President Biden Surprises World with Decision to Exit Presidential Race: Democrats Rally Behind Vice President Harris

Washington D.C., District of Columbia United States of America
Biden's sudden exit left Democrats scrambling to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee.
Biden tested negative for Covid-19 before making the announcement.
President Joe Biden surprised the political world by announcing his decision to exit the presidential race on July 23, 2024.
Trump campaign officials have started posting new ads attacking Harris in response.
President Biden Surprises World with Decision to Exit Presidential Race: Democrats Rally Behind Vice President Harris

President Joe Biden stunned the political world on July 23, 2024, when he announced his decision to exit the presidential race during an Oval Office address. The announcement came after weeks of speculation and denials from Biden that he would not be seeking a second term.

Biden's speech was historic as he became the first president in more than a generation to decide against running for re-election. He acknowledged that it was a surprising decision but added that it was the right thing to do.

The sudden exit left Democrats scrambling to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris as their nominee for the upcoming election. Biden's decision also prompted reactions from former President Donald Trump and his campaign, who had been focusing on attacking Biden rather than Harris.

According to reports, Biden tested negative for Covid-19 on July 23 after spending nearly a week in isolation at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. He is expected to return to the White House later that day.

Biden's decision not to seek re-election was met with mixed reactions from Americans. Some expressed shock and disappointment, while others saw it as an opportunity for new leadership.

The political landscape has been in a state of flux in recent weeks, with monumental Supreme Court rulings, an assassination attempt against a former president, and a convicted felon occupying the White House. The border crisis with Mexico and the influx of migrants have also been major issues.

Democrats were taken by surprise by Biden's decision to exit the race, and some argue that they made a mistake by rallying behind Harris so quickly. They believe that keeping the contest open until the convention next month would have allowed for more scrutiny of candidates and identified young talent.

The sudden shift in focus to Harris has also prompted a change in campaign strategies from both parties. Trump's campaign officials have started posting new ads highlighting Harris' gaffes, while pro-Trump super PAC ads are being used to attack her as well.

With less than 100 days until Election Day, the Trump campaign is now forced to move forward with a new strategy.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Was Biden's Covid-19 test result released before or after his decision to exit the race?
  • Were there any indications prior to July 23 that Biden was considering dropping out?

Sources

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Michael Williams, Tuesday, 23 July 2024 15:15
  • Unique Points
    • President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on his decision to exit the 2024 race on Wednesday at 8 PM ET from the Oval Office.
    • Biden is the first president in more than a generation to decide not to seek a second term.
  • Accuracy
    • It will be the second time Biden has addressed the nation from the Oval Office this month.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

75%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Key endorsements pour in for Kamala Harris as VP selection nears

Fox News Media Anders Hagstrom Tuesday, 23 July 2024 22:09
  • Unique Points
    • Vice President Kamala Harris requested vetting materials for potential running-mates: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
    • Rep. Andy Ogles filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris for ‘willful refusal to uphold immigration laws’ and ‘breach of public trust.’
  • Accuracy
    • Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss discussed struggles with inflation, high taxes, border crisis, and foreign policy issues under the Biden administration.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions endorsements for Kamala Harris without mentioning any potential opponents or negative endorsements. It also contains emotional manipulation through the use of phrases like 'key endorsements' and 'laying the groundwork for announcing her running-mate'. The article also implies that Rep. Andy Ogles' impeachment attempt against Kamala Harris is significant, but it does not provide any context or information about the likelihood or significance of this impeachment attempt.
    • The article mentions 'key endorsements' for Kamala Harris without providing any context about who these endorsements are from or what they mean.
    • The article implies that Kamala Harris' refusal to visit the border and her 'stark refusal to uphold the existing immigration laws' are significant issues, but it does not provide any context or information about the scope or impact of these issues.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting former British Prime Minister Liz Truss's opinions on the Biden administration and Kamala Harris. The author also provides an example of a dichotomous depiction when describing Harris's handling of the immigration crisis as a 'stark refusal to uphold existing immigration laws' and 'a palpable indifference to people suffering.'
    • There are massive problems on the Southern border... There's massive problems overseas because the Biden administration has pursued a policy of appeasement towards the likes of Iran and Russia.
    • And also people are struggling economically with high prices. And Kamala Harris is going to change...
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

