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Biden's COVID Saga: Democrats Urge Exit Amid Rising Pressure

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President Biden's COVID diagnosis sparks calls for him to reconsider running for re-election. Find out the latest developments here!

President Joe Biden's recent COVID-19 diagnosis has sent shockwaves through the Democratic party, with top members urging him to reconsider his candidacy for the upcoming election. The White House confirmed that Biden is experiencing mild symptoms and will self-isolate at his Delaware home, halting all campaign events. Pressure is mounting on the President as Democrats express doubts about the feasibility of his campaign in light of the recent developments.

In a surprising turn of events, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly conveyed to Biden the challenging political landscape he faces if he continues his bid for re-election. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair, Rep. Suzan DelBene, has also engaged with the President, armed with new perspectives on the situation.

Despite Biden's positive outlook on his health, concerns over his ability to secure victory in the election persist. The President's COVID-19 diagnosis has led to a 68% increase in speculation about his potential dropout, creating a sense of uncertainty among voters and party members alike.

As Biden navigates this turbulent period, the President's stance on student debt forgiveness remains firm. In a recent statement, he announced the cancellation of student debt for thousands of Americans, showcasing his commitment to addressing pressing issues alongside the ongoing political challenges.

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Biden tests positive for Covid as Democrats' doubts deepen over ... (The Irish Times)

White House says US president had mild symptoms while campaigning in Las Vegas and will self-isolate at his Delaware home.

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Joe Biden contracts COVID as pressure for him to exit presidential ... (Sky News)

The president is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said, including "general malaise", from the infection.

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Biden under new pressure from top Democrats as Covid halts ... (BBC News)

President Joe Biden faces new questions over his candidacy in the November election - with his campaign events currently on pause due to a Covid-19 ...

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"I feel good" says US President Biden after testing positive for ... (RTE.ie)

... © RTÉ 2024. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of ...

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Biden just got covid. What are the latest coronavirus guidelines? (The Washington Post)

President Biden's positive coronavirus diagnosis places a spotlight on precautions the public, especially older Americans, can take amid a summer covid ...

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Biden's political isolation deepens as pressure to step aside builds (Axios)

In at least one conversation since the debate, Pelosi has conveyed to Biden and his campaign the political peril that Democrats face if he remains atop the ...

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Democrats making a fresh push for Biden to reconsider running in ... (WHYY)

Separately, the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Suzan DelBene of Washington, spoke with the president last week armed with fresh ...

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Biden Dropout Chances Rise to 68% After Covid Diagnosis (Coindesk)

President Joe Biden said during an interview that if a medical condition emerged, he'd consider dropping out of the race.

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California Rep. Schiff latest Democrat to call on Biden to drop out ... (Michigan Advance)

WASHINGTON — The intraparty effort to convince President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid resurfaced Wednesday, when prominent U.S. Rep.

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Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider running in ... (WWNY)

Biden has insisted he ...

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Pelosi privately told Biden polls show he cannot win and will take ... (CNN)

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi privately told President Joe Biden in a recent conversation that polling shows that the president cannot defeat Donald ...

Statement from President Joe Biden on $1.2 Billion in Student Debt ... (The White House)

Today, my Administration is canceling student debt for 35,000 people through Public Service Loan Forgiveness, bringing the total number of Americans who ...

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Biden faces rising pressure to quit, Trump to accept nomination (Reuters)

President Joe Biden's reelection bid was mired in fresh turmoil after news reports that top Democratic leaders had privately pushed him to end his campaign, ...

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Biden has COVID-19 and he isn't alone. Cases are rising across the ... (USA TODAY)

President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the third time. Here's what to know about the current state of COVID-19 in the U.S..

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Where Nancy Pelosi's California allies stand on Biden (Politico)

Nancy Pelosi (right) and Adam Schiff are pictured. Many of the House Democrats now pressuring Joe Biden have something in common: ...

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Capitol Hill's stubborn Biden rebellion refuses to go away (Axios)

President Biden is playing whack-a-mole with Democratic members of Congress, slamming down defections in one corner only for more to pop up elsewhere.

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Joe Biden reportedly more open to calls for him to step aside as ... (The Guardian)

President publicly insists he will be party's nominee in election as leaders in Congress tell him they doubt he can beat Trump.

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Clock ticking on Biden as pressure to quit grows (BBC News)

The walls appear to be closing in on President Biden. Nancy Pelosi, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and Adam Schiff, are about as influential as you can get ...

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Obama says Biden needs to consider election bid - report (RTE.ie)

Former US president Barack Obama has told allies in recent days that Joe Biden's path to victory has greatly diminished, according to a report.

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What would make Biden drop out of the race? Here are the four ... (PBS NewsHour)

In response to questions from journalists over the last few weeks, the embattled Democratic president has given some clues as to what could make him step ...

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Pressure builds on US President Joe Biden as Barack Obama ... (Sky News)

Several top Democratic leaders reportedly privately push the president to drop his campaign. Meanwhile, Mr Biden insists he will not back down, ...

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Barack Obama expresses concern to Democrats about Joe Biden's ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for Mr Biden to reconsider his re-election bid.

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Biden in crisis (Politico)

The president is isolating at his Delaware shore home as Democratic support appears to crumble around him. President Joe Biden walks down the steps ...

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Leave Joe Biden alone – at his age I was working full time ... (The Independent)

As the pressure grows on Biden to step down from the presidential race, Hunter Davies, aged 88, says there may be good reasons for him to pass the torch, ...

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Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi add to doubts over Joe Biden's re ... (Financial Times)

Joe Biden came under mounting pressure from senior Democrats to drop his re-election bid amid growing panic in the party that he will lose the US presidency ...

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Biden could drop out of presidential race as early as this weekend ... (The Times of Israel)

Sources close to the president claim it's a matter of 'when, not if' he steps aside, believe he is likely to endorse VP Kamala Harris for Democratic ...

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Why this looks like the endgame for President Biden (Sky News)

It feels like the endgame for Joe Biden's chances of re-election, but he's not conceding yet. The president he served under as vice president had kept his ...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $90 Million in Innovative ... (USDA.gov)

READING, PA, July 18, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $90 million in 53 ...

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Top Democrats in Washington walking a careful line on Biden amid ... (NPR)

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, are all responding ...

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Democratic mood darkens as Biden faces new pressure (BBC News)

A new poll shows Trump with his biggest lead of the campaign, as high-level Democrats are reportedly expressing fresh concern.

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Here are the Democrats who want Biden to go and what they're saying (Sky News)

Pressure has been building on the 81-year-old US president following his dire performance during a debate against Mr Trump, 78, last month. Here is the full ...

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Biden 'soul searching' about future of his campaign (RTE.ie)

US President Joe Biden is reportedly coming closer to dropping out of the White House as allies including Barack Obama are said to have expressed concerns ...

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2 senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave 2024 race in ... (CBS News)

Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.

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