TMI Show Ep 169: “Biden’s Downfall, One Year Later”

What a difference a year makes! June 27, 2024—when President Joe Biden’s disastrous CNN debate against Donald Trump led to a catastrophic Democratic defeat—changed everything and has led to our current state of chaos in Washington. Biden’s hoarse voice, mental stumbles, and failure to counter Trump sparked a firestorm, amplifying long-standing concerns about his age and acuity into a political crisis. The Democratic Party spiraled into panic, with over 30 senior Dems urging him to drop out by July 19. On July 21, Biden bowed out via social media, endorsing Kamala Harris in a historic move not seen since LBJ in 1968—but after the primary votes were already in.

Always an untalented politician, Vice President Harris struggled in a rushed campaign, losing to Trump, with Biden’s late exit and refusal to let her define herself responsible. Republicans seized the moment, leveraging Biden’s weakness and Trump’s post-assassination resilience to dominate the narrative. No formal Congressional probes yet, but a Senate hearing on Biden’s fitness saw Dems walk out, whining about GOP exploitation. Tune in as Ted and Manila break down this political earthquake and its ongoing aftershocks!

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