

491 | Jonathan Darman: Why Joe Biden Didn't Drop Out and the Lessons of 1968
Jul 9, 2024
Author and journalist Jonathan Darman discusses parallels between Joe Biden's campaign and historical decisions, including LBJ's 1968 choice. The podcast explores challenges to Biden's campaign, contrasting political personas, historical parallels in debates, navigating the Kennedy legacy, and the impact of transformative presidencies on unity in American politics.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Challenges to Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign
02:05 • 29min
Contrasting Political Personas and Strategies
31:20 • 7min
Performance and Historical Parallels in Political Debates
38:09 • 13min
Navigating the Kennedy Legacy in Politics
50:48 • 11min
The Presidency, Norms, and Landslides in Politics
01:01:42 • 4min
Reflecting on American Politics and Unity
01:05:13 • 3min