How Biden’s changing course after a bad debate, Simone Biles wins another Olympic spot, and more
Jul 1, 2024
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Evan Osnos discusses Biden campaign's response to debate fallout. Jada Yuan on American release of Trump movie. Simone Biles qualifies for third Olympics. Podcast covers DNC candidates, Supreme Court rulings, and more.
Biden relies on family support to overcome critique and showcase resilience in campaign events.
Speculations on Biden's potential withdrawal provoke thoughts on Democratic nominee alternatives like Whitmer and Harris.
Deep dives
Concerns Regarding Biden's Campaign Performance
A CBS News poll reveals that 72% of registered voters question Biden's cognitive health for the presidency, leading to calls for him to step down. Despite criticism of his debate performance, Biden's family encourages him to persist, highlighting his resilience in campaign events.
Biden's Decision Dilemma Amid Political Surrogates' Defense
Political pundits note Biden's inner struggle between his historical fighting spirit and the possibility of acknowledging when to step aside, akin to past presidential campaigns. Democratic surrogates emphasize Biden's extensive public service over a single debate performance to safeguard his candidacy.
Implications of Biden Stepping Aside & Potential Successor Scenarios
Speculations arise regarding Biden's potential withdrawal, triggering an open contest for Democratic nominees, possibly involving figures like Gretchen Whitmer and Kamala Harris. Key considerations such as fund ownership and a limited timeframe contribute to the urgency of such a scenario.
Evan Osnos of the New Yorker discusses the Biden campaign’s attempts to manage the fallout from the president’s debate performance.
The American release of the Donald Trump movie ‘The Apprentice,’ starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, is in question, despite a distribution deal on the table. Jada Yuan from the Washington Post has the story.
Simone Biles qualified for her third Olympic team. NBC Sports has details.
Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.
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