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So much of the advertising that they were preparing, all of the digital work they were doing,

so much of the campaign had been built around attacking the very specific vulnerabilities of Joe Biden.

Both parties find themselves in some unfamiliar territory these days.

Democrats are enthusiastic and united and Republicans aren't sure NPR and W.B. You are. I'm Chris Bedley. Today on the show, how

Republicans were caught flat-footed by Biden's decision to drop out and how Trump's campaign is scrambling to change tack.

Also, can Kamala Harris meme her way to the presidency?

You know, all these memes show her in this light

that's a very, you know, your zand out aunt.

It's sort of like the new, can I have a beer with her?

It's like, can I queen out and have a margarita with her.

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