Biden's last chance may come from the debates as Trump's lead remains unchanged.

Biden's re-election prospects are in jeopardy as he faces intense pressure and needs an unexpected breakthrough to salvage his chances.

Biden's last chance may come from the debates as Trump's lead remains unchanged.
Biden's last chance may come from the debates as Trump's lead remains unchanged.

The presidential campaign is as frozen as the Arctic Circle.

Virtually nothing seems to melt the ice caps that have encased the race.

The conviction of the former president on 34 felonies seems like a distant memory, not significantly impacting the Trump campaign.

The impeachment inquiry against the current president's son, who was also convicted of felonies, is now considered a distraction by those who used it to harm the Biden campaign.

The news is constantly filled with attacks, smears, and controversies that dominate the headlines but have little lasting impact on the race.

Despite having an anemic 38 percent approval rating, Joe Biden is on track to lose the election, despite the apparent closeness of the contest.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden
While a good or bad debate performance can make or break any campaign, this year's debates may be President Biden's last shot at saving his re-election prospects. (Left: Photographer: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images, Right: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Despite having a slight edge in Pennsylvania, Trump's lead in core battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin is only 2 to 3 points. If Scranton Joe fails to win Pennsylvania, the election will be over.

Biden abruptly challenged Trump to two debates, with the first one on CNN in less than 10 days, as his last chance to bring some heat and shake up the race.

The Trump team has lowered expectations for Biden so that if he avoids major gaffes and doesn't fall off the stage, he will win. The CNN rules, which require two-minute answers, no notes, and muting the opponent's mic, will also benefit the president.

Debates are often overrated, as seen in the case of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama's first debate, as well as Hillary Clinton's debates against Trump, where their performances did not significantly impact the outcome of the election.

Biden is under pressure to demonstrate his aggressiveness, feistiness, and knowledge during his drilling with former top aide Ron Klain, while Trump's informal prep will be celebrated by his base regardless of his actions or words.

It will take something highly unusual to change the minds of many Americans about these guys.

Donald Trump arrives to Trump Tower after being found guilty
Prospective voters seem unwilling to budge – even in the face of former President Trump's 34 felony convictions. (Felipe Ramales for Planet Chronicle Digital)

According to Donald Trump, people primarily vote for the top of the ticket, and I believe that Doug Burgum has a better chance of winning the vice presidency now that he is on a shorter list that includes Tim Scott, Marco Rubio, and J.D. Vance.

The anchors are now treating these interviews as "vetting" sessions for the candidates' records, as they believe one of them may be moving into the vice president's mansion.

The GOP unity day on the Hill was marred when Trump criticized Milwaukee, the host city for the upcoming convention. Despite Trump stating that he was primarily discussing crime in the city, which has decreased significantly this year, it is unclear why he felt the need to bring up the issue.

The 78-year-old Trump is so anxious to portray the 81-year-old Biden as mentally unfit for the job that minor incidents are being exaggerated and distorted.

Obama was seen leading his former VP away from a $30-million L.A. fundraiser over the weekend, with the former president grabbing his arm and keeping his back close as they exited the stage. This footage went viral.

The New York Post, following the RNC's lead, deceptively cropped a photo to make it seem like Biden was speaking to no one during the G-7 summit in Italy. However, a wider angle revealed that Biden was actually giving a thumbs up to a skydiver who had landed next to the world leaders before the Italian prime minister escorted him back to the group.

Although some media outlets published sensationalized articles about Fox's coverage, I did not criticize it. In fact, I emphasized that "Fox & Friends" provided a straightforward approach to news reporting. We featured a clip of Sean Hannity criticizing Biden, but it was clear that he presented the proper footage. We also included Joe Scarborough's response, which highlighted the diversity of opinions presented on our show.

It is my belief that the majority of the media predicts Trump's victory in the election, as evidenced by the following proof.

The Trump resistance is already preparing to fight and hinder him in a potential second term, as detailed in a recent in-depth analysis by The New York Times.

Donald Trump, Joe Biden
Polls have consistently shown former President Trump holding significant leads over President Biden in most key swing states. (Getty Images)

In the event that Trump is re-elected in November and carries out mass deportations, these groups are preparing potential lawsuits. One group has hired a new auditor to defend against any attempt by a second Trump administration to use the Internal Revenue Service against them. Additionally, Democratic-run state governments are stockpiling abortion medication in preparation for potential restrictions on reproductive rights.

"An extensive group of Democrats, liberal advocates, monitoring organizations, and former Republicans have been taking exceptional measures to prepare for a possible second Trump presidency, united by the concern that Mr. Trump's re-election would pose a severe danger not only to their goals but to American democracy as a whole."

The Times wouldn't have invested as many resources into this investigative piece if they didn't believe a Trump victory was possible.

Some groups are hesitant to discuss their plans due to the fear that it may indicate a lack of faith in the Biden campaign, which is precisely what it suggests.

And that brings us back to the CNN debate.

The debate is Biden's last chance to alter the race's narrative, as time is running out. However, it may not be successful, and the campaign will remain stagnant if he fails to seize this opportunity.

by Howard Kurtz

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