The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (07/08/2024):

3:05pm- Following Joe Biden’s disastrous CNN debate performance last month, several prominent Democrats have expressed doubt as to whether it’s in the party’s best interest to keep Biden as their presidential nominee. According to reports from a recent House Democrat meeting, Congressmen Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Jim Himes, (D-CT), Adam Smith (D-WA), and Mark Takano (D-CA) all voiced frustrations with Biden’s candidacy—suggesting he should ultimately withdraw from the race.

3:20pm- Susan Ferrechio of The Washington Times reports: “A neurologist and Parkinson’s disease specialist has made nearly a dozen visits to the White House Medical Unit, visitor logs show, raising new questions about President Biden’s fitness for office as he battles efforts to push him off the 2024 ballot. Dr. Kevin R. Cannard, a Bethesda neurologist and movement disorder specialist affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, visited the office of the White House Medical Unit ten times dating back to November 2022, the visitor logs show. The logs, last updated on July 1, show Dr. Cannard visited the White House most recently on March 28.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/8/parkinsons-doctor-made-10-white-house-visits-logs-/

3:30pm- The Economic Times writes: “Next Generation PAC, a group of major Democrat donors has vowed to raise $100 million in support of Biden’s replacement nominee.” You can read more here: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/what-will-happen-to-millions-of-dollars-of-democrat-campaign-funds-if-joe-biden-withdraws-will-it-be-refunded-to-donors-details-here/articleshow/111522627.cms?from=mdr#

3:40pm- Tommy Pigott— Strategic Communications Director for the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Joe Biden’s recent campaign appearance in Pennsylvania. Hilariously, CBS News spoke to a Biden campaign volunteer who said he just hopes the president is able to stay awake for the duration of the event. Pigott also reacts to reports that a Parkinson’s disease specialist has visited the White House as many as ten times. Pigott explains the White House is “covering-up the greatest political scandal in American history” regarding Biden’s health.

3:55pm- During a chaotic White House press briefing, reporters grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre over a report that a Parkinson’s disease specialist has visited the White House multiple times.

4:05pm- Aliss Higham of Newsweek writes that “nearly half of all Americans interested in taking a summer vacation this year are not doing so because of rising air travel costs.” Rich wonders: will voters hold President Joe Biden accountable for inflation? You can read the full article here: https://www.newsweek.com/americans-no-longer-afford-fly-1921099

4:30pm- It’s a miracle! Matt actually returns from a break with decent music.

4:35pm- While speaking with CNN, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) claimed that President Joe Biden was “perfect” and completely “engaged” while campaigning with him over the weekend in Pennsylvania.

4:45pm- Over the weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom visited Bucks County, Pennsylvania to campaign on behalf of President Joe Biden. While speaking with the press, Gov. Newsom responded awkwardly when asked if he would support Vice President Kamala Harris as president if Biden were to withdraw.

4:50pm- According to Real Clear Politics polling averages, Donald Trump currently leads in nearly every key swing state: Arizona (+5), Nevada (+5), Wisconsin (+2), Michigan (+1), Pennsylvania (+5), and Georgia (+4). Biden currently leads in Virginia (+2) and Minnesota (+3)—though, the most recent polls suggest VA and MN are now tied.

5:05pm- According to a report from ABC News’ Martha Raddatz, First Lady Jill Biden is “lashing out” against Democrat elites who have expressed skepticism of Joe Biden’s ability to remain in the race for president.

5:15pm- On The View, host Whoopi Goldberg said even if President Joe Biden “pooped his pants,” she would still vote for him in November.

5:20pm- The Economic Times writes: “Next Generation PAC, a group of major Democrat donors has vowed to raise $100 million in support of Biden’s replacement nominee.” You can read more here: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/what-will-happen-to-millions-of-dollars-of-democrat-campaign-funds-if-joe-biden-withdraws-will-it-be-refunded-to-donors-details-here/articleshow/111522627.cms?from=mdr#

5:25pm- Susan Ferrechio of The Washington Times reports: “A neurologist and Parkinson’s disease specialist has made nearly a dozen visits to the White House Medical Unit, visitor logs show, raising new questions about President Biden’s fitness for office as he battles efforts to push him off the 2024 ballot. Dr. Kevin R. Cannard, a Bethesda neurologist and movement disorder specialist affiliated with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, visited the office of the White House Medical Unit ten times dating back to November 2022, the visitor logs show. The logs, last updated on July 1, show Dr. Cannard visited the White House most recently on March 28.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/8/parkinsons-doctor-made-10-white-house-visits-logs-/

5:30pm- CNN aired a brutal montage of Joe Biden’s diminishing debate performances. Former Special Assistant to President Biden Meghan Hays said of Biden’s most recent presidential debate against Donald Trump: “I did not know the [Biden] that showed up for the debate on Thursday.”

5:40pm- Follow the Yellow Brick Road…well, follow the red carpet. Alex Thompson of Axios writes: “For his events, President Biden's staffers prepare a short document with large print and photos that include his precise path to a podium, according to an event template the White House sends to staffers.” You can read the full article here: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/07/biden-staff-events-prepare

5:45pm- Summer Safety Tips with Rich: Don’t take seashells from the Jersey Shore—or Gov. Phil Murphy will yell at you! And don’t drink chlorine water—it’s poisonous!

6:05pm- During a chaotic White House press briefing, reporters grilled Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre over a report that a Parkinson’s disease specialist has visited the White House multiple times.

6:20pm- On Friday, President Joe Biden sat down for a longform interview with ABC News “journalist” George Stephanopoulos in hopes of halting fears that he is suffering from any sort of cognitive decline. However, during the conversation, Biden refused to undergo an independent medical evaluation assessing his neurological functioning.

6:30pm- Chief Legal Correspondent for CBS News Jan Crawford criticized the harsh language used by Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor in her dissent in the presidential immunity case. Crawford said the rhetoric amounted to “residual, anger and resentment about the court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade.”

6:50pm- According to New York Times opinion columnist Maureen Dowd, a Biden campaign spokesperson attempted to pressure her into changing the transcript of one of President Joe Biden’s verbal gaffes. During his interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos, Biden used the term “goodest”—which is, obviously, not a word.