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.
Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama discuss the state of democracy around the world.
Francis Fukuyama is a political scientist, author, and the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. Fukuyama’s notable works include The End of History and the Last Man and The Origins of Political Order. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Francis Fukuyama discuss the triumph of the French far-right in the country’s first round of legislative elections; President Biden’s disastrous debate performance and what it may portend for the 2024 election; and the state of democracy from India to Ukraine.
This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
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