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In Biden’s speech, a challenge. Are Americans up to it? | John L. Micek
It was one for the history books. In just 11 minutes on Wednesday night, President Joe Biden framed his exit from the 2024 presidential campaign as a fight for the future — and for a republic, if Americans can keep it. “The defense of democracy is more …