Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race and Kamala Harris's nomination

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1. June 2024

   Jun 27– 28A halting Biden tries to confront Trump at debate but stirs Democratic anxiety about his candidacy12 articles · 5 independent sources

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2. Jun 27– 30Biden's debate performance sparks Democratic anxiety about his candidacy57 articles · 43 independent sources

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3. Jun 28– 29It would be tough for Democrats to replace Biden on presidential ticket68 articles · 43 independent sources

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4. Jun 28– Jul 3Biden mulling dropping out of race; decision to come in next few days: Reports31 articles · 17 independent sources

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5. Jun 28Barack Obama Says 'Bad Debate Nights Happen'8 articles · 4 independent sources

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6. Jun 28– Jul 1Biden's family tells him to stay in presidential race despite debate fumbles23 articles · 16 independent sources

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7. Jun 28Kamala Harris acknowledges Biden had a 'slow start' in debate, tries to calm Democratic fears19 articles · 15 independent sources

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8. Jun 28Jill Biden draws backlash after Joe Biden debate fiasco: "Monster"6 articles · 5 independent sources

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9. Jun 28– 30Fetterman cites own 'difficult' debate in arguing Biden can still win, slams Democrats 'defecting' to Trump5 articles · 4 independent sources

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10. Jun 28– 29New York Times first US paper urging Biden to drop out of presidential race20 articles · 15 independent sources

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11. Jun 28– 30Biden makes appeals to donors as concerns persist over his presidential debate performance22 articles · 19 independent sources

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12. Jun 28Biden acknowledges debate performance: 'I know how to do this job'9 articles · 6 independent sources

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13. Jun 29– Jul 2Biden and the Democrats raise $264 million in 2nd quarter as they seek to calm post-debate anxieties31 articles · 24 independent sources

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14. Jun 29– Jul 3If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls10 articles · 6 independent sources

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15. Jun 30A private call of top Democrats fuels more insider anger about Biden's debate performance9 articles · 9 independent sources

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16. July 2024

    Jul 1Rep. Jamie Raskin says 'honest and serious conversations are taking place' about Biden's political future after debate10 articles · 4 independent sources

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17. Jul 1Biden campaign's reset after disastrous debate looks a lot like business as usual7 articles · 7 independent sources

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18. Jul 2– 3U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls for Biden withdrawal from presidential race78 articles · 45 independent sources

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19. Jul 2– 6A defiant Biden, in denial of the polls and calls to step aside: 3 takeaways from the ABC interview104 articles · 51 independent sources

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20. Jul 2– 9Here’s How Kamala Harris Performs In Polls Against Trump—As She Emerges As Most Likely Biden Replacement37 articles · 20 independent sources

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21. Jul 2– 9Biden trails Trump in post-debate poll of crucial swing state Wisconsin32 articles · 14 independent sources

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22. Jul 3Biden blames international travel for poor debate performance, says he nearly 'fell asleep on stage'20 articles · 10 independent sources

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23. Jul 3– 5Biden says he's 'staying in the race' before airing of crucial interview30 articles · 24 independent sources

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24. Jul 3Michelle Obama is voters’ choice to beat Trump as Biden loses support after debate debacle: poll5 articles · 5 independent sources

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25. Jul 3Biden's evolving reasons for his bad debate: A cold, too much prep, not feeling great and jet lag8 articles · 8 independent sources

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26. Jul 4Netflix co-founder and Democratic megadonor calls for Biden to step aside5 articles · 4 independent sources

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27. Jul 4White House now says Biden was seen by his doctor days after debate6 articles · 6 independent sources

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28. Jul 4Biden responds to criticism over his debate performance: 'I screwed up'11 articles · 4 independent sources

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29. Jul 5– 6Biden says ‘no indication of any serious condition’ in ABC interview as he fights to stay in race5 articles · 5 independent sources

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30. Jul 5Disney heiress, wealthy Democratic donors say they won't finance the party until Joe Biden drops out18 articles · 14 independent sources

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31. Jul 5– 12More Democrats call on Biden to step aside from 2024 race after his news conference41 articles · 20 independent sources

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32. Jul 6– 7To a defiant Biden, the 2024 race is up to the voters, not to Democrats on Capitol Hill13 articles · 11 independent sources

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33. Jul 7– 8While Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, some Democratic leaders in the House say he should step aside38 articles · 32 independent sources

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34. Jul 7– 8Several top House Democrats say Biden should step aside during leadership call10 articles · 10 independent sources

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35. Jul 8Biden tells Democrats he’s ‘committed’ to re-election bid, beating Trump5 articles · 5 independent sources

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36. Jul 8– 9Biden gets support from key lawmakers as he tells Democrats he won’t step aside after debate7 articles · 7 independent sources

