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Judy Woodruff on the historical context of Biden’s 2024 exit

Season 2024 Episode 204 | 6m 09s

President Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid is unprecedented in many ways, but the path from one president to another — and from one nominee to another — has not always been a straight line. Judy Woodruff joins John Yang to discuss how this moment fits into the context of American history.

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