DeepSummary
Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell analyze Joe Biden's performance in the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump, describing it as a 'disaster' and 'horrific'. They argue that Biden appeared frail, incoherent, and struggled to articulate his points clearly, while Trump seemed more vigorous and coherent despite his lies.
The hosts suggest that Biden's inability to perform well in the debate raises concerns about his fitness for the presidency over a four-year term. They propose that the Democrats need to find a new, fresh candidate who can effectively challenge Trump and present a credible alternative.
Campbell and Stewart discuss the potential for a third candidate to emerge and the need for Biden and his inner circle, including his wife Jill, to acknowledge his limitations. They emphasize the importance of this election for American democracy and global geopolitics, and the urgency for the Democrats to act swiftly in finding a strong replacement for Biden.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Joe Biden's performance in the CNN presidential debate against Donald Trump was described as 'horrific' and a 'disaster' by the hosts.
- Biden appeared frail, incoherent, and struggled to articulate his points clearly, raising concerns about his fitness for the presidency.
- The hosts argue Biden must step down, and the Democrats need to find a fresh, strong candidate who can vigorously challenge Trump.
- Biden's inner circle, including his wife Jill, need to be honest about his limitations instead of defending his performance.
- This election has high stakes for American democracy and global geopolitics, adding urgency for the Democrats to act swiftly.
- The hosts propose a third candidate could emerge and provide a credible alternative to both Biden and Trump.
- Biden's debate performance was viewed as a pivotal 'game-changing' moment that drastically shifts the landscape of the election.
- The Democrats have an advantage in knowing Trump will be their opponent, allowing them to strategically select the best candidate to challenge him.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I'm afraid even for the loyalist Democrat, that debate was a disaster.“ by Rory Stewart
- “The stakes for us all are so high, and that's why the Democrats getting a credible candidate in immediately is so vital.“ by Rory Stewart
- “Surely if, let's just imagine, Rory, when you, let's, when you did your tv debate with Boris Johnson, et al, and you had that moment of ripping off your time, I reckon when you came out, Shoshan, who loves you very dearly, would probably have said, rory, that can go really well. Likewise, if I, if I'm, if I'm on television or I'm doing something and I, I'm not on form, Fiona is always going to be the first to say to me, listen, that was shit. You know? That was shit. Now somebody has to be talking to Joe Biden and telling him the truth, because if nothing, he is falling victim to the same kind of hubris that we've been talking about, and so is Jill, and that is very, very dangerous, I'm afraid.“ by Alastair Campbell
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The Rest Is Politics
Goalhanger Podcasts
6/28/24
"Last night was a game changer. And the change that now has to come is to produce another game changer, which is a new Democratic candidate."
In an emergency episode of The Rest Is Politics, Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell follow on from Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci's reaction to Joe Biden's "horrific" performance in CNN's presidential debate against Donald Trump.
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