On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Mark Drake and John Rouleau to discuss President Joe Biden's unexpected decision to exit the presidential race and break down the following:

• 00:01:00 - Initial reactions to President Biden's dropping out of the presidential race. 
• 00:05:30 - Analysis of Biden's method of announcing his departure.
• 00:09:30 - Biden's health, lack of public appearances, and implications on his presidency.
• 00:13:00 - The nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris
• 00:17:00 - Analysis of Harris's potential strategies and challenges.
• 00:22:00 - Impact on the Democratic National Convention
• 00:26:00 - Electoral Implications and Key States
• 00:33:00 - Speculation on who Harris might choose as her vice president.
• 00:38:00 - Polling and Voter Enthusiasm
• 00:47:00 - A look ahead to the next steps in the campaign and future podcast discussions.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

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