WA political leaders, analysts weigh in on Biden dropping out of presidential race

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his reelection bid. The news has political analysts and leaders across Washington state weighing in.

WA political leaders, analysts weigh in on Biden dropping out of presidential race
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President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his reelection bid. The news has political analysts and leaders across Washington state weighing in.

Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman tells Democrats after Biden drops out: 'Get smart and unite'

It’s been a historic day as President Joe Biden announced that he was dropping his bid for re-election and throwing his support to Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic party’s 2024 presidential nominee.  

Pres. Biden drops out of presidential race: What's next?
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The president announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday morning, but what happens now? We talk with local experts about constitutional law, the Democrats' nomination process and more.

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Washington political leaders react to Biden dropping out

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Rep. Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff becomes the 20th congressional Democrat to call on Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race.

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