Pod Save America Is the Biden Dam Breaking?
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Jul 11, 2024 
Jen Psaki, MSNBC host and former White House Press Secretary, provides insight into the growing calls within the Democratic party to reconsider Biden's re-election bid. She discusses Nancy Pelosi's urgent comments on decision-making timelines and the mixed feelings among Democrats. Psaki elaborates on the need for Biden to enhance public engagement and manage voter anxieties as external pressures mount. The conversation also touches on Biden's leadership challenges and the emotional landscape faced by supporters in these turbulent times.
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Pressure Mounts on Biden
- Roughly ten members of Congress have called for Biden to step aside.
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi believes "time is running short" for Biden to make a decision.
Vulnerable Members Hold Key
- Jen Psaki emphasizes the importance of vulnerable members' opinions.
- These members look at the most recent polling data, and their reelection chances depend on the presidential candidate.
Pelosi's Calculated Approach
- Nancy Pelosi's carefully worded statements suggest a strategic approach.
- Psaki believes Pelosi wants to avoid publicly weakening Biden while respecting his decision.