Fratricidal Infighting

“In recent weeks, it’s become clear to me that I needed to unite my party in this critical endeavor. I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future all merited a second term, but nothing … can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition.” —Joe Biden

The BIG Lies

“When I came to office, the conventional wisdom was that China would inevitably … surpass the United States. That’s not the case anymore.” —Joe Biden

“We have come so far since my inauguration. … We emerged stronger, more prosperous, and more secure.” —Joe Biden

“Violent crime rate is at a 50-year low. We’re also securing our border. Border crossings are lower today than when the previous administration left office.” —Joe Biden

“I will continue to lower costs for hardworking families, grow our economy. I’ll keep defending our personal freedoms and our civil rights, from the right to vote to the right to choose. And I’ll keep calling out hate and extremism. … I will keep working to ensure America remains strong and secure and the leader of the free world.” —Joe Biden

“I also kept my commitment to … be a president for all Americans. That’s what I’ve done.” —Joe Biden

“Supreme Court reform … is critical to our democracy.” —Joe Biden

Demagoguery

“I ran for president four years ago because I believed and still do that the soul of America was at stake. The very nature of who we are was at stake. And that’s still the case.” —Joe Biden

“[Kamala Harris] has been an incredible partner to me and a leader for our country. Now the choice is up to you, the American people. … Whether we keep our republic is now in your hands.” —Joe Biden

Baghdad Bob

“It it not about his health.” —White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre regarding Joe Biden dropping out

“It is not a cover-up. I know that is the narrative that you all want. It is not.” —Karine Jean-Pierre

“Congressional Republicans … continue with their … blockade of critical resources that we need for the border. … We’re going to continue to fight to make sure that the Border Patrol agents get what they need.” —Karine Jean-Pierre

More BIG Lies

“There are some young teachers in their 20s who are afraid to put up a photograph of themselves and their partner for fear they could lose their job.” —Kamala Harris

“We want to ban assault weapons, and they want to ban books.” —Kamala Harris

“There are those who are really trying to take us backward. And you I’m sure have seen their agenda: Project 2025. [C]an you believe they put that thing in writing?” —Kamala Harris

Shot/Chaser

“[Kamala Harris] was never assigned the position of ‘border czar.’ They’re making that up.” —House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY)

“I like that the media’s defense of Kamala has become ‘she actually wasn’t in charge of anything.’” —Kyle Mann

Upright

“It’s amazing. Absolutely amazing. Some of these protesters hold up signs proclaiming, ‘Gays for Gaza.’ They might as well hold up signs saying, ‘Chickens for KFC.’” —Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

“I have a message for these protesters … you have officially become Iran’s useful idiots.” —Benjamin Netanyahu

Speaking of Useful Idiots…

“Benjamin Netanyahu’s presentation in the House Chamber [Thursday] was by far the worst presentation of any foreign dignitary invited and honored with the privilege of addressing the Congress of the United States.” —Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)

For the Record

“It’s hard to see the nobility in what the Dems have done. If they cared about the country, they would have demanded Biden’s withdrawal when the signs of age-related dementia became obvious to them. Instead, they waited until it became obvious to us. There is no honor in desperation.” —Christine Flowers

“Some might argue they are trying to save the country from Trump, who they consider a fascist. But what do you call people who thwart the will of the electorate by essentially coercing the primary winner to step down? Are they patriots? Traitors? Or something in between?” —Christine Flowers

“Republicans need to understand that they are dealing with a population in which a substantial number are completely unreachable, even by the most unassailable arguments. To reach the rest, the focus of Trump’s campaign must be not on irrelevancies like Harris’ former love life or her lack of children, but on her lack of qualifications, her incompetence and the disastrous policies she favors.” —Laura Hollis