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Published Sep 9, 2019

Storm Warrening For Biden | Ep. 856

Ben Shapiro dissects the intricacies of Trump's controversial Taliban negotiations and examines Elizabeth Warren's political ascent amid shifting Democratic primary dynamics, highlighting the implications for U.S. foreign policy and the presidential race.
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  • Strategies

    The Democratic primary is heating up with strategic maneuvers from major candidates like Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders. highlights Warren's potential to disrupt Biden's narrative as the inevitable nominee, especially if she performs well in early states like Iowa and New Hampshire 1. The upcoming debate is expected to be a pivotal moment, with Warren and Sanders likely to challenge Biden's frontrunner status. Shapiro notes, "In all likelihood, this turns into a gang attack on Joe Biden by Bernie Sanders and by Elizabeth Warren and by Kamala Harris and by Cory Booker" 2. This dynamic underscores the shifting alliances and strategies within the Democratic field.

       

    Polling

    Polling data reveals a surge for Elizabeth Warren, posing a significant challenge to Joe Biden's campaign. Shapiro explains that Warren's rise is not due to Biden's decline but rather the shift of support from lower-tier candidates 3. This trend is reflected in Warren's increasing electability perception among Democratic voters. Shapiro humorously remarks, "There's nothing like re-emerging from a beautiful weekend to come back into a studio where it smells like something died," referring to Biden's stagnant poll numbers 4. The data suggests a growing belief that Warren could potentially defeat Trump, complicating Biden's path to the nomination.

       

    Ideological Divide

    The divide between progressive and moderate candidates is a critical factor in the Democratic primary. Shapiro discusses how candidates like Beto O'Rourke and Elizabeth Warren are pushing progressive agendas, which may not resonate with the broader electorate 5. He points out that while progressive ideas are popular in theory, they often lose support when details are scrutinized. Shapiro states, "What is going to create victory in a democratic primary may be mutually exclusive with what creates victory for Democrats in a general election" 6. This tension highlights the challenge for Democrats in balancing primary success with general election viability.

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