Episode
The Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
41:34
Published: Thu Apr 13 2023
Description
A few weeks after the midterms, something happened that largely flew under the radar. Democrats were celebrating a successful election, and giving all the credit to President Biden. And against that backdrop, the party made an announcement: It would be changing the order in which states voted in the primary election, moving South Carolina first. The party was talking about it in terms of representation and acknowledging the role of Black voters.But given that South Carolina essentially saved Mr. Biden’s 2020 candidacy, Astead wondered: Was something else going on? We headed to the party’s winter meeting as it prepared to make the change official.
Chapters
President Biden is proposing a major change to the presidential nomination process, with the acknowledgement that Black voters have an early say in this process.
00:00 - 02:34 (02:34)
Summary
President Biden is proposing a major change to the presidential nomination process, with the acknowledgement that Black voters have an early say in this process. There is discussion on whether this change is driven by morals, racial representation, or politics.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
Discussion about the DNC roles and President's desire for South Carolina to go first during the early primaries.
02:34 - 09:45 (07:11)
Summary
Discussion about the DNC roles and President's desire for South Carolina to go first during the early primaries.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
This episode discusses the significance of South Carolina's early primary, particularly in terms of how it impacts the role of Black voters and their concerns in the political process.
09:45 - 14:40 (04:54)
Summary
This episode discusses the significance of South Carolina's early primary, particularly in terms of how it impacts the role of Black voters and their concerns in the political process.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
South Carolina's primary allows rural and urban Black communities to vocalize their priorities and concerns to presidential candidates.
14:42 - 19:59 (05:17)
Summary
South Carolina's primary allows rural and urban Black communities to vocalize their priorities and concerns to presidential candidates. This moderate state with older Black voters who value trust and experience has historically chosen candidates in alignment with the DNC and often look to leaders like Congressman Jim Clyburn for guidance.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
A dialogue on the implications of political campaign language and practices on Black voters, the importance of voter registration and the impact of legislative wins on communities.
19:59 - 25:41 (05:42)
Summary
A dialogue on the implications of political campaign language and practices on Black voters, the importance of voter registration and the impact of legislative wins on communities.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
Biden's supporters might not necessarily be those who feel enthusiastic about the candidate, but instead those who are voting against the Republican Party out of concern for their perceived extremism and lunacy.
25:41 - 28:53 (03:11)
Summary
Biden's supporters might not necessarily be those who feel enthusiastic about the candidate, but instead those who are voting against the Republican Party out of concern for their perceived extremism and lunacy.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
A warning against the Democratic party’s messaging strategy, advice on how to not emulate the Republican party, and to ensure no talks of open borders or defunding police.
28:53 - 33:47 (04:53)
Summary
A warning against the Democratic party’s messaging strategy, advice on how to not emulate the Republican party, and to ensure no talks of open borders or defunding police.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
Progressive Democrats such as Bernie Sanders and AOC have been marginalized by the Democratic Party, causing many leftists to disassociate from it.
33:53 - 39:04 (05:10)
Summary
Progressive Democrats such as Bernie Sanders and AOC have been marginalized by the Democratic Party, causing many leftists to disassociate from it. The lack of accountability within the party is a concern that needs to be addressed by a powerful organization.
EpisodeThe Quiet Coronation of Joe Biden
PodcastThe Run-Up
Despite the rejection of extremist ideas during the midterms, both the Republican and Democratic parties continue to be shaped by these groups.
39:04 - 41:27 (02:23)
Summary
Despite the rejection of extremist ideas during the midterms, both the Republican and Democratic parties continue to be shaped by these groups. The question now is how to mitigate their impact on the future of American politics.