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Biden criticizes 'semi-fascism' underpinning the 'extreme MAGA philosophy' in fiery return to the campaign trail

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By Kevin Liptak and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden offered one of his sharpest rebukes Thursday of Republicans who have stuck to the credo of his predecessor, labeling it “semi-fascism” and predicting it has gone too far for most of the country.

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Biden rallies for Democrats, slams 'semi-fascism' in GOP (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    President Joe Biden called on Democrats Thursday "to vote to literally save democracy once again" — and compared Republican ideology to "semi-fascism" — as he led a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland 75 days out from the midterm elections.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Biden criticizes 'semi-fascism' underpinning the 'extreme MAGA philosophy' in fiery return to the campaign trail (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Kevin Liptak and Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden offered one of his sharpest rebukes Thursday of Republicans who have stuck to the credo of his predecessor, labeling it “semi-fascism” and predicting it has gone too far for most of the country.

  3. Boston

    In fiery midterm speech, Biden says GOP's turned toward 'semi-fascism' (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The rhetoric was an escalation for Biden and an indication that he views the threat as greater than just Trump.

  4. Politico

    Biden calls Trump's philosophy 'semi-fascism' (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    At a Democratic fundraising event in Maryland, the president denounced his predecessor and followers he labeled as "extreme" Republicans.

  5. The Guardian

    Biden decries Republican loyalty to Trump as ‘semi-fascism’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President condemns Republicans’ current political ideology in remarks at Democratic National Committee fundraiser

  6. Washington Examiner

    Biden compares MAGA movement to fascism (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    ROCKVILLE, Maryland — President Joe Biden says members of the Republican Party are embracing a political philosophy that is edging dangerously close to fascism before November's midterm elections.

  7. FOX 5 DC

    Pres. Biden, democrats rally in Maryland to kick off midterm campaigns (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    President Joe Biden called on Democrats Thursday “to vote to literally save democracy once again” — and compared Republican ideology to “semi-fascism” — as he led a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland 75 days out from the midterm elections.

  8. Hot Air

    Biden unloads at DNC fundraiser: Republican philosophy is “semi-fascism” (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    President Unity strikes again

  9. The Times of Israel

    Stumping for midterms, Biden says Trump leading Republicans into ‘semi-fascism’ (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    'This is not your father’s Republican party,' president tells donors at backyard fundraiser, warning of dangers of 'extreme MAGA philosophy'

  10. Insider

    Biden slams the 'semi-fascism' underpinning MAGA 'philosophy' at campaign stop in Maryland (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    "It's not just Trump, it's the entire philosophy that underpins the — I'm going to say something — it's like semi-fascism," President Joe Biden said Thursday.

  11. NBC News

    Biden blasts MAGA philosophy as 'semi-fascism' (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Biden made the comment at a fundraiser for Democrats in Bethesda, Md., ahead of a kickoff rally he headlined to mark the final countdown to November’s midterm elections.

  12. CBS News

    Biden rallies in Maryland for Democrats, slams 'semi-fascism' in GOP (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The president addressed an overflow crowd of thousands at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville.

  13. Fox News

    Biden says 'extreme' MAGA philosophy is 'like semi-fascism': 'It's not just Trump' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Biden said during a Maryland fundraiser on Thursday evening that the “extreme MAGA philosophy” is “like semi-fascism."

  14. Al Jazeera

    Biden slams ‘semi-fascism’ in GOP as he rallies for Democrats (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    In his first rally before midterm elections, Biden accuses pro-Trump Republicans of embracing violence, hatred.

  15. Washington Times

    Biden slams Republican platform as ‘semi-fascism’ at campaign rally (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    In his first campaign-style event, President Biden on Thursday made the argument to vote for Democrats by slamming the Republican platform as “semi-fascism.”

  16. The Daily Caller

    ‘It’s Almost Semi-Fascism’: Biden Kicks Off Midterm Rally By Slamming Trump-Allied Republicans (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Joe Biden called Republican proposals “semi-fascism” during a Thursday speech at a Democratic fundraiser, according to Reuters.

  17. Hot Air

    In fiery midterm speech, Biden says GOP’s turned toward "semi-fascism" (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    “The MAGA Republicans don’t just threaten our personal rights and economic security,” Biden said, referencing former president Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again slogan. “They’re a threat to our...

  18. NBC4 Washington

    Biden Rallies for Democrats in Maryland, Slams ‘Semi-Fascism' in GOP (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats “to vote to literally save democracy once again” in the midterm elections — and comparing Republican ideology to “semi-fascism” — as he leads a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland.

  19. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Biden calls for Democrats to vote in midterm elections, slams 'semi-fascism' in GOP (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    President Joe Biden is calling on Democrats "to vote to literally save democracy once again" in the midterm elections — and comparing Republican ideology to "semi-fascism" — as he leads a kickoff rally and a fundraiser in Maryland.

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