Democrats should open process for Biden successor
A guest editorial argues Democrats must embrace an open nomination process after President Biden steps down. It endorses Kamala Harris as front runner but urges transparency, noting alternative governors and cabinet members as potential nominees and calling for a convention decided running mate. The piece frames this as a reset benefiting the party and U.S. politics.
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Kamala Harris
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Joe Biden
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Supreme Court
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Gretchen Whitmer
North Carolina
Roy Cooper
Kentucky
Andy Beshear
Maryland
Wes Moore
Pennsylvania
Josh Shapiro
Commerce
Gina Raimondo
Transportation
Pete Buttigieg
Letter supports quick war end and Hamas surrender
Cedar Rapids reader agrees with Ed Flaherty that a short war is best and urges Hamas to surrender and release hostages. The writer notes Hamas started the conflict, torturing civilians, and argues stopping aid to Israel would not force Hamas to give up.
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Hamas
Ed Flaherty
Gaza
U.S
Ron Zachariasen
Cedar Rapids
Biden steps back from 2024 bid ending bridge candidacy
LZ Granderson asserts President Biden’s move to not seek re election reflects a patriotic choice and campaign promises kept. The column weighs age concerns, party dynamics, and the risk of a Trump presidency, urging Harris to step in with Biden’s endorsement as Chicago hosts the convention.
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Donald Trump
Biden
Michael Jordan
Washington Wizards
Chicago
Kamala Harris
Trump
Biden ends long political career with Iowa gut punches
A reflective piece notes Joe Biden ends his presidential bid amid mixed Iowa history. It cites past caucus struggles in 1987 2008 and 2020 and highlights Iowa Democrats’ gratitude for his service while acknowledging lingering political tension in the state.
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Iowa
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Zach Wahls
Iowa House
Jennifer Konfist
Neil Kinnock
Iowa State Fair
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
John Edwards
Obama
South Carolina
Kamala Harris
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