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Category: Election 2024
March 28, 2025
Election 2024
Politics

Top Democrats HOPED Biden Would Die in Office, Claims New Book.

PULSE POINTS:

❓What Happened: A new book claims that top Democrats prepared for scenarios where President Joe Biden might exit the 2024 election race or potentially pass away in office.

👥 Who’s Involved: Former President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, communications director Jamal Simmons, former President Barack Obama, President Donald J. Trump, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

📍 Where & When: The United States, with preparations beginning in 2023 as detailed in Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes’ book.

💬 Key Quote: “It shows what we had to do to prepare with the unique circumstances we had, which was an 80-plus-year-old who was running,” an anonymous Democratic official said in the book.

⚠️ Impact: Biden’s exit led to Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, but their ticket lost to Trump in the election.

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Top Democratic leaders reportedly crafted contingency plans as early as 2023 for President Joe Biden to potentially exit the 2024 election race or plans should he pass away during his tenure, according to allegations in an upcoming book by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes. The book, “Fight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House,” outlines secret meetings among senior figures meant to prepare for various scenarios, including Biden stepping aside or being unable to continue due to health issues.

Jamal Simmons, communications director for then-Vice President Kamala Harris, led these discussions, drawing up various plans to ensure the party was prepared for any eventuality. Among these plans was reportedly a “death-pool roster” of judges ready to swear Harris into office if necessary. These plans were not disclosed to Harris before Simmons left in January 2023, but he advised that he should be informed immediately if Biden’s circumstances changed.

According to Allen and Parnes, “‘One official involved in secret talks put a fine point on the fear that Biden would not make it to election day as the party’s nominee: “It shows what we had to do to prepare with the unique circumstances we had, which was an 80-plus-year-old who was running.”‘

The book alleges that concerns about Biden’s mental fitness became starkly evident during the June 2024 debate with then-Republican nominee Donald J. Trump. This prompted senior Democrats, including former President Barack Obama and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to encourage Biden to step down. On July 21, Biden announced his withdrawal from the race, endorsing Harris as his successor.

Despite stepping down, Biden requested unwavering loyalty from Harris, advising her to maintain public alignment with him. The book notes that during Harris’s debate preparation, an advisor dissuaded her from recounting accomplishments from her and Biden’s administration, leading to internal tensions.

Following Biden’s withdrawal, the Democratic campaign struggled. Harris’s campaign, supported by David Plouffe, attributed their electoral challenges partly to Biden’s delayed exit, which hindered proper primary processes. Ultimately, the Harris-Walz ticket lost all swing states to Trump, resulting in a significant electoral defeat and marking the first Democratic loss of the popular vote since 2004.

Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz. 

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January 31, 2025
Election 2024
Media
News

Paramount Seeks Settlement in Trump’s $10B Lawsuit.

Paramount, owner of CBS, is looking to settle a $10 billion lawsuit from President Donald J. Trump over deceptive edits of an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris last year. The dispute centers on Trump’s complaints that a broadcast of an interview with Harris, his former electoral rival, was extensively and deceptively edited to make her look better.

The talks coincide with Paramount’s ongoing efforts to merge with Skydance Media, which is owned by Larry Ellison and managed by David Ellison. The proposed merger could face regulatory hurdles from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Trump’s lawsuit seeks $10 billion in damages, alleging “election interference” due to what he describes as “deceptively doctored” footage. The issue arose from a segment in a 60 Minutes interview for the 2024 election campaign last October.

A version aired on Face the Nation portrayed Harris differently than in the full interview, with a completely different answer to a particular question being aired. 60 Minutes defended the editing process, stating that their selection featured a longer excerpt of Harris’ response than the one shown in the main program. This is untrue, however, as the response aired by CBS was entirely different from the long, rambling answer in the first clip released by the company, which was also not included in the written transcript of the interview.

Attorney Edward Andrew Paltzik, who represents President Trump, argues that the edit was intended to confuse voters and portray Harris in a more favorable light.

Shari Redstone, Paramount’s majority shareholder, reportedly supports the settlement talks and could benefit financially from a sale of the company.

Image by Studio Sarah Lou.

