Senior House Dems Abandon Biden

Published: Mon, 07/08/24

Updated: Fri, 07/12/24

Top House Democrats urged Biden to drop out of the race in a call with Hakeem Jeffries, citing concerns about his mental acuity, electability, and impact on down-ballot races.Insert Preheader


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Senior House Dems Abandon Biden

Axios

Top House Democrats urged Biden to drop out of the race in a call with Hakeem Jeffries, citing concerns about his mental acuity, electability, and impact on down-ballot races.

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Yahoo! News

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USA Today

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MSNBC

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Project 2025

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WURD Radio

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Semafor

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Politico

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RealClearPolitics

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