USA Today
Biden: "No One's Pushing Me Out"
Biden confirmed to his campaign staff that he will remain the 2024 Democratic nominee despite calls to withdraw after the debate, emphasizing party unity to defeat Trump again.
Headlines
July 4, 2024
The New York Times
Poll Shows Trump Post-Debate Boost
Trump is ahead of Biden by six percentage points among likely voters in a new national survey. Overall, 74 percent of voters view Biden as too old for the job, an uptick since the debate.
The New York Times
Silver: Doing Nothing Is Riskiest of All
Nate Silver argues Democrats should replace Biden due to consistently better polling of Senate candidates in swing states and suggests an open audition process to find a stronger nominee.
Associated Press
Bauder: Why Is This a Surprise?
David Bauder notes critics, including former NYT editor Jill Abramson, argue that the media failed to address Biden's fitness for office sooner, despite long-standing signs of age-related issues.
Vox
Stelter: Did Media Miss the Story?
Brian Stelter expresses that the media's coverage of Biden's age and fitness for office is complex, acknowledging that while the issue was reported, it wasn't emphasized enough.
The Atlantic
Applebaum: Time To Roll Dice
Democrats should not risk catastrophe by underestimating the upcoming election's stakes, as a second Trump presidency could undermine American democracy and global alliances.
RealClearPolitics
Lanny: Let Joe Decide
Lanny Davis contends that Biden should assess his ability to serve and consider stepping aside for Kamala Harris, who he believes has been unfairly criticized but is a viable candidate.
ABC News
Biden Recognizes Difficult Path
Sources told ABC that Biden privately acknowledges the next few days are critical for determining his campaign's future and is keeping an "open mind" about his path forward.
NBC News
DNC Rules Outline a Process
Biden's team asserts that the DNC rules offer no viable alternative to his candidacy for the 2024 election.
Politico
DNC Delegates in "State of Grief"
Following Biden's debate performance, some DNC delegates are expressing significant concern, with calls for Biden to step down from the race.
The Bulwark
President Kamala Harris Is Coming
The Bulwark explores the likelihood of Biden stepping aside and VP Harris replacing him as the Democratic nominee.
ClickOnDetroit
Detroit Officer Axel Foley Is Back
Detroit's beloved police officer, Axel Foley, returns to action in the latest installment of the "Beverly Hills Cop" series, continuing his adventures with a mix of humor and crime-solving in a new sequel.
AccuWeather
Hurricane Beryl to Hit Mexico, Texas
Hurricane Beryl will continue to spread across the Caribbean and is expected to reach Mexico and Texas by the end of the week.
Vulture
Partisan Divide Extends To Hawk Tuah
"Hawk Tuah Girl" has become a polarizing figure in politics, with both Democrats and Republicans reacting strongly to her unexpected fame and her remarks about Trump.
The Hill
What Is Project 2025?
Project 2025 outlines a series of policies conservatives hope to put forward in a new administration. Democrats say that the outline represents an extreme conservative agenda if Republicans win back the White House in November.
Al Jazeera
Conservative Rule Ending in UK
According to a new YouGov poll, the Labour Party is predicted to secure a historic victory in the upcoming UK general election.
BBC
Russian Fakes Target U.S. Voters
A new investigation carried out by the BBC claims fake news stories circulating online from a Russian based disinformation operation have been targeting American voters.
NPR
Hope for New HIV Treatment
In a new trial, sponsored by Gilead Sciences, a twice yearly injection could prevent HIV.
Gallup
American Pride at Record Low
American pride is at an all time low with Republicans expressing more patriotism than Democrats and Independents.
Fox 8
4th of July Cookout Costs Record High
The cost of hosting a Fourth of July gathering this year is at an all time high with grocery prices up by five percent from last year and 30 percent from five years ago.
Stories from one side of the political spectrum or the other that had little to no reporting.
For the Left
For the Right
The Mingle Project
Michael is on a mission to restore civility and compromise in public discourse. His solution for addressing societal disconnect, The Mingle Project — now on Smerconish.com with exclusive video clips, news articles, author interviews, live event info, and more!
Independent doesn’t mean indecisive.
© 2024 Smerconish. All rights reserved.
© 2024 Smerconish. All rights reserved.
News Links
Contact Links
Balance Delivered Daily
Get the Smerconish.com daily newsletter.
We will NEVER SELL YOUR DATA. By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Smerconish.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Aweber
Privacy Policy | Website design by Creative MMS
Privacy Policy | Website design by Creative MMS