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Paramount, owner of CBS, is looking to settle a $10 billion lawsuit from President Donald J. Trump over deceptive edits of an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris last year. The dispute centers on Trump's complaints that a broadcast of an interview with Harris, his former electoral rival, was extensively and deceptively edited to make her look better. show more
January 31, 2025
Election 2024
Election Integrity

DOJ Ends Suit Against Virginia for Removing Noncitizens from Voter Rolls.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is withdrawing its lawsuit against Virginia, initially filed by the Biden government, seeking to bar the removal of noncitizens from the Commonwealth’s voter rolls. The move comports with a number of recent legal filings ramping down the Biden government’s lawfare actions following President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

The lawsuit was initiated in October following Virginia’s efforts to exclude approximately 1,600 individuals identified as potential non-citizens from its voter rolls. A federal judge had previously mandated Virginia reverse this decision and reinstate those individuals onto the voter lists. However, the U.S. Supreme Court later intervened by lifting the federal judge’s injunction, effectively allowing Virginia to proceed with its maintenance program for the voter registration rolls.

This ruling enabled the state to continue its policy of excluding non-citizens from voter eligibility, aligning state and federal law.

The Department of Justice’s recent decision to dismiss its lawsuit signals an acceptance of the current legal position outlined by the Supreme Court. Without this federal case hanging over it, Virginia is now free to maintain its voter roll practices as currently implemented.

During the 2024 election, The National Pulse documented numerous instances of noncitizens unlawfully casting ballots in American state and federal elections. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress attempted to close several legal loopholes by advancing the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act but were blocked by the then-Democrat-controlled Senate.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is withdrawing its lawsuit against Virginia, initially filed by the Biden government, seeking to bar the removal of noncitizens from the Commonwealth's voter rolls. The move comports with a number of recent legal filings ramping down the Biden government's lawfare actions following President Donald J. Trump's inauguration on January 20. show more
January 15, 2025
Election 2024
News
Politics

Planned Parenthood Chapter Faces IRS Complaint Over Alleged Harris Campaign Offer.

A chapter of the abortionist organization Planned Parenthood could face having its tax-exempt status stripped after it was revealed they allowed members of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to use their premises as a workspace. The claims were made in a complaint submitted in December to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by 40 Days for Life, a prominent pro-life organization. The complaint alleges “potentially prohibited political activities” that could affect Planned Parenthood Florida’s tax-exempt status.

In an interview, Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, stated that his organization has witnessed numerous violations by Planned Parenthood due to their presence at abortion facilities nationwide. Carney claimed the Sarasota office provided promotional materials and space for the Democratic campaign, an activity not permitted under the 501(c)(3) status.

Planned Parenthood Florida has not responded to the allegations. Carney noted the distribution of materials promoting events like “Tim Walz Tuesdays,” emphasizing it as a clear violation due to its exclusion of Republican candidates. The 42-page IRS complaint also criticizes Planned Parenthood’s deviation from permissible lobbying, highlighting instances of campaign staffers photographed entering the Sarasota facility.

Last summer, a separate complaint was filed by Carney’s group regarding a mobile abortion bus operated by Planned Parenthood, which was in proximity to the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

The complaint is just the latest case of potential wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood, which has also been accused of trading the corpses of aborted babies to the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in exchange for royalties from their research.

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A chapter of the abortionist organization Planned Parenthood could face having its tax-exempt status stripped after it was revealed they allowed members of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to use their premises as a workspace. The claims were made in a complaint submitted in December to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by 40 Days for Life, a prominent pro-life organization. The complaint alleges "potentially prohibited political activities" that could affect Planned Parenthood Florida's tax-exempt status. show more
January 12, 2025
Election 2024
News
Politics

Elon Musk’s $1M Election Giveaway Went to a Campaign Worker.

During the 2024 presidential campaign, tech billionaire Elon Musk offered a $1 million prize for those who signed an online petition. The winner, however, appears to be a Michigan man who actually worked on President-elect Donald J. Trump’s campaign.

The prize was awarded to Tyler VanAkin from Reading, Michigan. Musk funded the contest through America PAC, a pro-Trump super PAC, and it was designed to distribute daily cash rewards of up to $1 million to voters in swing states. Participants needed to sign an online petition in support of free speech and gun rights.

Initially thought to be random, the selection process came under legal scrutiny when it was revealed it was not a ‘lottery.’ Philadelphia County District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Musk and America PAC, describing the initiative as an illegal lottery. Judge Angelo Foglietta, however, allowed the contest to proceed in Pennsylvania, ruling that the giveaway did not fulfill the legal criteria of a lottery since winners were not chosen at random.

Testimony from the PAC’s treasurer revealed that winners were chosen through a multi-step selection process. Musk’s attorneys explained that winners were assessed based on their “suitability” to serve as spokesmen for the PAC, as opposed to being lucky lottery winners.

The last winner, VanAkin, is linked to the Trump campaign. Financial records indicate he received significant payments for his role in preparing Trump’s campaign events. He was paid over $14,200 for his work as a consultant and more than $16,300 for travel reimbursements.

