THE SHOW NOTES: Biden's Kamala Problem, Post-Objective News, & Democrats Want Georgia?

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Clip of the day: DeSantis responds to Trump attacks.

Townhall.com @townhallcom

DeSantis responds to Trump's criticism of his COVID response: "I roll out of bed, I have people attacking me from all angles. It's been happening for many many years...The people are able to render a judgement on that, whether they reelect you, or not."

Bonus clip: Biden says Catholic bishops have no problem with federal tax dollars funding abortions. Here’s the proof.

RNC Research @RNCResearch

"Catholic bishops are demanding that federal tax dollars not fund abortions." BIDEN: "No they are not"

Democrats Ditch Kamala

More than a dozen Democratic leaders told The Washington Post (paywall) they are worried at the prospects of Kamala Harris leading the Democratic Party. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, this wide-ranging group largely pointed to Kamala’s stumbles on the campaign trail, lack of visibility, and poor political instinct.

Harris’s critics also question her basic political skills on the national stage. In 2016, she won her Senate seat against weak opposition, they say. In 2019, her presidential run ended before a single ballot was cast, doomed by an uneven performance on the campaign trail, weak support, faltering resources and turmoil among her advisers.

This group of Democrats said they were concerned about Harris’s gaffe proneness like in this interview with Lester Holt:

chris evans @chris_notcapn

Lester Holt: “Why haven’t you been to the border?” Kamala Harris: "We've been to the border." Holt: "YOU haven't been to the border." Harris: ".....and I haven't been to Europe. I don't understand the point you're making." Holt: “Well Republicans….”

Atlanta 2024?

A growing number of Democrats are pushing for the Democratic National Convention to be held in Atlanta in 2024.

Why this matters: Just two years ago, Democrats claimed that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's voter law would suppress black voters’ ability to participate in elections. Joe Biden went so far as to deem the law “Jim Crow in the 21st Century.” Major League Baseball was so incensed over the law that they pulled the All-Star game from Atlanta.

What happened: Record voting occurred - particularly among minorities - in the primary and general elections in Georgia on both sides of the aisle. Additionally, zero percent of black voters reported a bad voting experience in a University of Georgia poll.

Jim Geraghty @jimgeraghty

How could it be that Georgia was too racist to host the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star game but is not too racist to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention?

nationalreview.comDemocrats Do an About-Face on Georgia | National ReviewIn the minds of Democrats, the state of Georgia is either an oppressive racist hellhole or the bright shining future of American politics.

Beyond Objectivity

A Washington Post (paywall) opinion piece makes the case that newsrooms should “move beyond objectivity” to earn the trust of readers. Seriously, you can’t make this up:

More and more journalists of color and younger White reporters, including LGBTQ+ people, in increasingly diverse newsrooms believe that the concept of objectivity has prevented truly accurate reporting informed by their own backgrounds, experiences and points of view.

Ari Fleischer had the best take:

Ari Fleischer @AriFleischer

This column, which argues for the abandonment of objectivity in journalism, is a sad reflection of an industry that has lost the trust of the public. It’s a white flag of surrender to a new generation that believes in crusading, not reporting. Very sad.

washingtonpost.comOpinion | Newsrooms that move beyond ‘objectivity’ can build trustWhat’s needed for each are clear and consistent policies regarding social media and political activity.

The rest of the news:

• Sen. Tim Scott headed to Iowa in February, fueling more GOP presidential speculation - Fox News

• Lib NBA Star Stephen Curry Opposes Affordable Housing Near His $30 Million Mansion - Free Beacon

• Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Migrant Flights To Martha’s Vineyard - Dailycaller

• Trump revamps his fundraising operation after struggling to raise money for 2024 - NBC

• Princeton’s criminal justice-inspired Honor Code hurts FLI students - The Daily Princetonian

• In the Treatment of Jack Phillips, the Cruelty Is the Point - National Review (paywall)

• Trump-Backed Dream of a Venezuela Coup Dies With Maduro Gaining Power - Bloomberg (paywall)

• Students Lost One-Third of a School Year to Pandemic, Study Finds - NYT (paywall)

Tweets that caught my eye:

Adam Wren @adamwren

The last hour for @Jim_Banks: Mitch Daniels announces he's not running and @JDVance1 announces he's endorsing Banks on @hughhewitt. "Jim's moment is now," Vance tells Hewitt.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

Newsday/Siena College poll of New York’s 3rd congressional district: • 78% of registered voters say George Santos should resign That includes 89% of Democrats, 71% of Republicans, 72% of independents • 13% say he shouldn’t resign • 9% say they don’t know/no opinion

Media Research Center @theMRC

.@SpeakerMcCarthy: "I never once heard you ask Nancy Pelosi or any Democrat that question, when they were in power in the majority." House Speaker Kevin McCarthy schooled CBS's Margaret Brennan over her election denialism hypocrisy.

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