The Kamala Harris Campaign, Fraught Political Relationships, and the Last Days of the Biden 2024 Beat With Axios’s Alex Thompson
Jul 25, 2024
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National political correspondent Alex Thompson discusses Biden dropping out of the race, Biden-Harris relationship dynamics, Biden-Obama tensions, and the upcoming coverage of Kamala Harris. Plus, some humorous political puns and bribery conviction insights.
Biden's frustration over perceived favoritism towards Harris by Obama reveals underlying tensions and competition.
Pelosi's influential role in steering Biden away from reelection showcases potential contentious relationship dynamics and key political maneuvers.
Deep dives
Intense Reporting Period
The reporter discusses the intense three-and-a-half-week period following the Biden-Trump debate, where sources became more candid and available for insights, leading to a plethora of new stories and unprecedented responsiveness.
Biden-Harris Relationship Dynamics
The shift in dynamics of the Biden-Harris relationship is explored, highlighting Biden's frustration over the perception that Harris was favored over him by Obama, indicating underlying tensions and competition between the two individuals.
Pelosi's Influence on Biden's Decision
The episode delves into Nancy Pelosi's significant role in steering Biden away from the reelection campaign, showcasing her influence and potentially contentious relationship with Biden, revealing insights into key political maneuvers during pivotal moments.
Kamala Harris's Initial Campaign Moves
The attention on initial campaign moves made by Kamala Harris as the probable Democratic candidate is emphasized, focusing on her confident speeches, energized democratic base, and key media coverage nuances, suggesting an evolving narrative around her candidacy.
On the Final Edition, Bryan welcomes Alex Thompson, a national political correspondent for Axios. They kick off the show by discussing coverage of the last two weeks, which included President Joe Biden dropping out of the race (1:14). Then he gets into the current relationship between Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris (16:24), the relationship between Biden and Barack Obama over the past few weeks (27:26), and what it will look like covering Harris now (32:14).
Plus, David Shoemaker guesses another Strained-Pun Headline