After That Debate, the Risk of Biden Is Clear

I joined my Times Opinion colleagues Ross Douthat and Michelle Cottle to discuss the debate — and what Democrats might do next.

Mentioned:

“TheBiden and Trump Weaknesses That Don’t Get Enough Attention” by Ross Douthat

“Trump’sBold Vision for America: Higher Prices!” with Matthew Yglesias on The Ezra Klein Show

“DemocratsHave a Better Option Than Biden” on The Ezra Klein Show

“Here’sHow an Open Democratic Convention Would Work” with Elaine Kamarck on The Ezra Klein Show

GretchenWhitmer on The Interview

“TheRepublican Party’s Decay Began Long Before Trump” with Sam Rosenfeld and Daniel Schlozman on The Ezra Klein Show

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