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race. “I think it’s become clear that he’s not the best person to carry the Democratic message.” Vice President Kamala Harris, Smith said, would be a “much better, stronger candidate.” He urged Biden and his inner circle to put personal feelings …

Biden’s focus shifts to this week’s NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensify
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden’s focus shifts to this week’s NATO summit. But questions about his campaign may only intensify

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will shift this week from focusing on campaigning for reelection to hosting a NATO summit. Congress is also heading back into session, meaning there will be face-to-face meetings where Democratic lawmakers can discuss concerns about Biden’s ability to stay in the presidential race for its final four months — not to mention handle another term …

Congressional Democrats are divided over Biden's future after debate performance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Congressional Democrats are divided over Biden's future after debate performance

NPR  

Congressional Democrats are divided over Biden's future after debate performance toggle caption Chris Kleponis/AFP via Getty Images Democrats returned to Capitol Hill Monday still deeply divided over President Biden and his future within the party. Senior Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said in a statement that "President Biden must do more to demonstrate he can campaign strong enough to beat …

While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside
5 months, 2 weeks ago

While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Joe Biden urged his supporters to stay unified during a series of stops in critical Pennsylvania on Sunday, even as some leading congressional Democrats privately suggested it was time for him to abandon his reelection bid because of intensifying questions about whether he’s fit for another term. Addressing a rousing church service in front of stained …

While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside
5 months, 2 weeks ago

While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside

LA Times  

President Biden urged his supporters to stay unified during a series of Sunday stops in critical Pennsylvania, even as some leading congressional Democrats privately suggested that it was time for him to abandon his reelection bid because of intensifying questions about whether he’s fit for another term. Alan Clendenin, a Tampa, Fla., city councilman and member of the Democratic National …

Biden dropout speculation, Kamala Harris, and the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision: The biggest political stories of the week.
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden dropout speculation, Kamala Harris, and the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision: The biggest political stories of the week.

Slate  

Welcome back to the Surge, Slate’s guide to the most notable figures of the week in politics. I’m Ben Mathis-Lilley, filling in for Jim Newell, who tried to propel himself onto the White House lawn to report on Joe Biden’s mental state by strapping his body to a load of fireworks being launched from the National Mall the night of …

Who is backing Biden? We're keeping track
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is backing Biden? We're keeping track

NPR  

Who is backing Biden? We're keeping track toggle caption Emily Elconin/Bloomberg via Getty Images Public calls for President Biden to step aside picked up after the Republican National Convention, as key members of his party called for him to step aside despite reassurances from his campaign. Also notable, a group of four prominent members from the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional …

Latest elected Democrat Raúl Grijalva joins pile-on to boot Biden from the 2024 race
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Latest elected Democrat Raúl Grijalva joins pile-on to boot Biden from the 2024 race

Daily Mail  

Now, Arizona Democrat Raúl Grijalva is urging Biden not to run again A second sitting Democrat has called on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, striking another blow to the campaign as defectors trickle out against him. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., became the second sitting Democrat to publicly call for President Joe Biden to withdraw from the …

Dems disparage Biden as 'donkey in the room' during messaging meeting: report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dems disparage Biden as 'donkey in the room' during messaging meeting: report

Raw Story  

A meeting to get House Democrats on the same page to mobilize political messaging spun into a post-debate pity party with many slamming President Joe Biden as a "donkey." Read also: Revealed: Chuck Schumer reportedly signaled to allies pre-debate jitters about Joe Biden Throughout the gathering, Biden was repeatedly disparaged as the "donkey in the room," they said. The outlet …

Biden faces growing pressure to quit race as Democrats question fitness
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden faces growing pressure to quit race as Democrats question fitness

Al Jazeera  

Texas lawmaker Lloyd Doggett becomes first elected Democrat to call on Biden to end his bid for re-election. “President Biden should do the same.” Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a House representative from Washington state, stopped short of calling Biden to withdraw but said she believed Thursday’s debate performance would cost him the election in November. “Lots of Democrats are panicking about …

Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Frustrated Democrats watch for debate fallout as Republicans pounce on Biden’s poor showing

CNN  

CNN — Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat whose seat is crucial to maintaining his party’s slim Senate majority in November, faced a new attack ad Sunday from GOP challenger Dave McCormick’s campaign — one that Republicans across the country could emulate. We need to have one of the bodies.” This lawmaker said he and his colleagues would feel compelled …

