Joe Biden - The African Mirror

Aug

29

2024

Harris’ nomination ‘hit a reset button’ for Latinas supporting Democrats

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AS the presidential race entered the summer months, President Joe Biden’s level of support among Latino voters couldn’t match the winning coalition he had built in 2020. Among Latinas, a critical group of voters who tend to back Democrats at higher levels than Latinos, lagging support had begun to worry Stephanie Valencia, who studies voting patterns among Latinx voters across the country for Equis Research, a data analytics and research firm. Then the big shake-up happened: Biden stepped down and Vice President Kamala Harris took his place at the top of the Democratic ticket fewer than 100 days before the…

Aug

17

2024

By The African Mirror

America’s Black elite is buzzing about Kamala Harris on Martha’s Vineyard

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ERRIN HAINES EACH August, the Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard is abuzz with talk of race, culture and politics. This year is no different – and after the past few weeks, the main topic is Vice President Kamala Harris and her potentially historic presidential campaign. From cottage porches to coffee shops to panel discussions and private fundraisers, Harris and the moment of possibility around her candidacy have been the conversation among islandgoers. “The excitement around Vice President Harris is palpable on the island,” said Angella Henry, a year-round resident of the town of Oak Bluffs who, with her husband, Dan,…

Aug

15

2024

By The African Mirror

Hamas boycotts ceasefire talks

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IN a major setback for peace efforts in Gaza, Hamas has announced that it would boycott the upcoming ceasefire talks with Israel scheduled for Thursday in Qatar, according to Reuters. This decision dims hopes for a negotiated truce that could potentially prevent an Iranian attack on Israel. Reuters reports that Hamas, the Palestinian militant group controlling Gaza, is demanding a workable plan to implement a proposal it had previously accepted, rather than engaging in further negotiations. Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri told Reuters, "Hamas is committed to the proposal presented to it on July 2, which is based on…

Jul

25

2024

By The African Mirror

Kamala Harris comes out swinging in bid for historic presidency

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KAMALA Harris has taken her first bold step to become the first woman president of the United States of America. Kamala launched her campaign at a public rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and used the occasion to take on her main rival for the job - Republican candidate Donald Trump, who seeks an unprecedented return to the White House. Harris' choice of words and tone set the tone for what promises to be a fiercely contested race to the Oval Office. Speaking to a cheering crowd of thousands in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Harris, 59, wasted no time in drawing sharp…

Jul

23

2024

By The African Mirror

Kamala Harris takes steps toward becoming the US’s first woman president

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CURRENT US vice president Kamala Harris has taken significant steps toward potentially becoming the first woman to occupy the Oval Office, as she emerges as the leading Democratic candidate for the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Following President Joe Biden's surprise decision to end his reelection bid, Harris has quickly gained support from key Democratic figures and is positioning herself to take on Republican Donald Trump in November. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, one of America's most influential Democrats, has thrown her weight behind Harris's White House run. Pelosi's endorsement comes alongside support from other prominent Democrats, including Governors Gretchen Whitmer…

Jul

22

2024

By The African Mirror

US President Joe Biden drops a bombshell

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U.S. President Joe Biden has begun his final four months in office after announcing he will not seek re-election, bowing to pressure from within and outside the Democratic Party. This late development has given a significant boost to Republican nominee Donald Trump, who is poised to return to the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris is among those being considered to replace Biden as the Democratic nominee. Biden, 81, made the announcement on Sunday via a post on X, stating he would continue to serve as president and commander-in-chief until his term concludes in January 2025. He is expected to…

Jul

12

2024

By The African Mirror

US President Joe Biden under pressure to withdraw from presidential race amid health concerns

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IN a dramatic turn of events, US President Joe Biden is facing increasing calls to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, marking the biggest electoral crisis for the Democratic Party in recent history. Concerns about Biden's health have intensified, leading to a series of high-profile defections and a Republican-led investigation. On Wednesday, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee subpoenaed three senior White House aides—Anthony Bernal, Annie Tomasini, and Ashley Williams—to testify about President Biden's health. The panel's chair, Republican Representative James Comer, has accused Biden of being "unfit" for office and alleged that his staff has been less…

Jul

09

2024

By The African Mirror

White House denies reports of Biden being treated for Parkinson’s disease

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THE White House has officially denied that President Joe Biden is receiving treatment for Parkinson's disease. This clarification comes after reports surfaced suggesting that a doctor specializing in the disorder had visited the White House multiple times over the past year. Speculation about President Biden's health intensified following his stumble during a debate with Republican Donald Trump on June 27. The New York Times reported that White House visitor logs indicated Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders and a recent author of a paper on Parkinson's, had made eight visits to the White House from last summer…

Jul

01

2024

By JEFF MASON

How Democrats could replace Biden as presidential candidate before November

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AFRTER President Joe Biden's shaky performance at the debate with former President Donald Trump, some Democrats openly questioned whether he should be replaced as their candidate for the 2024 election. There is a process for doing so, but it would be messy. For answers on how that would work, Reuters spoke to Elaine Kamarck, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution think tank, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) member, and author of the book "Primary Politics" about the presidential nominating process. This explainer is based largely on interviews with her. Q: WHAT OPTIONS DO DEMOCRATS HAVE? A: The Democratic Party has had no…

Jun

29

2024

By DAVID DOLAN and HEEKYONG YANG

Biden’s shaky debate has overseas allies bracing for Trump return

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JOE Biden's shaky performance in the U.S. presidential debate drew stunned global reactions, prompting public calls for him to step aside and likely leaving some of America's closest allies steeling for Donald Trump's return. Biden's supporters had hoped Thursday's debate would erase worries that he was too old to serve but footage of the president sounding hoarse and stumbling over his words boosted Trump, said politicians, analysts and investors. Global newspapers were also damning. France's Le Monde compared Biden to a shipwreck. Britain's left-leaning Daily Mirror called his performance a "gaffe-strewn nightmare". Germany's Bild newspaper ran with "Good night, Joe!" and the Sydney Morning…