Former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security, Miles Taylor, and Anthony discuss Biden's warning to critics, BBC's focus on his cognitive abilities, and Kamala Harris's absence in the campaign. They also explore the impact of Biden's debate performance, speculation on Harris as a nominee, and discussions on presidential immunity in the Hushmany case
Joe Biden persists in his 2020 presidential bid despite concerns, emphasizing his ability to challenge Trump.
Kamala Harris's limited campaign visibility sparks speculation on her potential to compete with Biden.
Deep dives
Joe Biden's Determination to Stay in the Race
Despite criticism and concerns over his performance, Joe Biden remains committed to continuing in the presidential race. His decision is rooted in the belief that he is the best candidate to challenge Donald Trump, shaping voters' expectations for the upcoming election.
Assessment of Biden's Policy Record
Contrary to claims of lacking signature policies, Joe Biden has presented multiple detailed policy proposals for his potential second term. While some criticize the campaign for excessive focus on policy intricacies, Biden's proposals cover various issues such as healthcare, housing costs, and social safety nets. However, the impact of these policies on voter decision-making remains questionable, underscoring the prominence of candidates' personas over detailed policy discussions.
Kamala Harris's Role and Potential Candidacy
Kamala Harris, serving as the US ambassador to Australia, faces perceptions of underutilization despite handling substantial policy portfolios like artificial intelligence and immigration. Speculations of her presidential candidacy surface, with contrasting views on her past campaign performance and communication style. Harris's role in key policy areas like abortion garners attention, fueling debates about her viability in a potential Democratic nomination showdown with Biden.
Joe Biden has issued a warning to his critics to challenge him at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Anthony and Miles answer criticism on whether the BBC focus too much on the president’s cognitive abilities.
And with momentum building behind the idea of Kamala Harris taking over from Biden, we answer your questions on why she has been largely absent from the campaign so far.
HOST:
Anthony Zurcher, North America Correspondent
GUEST:
Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at Department for Homeland Security
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This episode was made by George Dabby with Catherine Fusillo. The technical producer was Jonny Hall. The series producer is Purvee Pattni. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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