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Former Harris aide calls for Biden to resign so she can be president briefly

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Newest development Nov 11, 2024 · 3 reportsKamala Harris Ex-Comms Director Argues Why President Biden Should Step Down

Jamal Simmons, a former aide to Vice President Harris, called for President Biden to resign so that the vice president can have his role for a short amount of time.

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  1. Former Harris aide calls for Biden to resign so she can be president briefly

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Kamala Harris Ex-Comms Director Argues Why President Biden Should Step Down

    Headline from Black Enterprise ·

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  1. New York Post

    Biden should resign and make Kamal Harris the first female president, her ex spox says (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Jamal Simmons, who served was part of Harris' team from 2022 until 2023, urged Biden to step aside so that Harris could make history — even despite her massive defeat to President-elect Donald Trump.

  2. The Hill

    Former Harris aide calls for Biden to resign so she can be president briefly (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Jamal Simmons, a former aide to Vice President Harris, called for President Biden to resign so that the vice president can have his role for a short amount of time.

  3. Newsweek

    Former Kamala Harris aide urges Joe Biden to resign within next 30 days (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Jamal Simmons recommended on Sunday that Biden step down to make Harris the first woman president, "being a transitional figure."

  4. Breitbart News

    Ex-Communications Director for Kamala Harris Suggests Biden 'Resign' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Vice President Kamala Harris's former communications director Jamal Simmons suggested that President Joe Biden "should resign."

  5. Black Enterprise

    Kamala Harris Ex-Comms Director Argues Why President Biden Should Step Down (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Kamala Harris' former communications director thinks Joe Biden should step down so that she can take over as president.

  6. Washington Times

    Ex-DNC official floats having Biden resign to let Harris become president before inauguration (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former Kamala Harris spokesperson Jamal Simmons drew double-takes by suggesting that President Biden step down and allow Ms. Harris to succeed him before she leads the Jan. 6 congressional counting of the electoral votes.

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