2/13/24: RFK Voters Sound Off On Israel And Ukraine, DNC Sues RFK In Ballot War, Kamala Ready To Serve If Biden Dies, Jon Stewart Triggers Liberals, SCOTUS Scorns CO Trump Ballot Removal
RFK Jr's views on Ukraine and Israel split voters. DNC sues RFK Jr in ballot war. Kamala 'ready to serve if Biden dies.' Jon Stewart triggers liberals on Biden age. SCOTUS scorns Colorado case.
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Kamala Harris asserts her readiness to lead and defends her capacity to serve as president.
John Stewart's return to The Daily Show brings a fresh perspective and fearless commentary on the challenges faced by the oldest presidential candidates in history and Biden's language on Israel's bombings in Gaza.
The Supreme Court's decision on Donald Trump's appeal for absolute immunity from criminal prosecution could have significant implications on his ability to run for office in the future and impact his personal wealth and business endeavors.
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Kamala Harris is Ready to Serve as President
Kamala Harris asserts her readiness to lead and defends her capacity to serve as president.
Kamala Harris' Unpopularity
Kamala Harris has a lower approval rating than Joe Biden, and her delivery and mannerisms often come across as strange and off-putting.
The Impossible Position of the Biden-Harris Ticket
The Biden-Harris ticket faces the challenge of low approval ratings for both candidates, leaving voters with an unappealing choice.
Kamala Harris' Discomfort in Front of Cameras
Kamala Harris has a history of being uncomfortable in interviews and public appearances, which may explain her avoidance of Sunday shows and limited visibility.
John Stewart Returns to The Daily Show
John Stewart made his return to The Daily Show with a scathing monologue criticizing both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. He highlighted the challenges faced by the oldest presidential candidates in history and questioned the effectiveness of Biden's language regarding Israel's bombings in Gaza. While receiving some backlash, Stewart's return has revitalized The Daily Show and is expected to bring a fresh perspective and fearless commentary.
Supreme Court Case and Trump's Legal Challenges
The Supreme Court is facing an appeal from Donald Trump, who seeks absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. This comes after lower courts rejected his argument, stating that the presidency should not grant such immunity. The outcome of this case, which is part of a larger trial regarding election interference, could have significant implications on Trump's ability to run for office in the future. Additionally, Trump faces other legal challenges in New York, including civil fraud cases and potential criminal trials, which could greatly impact his personal wealth and business endeavors.
Krystal and Saagar discuss RFK Jr voters split on his Ukraine Israel views, DNC sues RFK Jr in ballot access war, Kamala 'ready to serve if Biden dies, Jon Stewart triggers liberals on Biden age, SCOTUS scorns Colorado case.