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DeSantis' 2024 strategy: dominate the internet
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DeSantis' 2024 strategy: dominate the internet

Is Ron DeSantis too online? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC shares his perspective on US politics.

Biden vs. Trump redux: what we know so far
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Biden vs. Trump redux: what we know so far

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The obvious points: US elections take too long, cost too much money, and are a distraction from getting policy done. This is a particularly unfortunate upcoming election because we have two candidates that very few people are enthusiastic about. It's Biden versus Trump redux. That's not absolutely certain yet, but you would bet on it. Here are a couple of points that I think are a little less obvious.

Indictment boosts Trump GOP standing and strengthens Democrats
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Indictment boosts Trump GOP standing and strengthens Democrats

Former President Trump has been indicted. Now what? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, DC shares his perspective on US politics:

"Defund the FBI" is the new "stop the steal"
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"Defund the FBI" is the new "stop the steal"

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: I want to spend just a couple of moments on the FBI heading into Mar-a-Lago, the resident of former President Trump just yesterday. Absolutely unprecedented news, something we haven't seen before in US history. Trump came out and immediately said, "Nothing like this has happened against a President before." And that is true. He is a unique President in many ways, and that has seen unique consequences, both in terms of the events of January 6th and two impeachments that succeeded in the House and then failed to convict. All of that is unprecedented.

Trump's 2024 outlook: more vulnerable after Jan 6 hearings
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Trump's 2024 outlook: more vulnerable after Jan 6 hearings

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Wanted to talk about the implications of the January 6th commission and where we are heading for US elections. It's pretty clear to me that Trump is still the most popular in the Republican Party. But he is more vulnerable than he was just a few months ago.