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Jul 2024
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Will Biden quit? – Democrat insider Sidn...

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Joe Biden is the US’ oldest ever President – and it’s showing. From his catastrophic performance during the recent debate against Donald Trump, to celebrity calls for him to step down, the question on everyone’s lips is: Will he quit? Gavin Esler asks Democratic insider Sidney Blumenthal in today’s Bunker.     • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to Indeed.com/b ... Show More
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