Hakeem Jeffries isn’t speaker yet, but the Democrat may be the most powerful person in Congress
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hakeem Jeffries isn’t speaker yet, but the Democrat may be the most powerful person in Congress

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Without wielding the gavel or holding a formal job laid out in the Constitution, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries might very well be the most powerful person in Congress right now. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of N.Y., hands the gavel to speaker-elect Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 25, 2023. AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) House …

Politics: Democrats do not have an alternative to President Joe Biden
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Politics: Democrats do not have an alternative to President Joe Biden

Slate  

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign; the Supreme Court’s boost for Donald Trump and review of social media’s content moderation; and Senator Mitch McConnell’s decision to time out as minority leader. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show: Ezra Klein for The New York Times Ezra Klein Show …

Biden hosts high-stakes White House talks on Ukraine, shutdown
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden hosts high-stakes White House talks on Ukraine, shutdown

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden hosts urgent talks with top Congress leaders at the White House Tuesday in a bid to unlock billions of dollars in stalled emergency aid to war-torn Ukraine and avert a looming government shutdown at home. The White House said Biden will meet Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and his Democratic counterpart Hakeem Jeffries, as well as …

Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in ‘intense’ Oval Office meeting
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and party leaders implore Speaker Johnson to help Ukraine in ‘intense’ Oval Office meeting

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a meeting with congressional leaders in the Oval Office of the White House on Tuesday in Washington. President Biden implored the top four leaders of Congress Tuesday to act quickly to avoid a looming government shutdown early next month and to pass emergency aid for Ukraine and Israel, as a legislative logjam in the GOP-led House …

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will convene the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Tuesday to press lawmakers on passing an emergency aid package for Ukraine and Israel, as well as averting a looming government shutdown next month, according to a White House official. The top four leaders include House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Senate Majority Leader …

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden aides meet in Michigan with Arab American and Muslim leaders, aiming to mend political ties

Associated Press  

DEARBORN, Mich. — Top Biden administration officials met Thursday with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan in an effort to mend ties with a community that has an important role in deciding whether President Joe Biden can hold on to a crucial swing state in the 2024 election. State Rep. Abraham Aiyash, the second-ranking Democrat in the Michigan House, …

Biden reelection campaign team gets shunned by some Arab American leaders while visiting Michigan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden reelection campaign team gets shunned by some Arab American leaders while visiting Michigan

Associated Press  

DEARBORN, Mich. — President Joe Biden’s campaign manager traveled to suburban Detroit on Friday, where many Arab Americans are enraged over the administration’s Israel policy, and found a number of community leaders unwilling to meet with her — exposing a growing rift between the White House and key groups often otherwise loyal to Democrats in a critical swing state. “And …

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden faces foreign policy trouble spots as he aims to highlight his experience on the global stage

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Biden spent much of the time trying to …

Hakeem Jeffries Gets Cheers For Alphabet Speech After Kevin McCarthy Win
1 year, 11 months ago

Hakeem Jeffries Gets Cheers For Alphabet Speech After Kevin McCarthy Win

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING In the wee hours of Saturday morning, House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries ascended the podium for his first remarks in his new role after House Republicans finally picked Rep. Kevin McCarthy as their leader. He acknowledged that the new Republican majority signaled the House was “at a fork in the road,” though his party would still …

Biden will meet Ukraine's Zelensky at White House two years after his infamous phone call with Trump
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden will meet Ukraine's Zelensky at White House two years after his infamous phone call with Trump

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Wednesday after their meeting was pushed back as Biden grappled with dueling crises in the Kabul airport suicide attack that killed 13 US servicemembers and the devastating toll of Hurricane Ida. Two years ago former President Trump dangled a possible White House meeting over Zelensky's head …

Biden announces pared-down Covid-era inauguration
4 years ago

Biden announces pared-down Covid-era inauguration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Monday, Mr Biden’s transition team announced Tony …

Biden talks to Jacob Blake and meets family, seeking contrast with Trump in Kenosha
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden talks to Jacob Blake and meets family, seeking contrast with Trump in Kenosha

LA Times  

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks Thursday with members of the community at Grace Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Wis. Joe Biden visited this crucible of the nation’s debate over race and policing Thursday with a clear mission: to set up a clear contrast between his compassion for victims of racial injustice and the harsh “law and order” message that President …

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