Polybius
Polybius's JournalTweet from Gavin:
https://x.com/GavinNewsom/status/1815085381081281005Has anyone announced or expressed interest that they would like to be the Democratic nominee for President?
I know it's only been a few hours, but anyone?
At Michigan rally, Trump seizes on uncertainty surrounding Biden
Source: Politico
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — Donald Trump seized on the escalating uncertainty surrounding President Joe Biden’s candidacy on Saturday, telling a boisterous crowd here that Democrats “have no idea who their candidate is” and polling the audience about whether they would rather he run against Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris in the fall.
“They have a couple of problems,” Trump joked. “No. 1, they have no idea who their candidate is. That’s a problem. But we’ll see, hopefully they get it worked out.”
The call-and-response between the former president and the crowd — they booed loudest at the mention of Biden, but also for Harris and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — reflected the stark asymmetry of the unfolding campaign.
One week after surviving an attempted assassination, Trump returned to the rally stage with his large white bandage removed and a running mate beside him, while the Democratic president’s ability to continue his campaign is unclear.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/20/trump-michigan-rally-biden-00169964
Yet the media says that Trump is a changed man and has toned down his rhetoric.
Heinrich becomes third Senate Democrat to call on Biden to withdraw
Source: The Hill
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who is up for reelection this cycle, on Friday became the third Senate Democrat to call on President Biden to exit the race.
While Heinrich called the president “one of the most accomplished presidents in modern history” in a statement, he also argued that “this moment in our nation’s history calls for a focus that is bigger than any one person.”
“While the decision to withdraw from the campaign is President Biden’s alone, I believe it is in the best interests of our country for him to step aside,” he said. “By passing the torch, he would secure his legacy as one of our nation’s greatest leaders and allow us to unite behind a candidate who can best defeat Donald Trump and safeguard the future of our democracy.”
Heinrich will take on Republican Nella Domenici in November as the Senate Democrat vies for a third term in the upper chamber.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4781863-senator-heinrich-calls-biden/
I think this can hurt Heinrich in his Senate race. Today, Biden reaffirmed that he is staying in.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143275535
JUST IN: Biden Drops New Statement Hinting He's Not Dropping Out Anytime Soon
Source: Mediaite
A new statement released by President Joe Biden on Friday suggests that he remains committed to remaining in the 2024 presidential race despite reports indicating that he’s waffling.
Reacting to Donald Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention Thursday, Biden argued that “Last night the American people saw the same Donald Trump they rejected four years ago. For over 90 minutes, he focused on his own grievances, with no plan to unite us and no plan to make life better for working people. He avoided mentioning his Project 2025 agenda, but still proudly flaunted the worst of MAGA extremism.”
He continued:
“Together, as a party and as a country, we can and will defeat him at the ballot box,” added Biden. “I look forward to getting back on the campaign trail next week to continue exposing the threat of Donald Trump’s Project 2025 agenda while making the case for my own record and the vision that I have for America: one where we save our democracy, protect our rights and freedoms, and create opportunity for everyone. The stakes are high, and the choice is clear. Together, we will win.”
Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/news/just-in-biden-drops-new-statement-hinting-hes-not-dropping-out-anytime-soon/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Facing a tough re-election bid, Democratic Sen. Jon Tester calls on Biden to bow out
Source: NBC News
Sen. Jon Tester of Montana became the second Democratic senator to call for President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race Thursday.
"While I appreciate his commitment to public service and our country, I believe President Biden should not seek re-election to another term," Tester said in a statement.
Tester is running for re-election in one of the most vulnerable Senate seats for Democrats this fall.
Tester said he has "worked with President Biden when it has made Montana stronger, and I’ve never been afraid to stand up to him when he is wrong."
Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/democratic-sen-jon-tester-calls-joe-biden-drop-out-2024-election-rcna162644
538 this morning: Biden up to a 54% chance of winning
Trump down to 46%.
Who Is Favored To Win The 2024 Presidential Election?
Trump tells ABC News assassination attempt 'has an impact,' Biden 'couldn't have been nicer'
Source: ABC News
Former President Donald Trump said the assassination attempt on his life over the weekend has left an impact.
In a phone call with ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl on Monday as the Republican National Convention kicked off, Karl asked the former president if the close call with the bullet striking his right ear "changed him?"
"I don’t like to think about that, but, yes," Trump said, adding that the incident "has an impact."
In the hours that followed the assassination attempt at Trump's Pennsylvania rally, President Joe Biden reached out to his political opponent. Asked about their phone call, Trump described the conversation as "very nice," adding of the man he's vying against for the presidency, "He couldn’t have been nicer."
Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-tells-abc-news-assassination-attempt-impact-biden/story?id=111973031
Widow of Slain Rally Attendee Says She Received Call From Trump
Source: NY Times
The widow of the slain victim in Saturday’s shooting in Pennsylvania spoke with former President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday, she said in a social media post.
“He was very kind and said he would continue to call me in the days and weeks ahead,” Helen Comperatore wrote, adding that she had told the former president that her husband, Corey Comperatore, “left this world a hero, and God welcomed him in.”
Mr. Comperatore’s sister, Kelly Comperatore Meeder, said members of the family had also spoken with representatives of the Trump campaign on Monday night. Ms. Comperatore Meeder said they had declined an invitation to speak with President Biden.
Mr. Comperatore, 50, was an ardent supporter of Mr. Trump and was eager on Saturday to see the former president for the first time in person. His sister said on Tuesday that her family believed that anger toward Mr. Trump was sown by President Biden and media outlets and had led to the fatal shooting.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/us/widow-call-trump-biden.html
Newsom signs new law that bans rules requiring schools to notify parents of child's pronoun change
Source: ABC News
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
The law bans rules requiring school staff to disclose a student's gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child's permission. Proponents of the legislation say it will help protect LGBTQ+ students who live in unwelcoming households. But opponents say it will hinder schools' ability to be more transparent with parents.
The law comes amid a nationwide debate over local school districts and the rights of parents and LGBTQ+ students.
California Assemblymember Chris Ward, a Democrat representing San Diego, introduced the legislation because of what he called a "growing national attack" on LGBTQ people.
Read more: https://abc7.com/post/newsom-signs-new-california-law-bans-rules-requiring/15061759/
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