The Dispatch Podcast

Biden Presser Leaves Dems in Limbo | Roundtable

Jul 12, 2024

Axios' national political correspondent, Alex Thompson, joins Sarah, Steve, and Jonah to discuss Biden's press conference, media critiques, Harris' electability, tensions in the Democratic Party, Trump's campaign strategy. Topics include Biden's performance concerns, media coverage, press conference strategies, VP Harris dynamics, Democratic internal debates, Trump's VP strategy, concerns about presidential health and transparency.

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Democrats' Dilemma: President Biden's Performance Concerns

01:43 • 10min

Media Coverage of Biden's Cognitive Struggles

11:45 • 16min

Strategies and Challenges of Running a Press Conference

Analysis of Joe Biden's lateness at press conferences and dynamics with Vice President Harris

Strategic Planning and Political Implications in the Democratic Party

34:22 • 13min

Trump's Vice Presidential Strategy and Potential Picks

47:09 • 12min

Exploring Concerns About Presidential Health and Transparency