The chapter delves into the potential crisis in the Biden campaign following his COVID positive test and calls to drop out, with Democratic lawmakers and donors expressing concerns. It discusses the behind-the-scenes dynamics within the Democratic party, including speculations about Obama and Pelosi's influence, fundraising efforts, and the DNC's plan to nominate Biden virtually. The chapter also covers strategic considerations, challenges of maintaining a strong campaign presence amidst chaos, and the growing momentum of Trump's campaign causing concern and strategic shifts within the DNC.
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's campaign crisis, and what happens next. Then, a number of Kara's favorite tech bros are lining up behind Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. How much influence could they have if Trump wins the election? Plus, Elon plans to relocate X and SpaceX to Texas, and Google is in talks for its largest acquisition ever.
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