Although there have been assassination attempts and calls for unpopular incumbents to step aside before, recent political history offers no playbook for how things will go between now and November.
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Congressional leaders privately warned Biden he could imperil Democrats
The Democratic leaders, in separate meetings last week, suggested President Biden’s candidacy could damage the party’s hopes of controlling the House and Senate.
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Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro, just released from prison, gets roaring applause at RNC
Former Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro spoke for more than 10 minutes – one of the longest speeches yet – about what he called the ‘lawfare jackals’ he blamed for locking him up.
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Three days after attempted assassination, Trump shooter remains an enigma
So far, there has been no public disclosure the shooter left any writings, suicide note, social media screed or any other indicator explaining his reasons for targeting Donald Trump.
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JD Vance introduces himself as Trump’s running mate and makes direct appeal to his native Rust Belt
The first millennial to join a major party ticket, he joins the race when questions about age have been high.
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Nomination papers soon available for Scarborough council, school board seats
Papers will be available Aug. 7 for three Town Council seats and one Board of Education seat.
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Donald Trump feted by former rivals in show of Republican unity after shooting
The display stood in stark contrast to the dynamic facing Democrats, many of whom are increasingly uncertain that President Biden is the right choice to take on Trump in the November election.
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Iran threat prompted more security at Trump rally as officials warn of potential for copycat attacks
Federal law enforcement officials are warning of possible copycat attacks or retaliatory violence after the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, as a visibly stronger security detail surrounds the Republican nominee and President Biden.
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Biden says cooling political rhetoric doesn’t mean he’ll ‘stop telling the truth’ about Trump
President Biden’s trip to Nevada comes as Democrats have been engaged in a weekslong crisis of confidence over his candidacy after his devastating debate with Donald Trump last month.
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North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot
A panel rejected a similar petition effort by a group backing progressive activist Cornel West.