‘Not On A Strong Footing’: David Axelrod Spars With Scott Jennings Over Reasons Behind Biden’s Withdrawal
Former President Barack Obama’s chief campaign strategist, David Axelrod, and CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings clashed Wednesday night over how President Joe Biden arrived at his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. Axelrod and Jennings appeared on “Anderson Cooper 360” to discuss the reaction to Biden’s first speech since his decision […]
Axelrod: Trump 'pretty substantial favorite' over Harris
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said he believes former President Trump still has a “significant advantage” in the November election, as Democrats look to Harris’ campaign. “Given the challenges ahead of him, I still rate him as the strong favorite in this race.” Axelrod said: Tuesday on the podcast “Hacks on Tap.” The podcast hosts praised […]
David Axelrod says ‘history will honor’ Biden following Biden’s bowing out of 2024 race
Democratic political strategist David Axelrod praised President Joe Biden for ending his bid for reelection after arguing for weeks that he needed to drop out of the election. Biden announced that he would not be seeking reelection in a statement posted to X. He later gave his full endorsement to Vice President Kamala Harris. Axelrod […]
Scarborough knocks Axelrod over Biden criticism
Joe Scarborough, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” on Wednesday criticized Democratic strategist David Axelrod for continuing to publicly criticize the president as Biden remains adamant that he will continue to campaign. Scarborough and co-host Mika Brzezinski used the news show to scold Biden’s critics and defend the president, who was sometimes stumped for words. “He […]
Axelrod: Vance's post on Trump rally shooting 'ought to disqualify him'
David Axelrod, a former senior adviser to then-President Barack Obama, said Sunday that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio)’s handling of the assassination attempt on former President Trump was unbecoming of the vice presidency. “If @JDVance1 is on the running for VP, this tweet, posted one hour after the assassination attempt in Pennsylvania, should disqualify him in […]
Axelrod: Trump will be greeted at RNC as a 'martyr'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said former President Donald Trump will be greeted as a “martyr” by his supporters when he attends the Republican National Convention (RNC) next week following the shooting at a campaign rally on Saturday. “This is an uplifting moment for our country and hopefully a moment of reflection that allows us to […]
David Axelrod Disputes Biden Claim ‘No One’, ‘No Poll’ Says He Can’t Win
David Axelrod, a former adviser to former President Barack Obama, responded Thursday to President Joe Biden’s claim that “nobody” and “no polls” have said he can’t win in 2024. “If what he said at the end of the press conference is true, it seems the Biden campaign didn’t have a very serious discussion with him […]
Axelrod: Discussions about ousting Biden have become public because he’s been ‘cloistered’
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said discussions of removing Biden from the Democratic nomination have become public because the president is “isolated.” Axelrod sat down with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Thursday to discuss the growing number of Democratic lawmakers and donors calling for the president to resign, as well as the conflicting information coming out of […]
Axelrod says Biden chances of beating Trump 'very, very slim'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod, in a post following President Biden’s Thursday night press conference, said it was “highly unlikely” that Biden would win this fall’s presidential election. Axelrod said Biden’s team “has not been very forthright with the president” after Biden told reporters at a news conference that there is no poll or person that […]
Axelrod: Pelosi’s comments on Biden’s future 'very significant'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said he thinks former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)’s recent comments about Biden’s candidacy for president are “very significant.” Axelrod sat down with CNN’s Dana Bash on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing turmoil within the Democratic Party amid growing calls for the president to step down. Bash asked Axelrod, a longtime […]