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Musk Reportedly Makes Big Move for Trump

Bloomberg says he made a 'sizable' donation to a pro-Trump PAC

(Newser) - For the record, Elon Musk has not endorsed a candidate in the 2024 race. Bloomberg , however, reports that the billionaire has just made an unspecified but "sizable" donation to a political action committee supporting Donald Trump. We may learn the details soon—America PAC is due to release its...

Biden Hears Chants of 'Don't You Quit!' at Rally

President promises the crowd in Michigan he's not going anywhere

(Newser) - It remains unclear whether President Biden can convince enough Democratic power-brokers and big donors to stay in the race. But on Friday night, at least, he had a good night. At a campaign rally in the swing state of Michigan, supporters chanted "Don't you quit!" and "...

RFK Jr. Sends Sorry Text to Sex Assault Accuser

'I have no memory of this incident but I apologize sincerely,' he wrote to ex-nanny Eliza Cooney

(Newser) - A bombshell allegation in a recent Vanity Fair article that accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of a 1998 sexual assault has been roundly dismissed by the independent presidential candidate, who declared on a podcast after the story released, "I am not a church boy. ... I am who I am....

After Biden Presser, Dems Are Stuck in 'Special Layer of Hell'

President did ... OK, per reviews, but it may not be enough to stop the calls for him to leave the race

(Newser) - President Biden's "do or die" moment , the press conference in which he had to convince the world he's able to lead the US for four more years, has come and gone . So what's the verdict? It's a mixed bag, with praise for Biden's foreign...

Radio Network Admits Portions of Biden Interview Were Cut

Network says Biden campaign requested the radio show make the edits

(Newser) - President Biden was interviewed on a Wisconsin radio show last week, and now the radio network that airs the show has acknowledged that parts of the interview were edited at the Biden campaign's request, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Biden's phone interview on the Earl Ingram Show was...

Biden Slip-Up on Harris' Name Draws Attention

'Look, I wouldn't have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president if I didn't think she was qualified to be president'

(Newser) - The very first question President Biden fielded in his Thursday night press conference was, not surprisingly, about his fitness to remain a candidate and whether Vice President Kamala Harris could step in if not. In his answer, Biden asserted that he is "the most qualified" person to beat Donald...

Late Addition to RNC Speakers Schedule: Ron DeSantis

Former Trump rival will speak at next week's convention following 'change in schedule'

(Newser) - The former rival Donald Trump frequently disparaged as "Ron DeSanctimonious" will be giving a speech at the Republican National Convention. As NBC News reports, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis—heretofore assigned no role—has been given a speaker slot at the Milwaukee convention kicking off next week. More:
  • From an
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Biden Team Sees Obama as Guiding Push to Oust Him
Biden Team Sees Obama
as Guiding Push to Oust Him
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Jul 11, 2024 1:00 PM CDT

Biden Team Sees Obama as Guiding Push to Oust Him

Pelosi also is reportedly working behind the scenes, listening to critics

(Newser) - As Democrats continue to debate the possibility of replacing President Biden as nominee, Politico reports that two big names are shaping that discussion behind the scenes: Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. Details and related coverage:
  • Maneuverings: Obama spoke with George Clooney before the actor's Wednesday op-ed urging the president
...

Sources Say Schumer Is Privately Open to Replacing Biden on the Ticket
New Biden Trouble:
Schumer May Bail on Him
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Jul 11, 2024 7:11 AM CDT

New Biden Trouble: Schumer May Bail on Him

Plus, first Democrat senator officially calls on president to exit the race

(Newser) - The bad press keeps coming for President Biden. Following news that George Clooney bailed on him and the first Democrat senator admitted publicly that he's unlikely to beat Trump comes more of the same:
  • Chuck Schumer: Sources tell Axios that while the Senate majority leader is publicly insisting he'
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Pelosi Warns Biden: &#39;Time Is Running Short&#39;
Pelosi
Warns Biden:
'Time Is
Running Short'
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Jul 10, 2024 11:48 AM CDT

Pelosi Warns Biden: 'Time Is Running Short'

Meanwhile, George Clooney bails on him, and the first Democratic senator says he can't win

(Newser) - Tuesday may have been a good day for President Biden in terms of shifting momentum in his favor, but a new spate of stories illustrates the Biden problems that remain:
  • Pelosi hesitation: Speaking to MSNBC's Morning Joe on Wednesday, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said "it's up
...

