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Jun 2024
44m 13s

Biden’s Debate Disaster: What’s Next?

MSNBC
About this episode

So that happened...the first presidential debate of 2024 is now officially in the books, and it did not go well for President Biden. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri are joined by the Lincoln Project’s Stuart Stevens to break down everything that happened between the two candidates in Atlanta. The How to Win team looks at the state of panic among Democrats and dig into how this night will impact the next phase of the presidential campaign for both candidates. 

Also, an exciting announcement! On Saturday, September 7th, MSNBC will be hosting a live event in Brooklyn called “MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024”. It will be your chance to hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and to do so in person with some of your favorite MSNBC hosts. Visit https://www.msnbc.com/DEMOCRACY2024 to learn more.

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