Should He Stay or Should He Go (Joe Biden, That Is)?
Jul 2, 2024
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Political strategists David Axelrod and Mike Murphy discuss the fallout from Joe Biden's debate disaster, including the movement among Democrats to persuade Biden to bow out. They explore the potential scenarios for the Democratic National Convention and the implications of Biden's decision to continue his presidential campaign. The conversation provides insights into campaign concerns, candidate replacements, and strategies for recovering from campaign challenges.
Democrats are considering replacing Joe Biden as the party's nominee for the upcoming election
Discussions revolve around the potential outcomes of an open convention and the possibility of Kamala Harris replacing Biden
Focus is on Biden's debate performance critiques and strategies for recovery in countering Trump's claims
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Introduction to Impolitik Podcast
The Impolitik podcast focuses on discussions about politics and culture, with weekly dispatches by the chief political columnist, John Heilman.
Meet David Axelrod and Mike Murphy
David Axelrod and Mike Murphy, former political consultants, co-host the podcast Hacks on Tap, discussing the aftermath of the recent debate and potential implications for Joe Biden.
Concerns About Biden's Performance
There are growing concerns about Joe Biden's performance, with discussions on whether he should continue in the presidential race amidst feedback from various individuals and possible consequences.
Analyzing Biden's Debate Performance
Critiques arise over Biden's debate performance, contrasted with Trump, indicating challenges in effectively countering Trump's claims and maintaining a strong stance on critical issues.
John is joined by the renowned political strategists David Axelrod and Mike Murphy to discuss the fallout from Joe Biden’s debate disaster, starting with the movement among Democrats to persuade Biden to bow out and let his party choose a new nominee to face Donald Trump this fall. What would an open convention look like? If Biden bails, would Kamala Harris be his inevitable replacement? And if Biden stays in, what should he do—what can he do—to recover? Axe and Murphy have the answers.