President Joe Biden is reportedly contemplating withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race as early as this weekend, casting uncertainty over the future of his campaign. According to multiple sources, Biden has been in discussions with close allies, weighing the growing concerns about his age and overall performance. Despite his initial defiance, recent developments suggest Biden is taking the calls for his withdrawal seriously. A dozen Democratic lawmakers have publicly urged him to step aside, reflecting a broader sentiment within the party. BREAKING NEWS New York Times sources just reported that Biden is beginning to consider dropping out of the race.  It is being reported that several people close to President Biden said today they believe he has “begun to accept the idea that he may not be able to win.” pic.twitter.com/nA5aMvCNwJ — Milton Todd Ault III (@ToddAultIII) July 18, 2024 A poll conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos found that 56% of Democratic voters now believe Biden should drop out of the race​. Insiders indicate Biden's decision is influenced by concerns over his health and the intense scrutiny following his recent debate performance against former President Donald Trump. In an interview, Biden mentioned he might leave the race if a medical condition emerged, underscoring the weight of his current deliberations​. BREAKING: Biden dropping out of race to focus on bigger things pic.twitter.com/KsjWKCthnl — monkeyhaircut (@monkhairsol) July 19, 2024 The speculation about Biden's potential exit has been fueled by high-profile voices like actor George Clooney, who has publicly called for the president to step aside. Clooney's op-ed highlighted concerns over Biden's age and effectiveness, adding to the pressure from within Democratic ranks​. Biden's possible withdrawal raises significant questions about the future leadership of the Democratic Party. Vice President Kamala Harris, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are among the names being floated as potential candidates to replace him​​. The president's wavering stance has led to uncertainty among his supporters and the broader electorate. Should Biden decide to step down, it could trigger a rapid and intense primary race, reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2024 election​. While Biden has not made an official announcement, the weekend could mark a pivotal moment in his political career. The potential withdrawal underscores the growing concerns about his capacity to lead and the desire within the party for a new direction. The post Report: Biden Considers Dropping Out This Weekend, Future Uncertain appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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The post Please Don’t Force Your Cat Up a Mountain by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. On a recent hike/scramble up one of the tallest regional mountains, it was not exactly what I expected. But the first rule of the mountains is to expect the unexpected. And, to be fair, it was generally a wonderful experience. It’s a great day, out in nature, with the elements. Being outdoors has been shown to improve blood pressure, mood, and generally be stress relieving. What’s not to enjoy? But, too, the mountains can be unforgiving. Even a short hike can turn deadly. A lack of preparation can turn a day outing into something that quickly becomes all too real if weather conditions change, or a member of the group injures themselves. And that’s just for humans. But what about pets? Where do they fit into this equation? Adventure Calls! As more and more people are jumping onto social trends and getting their adventure cats and adventure pups outside, in many ways, it is to be applauded. The bond that is created, not to mention the exercise, are all very positive items that arise from getting your pet out and about. As a vet, I also have a secret evil pleasure in seeing the stigma of cats being indoor-only pets, or homebodies, absolutely vanquished. But this recent hike really got me thinking: what are the limits on what we should ask pets to endure? In particular, this hike involved technical scrambles, white-out conditions, winds 50+ knots, and near-freezing temperatures. And did I mention the rain? The absolutely bone-chilling, strength-zapping, wind-driven rain? And if it is all for a social media image, or worse, pure ignorance of the severity of the conditions, why take the risk? We all love our pets, but surely that also means knowing when to say no, as well. Pancake and Tiller enjoy being homebodies. Know Your Limits To put it bluntly, about 30 minutes from the summit, we encountered multiple adults and children literally yelling, sobbing, or both, that they could not go on. The conditions had taken their toll. These people were done, defeated. They knew their limits, and they were drawing the line in the sand. Yet, the number of animals I saw, going up the mountain, seemed unreal. Certainly a small number seemed to be enjoying the rather blustery outing. But most dogs looked wary, and uncertain, if not outright terrorized. I get it, we love them. They are family. But just as not all people should be hiking tough climbs, nor should all animals. Pad cuts, dehydration, injuries- were these people prepared for first aid for their pets? Many barely had waterproofs and themselves were soaked through, looked miserable, and were ardently complaining. If that had been the prep they’d done for themselves, you had to wonder: what failsafes did they have for their pet? Avoid the Risk Just as we do a mountain risk assessment with ourselves, I strongly advocate that we need to do the same for our pets before we head outdoors. Even the risk they present to others—I saw more than one dog attempting to get away from the winds that could possibly blow them over the edge, and almost trip a number of hikers with their leash in the process. The decision to take these pets up a mountain in inclement weather was now putting multiple lives at risk. In my opinion, very few, if any, pets (feline or otherwise) belong on a mountain. Instagram may make it look lovely, but the reality can be harsh, and both human and animal lives can be put at risk. This article is a part of Dr. Lauren, Pancake, and Tiller's series. Read her previous article: Referrals & Second Opinions For Your Cat: Everything to Know The post Please Don’t Force Your Cat Up a Mountain by Dr. Lauren Demos DVM (Veterinarian) appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.