President Biden is facing a large set of challenges as he runs for re-election, the most

unique challenge of all, no one is age has ever won the presidency and voters are

worried. It's worth pointing out that former President Donald Trump,

Biden's likely opponent, is 77

and has been afflicted by more than the usual number of gaffes lately.

Very big hello to a place where we've done very well.

Sioux Falls.

So Sioux City, let me ask you, how many people come?

How many people come from Sioux City.

Sorry for the cliche but the next election now exactly a year away

could be the most important of any of our lifetimes.

Next.

This is Washington Week with the Atlantic.

Good evening and welcome to Washington Week.

So much to discuss this week including of course the Middle East war,

domestic politics around the Middle East war, along with the reign of the next Republican to test out the speaker's seat.

Joining me tonight in conversation are Dan Waltz,

the chief correspondent for the Washington Post,

Adam Harris, my colleague and staff writer at the Atlantic.

Susan Page is the Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today,

and Alex Thompson is a national political correspondent for Axios.

So let's talk about something that you wrote Alex. I pick you to start. You've

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