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Austin Dem Rep. Lloyd Doggett calls on Biden to withdraw
Matthew Choi
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Matthew Choi
@matthewichoi
- Just got off the phone with Doggett. He said he warned the WH on Friday of his move and made his feelings known to House Dem leadership Friday after the debate. "After the debate, the risk of a Trump presidency has grown so much that I felt forced to take this action."
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- Since there is no speaker and no rules, can I BeReal in the speakers lobby or nah
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