VanAkin also attended campaign events, including Trump’s election night event in West Palm Beach, Florida. America PAC’s year-end filing lists VanAkin’s $1 million payment on November 12, 2024, as compensation for being a “spokesperson consultant.”

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During the 2024 presidential campaign, tech billionaire Elon Musk offered a $1 million prize for those who signed an online petition. The winner, however, appears to be a Michigan man who actually worked on President-elect Donald J. Trump's campaign. show more
January 9, 2025
Election 2024

Even CNN is Openly Mocking Joe Biden Over His Latest Election Claim.

Lame-duck President Joe Biden‘s insistence that he could have defeated President-elect Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential election is “absolutely bonkers,” according to data guru Harry Enten. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), the CNN analyst breaks down just how far Biden trailed Trump when the 82-year-old Democrat announced he would exit the race in late July—noting that polling data in no way reflects the claim.

“Based on the polling data, I categorize Biden’s statement that he could have beaten Trump as ‘flat out bonkers,'” Enten states on X. He adds: “Biden was well behind Trump when he dropped out. Biden never led in all of 2024. And no incumbent president who was anywhere near as unpopular as Biden has ever won.”

Despite all evidence, Biden and a handful of aides in his inner circle insist that he, and not any other Democrat, stood the best chance against Trump. However, in the video, Enten emphasizes: “The bottom line is this: Joe Biden was behind, he had always been behind, and he most likely would have stayed behind.”


Biden withdrew from the presidential race on July 21, 2024, amid mounting pressure following a catastrophic performance in a CNN debate in June, which led to heightened scrutiny about his advanced age, cognitive decline, and capability to serve a full term. He subsequently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to continue the Democratic Party’s presidential campaign.

Despite the data, Biden expressed confidence in an interview with USA Today‘s Susan Page, maintaining he would have defeated Trump if he had stayed in the race. Nevertheless, he appeared uncertain about whether he would have been able to serve until the end of a potential second term, saying, “Who the hell knows?”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Lame-duck President Joe Biden's insistence that he could have defeated President-elect Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential election is "absolutely bonkers," according to data guru Harry Enten. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), the CNN analyst breaks down just how far Biden trailed Trump when the 82-year-old Democrat announced he would exit the race in late July—noting that polling data in no way reflects the claim. show more
December 23, 2024
William Upton
Data
Election 2024

These Pennsylvania Trump Numbers Are Sending Democrats Into a Tailspin.

Historic shifts among a broad swath of the Pennsylvania electorate helped deliver victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential race. The Trump campaign’s populist America First agenda saw broad appeal across demographics, with working-class and young voters especially drawn to the President-elect’s message.

According to exit polls conducted by CNN, Trump saw a 16-point shift among voters aged 18 to 29 compared to his showing in the 2020 presidential election. Voters identifying as political independents moved 15 points toward Trump. Meanwhile, Hispanics shifted 24 points in favor of the America First leader, while black men moved 31 points.

Even among demographics considered staunchly pro-Trump, the President-elect saw improvement—gaining eight points among non-college-educated voters and six points among men overall. Trump saw a four-point shift with voters earning under $50,000 annually—a group traditionally associated with casting ballots for Democrats.

The significant voter shift resulted in Trump capturing all four of the critical bellwether Pennsylvania counties: Bucks, Erie, Monroe, and Northampton. Notably, these areas also saw heavy voter turnout during early voting in the days before November 5. According to the Trump campaign’s chief data consultant, Tim Saler, the high turnout was driven largely by the campaign’s efforts to target and energize low and mid-propensity voters.

Saler, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), reveals: “A newly-registered voter generated from @TeamTrump target lists turned out at a 17 [percent] higher rate than all other new registrants in Pennsylvania, and 16 [percent] higher than all previously-registered voters—despite being 81 [percent] harder to reach.” Additionally, Saler notes low to mid-propensity voters contacted by campaign or otherwise-aligned canvassers “turned out at a 21 [percent] higher rate than an equivalent Harris voter.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Historic shifts among a broad swath of the Pennsylvania electorate helped deliver victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in the 2024 presidential race. The Trump campaign's populist America First agenda saw broad appeal across demographics, with working-class and young voters especially drawn to the President-elect's message. show more
December 20, 2024
Election 2024
Media

Kamala Poised for Lucrative Book Deal Despite Landslide Election Loss.

Kamala Harris is set to rebound from her historic election loss to President-elect Donald J. Trump with substantial offers from publishers for a potential book deal. Media speculation suggests leading publishing houses are offering up to $20 million for exclusive rights to a book detailing Harris’s experiences, including her election campaign.

