Honestly with Bari Weiss About Last Night. . .
Jun 28, 2024
Mary Katharine Ham, a Fox News analyst and co-host of Getting Hammered, joins Ben Smith, co-founder of Semafor and former media columnist for The New York Times. They delve into the recent debate between Biden and Trump, highlighting the panic in the Democratic Party over Biden's performance. The discussion also critiques perceptions of Biden's cognitive abilities compared to Trump, and examines the dynamics of charisma versus demeanor in political debates, unpacking the challenges both parties face leading up to the election.
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Biden's Support System
- The people around Biden are deeply invested in his success, both personally and professionally.
- They gambled on a good night, overlooking his declining abilities.
Trump's Strategy
- Trump's debate strategy was to remain calm and let Biden falter.
- He largely succeeded, only occasionally engaging in his typical digressions.
Trump's Unexpected Discipline
- Trump displayed surprising discipline, refraining from attacking Biden's pauses and gaffes.
- He delivered a pointed line: "I don't know what you said at the end of that sentence, and I don't think you do either."