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Election 2024

Election 2024: Democrat’s Call Increases Anger Over Biden’s Debate

TL/DR - Concerns are growing among Democratic Party leaders over the impact of President Joe Biden's recent weak debate performance and the reaction of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Biden's campaign. Many donors, strategists, and DNC members are suggesting Biden, aged 81, step aside for a younger replacement, although Biden's allies…

No Labels third-party group plans 2024 campaign, AP sources

TL/DR - The third-party presidential movement, No Labels, is planning to field a candidate in the upcoming November election. Delegates of the group are expected to vote in favor of launching a presidential campaign, although high-profile contenders have decided not to run. The group plans to present a "unity ticket" to appeal to voters unhappy…

Evaluating the State of Play at the Start of 2024

TL/DR - The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen anticipates robust economic growth in 2023, despite predictions otherwise, expecting new business startups to continue at record pace, unemployment rates to fall below 4%, and improvements in middle-income households' wealth and purchasing power. Four economic measures - the American Rescue Plan, the…