September 3 — Gov. Chris Sununu and Sec. Gina Raimondo
Sep 3, 2023
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Gov. Chris Sununu discusses Trump, Republican primary, third-party candidate. Sec. Gina Raimondo on U.S. refusing to sell semiconductors to China. Franklin Foer gives inside look into Biden administration. Discussions on government shutdown, impeachment inquiry, and U.S.-China trade tensions.
President Biden's political strengths, relationship-building skills, and determination to resist pressure are highlighted in his first two years in office.
There are concerns about President Biden's age and physical decline, but he demonstrates technocratic prowess and attention to policy details.
Expanding the House to improve representation is a suggestion, as the current overrepresentation of the American population by each member of Congress is noted.
Deep dives
Joe Biden's political resilience and ability to govern in the post-Trump era
Franklin Fours' book explores President Biden's first two years in office, highlighting his political strengths, ability to build relationships, and his determination to resist pressure.
The impact of age and physical decline on President Biden
Fours brings up concerns about President Biden's age and physical decline, noting instances where he appeared tired or struggled to recall names. However, he also acknowledges Biden's technocratic prowess and attention to policy details.
The question of expanding the House of Representatives
Fours discusses the idea of expanding the House to improve representation, citing the current overrepresentation of the American population by each member of Congress compared to other Western democracies. Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer has proposed a bill to add 150 seats to the House.
Challenges and criticism faced by President Biden
Fours explores the challenges faced by President Biden, including issues with public perception, low approval ratings, and difficulties in communicating effectively and defending his administration's actions. He also delves into Biden's frustrations with the media and lack of surrogates on television.
The relationship between President Biden and Vice President Harris
Fours examines the relationship between President Biden and Vice President Harris, highlighting the respect Biden has for her but also noting the challenges Harris faces in filling the holes in her own political resume.
Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) discusses former President Donald Trump, the Republican primary field and growing discussions for a third-party candidate. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo joins to recap her trip to Beijing and says the U.S. will “absolutely” not sell advanced semiconductors chips to China. Franklin Foer, author of “The Last Politician,” shares an inside look into the Biden administration. Sara Fagen, fmr. DHS Sec. Jeh Johnson, Andrea Mitchell and Jake Sherman join the Meet the Press roundtable.
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