10 minPresident Biden, already struggling with broad unpopularity and growing concerns among Democrats about his standing, is now facing an expanding list of declared or potential challengers who could further complicate his effort to win a second term and defeat leading rival Donald Trump.On Thursday, Jill Stein, blamed by some Democrats for helping to funnel votes away from Hillary Clinton in 2016, announced another presidential bid in 2024 as the Green Party candidate. And later in the day, Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) — who has openly flirted with the idea of mounting a third-party...…10 minPresident Biden, already struggling with broad unpopularity and growing concerns among Democrats about his standing, is now facing an expanding list of declared or potential challengers who could further complicate his effort to win a second term and defeat leading rival Donald Trump.On Thursday, Jill Stein, blamed by some Democrats for helping to funnel votes away from Hillary Clinton in 2016, announced another presidential bid in 2024 as the Green Party candidate. And later in the day, Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) — who has openly flirted with the idea of mounting a third-party...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareChinese and Iranian government hackers have targeted the Gmail accounts of staffers working on the presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and President Trump, respectively, Google announced Thursday.There were no signs the accounts were compromised, a Google threat analyst said in a tweet Thursday, and law enforcement was notified.The disclosure is a fresh reminder that nation states are actively seeking to gain access to presidential campaigns — a practice that has taken place in every presidential election dating back more...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareChinese and Iranian government hackers have targeted the Gmail accounts of staffers working on the presidential campaigns of Joe Biden and President Trump, respectively, Google announced Thursday.There were no signs the accounts were compromised, a Google threat analyst said in a tweet Thursday, and law enforcement was notified.The disclosure is a fresh reminder that nation states are actively seeking to gain access to presidential campaigns — a practice that has taken place in every presidential election dating back more...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareFormer vice president Joe Biden promised Tuesday to secure the nation’s unmet promises to minority Americans, drawing a sustained contrast with President Trump as he vowed not to “traffic in fear and division” and “fan the flames of hate.”Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, sought with the somber pageantry of a flag-draped background and echoes of past American leaders to distinguish himself from the divisive presence of Trump, whose administration Monday night peaceful protesters on a street one block...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareFormer vice president Joe Biden promised Tuesday to secure the nation’s unmet promises to minority Americans, drawing a sustained contrast with President Trump as he vowed not to “traffic in fear and division” and “fan the flames of hate.”Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, sought with the somber pageantry of a flag-draped background and echoes of past American leaders to distinguish himself from the divisive presence of Trump, whose administration Monday night peaceful protesters on a street one block...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareGov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Tuesday abruptly canceled a no-bid contract to help track the spread of the coronavirus in Michigan, a day after announcing the hiring of a state Democratic consultant and a national firm that has worked for prominent Democratic causes.The reversal comes amid complaints that the governor tapped politically connected firms to collect health data on state residents and monitor sensitive medical information. It also comes as Whitmer’s — she is considered a possible running mate for...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareGov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration on Tuesday abruptly canceled a no-bid contract to help track the spread of the coronavirus in Michigan, a day after announcing the hiring of a state Democratic consultant and a national firm that has worked for prominent Democratic causes.The reversal comes amid complaints that the governor tapped politically connected firms to collect health data on state residents and monitor sensitive medical information. It also comes as Whitmer’s — she is considered a possible running mate for...WW…

This article was published more than 3 years agoCommentGift ShareJoe Biden’s campaign on Wednesday outlined a proposal to put new restrictions on gun sales and combat gun violence, packaging a series of ideas that he has spoken about on the campaign trail over the past several months.Biden’s 11-page plan includes support for universal background checks and reinstating the assault weapons ban, which have widespread support from the Democratic presidential field.His proposal calls for a voluntary buyback program of assault weapons, stopping short of candidates and advocates who are...…This article was published more than 3 years agoCommentGift ShareJoe Biden’s campaign on Wednesday outlined a proposal to put new restrictions on gun sales and combat gun violence, packaging a series of ideas that he has spoken about on the campaign trail over the past several months.Biden’s 11-page plan includes support for universal background checks and reinstating the assault weapons ban, which have widespread support from the Democratic presidential field.His proposal calls for a voluntary buyback program of assault weapons, stopping short of candidates and advocates who are...