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Francis Fukuyama on Global Chaos (and Why You Don't Need to Despair About It)

The Good Fight

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Political Scenarios and Speculations on Potential Candidates

The chapter delves into various political scenarios involving Joe Biden, including the possibility of him stepping down as a candidate and speculation around alternative contenders like Kamala Harris, Josh Shapiro, and Gretchen Whitmer. It examines the benefits of presidential candidates not having long-standing fame in politics before running and analyzes the impact of timing, charisma, and the length of campaign periods in national politics. The discussion also touches on past and potential future implications of Trump's presidency, including concerns over weakened institutions and Trump's partial immunity from prosecution as a result of a recent Supreme Court ruling.

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