President Biden’s letter to Democrats in Congress points to respecting the primary process and focusing on his economic vision.
Election 2024
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama
The president called for an end to the intraparty drama that has torn apart Democrats since his dismal public debate performance. ‘It’s time for it to end,’ he said.
House GOP demands Biden’s doctor testify on president’s health
The House Oversight Committee wants Kevin O’Connor to explain his refusal to order a cognitive test for the 81-year-old president, citing recent reports.
Some Democratic House leaders say Biden should step aside, but president keeps campaigning
Several Democratic committee leaders, including Reps. Jerry Nadler, Jim Himes and Mark Takano, are saying privately that Biden should step aside.
Debate brings scrutiny of whether aides shielded signs of Biden’s aging
Republicans are accusing Biden and the White House of engaging in a coverup, signaling they would use Democrats’ handling of Biden’s aging not only against him but also against Vice President Harris should she replace him at the top of the ticket.
To a defiant Biden, the 2024 race is up to voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill
The party has not fallen in line behind him even after the events set up as part of a blitz to reset his imperiled campaign and show everyone he wasn’t too old to stay in the job or do it another four years.
Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up
Donald Trump, in his time as president, repeatedly badgered the Fed to do his bidding.
Biden tries to dismiss age questions in ABC interview as he attempts to salvage reelection effort
The president repeatedly rejected the suggestion of taking an independent medical evaluation that would show voters he is up for serving another term in office.
Biden’s aging is seen as accelerating, lapses described as more common
Aides, foreign leaders, donors and members of Congress say Biden has seemed slower and more often loses his train of thought in recent months, though close aides insist he remains mentally sharp.
Maine delegates to Democratic National Convention sticking with support for Biden
While several lamented last week’s fumbling debate performance by the president, they said he’s still the better candidate and that it’s too late to try and organize behind someone else.