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Politics Weekly America
Biden drops out – what happens now?
Jul 21, 2024
Jonathan Freedland and Nikki McCann Ramírez discuss Biden dropping out and endorsing Kamala Harris. They explore if Democrats will rally around Harris and if she can beat Trump. The podcast also analyzes potential candidates to replace Biden and the impact of his decision on American politics.
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- Democrats are rallying around Kamala Harris as the lead candidate for the Democratic nomination post-Joe Biden's endorsement.
- Speculation arises on potential VP candidates to complement Harris on the ticket for the Democratic National Convention nomination.
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Joe Biden Ends Re-Election Campaign
Incumbent President Joe Biden has decided not to seek re-election for the 2024 race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. The decision follows a challenging TV debate performance against Donald Trump, leading to questions regarding the Democrats rallying around Harris and the possibility of other contenders entering the race. Analyzing the impact of donors, the lack of campaign funding, and the pressure from Democratic lawmakers to step down were crucial factors influencing Biden's withdrawal from the race.
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