Abortion Rights Advocates See Harris as an Ideal Messenger
Vice President Harris has been a more direct and consistent messenger on abortion rights than President Biden.Morry Gash/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. On Sunday, abortion rights advocates got some rare good news. After President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection…
After Biden Drops Out, Trump Lashes Out
Former President Trump said Vice President Kamala Harris would be easier to beat than President Biden—but it’s not so simple.Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Despite his calls for “unity” this week, former President Trump denigrated President Biden within minutes of the…
Joe Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race
U.S. President Joe BidenAndrew Harnik/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. President Biden on X announced that he is ending his reelection bid, bowing to immense pressure to step aside following his disastrous debate performance late last month that led to near-constant questioning of…
Joe Manchin Asks President Biden to Drop Out
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Sunday that President Biden should “pass the torch.”Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. On Sunday, another influential Democratic ally—Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.)—joined the growing calls for President Joe Biden to make way for a new…
At This Rally, Everyone Loves Biden—and Wants Him to Drop Out
Protesters demand US President Joe Biden drop out in front of the White House at a rally held on July 20, 2024.DANIEL SLIM/Getty Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. While President Joe Biden was holed up in Rehoboth, Delaware, recovering from Covid on Saturday…
The List of Democrats Calling on Biden to Drop Out Is Growing
Kyle Mazza/AP Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Joe Biden continues to insist he’s continuing with his presidential campaign, but the list of Democrats pleading with him to drop out of the race keeps growing. A dozen Congressional Democrats called on him to step…