Date: July 12, 2024
Host: Jim Schneider
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Crosstalk is your trusted source for news from around the globe each Friday. Here’s a sample of what Jim presented to listeners:
–Last Friday, in an interview with George Stephanopoulos, President Biden said that he’ll only get out of the presidential race if the Lord almighty comes down and tells him.
–In comments during an appearance on MSNBC’s Morning Joe program, Nancy Pelosi left the decision regarding Biden continuing to run for president up to the president himself.
–Lawmakers in the House Financial Services Committee got into a tense exchange Tuesday after Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen was questioned about President Biden’s cognitive issues.
–President Biden’s cabinet meetings…are they scripted?
–Yesterday, President Biden introduced Ukrainian President Zelinski as being President Putin.
–Last evening, during a solo press conference, President Biden mistakenly referred to VP Kamala Harris as Vice President Trump.
–MSNBC interviewed Dr. Tom Pitts on the issue of Parkinson’s disease and President Biden. Jim provided audio of the doctor’s opinion.
–The White House released a letter on Monday saying that visits by a Parkinson’s expert had nothing to do with President Biden.
–The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed 3 top Biden administration officials to testify before Congress concerning President Biden’s mental fitness.
–Despite the spin from Team Biden, the presser last evening failed to impress big ticket donors supporting the Biden reelection effort.
–VP Kamala Harris has expressed her support for President Biden following his debate performance but is increasing her role in the campaign ahead of the November election.
–Under siege from fellow Democrats, President Biden’s campaign is quietly testing the strength of Vice President Kamala Harris against former President Trump in a head-to-head survey of voters.
