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WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

From the award-winning opinion pages of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Gigot, Kim Strassel, Bill McGurn and Kyle Peterson discuss the latest from Washington. Get critical perspective and the analysis you need on developments from the nation’s capital. Join them every weekday. Send your feedback to pwpodcast@wsj.com

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Joe Biden's DNC Handoff to Kamala Harris Aug 20, 2024

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In a late-night speech from Chicago, the President touts his administration's accomplishments, calls Donald Trump a threat to democracy, and says his best decision was picking Kamala Harris to be his VP. But the 81-year-old's delivery probably confirmed for some Democrats his decision to drop out. Plus, a closer look at the Democratic Party platform that delegates will approve.

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The DNC Opens With Joe Biden, Amid Protests in Chicago Aug 19, 2024

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As President Biden prepares to speak on the first day of the Democratic National Convention, what is the legacy his tenure will leave? Plus, do Chicago's high crime and shaky finances under Mayor Brandon Johnson offer any lessons about Democratic governance, and will the anti-Israel protesters descending on the city this week distract from Kamala Harris's message?

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Kamala Harris Unveils Her “Opportunity Economy” Agenda Aug 16, 2024

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Following her “no tax on tips” proposal (mirroring Donald Trump), Kamala Harris finally goes into detail about her plans for fixing the economy, including proposals for price controls, housing payouts and an expansion of the child tax credit. But are any of her ideas different from Bidenomics, and how will the Trump campaign counter the Harris/Walz message?

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Columbia University’s President Resigns / Vance and Walz Agree to Debate Aug 15, 2024

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Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia University’s president just as students are about to return to a campus that in the spring was rife with anti-Israel protests. What message does the move send to other college presidents as the new school year begins, as well as protestors heading to Chicago for the DNC? Plus, J.D. Vance and Tim Walz agree to a debate, while Donald Trump and Kamala Harris consider two head-to-head matchups.

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Another Defeat for Student Loan Forgiveness / Free Expression at UNC Aug 14, 2024

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The Biden Administration asks the Supreme Court to reinstate its student-loan forgiveness program after losing at the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Will Donald Trump make this expensive taxpayer write-off a campaign issue? Plus, the University of North Carolina launches a new school dedicated to classical liberal political thought.

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Ukraine's Breakthrough in Russia / JD Vance's Cash-For-Kids Plan Aug 13, 2024

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Ukraine now controls 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory after a surprise attack caught Vladimir Putin unprepared. Is the war coming to an inflection point, and will the U.S. send new weapons and support to help? Plus, JD Vance floats a new tax benefit for children that could cost $3 trillion over 10 years. But will Donald Trump and Republicans go along?

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All Things with Kim Strassel: Scott Rasmussen Aug 13, 2024

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With Kamala Harris firmly at the top of the Democratic ticket and Tim Walz as her running mate, what do the polls tell us about her race with Donald Trump? On this episode of All Things with Kim Strassel, pollster and researcher Scott Rasmussen talks about Kamala Harris’ long honeymoon phase with the media, the impact of JD Vance and Tim Waltz on the tickets, the major (and sleeper) issues that could decide the 2024 presidential race, and the bubble world of the "elite 1%."

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Does Kamala Harris Really Back No Taxes on Tips and Medicare for All? Aug 12, 2024

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Kamala Harris recently debuted a campaign pledge to end federal taxes on tips for service workers, echoing a message Donald Trump is also promoting to voters. Why are both candidates supporting a cutout for such a narrow group? Plus, Kamala Harris seems to be backing away her previous support for Medicare for All from 2019, which the GOP could use against her in 2024.

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Tim Walz’s Military Record and Donald Trump's Debate Challenge Aug 09, 2024

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Kamala Harris's new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, faces questions about his National Guard career and the circumstances of his retirement. Meantime, Donald Trump holds a rambling news conference and agrees to three presidential debates. Plus, Missouri Rep. Cori Bush is the second member of the progressive 'Squad' to lose a Democratic primary.

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Is Donald Trump’s Campaign in Trouble? Aug 08, 2024

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As Kamala Harris takes the lead in election polls, Donald Trump seems puzzled about how to respond. He has the advantage on the economic and security fundamentals, but he's reverting to the kind of scattershot attacks and spats that cost him the 2020 election. Can he show the discipline to define Harris on her record and the issues?

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