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Published Aug 28, 2023

Will Bernie Run?

Ben Shapiro dives into the intricate web of U.S. economic influence, Trump's commanding Republican primary lead, and President Biden's vulnerabilities, while speculating on potential Democratic contenders such as Bernie Sanders and Gavin Newsom amidst political challenges and investigations.
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  • Health Doubts

    Concerns about President 's health and leadership capabilities are growing, potentially impacting his re-election campaign. highlights the increasing openness among Democrats to discuss Biden's health, a topic once considered taboo. He notes, "It is perfectly obvious to everyone that Joe Biden is ailing," suggesting that even , who is older than Biden, might be reconsidering his political stance 1. Biden's frequent vacations and perceived absence from active leadership further fuel these doubts, with Shapiro describing his strategy as "hide in a basement in Delaware and just stay there" 2.

       

    Challengers

    Potential challengers like and are positioning themselves as alternatives to Biden. Shapiro points out Sanders' recent activities in New Hampshire, suggesting he might be preparing for a possible presidential run if Biden steps down 3. Newsom, meanwhile, is perceived as running a "shadow campaign," causing unease among Biden's advisors and 's allies 4. Shapiro notes, "There are a lot of Democrats, and they are champing at the bit to go after Joe Biden," indicating a readiness within the party to challenge the current leadership 5.

       

    Investigations

    Investigations into and his family continue to pose risks to his candidacy. Allegations of corruption involving and are resurfacing, with Shapiro discussing claims that Biden's actions in Ukraine were influenced by his son's business dealings 6. , a former Ukrainian prosecutor, asserts he was fired due to pressure from Biden, who was then Vice President 7. Additionally, Shapiro highlights concerns about potential coordination between the White House and the DOJ in legal actions against , raising questions about the integrity of these investigations 8.

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