RealClearPolitics Podcast

President Biden’s Efforts to Stop Calls for His Withdrawal from the Presidential Race

Episode Summary

Andrew, Carl, and Tom discuss President Biden’s efforts to staunch calls for his withdrawal from the presidential race including a phone call to Morning Joe on MSBNC this morning and a letter to Congress saying that he plans to stay in until November. They also talk about new post-debate polling that shows Biden falling further behind Donald Trump and the media’s performance when it comes to reporting on Biden’s health and acuity. Next, Carl talks to RCP contributor Selma Zito about the voters of Erie County, which has emerged as one of the most important counties in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania. And lastly, Tom talks to RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann about his RCP profile of Ben Shapiro, political commentator and co-founder of The Daily Wire.