The JV Republican Debate (Preview)

The Republican candidates try to figure out how to debate when the front-runner isn't on stage. The Bulkwark's Tim Miller joins the pod to talk about prep, bad candidates, and whether it's too late for anyone to consolidate the anti-Trump Republican vote. Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy's tennis moves, and our first-ever round of "I'm so Indicted"!

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Show Notes

NEWS ROUND UP

Des Moines Register • : How every GOP presidential candidate performed with likely caucusgoers in new Iowa Poll NYT • : DeSantis Tweaks His Messaging and Tactics After a Tough Campaign Stretch NY Post • : DeSantis calls MAGA supporters in Congress ‘listless vessels,’ says Trump didn’t drain swamp CNN • : Asa Hutchinson says he has qualified for the Republican debate WaPo • : What to watch for in the first Republican debate NYT • : Democrats, Popcorn in Hand, Root for a Rowdy G.O.P. Debate The Atlantic • : Vivek Ramaswamy's Truth NBC • : Trump has already recorded his debate-night interview with Tucker Carlson, sources say NYT • : How G.O.P. Views of Biden Are Helping Trump in the Republican Primary