Speculations on Joe Biden's Unexpected Withdrawal from the Race

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On yet another emergency edition of Dispatch Live, Sarah is joined by Steve, Jonah, and Mike to break down President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee.

The Agenda:

—Should Biden resign?

—What a Kamala Harris campaign might look like

—The campaign finance question

Show Notes:

—Dispatch Politics: Biden Withdraws From the 2024 Election

—Boiling Frogs: The Return of the Smoke-Filled Room

—Cole Murphy: How Democrats Could Replace Joe Biden as Their Nominee, Explained

—Dispatch Editorial: It’s Democrats’ Turn to Make the Hard Decision

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