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37. Jul 8Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’89 articles · 46 independent sources

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38. Jul 8Biden's uncertain political future divides Democrats as they return to Capitol Hill6 articles · 6 independent sources

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39. Jul 10New York Rep. Pat Ryan calls on Biden to step aside, eighth congressional Democrat to do so publicly5 articles · 5 independent sources

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40. Jul 10Pelosi snaps at reporter asking if she wants Biden to drop out of the race: 'Am I speaking English to you?'5 articles · 5 independent sources

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41. Jul 10A defiant Biden borrows some tactics from his rival as he tries to put debate debacle behind him6 articles · 6 independent sources

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42. Jul 10Chaos swirling since Biden's debate flub is causing cracks in a White House known for discipline7 articles · 7 independent sources

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43. Jul 11Biden's candidacy faces new peril, as first Senate Democrat says he should exit race6 articles · 5 independent sources

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44. Jul 12Joe Biden calls Kamala Harris "Vice President Trump" minutes into presser7 articles · 7 independent sources

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45. Jul 16– 17House Democrats want to stop early DNC effort to nominate Biden before party convention in August18 articles · 12 independent sources

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46. Jul 17– 18Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race62 articles · 45 independent sources

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47. Jul 17– 18Joe Biden dropping out odds surge after COVID diagnosis6 articles · 5 independent sources

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48. Jul 17– 18Nearly two-thirds of Democrats want Biden to withdraw, new AP-NORC poll finds69 articles · 44 independent sources

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49. Jul 17– 18Biden says he'd drop out of the presidential race for these 4 reasons15 articles · 10 independent sources

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50. Jul 18Sen. Chuck Schumer privately urged President Joe Biden to step aside in 2024 election: Sources16 articles · 9 independent sources

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51. Jul 18– 19Biden is isolated at home as Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats push for him to reconsider 2024 race29 articles · 21 independent sources

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52. Jul 18– 202024 Election Latest: Growing chorus of Democratic lawmakers call for Biden to drop reelection bid19 articles · 13 independent sources

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53. Jul 18– 23History for Harris: Local supporters praise potential presidential nominee564 articles · 147 independent sources

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54. Jul 19– 22Hollywood Donors ‘Excited and Motivated’ to Write Checks to Kamala Harris After Biden Exits Race6 articles · 5 independent sources

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55. Jul 19Biden pushes party unity as he resists calls to step aside, says he'll return to campaign next week6 articles · 5 independent sources

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56. Jul 19– 22Harris takes over the top of the Democratic ticket after Biden drops out83 articles · 44 independent sources

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57. Jul 19– 25Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? Here’s what the polls say36 articles · 23 independent sources

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58. Jul 19Senator Jon Tester, Facing Tough Re-Election Fight, Urges Biden to Drop Out15 articles · 14 independent sources

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59. Jul 19Biden's family starts discussing his possible exit plan from the 2024 race10 articles · 6 independent sources

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60. Jul 19– 22Kamala Harris’ VP: A look at the front-runners for running mate33 articles · 21 independent sources

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61. Jul 19– 22Democrats hail Biden's decision to not seek reelection as selfless. Republicans urge him to resign231 articles · 102 independent sources

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62. Jul 21– 22Sen. Joe Manchin joins calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race47 articles · 29 independent sources

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63. Jul 21– 26Kamala Harris Suddenly Wins String of Polls vs Donald Trump38 articles · 16 independent sources

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64. Jul 21– 22Global leaders react to Biden's historic decision to drop his re-election bid31 articles · 18 independent sources

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65. Jul 21Dems applaud Biden's accomplishments, some endorsing Harris5 articles · 3 independent sources

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66. Jul 21DNC chair vows ‘transparent’ process for new nominee after Biden exits 2024 race5 articles · 4 independent sources

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67. Jul 22– 23Will Kamala Harris choose Josh Shapiro as her running mate? Pa. governor reacts to speculation13 articles · 9 independent sources

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68. Jul 22Democrats promise 'orderly process' to replace Biden, where Harris is favored but questions remain - The Daily Reporter6 articles · 6 independent sources

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69. Jul 22Harris looks to lock up Democratic nomination after Biden steps aside53 articles · 25 independent sources

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70. Jul 22– 24Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become presidential nominee: AP survey166 articles · 72 independent sources

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71. Jul 22– 23Biden gives 1st remarks since leaving 2024 race during Harris campaign meeting43 articles · 26 independent sources

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72. Jul 22– 25Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names59 articles · 37 independent sources

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73. Jul 22Biden's decision to drop out crystalized Sunday. His staff knew one minute before the public did12 articles · 12 independent sources

