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Joe Biden drops out. Now what?

Jul 22, 2024
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Former US Vice President Joe Biden shocked the political world by dropping out of the presidential race. The podcast discusses the Democratic Party crisis, Biden's withdrawal, Kamala Harris as a potential nominee, and the impact on Biden's legacy and the party's future.
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Quick takeaways

  • Biden stepped down due to declining support and endorsed Harris, reshaping Democrat election strategy.
  • Harris's focus on key issues like abortion rights and candidacy position her as a strong Democrat contender.

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Reasons for Biden Dropping Out

The pressure for Biden to drop out of the presidential race intensified as he lost support from top leaders in Congress, facing criticism for his debate performance. Congressional leaders privately and publicly expressed doubts about his campaign's viability, leading to approximately three dozen House members and some Senators requesting his withdrawal. The decline in fundraising post-debate and Biden trailing in cash against Trump's campaign further influenced his decision.

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