George Clooney Wants Biden Out, Nancy Pelosi Wavers, and Elites are Panicked, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 833
Jul 10, 2024
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Glenn Greenwald and Megyn Kelly discuss the possibility of Biden stepping down, Nancy Pelosi's hesitation to support Biden, George Clooney's call for Biden to step aside, Kamala Harris' limitations as a politician, alarming polling for the Biden campaign, and media elites pushing Biden out.
Democratic elites are concerned about Biden's ability to win against Trump, leading to speculation about his potential replacement.
Kamala Harris faces challenges resonating with key voter demographics despite being a capable politician.
Biden's declining poll numbers and internal campaign turmoil indicate a shifting dynamic in the race.
Deep dives
Cook Political Report Analysis: Grim Prognosis for Democrats
The Cook Political Report's analysis revealed a grim prognosis for the Democratic Party as they shifted three toss-up states to lean Republican, challenging the Democrats' electoral college rankings. States like Nevada, Arizona, and Georgia moved from toss-ups to lean Republican, with Pennsylvania deemed most vulnerable to a flip in favor of Donald Trump.
Nancy Pelosi's Ambiguity on Biden's Candidacy
Nancy Pelosi's ambiguous statements regarding Joe Biden's candidacy raised concerns about his ability to win against Donald Trump. While President Biden asserts his commitment to running, Pelosi's responses on Morning Joe lacked a clear endorsement, hinting at possible reservations within the Democratic Party.
Democratic Senators' Concerns and Calls for Action
Democratic senators like Michael Bennet and Sherrod Brown openly voiced skepticism about Joe Biden's ability to win in November, warning of a potential GOP landslide. With other senators urging patience and hinting at strategic waiting, there's a growing sense of concern and contemplation among Democrats regarding Biden's candidacy.
Calls for Transparency and Debate Challenges
Challenges for transparency emerge as critics discuss Biden's cognitive abilities and question media treatment between Biden and Trump. From debate challenges to calls for accountability in assessing candidates' mental acuity, there's a push for greater openness and fairness in the political discourse.
Concerns around Democratic Party's future in light of potential leadership issues
There are growing concerns within the Democratic Party about the potential risks of losing power, particularly in the context of challenges faced by leaders like Kamala Harris. The podcast outlines how pushing Biden out may not solve the party's underlying issues, as Harris, despite being a capable individual, has not resonated with key voter demographics like black voters and young voters. The discussion delves into the complexities of potential leadership changes and how party elites navigate these sensitive dynamics.
Assessment of Biden's performance and its impact on the Democratic Party's standing
Following a debate that raised doubts about Biden's capability to lead, internal turmoil within the Biden campaign and concerns among Democratic staffers have intensified. The summary reveals how Biden's declining poll numbers, particularly among independent voters, indicate a significant shift in the race dynamics. The analysis also highlights demographic challenges facing the Democrats, including shifts in voter support among black, Latino, and young voters, signaling a precarious position for the party moving forward.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Glenn Greenwald, host of Rumble's "System Update," to discuss the increasing likelihood that President Biden will be forced to step aside as nominee, Nancy Pelosi refusing to say she supports Biden, George Stephanopoulos "caught" saying Biden can't make it four more years, how the Democrats could force Biden to step down, George Clooney’s explosive column calling for Biden to step aside as the nominee, the spin that Obama walking Biden off the stage at the Clooney fundraiser was a "cheap fake," why it took so long for people like Clooney to actually speak out about the truth, what Biden's debate debacle really exposed, Democratic and media elites pushing Biden out, Trump’s new nickname for Kamala Harris as "Laffin' Kamala," how her habit of laughing can make people uncomfortable and is all about her ego, her major limitations as a politician, the alarming new polling for the Biden campaign, how the polls could drive Biden's next move, and more.