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Biden's Leverage Over His Left Critics, and Signs of Cognitive Decline, with Ruthless, John Ellis, and Dr. Dale Bredesen | Ep. 832

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Jul 9, 2024
Join John Ellis, a veteran journalist, Dr. Dale Bredesen, an authority on brain health, and Josh Holmes and John Ashbrook from the Ruthless podcast as they dissect the Democratic Party's internal turmoil over Biden's candidacy. They discuss concerns about Biden's cognitive health, the media's shifting stance, and potential challenges within the party. Bredesen delves into cognitive assessments, while the group debates the ramifications of Biden's health on national security and electoral prospects, all amid a backdrop of increasing pressures for transparency.
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INSIGHT

Biden's Strategy

  • Biden likely won't step down, potentially running out the clock as the Democratic nominee.
  • The New York Times editorial board is panicked because Biden's strategy has, so far, been successful.
INSIGHT

The Importance of Black Voters

  • Black voters are the Democratic Party's core constituency.
  • Convincing Biden to step down requires key figures like Jim Clyburn to intervene, similar to Nixon's resignation.
ANECDOTE

Early Signs of Decline

  • John Ellis wrote a piece in July 2021 questioning Biden's fitness for re-election due to visible decline.
  • The press, complicit in suppressing this story, only reacted after the debate exposed Biden's struggles.
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