| − | To everyone's surprise, Biden refused to step aside after a disastrous debate performance with President Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was roundly criticized by members of his own party and the [[liberal media]], demanding Biden's resignation.<ref>[https://archive.is/VXMfq#selection-5665.0-5727.12 The Almighty Calls for Biden], The Editorial Board, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', July 7, 2024.</ref> Donors began to bail, and Democrat members of [[Congress]] feared being dragged down with him. Biden dug in, as an anxious party awaited his next move. | + | To everyone's surprise, Biden refused to step aside after a disastrous debate performance with President Trump on June 27, 2024. Biden was roundly criticized by members of his own party and the [[liberal media]], demanding Biden's resignation.<ref>[https://archive.is/VXMfq#selection-5665.0-5727.12 The Almighty Calls for Biden], The Editorial Board, ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', July 7, 2024.</ref> The ''New York Times'' reported that Biden told key allies he knew he had only days to salvage his presidency.<ref>[Biden Tells Allies He Knows He Has Only Days to Salvage Candidacy], By Katie Rogers, ''New York Times'', July 3, 2024. nytimes.com/</ref> ''[[Politico]]'' reported "Biden asks for a week to calm the storm".<ref>[https://www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook-pm/2024/07/03/biden-asks-for-a-week-to-calm-the-storm-00132333 Biden asks for a week to calm the storm], By GARRETT ROSS 07/03/2024. politico.com</ref> |
| | On July 5, 2024 ''[[Newsweek]]'' reported ''Supreme Court Just Gave Joe Biden 'a Powerful Tool' ''<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-supreme-court-presidential-immunity-donald-trump-glenn-kirschner-1921542 Supreme Court Just Gave Joe Biden 'a Powerful Tool'—Legal Analyst], Published Jul 05, 2024 Updated Jul 06, 2024. newsweek.com</ref> citing 'legal analyst' Glenn Kirschner who said that Biden possesses "powers" relating to presidential immunity and noted that "he's gonna have to use them to save democracy." The [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] posted an analysis on the [[SCOTUS]] presidential immunity ruling asking, ''Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?''<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/scotus-seal-team-six-analogy-analysis-1.7256053 Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?], Alexander Panetta · CBC News · Posted: Jul 06, 2024. cbc.ca</ref> | | On July 5, 2024 ''[[Newsweek]]'' reported ''Supreme Court Just Gave Joe Biden 'a Powerful Tool' ''<ref>[https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-supreme-court-presidential-immunity-donald-trump-glenn-kirschner-1921542 Supreme Court Just Gave Joe Biden 'a Powerful Tool'—Legal Analyst], Published Jul 05, 2024 Updated Jul 06, 2024. newsweek.com</ref> citing 'legal analyst' Glenn Kirschner who said that Biden possesses "powers" relating to presidential immunity and noted that "he's gonna have to use them to save democracy." The [[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] posted an analysis on the [[SCOTUS]] presidential immunity ruling asking, ''Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?''<ref>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/scotus-seal-team-six-analogy-analysis-1.7256053 Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?], Alexander Panetta · CBC News · Posted: Jul 06, 2024. cbc.ca</ref> |