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The Week That Wasn't: Trump's Implosion, Lex Fridman Is A Tool, And More!

The Week That Wasn't: Trump's Implosion, Lex Fridman Is A Tool, And More!

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Jan 26, 2024
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Welcome to another edition of “The Week That Wasn’t,” your end of week round up of all things Banter! As promised, we’ve added a section for Banter Members who can get access to our replies to reader comments.

Quote of the week

“There is a case to make that Democrats are taking a risk by nominating Joe Biden for a second term. But there is an even stronger case to make that Republicans are taking a catastrophic risk by nominating Donald Trump for a third time.”

- Jamelle Bouie, New York Times

This echoes both mine and Bob’s articles this week that media attention appears to be narrowly focused on why Biden is such a weak candidate. Any sober analysis of Trump’s chances reveal the former president is in deep trouble.

Social media outbursts

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On The Banter this week:

Republicans Are Whizzing On The Electric Fence…Again

Republicans Are Whizzing On The Electric Fence…Again

Bob Cesca
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January 25, 2024
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The Truth About Trump's Chances In 2024

The Truth About Trump's Chances In 2024

Ben Cohen
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January 24, 2024
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The Disturbing Rise Of October 7th Denialism

The Disturbing Rise Of October 7th Denialism

Justin Rosario
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January 23, 2024
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F**king Mondays: Bye Ronny, Republican Amnesia, And Billionaire Media Fails

F**king Mondays: Bye Ronny, Republican Amnesia, And Billionaire Media Fails

Ben Cohen
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January 22, 2024
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