DeepSummary
In this episode, Preet Bharara discusses the aftermath of the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump with Mark Leibovich, a staff writer at The Atlantic and a political analyst. They analyze Biden's poor performance, which was widely criticized, and speculate on the possibility of him withdrawing from the race due to concerns about his age and mental acuity.
Leibovich argues that Biden's performance was a disaster, and he expresses doubts about Biden's ability to continue as the Democratic nominee. They discuss the mechanics of how Biden could potentially withdraw and the process of selecting a new nominee, considering various alternative candidates like Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and others.
They also highlight the contrast with the Republican party's unwavering support for Trump, despite his own controversial behavior and statements during the debate. The episode delves into the implications of Biden's performance for the Democratic party and the broader political landscape as the election approaches.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Joe Biden's widely criticized performance in the first presidential debate raised serious concerns about his age, mental acuity, and ability to continue as the Democratic nominee.
- There is speculation about the possibility of Biden withdrawing from the race, and the episode discusses the mechanics and challenges of such a process.
- The episode considers various alternative candidates who could potentially replace Biden as the Democratic nominee, such as Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom, and others.
- The discussion highlights the contrast between the Democratic party's willingness to criticize Biden and the Republican party's unwavering support for Trump, despite his own controversial behavior and statements.
- The episode delves into the implications of Biden's performance and a potential withdrawal for the Democratic party and the broader political landscape as the election approaches.
- The condensed timeframe for selecting a new nominee and the potential role of Biden in endorsing a successor are discussed as key factors in the process.
- The episode underscores the significance of Biden's age and mental capabilities as major concerns for his candidacy and the potential need for the Democratic party to move in a different direction.
- The discussion also touches on the challenges and uncertainties involved in such an unprecedented scenario, with the hosts acknowledging the potential for a messy and unpredictable process.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Biden should never have run.“ by Mark Leibovich
- “I barely listened to him because I was just too utterly focused and appalled by Biden.“ by Mark Leibovich
- “There's a lot of not bullshit. I will say this, though. To be a Republican in the age of Donald Trump is to use the old vaclav Havel line to live within the lie.“ by Mark Leibovich
- “I would say that 98% of the role is to step back first. I think Biden's endorsement or non endorsement of someone would be just part of what would be a very intense campaign over two months, which, by the way, is a much longer period of time than most countries pick their own presidents.“ by Mark Leibovich
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6/28/24