The News Agents - USA Has Joe Biden just made life harder for Democrats?
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Dec 4, 2024 
Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Congresswoman and national co-chair for the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign, discusses the fallout from President Biden's controversial pardon of his son, Hunter. She delves into the potential impact on the Democratic Party's image and the accusations of hypocrisy against Biden. Meanwhile, Republican strategist Mike Murphy analyzes Trump’s ongoing influence and the challenges facing Democrats, particularly in branding and navigating an increasingly polarized political landscape as they prepare for the upcoming elections.
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Schumer's Silence
- Chuck Schumer, a prominent Democrat, refused to comment on Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter.
- This silence reflects the difficult position Democrats find themselves in.
Differing Views on Pardon's Impact
- Maitlis and Sopock disagree on the pardon's impact, with Sopock seeing it as damaging to the Democrats' image.
- Sopock believes it undermines their claims of upholding the rule of law.
No Moral High Ground
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett argues that the moral high ground in politics is gone.
- She claims Hunter Biden was targeted due to his last name, citing his crimes as those not typically prosecuted.