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Politics

State, federal reps react to Biden stepping aside

In the wake of President Joseph Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race on Sunday afternoon, federal and state elected officials offered praise for Biden’s decision and appraisals — both negative and positive — of his legacy. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, called ...

Biden drops out of race, backs Harris

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four ...

Harris could be first woman, second Black person to be president

WASHINGTON — She’s already broken barriers, and now Kamala Harris could become the first Black woman to head a major party presidential ticket after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his reelection bid and endorsed her. Biden announced Sunday that was stepping aside amid widespread ...

Obama, Pelosi and others push for Biden to reconsider race

WASHINGTON — Democrats at the highest levels are making a critical push for President Joe Biden to reevaluate his election bid, with former President Barack Obama expressing private concerns to allies and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately telling Biden the party could lose the ability to ...

Stefanik speaks at RNC

North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik spoke at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night, praising Donald Trump as the only candidate she believes can secure the border, rein in violent crime and “caus(e) our enemies to fear us.” “We always say ‘this is the most important ...