Event Brief
Obama's Strategist Urged Biden Not to Run in 2016
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
Summary: David Plouffe revealed he discouraged Biden from challenging Clinton for the nomination in new oral histories.
WHO: David Plouffe
WHAT: discouraged Biden from running for president
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Reason not stated in article.
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