Morning Jolt: Biden Finally Falters — Or Does He?

Joe Biden's Campaign Is about to Hit Some Turbulence

Whether or not Joe Biden and his presidential campaign are in trouble, they are definitely headed towards a period where the national media covering the race perceive them to be in trouble, which is almost as bad. If you think media coverage can alter the actual level of support for candidates, maybe it's worse.

That distinction is important, because if you had to quickly describe the presidential primary to a friend who didn't follow politics much, you could do it pretty easily: "Joe Biden entered the race as frontrunner, he had a rough first debate, but remained in front, and while there's been some movement among other candidates like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris, Biden is still ahead and still the favorite." Check out that RealClearPolitics chart. Biden's green line is at the top and stays at the top, even if it moves up and down.

It is possible that by historical standards, this ...

August 27 2019

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Biden Finally Falters — Or Does He? Jim Geraghty Joe Biden's Campaign Is about to Hit Some Turbulence Whether or not Joe Biden and his presidential campaign are in trouble, they are definitely headed towards a period where the national media covering the race perceive them to be in trouble, which is almost as bad. If you think media coverage can alter the actual level of support for candidates, maybe it's worse. That distinction is important, because if you had to quickly describe the presidential primary to a friend who didn't follow politics much, you could do it pretty easily: "Joe Biden entered the race as frontrunner, he had a rough first debate, but remained in front, and while there's been some movement among other candidates like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris, Biden is still ahead and still the favorite." Check out that RealClearPolitics chart. Biden's green line is at the top and stays at the top, even if it moves up and down. It is possible that by historical standards, this ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories 'Climate Action' Flops at the G-7 Robert Bryce Despite President Emmanuel Macron's effort to push climate change to the front of the discussion during the recently concluded G-7 meeting in France, the confab ended without a concrete agreement to take action on the issue. Business Roundtable Pretends to Redefine What a Corporation Does David L. Bahnsen Providing value to customers and treating workers well are hardly novel ideas. Bolsonaro Says He Will Only Accept G7 Forest Fire Donations If Macron Apologizes for... Jack Crowe Bolsonaro said that he will only accept the offer of international aid if French president Macron first apologizes for insulting his handling of the crisis. ADVERTISEMENT Dave Chappelle Shouldn't Defend Michael Jackson Kyle Smith Downplaying child molestation? Linking pro-lifers to #MeToo? Dave Chappelle's comedy takes a strange turn in his new Netflix special. The Hebron Riots of 1929: Consequences and Lessons Douglas J. Feith and Sean Durns Arab rejection of Israel and Zionism emerges from an all-or-nothing view of justice and honor. It has never brooked compromise or moderation. The Latest Education-Policy Fad Amounts to Social and Emotional Engineering Max C. Eden Behind the facially value-neutral fad of SEL in NYC lies a peculiar mix of intersectionality, the gamification of social relations, and pop-psychology ideas of mental health. Identity Politics Runs Much Deeper than Politics NR Interview Mary Eberstadt hears a civilizational cry in her new book. Biden's Brother Promised Health Care Execs the Former VP Would Help Promote Their Business Jack Crowe Biden's relatives have previously been accused of using their access to enrich themselves. ADVERTISEMENT WHAT NR IS READING Ball of Collusion: The Plot to Rig an Election and Destroy a Presidency Andrew C. McCarthy “If you want to become conversant in every aspect of this [Russiagate] hoax that matters, if you want to be the one in your family that has the answers to any question about this, then this book is a must. Not only that, it is fun to read it... It blows this thing to smithereens.” — Rush Limbaugh LEARN MORE Photo Essays A-10 Thunderbolt Hong Kong Protests ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.