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74. Jul 22– 25Trump turns his full focus on Harris at his first rally since Biden’s exit from the 2024 race26 articles · 23 independent sources

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75. Jul 22Biden's withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes and other foreign policy challenges20 articles · 16 independent sources

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76. Jul 226 political takeaways from Biden's decision to step aside7 articles · 6 independent sources

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77. Jul 22GOP threatened to sue over November ballot if Biden dropped out. Experts call that 'ridiculous'8 articles · 8 independent sources

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78. Jul 23– 25Watch Biden deliver Oval Office address on decision not to seek reelection104 articles · 50 independent sources

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79. Jul 23Biden to address nation Wednesday on decision to end reelection bid19 articles · 7 independent sources

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80. Jul 23President Biden returns to DC from Delaware after negative COVID test; will address nation Wednesday8 articles · 2 independent sources

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81. Jul 23– 25Biden Passes ‘The Torch’ In U.S. Address, As Trump Attempts To Gather Himself With Attacks Against VP Kamala Harris16 articles · 16 independent sources

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82. Jul 24Biden will make a case for his legacy – and for Harris to continue it – in his Oval Office address16 articles · 15 independent sources

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83. Jul 25– Aug 1Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro cancels Hamptons fundraising trip ahead of Kamala Harris picking running mate17 articles · 9 independent sources

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84. Jul 28– 31About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll16 articles · 15 independent sources

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85. Jul 29Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for VP? The speculation continues28 articles · 15 independent sources

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86. Jul 29– Aug 5Harris expected to announce her VP pick Tuesday before a rally in Philadelphia18 articles · 11 independent sources

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87. Jul 29– Aug 5Kamala Harris is getting closer to picking a running mate71 articles · 33 independent sources

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88. Jul 30– 31Kamala Harris to hold rally with running mate in Philadelphia next week, campaign says7 articles · 7 independent sources

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89. Jul 30– 31Kamala Harris holds first rally in Atlanta as Democratic presumptive nominee12 articles · 4 independent sources

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90. Jul 31– Aug 1DNC to kick off virtual roll call vote to formally nominate Kamala Harris for president19 articles · 10 independent sources

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91. Jul 31– Aug 3Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to be Democratic nominee, campaign says89 articles · 60 independent sources

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92. August 2024

    Aug 3Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate12 articles · 12 independent sources

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93. Aug 4– 5Kamala Harris narrows choices for vice president to Walz and Shapiro, sources say28 articles · 19 independent sources

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94. Aug 7Strategic and historical significance of Tim Walz as vice presidential nominee6 articles · 6 independent sources

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95. Aug 7Harris running mate Gov. Tim Walz owns no stocks, bonds or real estate, disclosure shows8 articles · 4 independent sources

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96. Aug 11President Biden admits pressure from Democrats contributed to decision to drop out17 articles · 7 independent sources

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97. Aug 12– 13Democratic National Convention speakers include Biden, Obama and the Clintons11 articles · 6 independent sources

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98. Aug 13– 20Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Takes 4-Point Lead As DNC Kicks Off29 articles · 9 independent sources

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99. Aug 13– 205 things to watch for at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago37 articles · 14 independent sources

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100. Aug 13– 20Chicago DNC 2024: Major protests planned for Day 140 articles · 14 independent sources

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101. Aug 15– 20Favorable views of Kamala Harris have risen this summer heading into the DNC, AP-NORC poll shows39 articles · 25 independent sources

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102. Aug 18– 21The Obamas and Emhoff are to headline the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday40 articles · 27 independent sources

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103. Aug 18– 20DNC kicks off in Chicago with Biden headlining first night – DW70 articles · 21 independent sources

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104. Aug 18Convention delegates will nominate Harris, again. This time, there's less suspense and more pizzazz16 articles · 11 independent sources

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105. Aug 18– 22What to watch on the Democratic National Convention's fourth and final day in Chicago70 articles · 25 independent sources

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106. Aug 19– 22How to watch the Democratic National Convention from home140 articles · 21 independent sources

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107. Aug 19– 20The Latest: Biden headlines Night 1 of the DNC10 articles · 7 independent sources

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108. Aug 19– 23The 'joyful' Democratic convention is over. The real test for Kamala Harris' campaign now begins19 articles · 15 independent sources

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109. Aug 19– 20Jill Biden to honor President Biden at Democratic convention Monday night11 articles · 6 independent sources

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110. Aug 20– 22Fact-checking night 3 of the Democratic National Convention7 articles · 4 independent sources

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111. Aug 20– 23Re-watch Vice President Kamala Harris' DNC acceptance speech93 articles · 43 independent sources

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112. Aug 20Former Trump press secretary, other Republican officials to speak at DNC this week6 articles · 5 independent sources

