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Biden bows out: Brooklynites react to presidential withdrawal

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Jul. 23, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann In a historic move that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, President Joe Biden on Sunday announced his decision to withdraw from the presidential race. While New York pols largely hailed Biden’s decision, the unprecedented move has sparked a variety of reactions from locals, with opinions ranging from…
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Brooklyn Dems see Joe Biden ending reelection bid as ‘passing the torch’

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Jul. 22, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld

New York pols largely hailed President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to drop out of the race for a second term and endorse his Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him, capping off a month of wrangling over his mental fitness to campaign and serve following a disastrous debate performance in June.

Brooklyn pols react to first presidential debate

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Jul. 1, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen

Local Democratic leaders are largely standing behind President Joe Biden as the party nominee after his shaky performance at last week’s debate left many Democrats uncertain.