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Clinton Says Biden’s Re-Run Mistake, Points to Economic Report

6/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Hillary Clinton said at 92nd Street Y, June 16, 2026 that President Joe Biden’s bid is a mistake.
Hillary Clinton added 2023 Democratic primary would have yielded a nominee able to defeat President Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton cited a 2025 Way to Win report that voters want economic change and noted a review says it has lost ground and President Joe Biden’s reversal of his pledge creates a dilemma.

History

Historical Context

In the 2008 Democratic primary, Barack Obama overtook Hillary Clinton after winning enough pledged and super-delegate votes to exceed the 2,117-delegate threshold on June 3, becoming the party’s first African-American nominee. The protracted contest highlighted superdelegate power, a lesson Clinton now cites while criticizing Joe Biden’s 2026 presidential campaign.

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Story summary

Hillary Clinton said at 92nd Street Y, June 16, 2026 that President Joe Biden’s bid is a mistake.
Hillary Clinton added 2023 Democratic primary would have yielded a nominee able to defeat President Donald Trump.
Hillary Clinton cited a 2025 Way to Win report that voters want economic change and noted a review says it has lost ground and President Joe Biden’s reversal of his pledge creates a dilemma.

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