As President Biden works to shore up support on Capitol Hill following his disastrous debate performance, Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci discuss the factors at play for congressional Democrats. How can Hakeem Jeffries maintain unity? What is the impact on down-ballot races? And what should House Republicans be doing amid all this? Plus, the appropriations process inches forward, the Senate’s workload remains a mystery, and the left emerges victorious across the pond.
Hosts: Annalyse Keller and Mike Ricci
Producer: Benji Englander
Articles Discussed:
Politico: Hill Dems brace for fight over Biden’s future to get worse
Politico: Biden’s Survival Plan: Decry ‘Elite’ Critics, Appeal to His Base
Politico: House Republicans request interview with White House physician
WaPo: Trump running mate decision nears, with Vance, Rubio at center of talks
NBC News: House and Senate races draw renewed focus for Democrats after Biden's bad debate
NYT: McCarthy’s Revenge Tour Rolls On, With Mixed Results
Axios: Rep. Celeste Maloy holds razor-thin lead in GOP primary re-election bid