Yes, President Biden’s team has seen the polls that show him struggling in a 2024 rematch with Donald Trump. But it says it’s focused on other things — like how well Democrats are doing at the ballot box.
Nov 2024
What Democrats Think Went Wrong
A year ago, Astead took “The Run-Up” listeners home for Thanksgiving.Specifically, he convened a focus group of family and friends to talk about the election and the question of Black people’s changing relationship to the Democratic Party.This year, he got the group back together ... Show More
49m 6s
Nov 2024
One Voter to Understand Trump’s Win
For more than two years, we’ve been asking pretty much everyone we meet a version of the same question:Who are you going to vote for and why?And on Wednesday morning, we had the answer to that question. Or at least the first part.Donald Trump easily won the electoral vote, and as ... Show More
19m 45s
Jul 2024
Was Biden's "Big Boy Presser" Enough?
Jon and Dan break down Joe Biden's big press conference, whether he did enough to calm nervous Democrats, and whether he's making a sharp enough case against Donald Trump—or for himself—to move the numbers and create a plausible path to victory. Plus, the latest signals from the ... Show More
53m 2s
Jul 2024
Biden Meets the Press, Obama & Pelosi Weigh In, Trump Team Eyes Harris
At a crucial press conference which featured more troubling flubs, a defiant President Biden says he's staying in the race despite more calls from Democrats for him to pass the torch. Plus, new CNN reporting on private discussions between Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi about what ... Show More
46m 48s
Jul 2024
WH Doubles Down, Says A Biden Cognitive Test Is “Not Warranted”
President Biden is defiant tonight as the top Democrat in the House comes out in support of the president. But, there are new questions about Biden’s health that the White House is refusing to answer. Also, new details on Trump’s search for a vice presidential pick. Plus, Putin l ... Show More
47m 6s