Hillary Clinton: Biden’s reelection bid was a ‘terrible mistake’
Hillary Clinton said former President Joe Biden’s decision to seek reelection in 2024 was a “terrible mistake,” arguing that Democrats could have defeated President Donald Trump had he stepped aside earlier and opened the field to a competitive primary. “He made a terrible mistake,” the former secretary of state said. Advertisement While acknowledging the benefit of hindsight, Clinton said Democrats would have been in a stronger position had Biden announced a year earlier that he would not seek another term.
- ▪Hillary Clinton said former President Joe Biden’s decision to seek reelection in 2024 was a “terrible mistake,” arguing that Democrats could have defeated President Donald Trump had he stepped aside earlier and opened the field to a competi
- ▪“He made a terrible mistake,” the former secretary of state said.
- ▪Advertisement While acknowledging the benefit of hindsight, Clinton said Democrats would have been in a stronger position had Biden announced a year earlier that he would not seek another term.
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Hillary Clinton said former President Joe Biden’s decision to seek reelection in 2024 was a “terrible mistake,” arguing that Democrats could have defeated President Donald Trump had he stepped aside earlier and opened the field to a competitive primary. “He made a terrible mistake,” the former secretary of state said. “He made a terrible mistake for himself, his legacy, and for the country.” Recommended Stories Trump says he’ll send Iran deal to Congress for approval Vance says nuclear inspectors ‘absolutely’ to return to Iran as part of new deal FBI thwarts explosive drone attack against UFC Freedom 250 fight Clinton made the remarks Monday during an interview with New Yorker editor David Remnick, arguing that Biden’s decision contradicted his earlier pledge to serve as a bridge to the…
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