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President Biden, defiant, is not going anywhere — except the campaign trail.
President Biden, defiant, is not going anywhere — except the campaign trail.
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President Joe Biden visits Denim Coffee after a campaign event in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP hide caption
President Joe Biden visits Denim Coffee after a campaign event in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sunday, July 7, 2024.
Manuel Balce Ceneta/APOver the weekend, a number of high-level congressional Democrats called for the president to step back from the ticket. He sent a letter on Monday that said, in short, fat chance. And, for now, it appears that Biden has largely stopped the bleeding.
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