Biden Aides Provided Questions in Advance for His Radio Interviews
The host of “The Source” on WURD in Philadelphia said officials provided her with a list of eight questions to choose from. The Biden campaign said its staff did not…
July 2024
Sykes Faces Challenge in Ohio as Black Democrats Push to Hold White Districts
Representative Emilia Sykes is one of only a few Black Democrats in Congress who don’t resemble most of their constituents, and whose political survival this year will help determine which…
If Trump Wins, These Senators May Take Vice President and Cabinet Posts
It’s a change from 2016, when House Republicans were the preferred candidates. At least two senators — J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio — are on the short list for the…
These Obscure Democrats Could Soon Become Kingmakers
President Biden insisted on Friday that he would stay in the race. But if he decides to step aside, these individuals will determine who leads the ticket. Share full article…
Hakeem Jeffries Plans to Discuss Biden’s Candidacy With Top House Democrats
The House minority leader scheduled a virtual meeting for Sunday. Share full article Representative Hakeem Jeffries speaking to the press inside the U.S. Capitol last week. Representative Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat…
Crisis? What Crisis? Biden Rejects Democratic Pessimism
After last week’s devastating debate performance, the president’s prime-time interview with ABC News was an exercise in not just damage control but reality control. Listen to this article · 8:19…
Loyal Democratic Voters React to Biden Interview With Relief, and Despair
“I tell you, he looked a whole lot better than the debate,” said one voter in Detroit. Share full article Supporters cheered as President Biden spoke at a campaign event…
Interview Seemed Not to Change Democratic Officials’ Views on Biden, Either Way
Both Democratic supporters of Biden’s campaign and those who have called for him to drop out signaled that the president’s interview with ABC News only reaffirmed their stances on his…
Biden Says Only ‘Lord Almighty’ Could Make Him Quit Race
President Biden dismissed concerns about his age, his mental acuity and polls showing him losing his re-election bid. Listen to this article · 8:23 min Learn more Share full article…
Four Takeaways From Biden’s Post-Debate Interview
In his first television interview since the debate, President Biden tried to reassure supporters, but he spent much of the interview resisting questions about his capabilities. Share full article President…