WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

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  • Pressure Builds on Biden to Exit the Race, While Trump Takes a Victory Lap

    Donald Trump softened his tone, at least for a while, in his nomination acceptance speech in Milwaukee. Will it win over swing voters? Plus, Democratic grandees push President Biden to withdraw as the Democratic nominee lest they go down to defeat with him. 



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    24 min
  • J.D. Vance's Big Introduction at the GOP Convention

    The Republican nominee for vice president gives his speech in Milwaukee, touching on his difficult upbringing, the "Mamaw" who raised him, and why voters should pick Donald Trump. Yet he also puts the GOP split on display by attacking the Nafta trade deal and blaming high housing prices in part on "Wall Street barons." Plus, more speculation about Joe Biden's departure, as his polls worsen.


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    26 min
  • Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley Signal a Unified GOP

    From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel and Kyle Peterson discuss how Donald Trump’s former rivals, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, took to the stage to a seemingly newly energized and unified GOP. Plus, questions still continue about the role J.D. Vance would have in a Trump administration and Democrats mull new and creative ways to possibly replace Joe Biden as the nominee.


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    25 min
  • All Things with Kim Strassel: Jim Jordan

    Kim Strassel sits down with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. The Ohio Rep. gives the latest on Congress's oversight of the investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, thoughts on what the choice of Sen. J.D. Vance as the Vice Presidential nominee means for the Republican party, and updates on the House's impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden and his family business. 


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    24 min
  • All Things with Kim Strassel: Jim Jordan

    Kim Strassel sits down with House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI. The Ohio Rep. gives the latest on Congress's oversight of the investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, thoughts on what the choice of Sen. J.D. Vance as the Vice Presidential nominee means for the Republican party, and updates on the House's impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden and his family business. 


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    24 min
  • Who is J.D. Vance, and What Does He Bring to the Trump Campaign?

    How did Sen. J.D. Vance shift from being a self-described “Never Trumper" to Donald Trump’s running mate? From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kyle Peterson, and Kim Strassel discuss what the Vice Presidential nominee is saying about his past criticisms and what the choice means for the future of the GOP.


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    24 min
  • Republicans Gather in Milwaukee after the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

    From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kyle Peterson and Kim Strassel discuss the state of the GOP after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life now that the former President is officially the nominee. Plus, Joe Biden calls for unity during an address to the nation, but will any of the messaging from the Democrats change when talking about Donald Trump? 


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    22 min
  • Republicans Gather in Milwaukee after the Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump

    From the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, WI, Paul Gigot, Kyle Peterson and Kim Strassel discuss the state of the GOP after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life now that the former President is officially the nominee. Plus, Joe Biden calls for unity during an address to the nation, but will any of the messaging from the Democrats change when talking about Donald Trump? 


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    22 min
  • The Finalists for Donald Trump's Vice President

    With only days to go before the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump still hasn't picked his newest apprentice. Three finalists are Doug Burgum, Marco Rubio, and J.D. Vance, though could there also be a wild card? Plus, Joe Biden holds a news conference to reassure Democrats that he's capable of serving four more years, but the calls keep coming for him to step aside.


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    25 min
  • The Democrats and Their Biden-Harris Dilemma

    Paul Gigot interviews political scientist Ruy Teixeira about the Democratic Party debate over whether to dump President Biden from their 2024 ticket. Can Biden survive and beat Donald Trump? If the President bows out, is Kamala Harris the best choice, or should Democrats have an open convention? 


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    28 min

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From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis…

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