72 Hours Inside Biden’s Campaign to Save His Candidacy

For the past three days, President Biden has fought to save his
re-election campaign, as panicked congressional Democrats
returned to Washington and openly debated whether to call on him
to step aside.


In this episode, Times reporters in Washington go inside the 72
hours that could make or break Mr. Biden’s nomination.


Guest: 


Representative Adam Smith, of the 9th Congressional District
in Washington



Background reading: 


President Biden has faced fresh calls to withdraw as
Democrats fear electoral rout.

Veteran Democrats telegraphed not panic but respect, in hopes
of appealing to the Joe Biden who has taken a breath and stepped
aside in the past.



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