

George Clooney Wants Biden Out, Nancy Pelosi Wavers, and Elites are Panicked, with Glenn Greenwald | Ep. 833
4 snips Jul 10, 2024
Glenn Greenwald, an influential journalist known for his work on government surveillance, joins to discuss the political turmoil surrounding President Biden's potential reelection bid. He examines George Clooney's bold call for Biden to step aside and the implications of Nancy Pelosi's wavering support. The conversation highlights growing discontent among Democrats, including concerns about Kamala Harris's popularity and Biden's recent debate performance. With unsettling poll numbers and elite panic, Greenwald explores the urgent need for new leadership within the party.
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Pelosi's Calculated Non-Endorsement
- Nancy Pelosi’s refusal to explicitly support Biden’s reelection bid signals a potential turning point.
- Her carefully worded statements suggest a strategic move to distance herself from Biden’s struggling campaign.
Debate Fallout Impacts Down-Ballot Races
- CNN’s Harry Enten suggests that the debate debacle significantly impacted Biden’s standing.
- Republicans are likely to win the House and Senate if current trends continue.
Democrats' Potential Strategies to Remove Biden
- Steve Bannon believes Democrats will fight to remove Biden if they think it will save the House and Senate.
- There are ways to pressure Biden, including an “in-good-conscience” clause for pledged delegates.