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The Death of Biden 24, Birth of Kamala's Coconut Nation and Narratives Going Forward

Justin Robert Young, Tom LoBianco, and Michael Cohen discuss the news bomb of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race and the implications for the Democratic Party. They analyze the pressure campaign that led to Biden's decision and the role of party insiders like Nancy Pelosi. It also explores the strengths and weaknesses of Kamala Harris as a candidate and the challenges she may face in the upcoming election.

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