According to one insider, “Virtually the moment Kamala lost to Trump, offers began pouring in from the publishing world.” The proposed book is expected to cover her interactions with Joe Biden, campaign strategies, and the events that unfolded within the Oval Office.

In addition to publishing offers, there is speculation regarding potential interest from streaming services such as Netflix, which is considering producing content related to Harris after her tenure as Vice President. Similar endeavors have been pursued with other political figures, though outcomes vary.

Book deals for political figures are historically lucrative. In 2001, former President Bill Clinton secured a $10 million advance for his memoir. Later, in 2017, Barack and Michelle Obama negotiated a $65 million agreement with Penguin Random House for their joint publications.

Critics, however, question a Harris book’s potential success. Some note the challenges she faced in communicating effectively with the electorate during her campaign. Others recall past accusations of plagiarism related to her 2009 publication, Smart on Crime, which she co-authored while she served as San Francisco’s district attorney.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Kamala Harris is set to rebound from her historic election loss to President-elect Donald J. Trump with substantial offers from publishers for a potential book deal. Media speculation suggests leading publishing houses are offering up to $20 million for exclusive rights to a book detailing Harris's experiences, including her election campaign. show more
December 20, 2024
William Upton
Crime
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Woman Working for Dem Nonprofit Arrested for Registering Dead, Nonexistent Voters.

A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested and charged by the state government for registering dead and nonexistent individuals to vote in the 2024 election. The woman allegedly made the fraudulent registration in the course of her work for the New Pennsylvania Project, a Democrat-aligned nonprofit group that claims to work to increase turnout among minority voters.

According to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, the woman—identified as 38-year-old Jennifer Hill—fraudulently registered four individuals, including her deceased father, to vote in the 2024 election through an app created by the Pennsylvania Department of State. Additionally, Hill—through her work as a canvasser for the New Pennsylvania Project—used the app to register 310 individuals between the spring and fall of 2024. The state accepted a total of 181 of her registration submissions, while 129  were rejected for various reasons.

Hill was arrested by Pennsylvania law enforcement on December 19. Subsequently, she has been charged with forgery, tampering with public records or information, applying for registration knowing the individual is not entitled to registration, and several other crimes. Investigators discovered the voter fraud scheme after analyzing Hill’s registration submissions, revealing that she filed voter registration requests using variations of the same individual’s name but listed different addresses. Further investigation revealed no such individuals lived at the reported address.

“Miss Hill is being charged with four counts of registering people—including her dead father and a person who died in the house she currently lives in, in 2011, that she was the one who notified authorities that he was dead in that house,” Stollsteimer said at a news conference. He added: “So she knowingly registered dead people or attempted to register dead people through the state system.”

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A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested and charged by the state government for registering dead and nonexistent individuals to vote in the 2024 election. The woman allegedly made the fraudulent registration in the course of her work for the New Pennsylvania Project, a Democrat-aligned nonprofit group that claims to work to increase turnout among minority voters. show more
December 19, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Election 2024
Politics

White House Staffers Knew of Biden’s Mental Decline from Start of His Term.

White House staffers and advisers to President Joe Biden were well aware of his mental decline for years, with staffers noting he had “good and bad days” as early as the spring of 2021. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal claims that in the spring of 2021, just months after Biden took office, a national security official rescheduled a meeting, telling another aide that Biden was having a “bad day.”

The report also notes how isolated Biden was in the White House as staffers limited their time with him during the COVID-19 pandemic, allegedly to make it less likely he would catch the virus.

Even after the pandemic, Biden’s inner circle remained small, and interactions between Biden and his cabinet were incredibly infrequent. One cabinet member claimed to have met Biden only twice in his first year in office.

Another cabinet member allegedly stopped trying to request calls with Biden, believing the requests were unwelcome. During his tenure, Biden held just nine full cabinet meetings compared to President-elect Donald J. Trump, who held 25.

During the presidential campaign earlier this year, Biden reportedly declined even further, needing to be told basic instructions by staffers, such as where to enter or exit the stage during events.

Since President-elect Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris in November, Biden has been largely absent from the public eye. Trump has almost entirely taken over as President in the public eye.

Trump traveled to Paris, France, earlier this month after being invited by President Emmanuel Macron to attend the re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral. President Biden declined to attend, with his wife, Jill Biden, attending instead.

President Trump also attended the annual Army-Navy football game last week, receiving a huge applause from service members.

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White House staffers and advisers to President Joe Biden were well aware of his mental decline for years, with staffers noting he had "good and bad days" as early as the spring of 2021. An investigation by the Wall Street Journal claims that in the spring of 2021, just months after Biden took office, a national security official rescheduled a meeting, telling another aide that Biden was having a "bad day." show more