The former president and his allies have publicly dismissed suggestions that Biden could withdraw from the race, insisting that it is too late for Democrats to change course.
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Biden faces growing political crisis over response to debate performance
Critics argue he has done little over six days since the debate to directly address the deep concerns of Democrats and the voting public about his ability to handle the job.
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Gov. Mills urges Biden to reassure Maine voters
She tells him last week’s debate was “difficult to watch” and that she is looking forward to the president demonstrating “the same heart, determination and vigor that he brought” to a meeting of two dozen Democratic governors Wednesday night.
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Democrats in Congress torn between backing Biden for president and sounding alarm
So far, top Democratic leaders have mostly stood behind Biden in public statements.
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Susan Collins, Jared Golden withhold criticism of Supreme Court ruling, say impact is unclear
Their statements Tuesday stood in contrast to the reaction from the other 2 members of Maine’s congressional delegation, who were quick to criticize the court’s ruling on Monday.
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Rep. Jared Golden says Donald Trump will win ‘and I’m OK with that’
The Lewiston Democrat predicts Joe Biden will lose the presidential election in November, and that democracy will not fail because ‘no one man is strong enough to take it away from us.’
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Judge delays Trump’s hush money sentencing until September after immunity ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision all but closes the door on the possibility that he could face trial in his 2020 election interference case before November.
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Gavin Newsom hailed within China after Biden’s debate troubles
President Xi Jinping gave Newsom an audience in Beijing last October, in his first meeting with a U.S. state governor in six years.
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Trump seeks to set aside New York hush money verdict hours after Supreme Court ruling
The judge has been asked delay Trump’s sentencing while the former president weighs the high court’s decision and how it could influence the case.
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Four takeaways from the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity decision
The decision takes some Trump conduct off the table and leaves plenty up in the air, but should lead to an even more protracted legal battle and no chance of a trial before the November election.