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Biden’s farewell and the power of Pelosi

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President Joe Biden wrapped up the DNC’s first night by beginning his long political farewell. Due scheduling issues, the speech was bumped from prime-time TV, sparking outrage with his team. Biden has spoken at every convention since 1976 — how memorable was the send off? Freddy Gray speaks to Christopher Hale a Democratic operative and fundraiser about the speech, Nancy Pelosi’s lasting role inside the party and what could be the strategy behind Kamala Harris’s campaign.

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US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.

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