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Iowa Dems praise Biden's exit
Iowa Democrats reacted with relief after President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the race.Why it matters: The president's decision to exit is a monumental change in the 2024 presidential contest ahead of the Democrats' nominating convention next month.What they're saying: "The President's decision today gives an opportunity to turn the page on this chapter of our history and put people over politics again," Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst said on X."President Biden is a Statesman who has always put our country before himself. I urge all Americans to thank President Biden," Iowa Senate Democratic Leader Pam...
Scoop: Des Moines revises new homeless camp rules amid opposition
Des Moines has amended a proposal that strengthens anti-illegal camping regulations in response to pressure from homeless advocacy groups, Axios has learned.The big picture: The revisions lower the fines for those caught sleeping in public and explicitly exclude jail time as a possible punishment, assistant city manager Malcolm Hankins said in an email to advocacy groups obtained by Axios.The changes were made late Friday, a day after DSM released the proposal.Driving the news: The new rules will be considered by the council Monday at 7:30am. If approved, they could go into effect in as early as two weeks.Zoom in: Fines...
Manchin eyes presidential bid as Democrat
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) is considering re-registering as a Democrat and entering the 2024 presidential race, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Manchin left the party in May but could see an opening to run as a moderate option after President Biden withdrew from the race on Sunday. Manchin is...
Texas reacts to Biden’s exit from 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden's announcement Sunday of his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election sparked a wave of reactions across the political spectrum in Texas. Why it matters: The 11th-hour change introduces a seismic and historic shift in the 2024 presidential race less than a month before the Democratic National Convention, set to start Aug. 19.
With Biden out, Josh Shapiro emerges as possible VP pick
With President Biden ending his re-election bid, there's growing chatter that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro could be a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris.Why it matters: Shapiro, who's positioned himself as a moderate Democrat, has many advantages for a national ticket, including representing a pivotal swing state that former President Trump's campaign has indicated will be central to their campaign strategy.The former state lawmaker and attorney general has decades of political experience, and some swing voters view Shapiro as Democrats' next rising star.The big picture: Shapiro is among several Democratic governors getting attention for the VP spot, as...
Who could be Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick
As Vice President Kamala Harris works to secure the Democratic presidential nomination following President Biden's departure, a major question ahead of her is who she will pick as her running mate. Why it matters: Several names have already been floated for the coveted spot, which would be a key launching...
Scoop: State Democratic party chairs vote to endorse Kamala Harris
The Association of State Democratic Committees has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for president, two source familiar with the matter tell Axios. Why it matters: The endorsement after a unanimous voice vote will be influential in helping Harris secure the delegates she needs to...
Ohio officials react to Biden dropping out, Harris endorsement
Ohio officials quickly reacted on X to President Biden's departure from of the race. Driving the news: President Biden announced Sunday that he is stepping aside as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential contest and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's nominee. What they're saying:...
Biden's consequential presidency: His key policies, wins and setbacks
President Biden's one term has been more ambitious and progressive than his biggest supporters or his biggest critics anticipated. Why it matters: After running in 2020 as a moderate focused almost exclusively on beating then-President Trump, Biden promised to channel FDR and LBJ once he was in the White House. He did a lot to live up to that promise despite holding just a one-seat majority in the Senate.
5 things to know about how the Bay Area shaped Kamala Harris' career
Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged as the most viable option to be Democrats' presidential nominee following President Biden's exit from the race.Why it matters: It's unclear if the party will fall in line behind the Berkeley native, who has Biden's endorsement, and she won't automatically pick up Biden's delegates at the DNC.She said in a statement Sunday that her "intention is to earn and win" the nomination.Here are five things to know about Harris' Bay Area roots as the scramble for a new candidate plays out.Woman of firstsHarris has broken barriers throughout her career.She was the first person of...
World leaders praise Biden's statesmanship after his withdrawal
Foreign leaders praised President Biden's qualities as a leader and achievements strengthening global alliances, following his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Why it matters: Biden's withdrawal shakes up the 2024 presidential race and emphasizes the stakes of the election, with many U.S. allies already anticipating what...
Harris rapidly starts building her Capitol Hill coalition
Vice President Kamala Harris is moving quickly to solidify support on Capitol Hill and lock in a broad coalition of backers just hours after President Biden endorsed her to replace him as the Democratic nominee. Why it matters: The rapid formation of a wide-ranging, pro-Harris bloc on Capitol Hill could...
Scoop: Harris works the phones, trying to lock down nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris is calling Democratic leaders and elected officials to try to lock down the party's presidential nomination, according to people familiar with the situation. Why it matters: Just hours after President Biden dropped his bid for re-election, Harris is moving quickly to make her nomination a foregone...
What's next for Democrats, delegates to replace Biden on the ticket
Vice President Kamala Harris could be moving forward on the path to the Democratic presidential nomination following President Biden's endorsement after dropping out of the race, but questions remain on how she sews up the delegates to make it happen. The big picture: There is no formal rule-based structure that...
Marvel assembles Russo brothers for next "Avengers" films
Next time the Avengers assemble, it may include a Cleveland directing duo. Driving the news: Local natives Joe and Anthony Russo are in talks to direct the next two "Avengers" movies, per The Hollywood Reporter. The intrigue: The Russo brothers directed 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," two...
Obama praises Biden after withdrawal: "A patriot of the highest order"
Former President Obama lauded President Biden following his decision Sunday to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, saying it was a testament to Biden's "love of country." Why it matters: Unlike several lawmakers and even the Clintons, Obama stopped short of endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. That doesn't mean he won't ultimately.
DNC commits to "transparent and orderly process" to determine new nominee
Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said in a statement on Sunday that the party will "undertake a transparent and orderly process" to select a candidate "who can defeat" former President Trump in November. Why it matters: Harrison did not mention Vice President Kamala Harris, who President Biden endorsed to...
House Speaker Mike Johnson: Biden "is not fit to serve as President"
Reacting to news that President Biden stepped out of the 2024 presidential race, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on X the president "must resign immediately." The big picture: Johnson's statement was part of a broader Republican argument that scrolled across social media Sunday that if Biden is unfit to run for president, he's unfit to hold the position now.
Schumer, Jeffries, Pelosi mum on endorsing Harris after Biden drops out
Capitol Hill's top Democrats didn't immediately throw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday after President Biden withdrew from the 2024 race. Why it matters: The party will have to move quickly to get behind a new candidate, and senior Democrats will be highly influential in that process.
Washington Democrats back Harris, praise Biden's decision to exit race
The chair of Washington state's Democratic Party says the party should embrace Vice President Kamala Harris as its next presidential nominee, after President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the race. Why it matters: The president's decision to exit the race is a monumental change in the 2024 presidential contest ahead of the Democrats' nominating convention, which is set to start Aug. 19.Catch up quick: Biden, too, endorsed Harris Sunday as he ended his presidential bid, which he did via a letter posted on his X account.Biden's decision followed weeks of pressure from many top Democrats urging him to...
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