The chapter analyzes the aftermath of the Democratic Party's current state following Joe Biden's debate performance, with polls showing a slight decline in his support. It explores the implications of a potential Biden replacement and the impact on down-ballot races, discussing the dilemmas faced by Democratic members of Congress and the uncertainties surrounding Biden's candidacy.
President Biden says only the “Lord Almighty” can get him to end his re-election campaign, though more and more Democrats are trying to sway him themselves.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Denise Guerra, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdotter, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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