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Is Biden Too Old'? Voters to View State of the Union Speech as Crucial Test

Vital importance of President Biden's State of the Union speech for his re-election bid

Focus on Biden's performance and ability to handle the audience over policy details [ more ]

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Neither Biden nor the Democratic Party are reconsidering his candidacy

The White House chose a smaller room for President Biden to appear before the press after the release of a report questioning his memory and mental sharpness.

Biden's various gaffes during the session have fueled the controversy over whether he's fit to run for a second term. [ more ]

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As Her Husband Faces Tumult, Jill Biden Is a Protective Force

Questions raised about President Biden's fitness for re-election due to special counsel report on his handling of classified information

First Lady Jill Biden has worked to shield President Biden from off-the-cuff interactions with reporters [ more ]

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What do the US campus protests mean for Joe Biden in November?

Biden's policies on Israel might impact his re-election chances due to growing criticism and protests among young voters. [ more ]

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Opinion | Fine, Call It a Comeback

Biden's strong State of the Union address can boost confidence in his re-election

Biden's economic performance faces perception challenges despite strong indicators. [ more ]

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Opinion | The Question Is Not If Biden Should Step Aside. It's How.

Joe Biden's age-related decline is becoming more obvious as the campaign progresses.

The Biden administration has delivered results largely indistinguishable from what one would expect from a replacement-level Democratic president. [ more ]

HuffPost

4 months ago

John Kerry Will Step Down To Help Biden Campaign: Reports

John Kerry is stepping away from his role as President Biden's special climate envoy to help with Biden's reelection effort.

Kerry believes Biden's reelection is crucial in the fight against climate change. [ more ]

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1 week ago

New York City

Henry Cuellar Indicted Over Bribery Scheme

Representative Henry Cuellar, Democrat of Texas, and his wife were charged in a bribery scheme involving Azerbaijan and a Mexican bank.

Cuellar maintained his innocence, stating he cleared his wife's work with the Ethics Committee and intended to run for re-election despite the charges. [ more ]

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1 month ago

New York City

Menendez Won't Run as Democrat but Leaves Door Open to Independent Bid

Senator Robert Menendez announced he will not seek re-election as a Democrat amidst federal charges.

Menendez is open to running as an independent if cleared, highlighting his hope for exoneration. [ more ]

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New York City

Menendez Leaves Re-Election Plans Murky, But Dormant Campaign Gives Hints

Senator Menendez refuses to resign amidst bribery charges and remains undecided about seeking re-election as rumors swirl around his political future. [ more ]

Independent

Europe news

Adam Taylor: Vladimir Putin does not tolerate the existence of rivals to his rule, but what about an heir?

Putin is likely to win re-election for his fifth term as president, extending his rule that could surpass Stalin's tenure.

There is a strong belief among observers that Putin may continue as Russia's ruler for life due to his longevity in power. [ more ]

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Europe news

Putin will seek another presidential term, aiming to extend his grip on Russia

Vladimir Putin has announced his candidacy for the presidential election in Russia next March, a move that is all but certain to secure him another six years in power.

Despite starting a costly war in Ukraine and facing attacks within Russia, Putin still commands wide support and approval from the population. [ more ]

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Kyrsten Sinema Bows Out of Arizona Senate Race

Senator Kyrsten Sinema will not seek re-election, clearing the way for a classic Democrat vs Republican matchup in Arizona.

Her decision sets up a showdown between Representative Gallego and the eventual Republican nominee, with Kari Lake as the leading candidate. [ more ]

Axios

Scoop: GOP Rep. Mark Green reverses decision to retire after Trump pressure

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Mark Green will run for re-election after reconsidering retirement due to pressure from GOP senators and former President Trump.

Green's decision to run for re-election will secure a third term as the top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Republican Chris Christie suspends presidential bid

Chris Christie has suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.

Christie warns against re-electing Trump to a second term. [ more ]

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Biden says he might not have run for reelection if not for threat of Trump

Joe Biden's main reason for entering the race in 2020 was to prevent Donald Trump from winning a second term.

Biden believes that he is the person with the best chance of defeating Trump in the 2024 presidential election. [ more ]

Axios

"Cannot let him win": Biden calls Trump his 2024 motivation

President Biden expressed uncertainty about running for re-election in 2024 if former President Trump is not in the race.

Biden has consistently framed the 2024 election as a critical moment for democracy and has positioned himself as the best candidate to defeat Trump. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

Uefa president Ceferin will not seek re-election

Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will not seek re-election in 2027. The rule change would have allowed him to potentially stay until 2031.

The English Football Association (FA) was the only nation to oppose the rule amendment at the Uefa congress.

Ceferin cited the need for fresh blood and his desire to be with his family as reasons for not seeking re-election. [ more ]

The Nation

World news

A Second Trump Term Will Bring an End to the American Century

A second Trump term could lead to a regime of political persecution and an irreversible descent into dictatorship.

There has been little discussion of what Trump's reelection would mean for US foreign policy. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Environment

US climate envoy Kerry stepping down to help Biden's 2024 election campaign

US climate envoy John Kerry will step down to work on Biden's reelection bid.

Kerry has played a key role in global climate negotiations and worked effectively with China. [ more ]

New York Post

Biden heads to California for big Hollywood money haul, days after Department of Justice file charges against Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden is embarking on a star-studded fundraising trip in California for his 2024 reelection campaign.

California, with its deep-pocketed entertainment industry, has historically been a major funding source for Democrats. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee