During a five-decade career in politics, Biden developed extensive personal relationships with multiple foreign leaders that none of the potential replacements on the Democratic ticket can match.
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Maine Republicans and Democrats react after Biden drops out of 2024 race
Most Democrats praised the president, saying he is putting the country first, while some Republicans say Biden’s ‘terrible’ policies won’t change just because there will be a new nominee.
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If Kamala Harris becomes the Democratic nominee, she needs a running mate. Who are the top contenders?
Democrats are set to hold their convention in Chicago on Aug. 19-22.
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Harris could become first female president after years of breaking racial, gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person or person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president. She joined the Biden ticket after a rocky and abbreviated run of her own for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
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Democrats hail Biden’s decision to not seek reelection as selfless; Republicans urge him to resign
Nearly three dozen lawmakers had publicly called on him to end his reelection bid. When he finally did, Democrats called it a selfless move.
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Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for nomination
Harris praised President Biden’s ‘selfless and patriotic act’ and said she intends to ‘earn and win’ her party’s nomination. The Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Aug. 19-22.
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Amid calls for national unity, Maine voters range from worried to hopeful
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Mainers give their take on whether Americans can bridge the political divide.
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Hundreds pitch ideas for a new Maine state flag design
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows will decide which one of about 400 submissions will go to voters in November.
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Too old to work? Some Americans on the job late in life bristle at calls for Biden to step aside
Debate about the 81-year-old Democrat’s fitness for another term is especially resonating with other older Americans who, like him, want to stay on the job.
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Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he’ll return to campaign next week
Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee’s rulemaking arm held a meeting Friday, pressing ahead with plans for a virtual roll call before Aug. 7 to nominate the presidential pick, ahead of the party’s convention later in the month in Chicago.