The governor was joined by Democratic lawmakers and a crowd of Maine women who support the president’s reelection even as Biden faces continued pressure to drop out of the race.
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Watch: Trump describes assassination attempt with personal details as he accepts Republican nomination
Trump’s appearance comes as 81-year-old Democratic President Biden clings to his party’s nomination in the face of unrelenting pressure from key congressional allies, donors and even former President Barack Obama.
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Biden faces fresh wave of Democratic doubt as party’s fissures deepen
Self-isolating with a case of COVID-19, President Biden appears more politically isolated than ever as Obama, Pelosi and other top Democrats fret over his candidacy.
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Maine political scholars see no precedent for divisive, unpredictable presidential race
Although there have been assassination attempts and calls for unpopular incumbents to step aside before, recent political history offers no playbook for how things will go between now and November.
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Congressional leaders privately warned Biden he could imperil Democrats
The Democratic leaders, in separate meetings last week, suggested President Biden’s candidacy could damage the party’s hopes of controlling the House and Senate.
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Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an enigma
So far, there has been no public disclosure the shooter left any writings, suicide note, social media screed or any other indicator explaining his reasons for targeting Donald Trump.
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JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting
The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.
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Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks
Federal law enforcement officials are warning of possible copycat attacks or retaliatory violence after the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as a visibly stronger security detail surrounds the Republican nominee and President Biden.
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Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump
President Biden’s trip to Nevada comes as Democrats have been engaged in a weekslong crisis of confidence over his candidacy after his devastating debate with Donald Trump last month.