Stephanopoulos Caught Spilling His Inner Thoughts on Biden

'I don't think he can serve 4 more years,' ABC News anchor tells random person on NYC street

(Newser) - Fresh off his interview with President Biden last week, George Stephanopoulos had more to say Tuesday about the 81-year-old commander in chief—though now he's regretting saying it. TMZ has a clip of the ABC News anchor, dressed casually in workout attire on what the outlet says is Fifth...

Nikki Haley Releases Delegates
Nikki Haley
Releases Her
Delegates
Jul 10, 2024 12:00 AM CDT

Nikki Haley Releases Her Delegates

Urges them to support Donald Trump

(Newser) - Ahead of the Republican National Convention next week in Milwaukee, Nikki Haley has released the 97 delegates she secured from 12 states during the primaries. "The nominating convention is a time for Republican unity," the former South Carolina governor says in a statement. "I encourage my delegates...

Momentum Appears to Have Tilted in Biden&#39;s Favor
Momentum
Appears
to Have Tilted
in Biden's Favor
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Jul 9, 2024 2:08 PM CDT

Momentum Appears to Have Tilted in Biden's Favor

Movement to oust him as nominee seems to be fizzling on Capitol Hill

(Newser) - President Biden's aggressive push to remain the Democratic nominee appears to be working, according to multiple accounts of the mood in Congress:
  • Momentum shift: The Washington Post notes that no more House Democrats came forward on Tuesday calling for Biden to step aside, "suggesting the ground may be
...

James Carville Lays Out His Plan to Save Democrats

Strategist predicts Biden is out, says Obama and Clinton should pick 8 contenders

(Newser) - Democratic strategist James Carville gets right to the point in his New York Times column about the current mess for his party: "Mark my words: Joe Biden is going to be out of the 2024 presidential race." He doesn't spend much time on how that will come...

Harris and Trump Are Neck and Neck in Polls

Vice president outperforms or statistically ties Biden in 3 of them

(Newser) - "Does Kamala Harris have what it takes?" That's the question posed by the Independent as it speculates on the US vice president's chances of beating Donald Trump should President Biden step aside so she can make a run in November. According to recent polls, the answer seems...

Neurologist's Frequent Visits to White House Draw Scrutiny

Media exchanges with White House press secretary get 'testy' at daily briefing

(Newser) - A neurologist who specializes in movement disorders and is an expert on Parkinson's disease was at the White House eight times in eight months between July 2023 and March 2024. The New York Times confirmed the visits as documented on visitor logs released by the White House; more recent...

As Some Democrats Bail on Biden, Fetterman Digs In

Senator defends president, mocks peers he sees as weak-kneed

(Newser) - The number of congressional Democrats calling for President Biden to step aside , either in public or in private, is growing. One person most definitely not in that camp is Sen. John Fetterman, who campaigned with the president across his home state of Pennsylvania on Sunday.
  • No chucking: "He's
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Biden Letter to Democrats: I'm Not Stepping Aside

President digs in even as more members of his party call for him to withdraw

(Newser) - President Biden delivered a special letter to Democrats on Capitol Hill on Monday, but his message hasn't changed: He insists he will not drop out of the 2024 race, reports USA Today .
  • The letter: "I am firmly committed to staying in this race, to running this race to
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Number of Top Democrats Calling for Biden to Step Aside Increases: Sources

Sources say several mentioned it in leadership call with Hakeem Jeffries

(Newser) - During a leadership call with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Sunday that one source called "brutal," sources say several top House Democrats told Jeffries President Biden needs to step aside and let someone else run against Donald Trump. CNN describes the number as "more than a handful"...

Inside the Kennedy Scramble to Manage the RFK Jr. Crisis

As a rogue Kennedy threatens the family legacy, Vanity Fair questions how far their loyalty will go

(Newser) - With roots in elected office dating back to the 1800s, the Kennedys have long been called American royalty. Despite scandal and tragedy following the family over generations—so much so, a supposed family curse shrouds their mystique—the powerful reputation that comes with the name has remained. Writing at Vanity ...

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