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareFormer vice president Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of coronavirus concerns, convention organizers confirmed Wednesday.Biden will deliver his speech accepting the nomination later in August in his home state of Delaware, organizers said, adding that all other speakers who had been planning to travel to Milwaukee will no longer do so.The move marks the latest disruption in plans for what is typically a political festival but is now being conducted almost...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareFormer vice president Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination because of coronavirus concerns, convention organizers confirmed Wednesday.Biden will deliver his speech accepting the nomination later in August in his home state of Delaware, organizers said, adding that all other speakers who had been planning to travel to Milwaukee will no longer do so.The move marks the latest disruption in plans for what is typically a political festival but is now being conducted almost...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThe Trump campaign wants to add a fourth debate between President Trump and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to take place the beginning of September to ensure the men face off before people start casting ballots in states that allow early voting.In his role as a representative of the campaign, former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani sent the request the Commission on Presidential Debates on Wednesday. It included names of journalists and media personalities it believes should moderate the debate,...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThe Trump campaign wants to add a fourth debate between President Trump and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden to take place the beginning of September to ensure the men face off before people start casting ballots in states that allow early voting.In his role as a representative of the campaign, former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani sent the request the Commission on Presidential Debates on Wednesday. It included names of journalists and media personalities it believes should moderate the debate,...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareJoe Biden is looking at building 500 million solar panels, slashing U.S. carbon emissions within 15 years, and rapidly expanding a government-sponsored health care plan. He wants to overhaul the way policing is conducted on American streets and the way success is measured in primary schools.Over the past week, the presumptive Democratic nominee has offered the biggest burst of policy proposals since he effectively won the nomination, including on American products and research. It marks a significant move to the left from...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareJoe Biden is looking at building 500 million solar panels, slashing U.S. carbon emissions within 15 years, and rapidly expanding a government-sponsored health care plan. He wants to overhaul the way policing is conducted on American streets and the way success is measured in primary schools.Over the past week, the presumptive Democratic nominee has offered the biggest burst of policy proposals since he effectively won the nomination, including on American products and research. It marks a significant move to the left from...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThroughout most of his campaign, Joe Biden has sought to put forward a singular idea: I care.On Tuesday, he extended that sentiment into a specific proposal — to provide hundreds of billions of dollars for the care of young and old Americans.The proposal, which would cost $775 billion over 10 years, would provide universal preschool to 3- and 4-year-old children, fund the construction of new child-care facilities and offer tax credits and grants to help pay for care positions for the young and the elderly.It would be...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareThroughout most of his campaign, Joe Biden has sought to put forward a singular idea: I care.On Tuesday, he extended that sentiment into a specific proposal — to provide hundreds of billions of dollars for the care of young and old Americans.The proposal, which would cost $775 billion over 10 years, would provide universal preschool to 3- and 4-year-old children, fund the construction of new child-care facilities and offer tax credits and grants to help pay for care positions for the young and the elderly.It would be...WW…

This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareOn Friday afternoon, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) sat at a table draped in black.With a sign language interpreter behind her, she delivered a sober update on the coronavirus outbreak in her state, urging residents to stay off the roads and away from gas pumps.Then she sounded a note of optimism. “This is a moment in time,” she said. “It is not the rest of our lives. This is a moment in time.”The pandemic has given Whitmer her own moment in time, rapidly elevating the first-term governor into the national spotlight,...…This article was published more than 2 years agoCommentGift ShareOn Friday afternoon, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) sat at a table draped in black.With a sign language interpreter behind her, she delivered a sober update on the coronavirus outbreak in her state, urging residents to stay off the roads and away from gas pumps.Then she sounded a note of optimism. “This is a moment in time,” she said. “It is not the rest of our lives. This is a moment in time.”The pandemic has given Whitmer her own moment in time, rapidly elevating the first-term governor into the national spotlight,...WW…