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113. Aug 20– 23Democratic National Convention Audience Grows To 26.2M Viewers On Final Night As Kamala Harris Accepts Nomination7 articles · 4 independent sources

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114. Aug 20Joe Biden's exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a civil rights hero. Takeaways from Day 1 of the DNC19 articles · 17 independent sources

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115. Aug 21Lil Jon surprises DNC crowd as Georgia casts 123 votes for Kamala Harris during roll call13 articles · 6 independent sources

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116. Aug 21– 22The DNC roll call was set to a soundtrack. Here’s how each song fits each state40 articles · 17 independent sources

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117. Aug 21Here’s who’s speaking on Day 3 of the DNC14 articles · 6 independent sources

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118. Aug 21Obamas close DNC's second night with a rousing Harris endorsement and pointed warnings about Trump59 articles · 29 independent sources

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119. Aug 21Michelle Obama DNC speech: Read the full text of the former first lady's address20 articles · 3 independent sources

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120. Aug 21– 22Harris’ running mate Tim Walz introduces himself to the nation after Bill Clinton tears into Trump29 articles · 19 independent sources

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121. Aug 21– 22DNC Day 3 takeaways: Tim Walz's night, Bill Clinton's Trump dig117 articles · 55 independent sources

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122. Aug 21– 23Fact-checking Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention11 articles · 10 independent sources

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123. Aug 21'Let's get to work': Read the full text of Barack Obama's speech to the Democratic National Convention8 articles · 3 independent sources

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124. Aug 22Oprah Winfrey will speak at the Democratic National Convention tonight25 articles · 11 independent sources

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125. Aug 22Democratic convention ends Thursday with the party's new standard bearer, Kamala Harris13 articles · 11 independent sources

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126. Aug 22Oprah Winfrey takes swipe at Vance’s ‘childless cat lady’ comment in surprise DNC appearance7 articles · 7 independent sources

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127. Aug 22– 23Kamala Harris to accept historic presidential nomination as DNC concludes24 articles · 8 independent sources

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128. Aug 23As Harris accepts nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue10 articles · 10 independent sources

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129. Aug 23Kamala Harris at DNC summons Americans to reject divisions and defeat threat of Trump's candidacy58 articles · 39 independent sources

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130. Aug 23DNC Day 4 Key Takeaways: Harris' big moment, Dems' rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out18 articles · 11 independent sources

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131. Aug 25– 26Kamala Harris raised $82 million during DNC, $540 million since launch, campaign says40 articles · 27 independent sources

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132. September 2024

     Sep 1– 2George Clooney Calls Biden Dropping Out Most Selfless Act Since George Washington10 articles · 9 independent sources

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133. Sep 29‘SNL' pokes fun at Biden dropping out for 1st time with Maya Rudolph and Dana Carvey15 articles · 10 independent sources

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134. October 2024

     Oct 15Pelosi admits having no contact with Biden since forcing him out of 2024 race6 articles · 6 independent sources

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135. January 2025

     Jan 8Biden says he thinks he could have beaten Trump in the 2024 election5 articles · 5 independent sources

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136. Jan 8Biden casts doubt on his fitness to serve another four years days before term ends12 articles · 9 independent sources

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137. Jan 31The DNC’s outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 202410 articles · 10 independent sources

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138. May 2025

     May 13– 14Joe Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at June fundraiser, new book says13 articles · 8 independent sources

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139. July 2025

     Jul 7New Biden Memo Reveals Why Senior Aides Pushed For Trump Debate That Killed His Campaign9 articles · 8 independent sources

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140. Jul 21– 22Hunter Biden blasts George Clooney, Democrats alleging they undermined his father22 articles · 12 independent sources

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141. September 2025

     Sep 10Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was 'recklessness,' but she defends his abilities38 articles · 27 independent sources

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142. Sep 18Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky11 articles · 11 independent sources

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143. November 2025

     Nov 3George Clooney Says It Was a “Mistake” Replacing Joe Biden With Kamala Harris in 2024 Election6 articles · 5 independent sources

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144. January 2026

     Jan 19Harris’s Staff Questioned Whether Josh Shapiro Was an Israeli Double Agent8 articles · 8 independent sources

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145. March 2026

     Mar 11Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden's decision to end his 2024 reelection bid6 articles · 6 independent sources

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146. May 2026

     May 27– Jun 2Jill Biden had private fears after her husband45 articles · 21 independent sources

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147. August 2026

     Aug 12Nancy Pelosi denies knowing of Biden's decline, faults those who knew7 articles · 7 independent sources

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148. Aug 20– 23Jill Biden entertains possibility Joe was drugged before 2024 debate with Trump15 articles · 13 independent sources

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