The Rest Is Politics: US 11. Advantage Trump: Will the Democrats move to replace Joe Biden?
Jun 28, 2024
The discussion kicks off with potential leadership changes in the Democratic Party as doubts about Biden's campaign grow. Post-debate reactions reveal concerns over Biden's performance against Trump, heightening fears about his viability. Immigration becomes a key debate theme, with Trump's strategies resonating with frustrated voters. As the landscape evolves, the speakers highlight the decline of meaningful political discussions and stress the urgency for decisive leadership to win back public trust.
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Biden vs. Trump (2020 vs. 2024)
- Joe Biden's debate performance was weaker than in 2020, lacking coherence and confidence.
- Trump's constant engagement in presidential duties, regardless of public opinion, aided his preparedness.
Debate Prep Advice
- Manage expectations by revealing any candidate weaknesses, like hoarseness, before a debate.
- Avoid open-mouthed expressions during split-screen debates; they create unfavorable visuals.
Killer Lines & MMA Analogy
- Reagan had his "there you go again" moment; Trump's was "I don't understand what he just said."
- The debate felt like a senior citizen MMA fight according to Scaramucci's son.