Maine is sending 32 delegates, plus 2 alternates, to the convention taking place from Aug. 19-24 in Chicago.
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Jeffries seeks to stem House defections, for now, as Democrats panic over Biden
On Wednesday evening, Jeffries led a tightly controlled conference call of House Democratic leaders as concern over Biden ricocheted on and off Capitol Hill.
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U.K. election exit poll projects big win for Labour, end to 14 years of Conservative rule
The center-left Labour Party appears to have defeated the center-right Conservative Party in a historic landslide, according to exit polls.
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Biden faces a high-stakes summit with his presidency in the spotlight
An event that the White House anticipated would project Biden’s global leadership and deliver a foreign policy victory at a key campaign moment – less than a week before the Republican National Convention – now has new meaning.
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Biden’s delegates pledged to support him. Some are having doubts.
However, party delegates haven’t exercised independent authority in more than half a century.
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Rep. Golden’s op-ed sends political shockwaves, but also fits campaign style
Golden, who needs support from Trump voters in November, predicted Donald Trump will win the presidency against incumbent President Biden, and said he can work with that.
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Trump advisers hope Biden stays in race, as they eye alternate scenarios
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.