The Megyn Kelly Show

BREAKING: Biden DROPS OUT of Presidential Race, with Emily Jashinsky, Rich Lowry, and Mark Halperin | Ep. 843

Jul 21, 2024
Mark Halperin, a seasoned political journalist, joins Rich Lowry, National Review's editor-in-chief, and Emily Jashinsky, a conservative commentator, to dissect President Biden's startling withdrawal from the 2024 race. They discuss the role of Nancy Pelosi in this decision, Biden's failing cognition, and the media's complicity in downplaying his decline. The panel weighs the potential for Kamala Harris's candidacy, her past missteps, and the Republican strategies to tie her to Biden's presidency, exploring the broader implications for the Democratic Party.
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Pelosi's Power Play

  • Nancy Pelosi's pressure on Biden was crucial to his withdrawal.
  • She masterfully orchestrated a campaign to make staying in the race too painful for him.
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Seismic Shift

  • Joe Biden's withdrawal is a seismic moment in American politics.
  • This is the biggest political story since the rise of Donald Trump and comparable to LBJ’s withdrawal.
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Media Cover-Up

  • The media and White House colluded in a cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline.
  • This same powerful machine will now back Kamala Harris, despite her flaws.
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