‘A complete circus’: Americans react to a historic political moment

The Fixing Site: A Summary of the Article. Karin Brulliard, Tuesday, 23 July 2024 18:22
  • Unique Points
    • An assassination attempt was made
    • Monumental Supreme Court rulings occurred
    • A former president was convicted of multiple felonies
  • Accuracy
    • ]A former president was convicted of multiple felonies[
    • Kamala Harris is not popular in some areas and was not supported by one interviewee named Laura Torres
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Trump's social media suggests a campaign scrambling from Biden leaving 2024 race

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Tuesday, 23 July 2024 22:15
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump and his campaign are reacting to President Joe Biden’s surprise announcement that he is ending his reelection bid.
    • Trump’s campaign officials had to pivot their focus towards a new candidate, likely Vice President Kamala Harris.
    • Trump has been focusing on attacking Biden while barely mentioning Harris.
    • Campaign officials have started to post new ads highlighting Harris’ gaffes and using pro-Trump super PAC ads to attack her as well.
    • The Trump campaign is now forced to move forward with a new campaign strategy with less than 100 days until Election Day.
  • Accuracy
    • Former President Donald Trump and his campaign are reacting to President Joe Biden's surprise announcement that he is ending his reelection bid.
    • Trump's campaign officials had to pivot their focus towards a new candidate, likely Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions Trump's attacks on Biden and his frustration with the sudden change in Democratic nominee, while ignoring any potential reasons for Biden's decision to leave the race. The article also implies that Trump is focusing all of his attacks on Harris, but this is not explicitly stated and may be an assumption made by the author. Additionally, there are emotional manipulation tactics used through phrases like 'reeling from the surprise announcement' and 'former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally', which create a sense of urgency and excitement for the reader.
    • Former President Donald Trump and his campaign are reeling from the surprise announcement that President Joe Biden was ending his reelection bid,
    • It’s unclear how much exactly the Trump campaign had spent on ads directly attacking Biden this election cycle, but pro-Trump super PAC Make America Great Again Inc. had spent more than $30 million on ad placements attacking Biden.
    • Trump has taken to his social media platform to post more than 10 times, offering real-time insight into the changes Trump is going to have to make as he now has to prepare for competing against a new candidate, likely Vice President Kamala Harris.
  • Fallacies (80%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Democrats Are Making a Huge Mistake

The Atlantic Magazine Graeme Wood Monday, 22 July 2024 16:00
  • Unique Points
    • Democrats were taken by surprise and in haste, they are making a mistake by rallying behind Kamala Harris for the presidency.
    • The Democrats should have kept the contest open until the convention next month to allow for scrutiny of candidates and identify young talent.
    • A prolonged primary process would confer strategic advantages such as creating a circus able to transfix voters and showing which young talent is likely to ripen into Democratic leadership.
  • Accuracy
    • Joe Biden made a surprise announcement about his withdrawal from the presidential race on yesterday.
  • Deception (30%)
    The author expresses his opinion that the Democrats are making a 'colossal error' by quickly endorsing Kamala Harris as the replacement for Joe Biden. He also implies that Harris has not articulated a distinctive vision or developed coherent views. These statements are editorializing and pontification, which violate the analysis rules.
    • Harris herself seemed ready to avoid the error of premature anointment. But now that option is slipping away.
    • The Democrats are making a colossal error
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (80%)
    The author expresses a clear bias against the sudden rallying behind Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination and implies that it is a mistake for the party to do so. He suggests that they should have kept the primary process open longer to allow for more debate and scrutiny of candidates.
    • But now that they are redrawing those boundaries mid-campaign, they may as well take full advantage of their opportunity.
      • I would like to know whether Harris’s unburdened faith means that as president, she would equip Ukraine with long-range strike capabilities against targets in Russia, and whether she plans to knock down tariffs or build them up.
        • The Democrats are making a colossal error and ensuring that they will reap as little advantage from Biden’s decision as possible.
          • The Democrats have an unusual chance to revise their strategy to neutralize Trump’s choices.
            • The Democrats should have kept it open all the way into the convention next month, in Chicago.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication