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Why replacing Biden would be a challenge
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Why replacing Biden would be a challenge

What we're watching in US Politics this week: Will the Democrats replace Joe Biden after a disastrous debate performance? Jon Lieber points out that few candidates stand out, and they are unprepared to take on the formidable challenge of competing against Donald Trump for the US presidency.

Will Biden's immigration order help border control...and his campaign?
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Will Biden's immigration order help border control...and his campaign?

What we're watching in US politics this week: It’s immigration. President Biden announced an emergency order that would restrict the number of people coming to the United States to seek asylum. If upheld by the courts, it should make a significant difference, says Jon Lieber. But how does it help Joe Biden's cause?

Can Trump, aka Teflon Don, still get elected with a guilty verdict?
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Can Trump, aka Teflon Don, still get elected with a guilty verdict?

BREAKING: Donald Trump found guilty on all 34 felony counts. Does a guilty verdict in June of an election year actually translate into more “no votes against Trump” in November of that year?

Biden and Trump both betting debates will make the other look bad
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Biden and Trump both betting debates will make the other look bad

What we're watching in US politics this week: The big story is the debates. The debates are a bit of a risky proposition for both candidates, says Jon Lieber.

Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Analysis

OPINION: There's one good reason to watch the Biden-Trump debates

After months of circling each other, Joe Biden and Donald Trump abruptly agreed this week to face off in not one, but two televised presidential debates. The first will be in late June, the second in mid-September.

Cutouts of Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, and Joe Biden
GZERO North

Canada uneasy about Biden-Trump rematch in US

Americans look intent on setting their aging champions against one another again. Canadians can only say good luck, and may the best man win. But if Canada had a vote, Trump would be out.

Cutouts of Joe Biden and Donald Trump on the backdrop of a boxing ring with the Statue of Liberty holding a round card
by ian bremmer

Biden and Trump set for battle of the ages in 2024 election

Americans are meh about a 2020 rematch, with Biden as the favorite although Trump can win again.

Two-party reckoning looms in America
US & Canada

Two-party reckoning looms in America

US politics faces a unique moment: most Americans don't want the leaders of the two major parties to run for president in 2024.