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President Biden & the Presidential Race

Three images of President Biden in front of graphic blue background, VP Kamala Harris in front of American flag; closeup of Donald Trump face while speaking
AP photos / Maine Public composite

Amid intense pressure and turmoil among the Democratic Party, President Biden announces he is stepping aside from the presidential race, and endorsing VP Kamala Harris as the nominee. We discuss the significance of this decision, the repercussions for the Democratic ticket, as well as the impact on the Trump campaign—and on the nation.

Panelists:
Jeanne Cummings, former deputy bureau chief in Washington for The Wall Street Journal
Ron Schmidt, professor and department head, Department of Political Science, University of Southern Maine

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Jonathan was born in Monsey, New York. A field trip to Washington, DC when he was in 7th grade started him on his circuitous path to a career in public radio. The trip inspired a love of politics and led to his desire to one day call DC home. After graduating from Grinnell College, he worked on a couple of campaigns in Iowa (presidential and congressional) and moved to Washington, DC.