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Published Jun 17, 2024

Did Biden FREEZE Again?!

Ben Shapiro dissects the complexities of the upcoming presidential debate, media narratives on Biden and Trump's ages, and Biden's leadership amid public incidents, while exploring election dynamics and the influence of celebrity endorsements on campaign strategies.
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  • Voter Shifts

    In the lead-up to the 2024 election, a notable shift in voter engagement is emerging, challenging traditional patterns. highlights that Republicans are now appealing to low-likelihood voters, a group historically dominated by Democrats in high-turnout elections 1. This shift is attributed to widespread dissatisfaction with Joe Biden, as evidenced by polling data showing Donald Trump leading among those who did not vote in the 2020 or 2022 elections 1.

    If everyone voted among those 200 million registered voters, Trump would win. It is not Biden who would win.

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    This trend underscores the transformative impact of Trump's conservative populism on American politics, as it continues to galvanize both support and opposition.

       

    Celebrity Impact

    The Biden campaign is leveraging celebrity influence to boost voter turnout, with notable figures like George Clooney and Julia Roberts headlining fundraisers 2. However, points out that these celebrities may not effectively mobilize younger voters due to their age 2. Despite this, the campaign sees Hollywood stars as a potential secret weapon against Trump, with Jeffrey Katzenberg likening Biden to Mufasa from "The Lion King" in a bid to craft a compelling narrative 3.

    Hollywood stars could be the key to Biden's campaign.

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    This strategy mirrors past efforts, such as Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, which also relied heavily on celebrity endorsements.

       

    Trump's Strategy

    Trump's campaign is focusing on voter turnout and combating voter fraud as key strategies for the 2024 election. emphasizes the importance of a robust ground game, noting that Democrats have historically excelled in this area 4. The campaign is also addressing concerns about voter fraud, with Lara Trump pledging legal action against election misconduct 5.

    If you cheat in an election, we will find you, we will track you down, and we will prosecute you to the full extent of the law.

    --- Lara Trump

    These efforts are crucial for overcoming challenges posed by debate dynamics and ensuring every legal vote is counted.

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