Harris Slips Up
While delivering her speech, Harris was visibly enthusiastic.
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Harris said “We give thanks to our commander-in-chief, the vice – the president of the United States! The extraordinary President of the United States Joe Biden!”
Fourth of July Celebrations
Biden accepted the applause and wished everyone a happy Independence Day amidst calls from some Democrats for him to step down.
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This error mirrored a mistake Biden made during an interview with Philadelphia’s WURD.
Another Mistake from Biden
During the Interview with Philadelphia’s WURD, Biden confused himself with Vice President Kamala Harris.
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He stated, “By the way, I’m proud to be, as I said, the first vice president, first black woman… to serve with a black president.”
What Biden Meant
He seemed to be referring to his tenure as vice president and his appointment of Kamala Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first black female justice.
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Despite these gaffes, Biden and Harris shared smiles and gestures of support during the Fourth of July event.
Solidarity Shown
During the evening fireworks, Biden stood on the balcony with his family, Harris, and her husband, Doug Emhoff.
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Harris raised Biden’s hand in a show of solidarity, and they later hugged.
Convincing Democratic Supporters
Biden began a critical phase in his re-election campaign, needing to convince Democratic supporters of his fitness for office.
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After a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, some financial backers are reconsidering their support.
“I’m not going anywhere”
Biden reassured the crowd at a July Fourth barbecue, saying, “I’m not going anywhere.”
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However, he struggled with his remarks, veering off-script and making confusing comments about a World War I cemetery and former President Trump.
Donors Re-considering
Biden’s recent debate performance has prompted Democratic lawmakers and donors to urge him to step down.
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Abigail Disney, a major Democratic donor, announced she would stop her contributions until Biden is replaced at the top of the ticket, stating, “This is realism, not disrespect. Biden is a good man and has served his country admirably, but the stakes are far too high.”
Withholding Support
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and other wealthy donors are also withholding support.
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They are pushing for a new Democratic nominee through the Next Generation PAC, founded by crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz.
More Work for The Biden Campaign
The Biden campaign is aware of these developments and has tried to dissuade the PAC’s backers.
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With the Democratic convention in Chicago approaching, elected officials and donors are increasingly vocal about their concerns regarding Biden’s health and political viability.
Health Check-up
Biden attempted to reassure governors in a private meeting about his health following a recent check-up.
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced tough questions about Biden’s health evaluation since the debate, reflecting the growing scrutiny over Biden’s ability to continue his campaign.