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What’s happening…
-Biden seems to forget the name of his Defense Secretary
-Speaker Johnson weighs in on Secret Service Director’s surprise RNC visit
-Democrat delegation privately discussing Biden’s replacement
Biden’s still standing…for now
MILWAUKEE – President Biden’s re-election campaign is pushing back against a slew of reports in the past 24 hours that the president has become more receptive in the last couple of days to hearing arguments about why he should drop his 2024 re-election run.
“Our campaign is not working through any scenarios where President Biden is not at the top of the ticket. He is and will be the Democratic nominee,” Biden principal deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks told reporters at a news conference Thursday morning near the site of the Republican National Convention.
Fulks emphasized that “the president has said it several times. He’s staying in this race” and “we look forward to him accepting the [nomination of the] delegates in Chicago and continuing with this race to talk about what’s at stake.”…Read more
President Biden’s disastrous debate performance “changed people’s calculations about how candid they would be” about his cognitive issues, according to Olivia Nuzzi. ((Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) | (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images) | Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images))
White House
GAZA ‘GIMMICK’: Biden’s ‘national embarrassment’ ends as $230 million Gaza pier ceases operation …Read more
BAD WITH NAMES?: Biden seems to forget the name of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in interview …Read more
‘SO DEPRESSING’: Joy Behar believes President Biden will drop out of the race …Read more
‘NANCY, TAKE THE WHEEL’: ‘Walls closing in’ on Biden, ex-Clinton aide Paul Begala warns …Read more
‘STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS’: Biden’s record will likely drag down longtime Senate Dem: McCormick …Read more
Capitol Hill
OPEN SECRET: Mike Johnson weighs in on Secret Service director’s surprise RNC appearance …Read more
Tales from the Campaign Trail
‘FAILURE OF LEADERSHIP’: NY Times columnist says Dems need to push Biden out, compares him to elderly parent …Read more
‘COMPLETELY CORRUPT’: Charlamagne claims SCOTUS could overturn election in favor of Trump …Read more
MIDWEST STATE OF MIND: JD Vance’s first speech signals heavy Rust Belt campaign presence …Read more
‘DRAMATICALLY’ CHANGED: Alina Habba takes on major role in Trump campaign, dishes on his highly anticipated RNC speech …Read more
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaking during the second day of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Convention Chatter
‘PAINFUL EXPERIENCE’: Democratic delegates discussing Biden resignation possibilities in private chats: report …Read more
‘CAN’T HIDE’: Blackburn slams Secret Service chief for ‘celebrating’ at RNC after Trump assassination attempt …Read more
TRUMP SPOTLIGHTS BIDEN TURMOIL: Former President Trump’s campaign is contrasting with what they call a “unified” GOP at the Republican National Convention …Read more
‘CHAOS’ IN CHICAGO: Dems will showcase ‘dysfunction’ at August gathering, Illinois congressman predicts …Read more
Across America
TERROR RETURNS: ISIS attacks ramp up in Iraq and Syria …Read more
WHAT’S IN HERE?: Watch police comb through Trump shooter’s van that sources say hid explosive devices …Read more
HERO’S WAKE: Trump shooting victim Corey Comperatore’s casket escorted by firefighters …Read more
‘TOO REAL’: Trump shooter used gaming site that features chilling assassination game …Read more
PREPARED FOR AMBUSH: Secret Service source reveals shocking twist in would-be Trump assassin’s deadly plan …Read more
MISSED TARGET: SWAT expert explains how Secret Service could have prevented Trump attempted assassination …Read more
LGBT KOREANS: South Korea’s top court issues landmark ruling recognizing some rights for same-sex couples …Read more
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