The Campaign Moment: Hunter Biden, Ohio lessons and low-info voters
Jun 14, 2024
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Senior political reporter Aaron Blake and White House bureau chief Toluse Olorunnipa discuss Hunter Biden's felony conviction, the impact of family matters on presidential campaigns, special election results in Ohio, and polling indicating voter disinterest in campaign news.
Special elections provide insights for strategizing Democratic voter engagement.
Hunter Biden's legal issues impact Biden's campaign and raise political ramifications.
Deep dives
Trump's Controversial Comments About Milwaukee and the Republican National Convention
Trump's reported negative comments about Milwaukee, where the Republican National Convention is set to take place, sparked discussion. The Trump campaign denied the remarks, igniting debate about critiquing a city he was going to visit. The podcast then focuses on underrated cities that the hosts would defend passionately, showcasing positive hot takes amid the controversy.
President Biden's Global Visit Contrast with Trump's Legacy
President Biden's visit to France, commemorating D-Day, subtly contrasts his approach with Trump's legacy. By not mentioning Trump directly but highlighting symbolic visits and speeches, Biden aims to contrast himself with Trump on the global stage. The podcast delves into the trolling aspect of Biden's actions to draw a distinction without directly naming Trump.
Hunter Biden's Criminal Trial Verdict Impact on Biden's Campaign
Hunter Biden's felony gun charges verdict raised discussions on its impact on the Biden campaign. While the personal impact on President Biden due to his son's legal troubles is evident, the political ramifications are questioned. The podcast examines the potential damage to Biden's campaign and the contrasting views on the case's significance.
Democrats' Focus on Special Elections and Voter Engagement
Democrats are strategically analyzing special elections to gauge voter engagement and outcomes. The party is drawing insights from these elections to assess their performance and voter enthusiasm. The podcast highlights the significance of engaging infrequent voters and interpreting election results to strategize for the upcoming elections.
It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the 2024 campaign.
In a district that overwhelmingly voted for Trump in 2020, Ohio voters almost elected a Democratic congressman this week. But are such special election results representative? Senior political reporter Aaron Blake, who writes The Washington Post's new Campaign Moment newsletter, and Toluse Olorunnipa, White House bureau chief for The Post, sit down with host Elahe Izadi. They also discuss Hunter Biden’s conviction on felony gun charges, how family matters impact presidential campaigns, and polling that shows voters are checked out when it comes to major campaign stories.
Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff and Ted Muldoon. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Mary Jo Murphy.
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