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Biden quitting presidential race by the weekend?

Thursday, July 18th 2024 - 21:51 UTC
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Former US President Barack Obama believes Joseph Biden should drop his reelection bid, The Washington Post reported. Despite his endorsement after the debate in which Biden trailed former President Donald Trump, Obama has been deeply engaged in conversations about the future of Biden’s campaign” because the 81-year-old man who served twice as Vice President under him should “seriously consider” ending it after his chances of victory have “greatly diminished.” The incumbent Democratic head of state is self isolating after testing positive for Covid-19. Other US media noted that Biden's decision is to be announced in a matter of days, probably around the weekend. Read full article

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  • SB4

    There is no way Biden will drop out of the race. The Democrat Party is desperate to seek a replacement but it is very late, their presidential convention to nominate Biden starts early in August.

    Jul 19th, 2024 - 11:37 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pugol-H

    He may just drop dead of natural causes in the meantime.

    Jul 20th, 2024 - 02:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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