The depressing truth of Biden's big interview

And why MAGA world is panicking about Project 2025 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Saturday, Jul. 06, 2024 THE LATEST [Alternate text] Biden's big primetime interview probably didn't change anything — for now]( By Max Burns]( [President Joe Biden needed his big interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos]( to calm the [roiling sea of Democratic insiders]( clamoring for the president to step aside. Beyond that, Team Biden likely hoped his primetime appearance would serve as a much-needed reset for a campaign that seems, at very best, stuck. A year ago, [multiple July polls]( put Biden tied or a handful of points ahead of Donald Trump. Now, the most recent polls show Trump leading by up to six points nationally. Friday's primetime event may or may not have felt like an improvement from [last month’s painful debate fumble](. Social media reactions seemed mixed, at best. But even if rank-and-file liberals turned off their televisions feeling reassured, Biden’s greatest soft spot has never been core Democrats. In [a new CNN poll]( out this week, 91% of Democratic voters still said they support his candidacy. The [latest Wall Street Journal poll]( puts that number lower, at 86% of registered Democrats. Either way, Team Biden knows the path to victory likely runs through undecideds, independents and Trump-skeptical conservatives — many of whom now think Democrats would be better off [without Biden on the ticket](, according to that same CNN poll. This is a preview of Max Burn's latest article.Read the full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [ANTHONY MICHAEL KREIS]( [Here's who is really to blame for this summer's truly awful Supreme Court term]( Chief Justice John Roberts' court is the living embodiment of the Reagan Revolution. [Read more.]( [ZEESHAN ALEEM]( [Pay attention to what Democrats like Nancy Pelosi are actually saying about Biden's candidacy]( Top lawmakers and donors are turning on the president or openly admitting he's in a weak position. [Read more.]( [MICHAEL A. COHEN]( [The U.K. elections have a surprising message for the U.S.]( Ultimately, political parties — not personalities — are the defining rubric for British voters. [Read more.]( [JA'HAN JONES]( [Trump-supporting boxer knocked out of WBC after comments go viral]( The World Boxing Council banned Garcia, a Trump supporter who's promoted conspiracy theories, for "discrimination." [Read more.](     TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [MSNBC]( ['Not good enough, chilling': Former Obama Cabinet Secretary says President Biden is in denial]( [WATCH NOW]( [MSNBC]( ['I'm staying in the race': Biden rallies supporters in Wisconsin]( [WATCH NOW]( [ALL IN]( [Trump World 'panicking' as Project 2025 gets on the radar of voters]( [WATCH NOW]( [CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [U.S. sees promising 'breakthrough' in ceasefire and hostage talks between Israel and Hamas]( [WATCH NOW]( MORE FROM MSNBC [Alternate text]     apple.co/msnbcpremium Subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and early access to the second season of Rachel Maddow's hit original podcast, "Ultra." The fourth episode is available Monday for free, but you can get it early and ad-free today on MSNBC Premium. Plus, get all of Rachel Maddow’s chart-topping original podcasts, including "Bag Man," "Déjà News" and season one of "Ultra," ad-free when you subscribe: [apple.co/msnbcpremium](     msnbc.com/democracy2024 On Saturday, September 7th, you can attend "MSNBC Live: Democracy 2024,' our premiere fan event in Brooklyn, New York. Hear thought-provoking conversations about the most pressing issues of our time, and take part in a sit-down dinner for an insider’s view of this critical moment in our democracy. [Buy your tickets now.](msnbc.com/democracy2024)     MSNBC INSIGHTS [Alternate text] Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! [Join the MSNBC Insights Community.](   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)