Donald Trump refuses to attend the Republican debate while other candidates prepare to get personal. Ron DeSantis' campaign faces challenges and misconceptions. Hunter Biden's lawyers target Joe Biden. The loyalty of Trump's supporters and the significance of ultrasounds are discussed. Mike Pence's take on Trump's declassification and Joe Biden's weaknesses. Hunter Biden's financial activities and legal troubles are explored. Criticisms of the Biden administration's strategy towards Ukraine and AOC's South American trip.
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Quick takeaways
Donald Trump's decision not to participate in the GOP debate sets a precedent for future candidates like Joe Biden to follow if they are leading in the polls and want to avoid potential risks or challenges.
Ron DeSantis' campaign has faced challenges in finding a strong line of attack and maintaining his electability advantage due to Joe Biden's perceived weakness in polling and the collapse of a potential plea deal for Hunter Biden's legal issues.
The potential legal issues surrounding Hunter Biden, including the collapse of a plea deal and the threat of Joe Biden being put on the witness stand, may cast a shadow on Joe Biden's campaign and impact the upcoming election.
Deep dives
Donald Trump's decision not to attend GOP debate
Donald Trump has chosen not to participate in the GOP debate, echoing his decision in 2016 after the Meghan Kelly debate. This move makes logical sense for him as the current front-runner, leading by a significant margin. It also sets a precedent for future candidates, like Joe Biden, who may use similar tactics. Trump's steady lead in the polls, reaching 62%, further solidifies his decision not to debate.
Challenges for Ron DeSantis' campaign
Ron DeSantis' campaign has faced multiple challenges and struggles. He initially positioned himself as Trump without the baggage, but has struggled to find a strong line of attack. The electability argument, once touted as his main advantage, has weakened due to Joe Biden's perceived weakness in polling. The collapse of a potential plea deal for Hunter Biden's legal issues has also caused complications. Overall, DeSantis' campaign has hit rough patches and needs to recalibrate.
Joe Biden's potential legal issues
Joe Biden and his son Hunter face potential legal issues that may impact the upcoming election. Leaked documents suggest that a plea deal for Hunter's gun purchase and tax crimes was collapsed due to public backlash and potential political interference. Hunter's lawyers even threatened to put Joe Biden on the witness stand, prompting the DOJ to reconsider their approach. The complexities surrounding Hunter's legal troubles may cast a shadow on Joe Biden's campaign.
DeSantis's Laws and Trump's Electability
Ron DeSantis passing a bill to stop critical race theory in Florida and his focus on governance in the campaign have not given him an advantage over other candidates. The importance of doing things and saying things in the Republican primary is almost the same. The electability argument for DeSantis was rooted in the idea that he would fare better against Biden, but Biden's low popularity has undermined that argument.
DeSantis's Campaign Strategy and Recent Controversy
DeSantis's strategy of not engaging with opposing media has not helped him prove his fighting spirit to the Republican base. Recent controversy arose when DeSantis was misinterpreted as insulting Trump supporters during an interview, leading to criticism from Trump's campaign. Other candidates, such as Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, continue to face struggles and make their own cases against Trump. However, Trump's popularity remains dominant in the race.
Donald Trump says he won’t attend the GOP debate as the other candidates prepare to get personal; Ron DeSantis’ campaign hits the turning point; and Hunter Biden’s lawyers target…Joe Biden.
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