Jen Psaki: The GOP needs to start worrying about Trump

And Democrats can chill a little [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news with Jen Psaki Saturday, September 30, 2023 [Where is the Republican bed-wetting?]( [Alternate text] [By Jen Psaki]( There has been a lot of talk about Democratic “bed-wetting” (a term my old boss David Plouffe coined to describe the constant state of high level of anxiety within the party) over the re-election chances for President Joe Biden. And I get it — current polling numbers don’t exactly prompt a big sigh of relief. A new [NBC News poll]( shows Biden and Donald Trump deadlocked in a hypothetical rematch. Three-quarters of registered voters expressed concern about Biden’s age and mental fitness. As many as 56% disapprove of his job performance — an all-time high for the poll. And almost 60% of Democratic primary voters want Biden to face a challenger for the nomination. Now, despite those shaky numbers and [similar findings in other polls](, there are many reasons why I think this anxiety is overblown. National polls this far out don’t tell you a lot, Democrats have consistently outperformed in special elections, incumbents have a leg up, and most importantly the contrast between Trump and Biden has barely been drawn. But all this talk of Democratic anxiety really just makes me wonder — where’s the Republican bed-wetting? Read more exclusive insights from Jen Psaki here.]( tune into “Inside with Jen Psaki” Mondays at 8 p.m. ET, and Sundays at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC.     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [Photo of McCarthy]( [REP. JAMIE RASKIN, REP. DON BEYER]( [The simple way to save the House from MAGA’s grip]( Ranked-choice voting incentivizes leaders to govern responsibly and makes our elections more democratic. [Read more.]( [A photo of Sen. Fetterman with strikers]( [SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN]( [I walked the UAW picket line. Everyone should see what I saw.]( According to the indictment, shortly after the senator returned from a trip to Egypt, he did a search for, “How much is one kilo of gold worth.” [Read more.]( [LISA RUBIN]( [I worked for Dianne Feinstein. She was a study in contradictions.]( Feinstein is the first sitting senator to die in office since Sen. John McCain’s passing in 2018. [Read more.]( [STEVE BENEN]( [Co-defendant’s plea deal could spell trouble for Trump: ‘The dominoes are beginning to fall’]( In the Georgia election interference case, Trump was one of 19 co-defendants. Now, one of the 19 is pleading guilty as part of a plea deal. [Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] CHRIS JANSING REPORTS]( [After far-right revolt tanks bill, a likely shutdown becomes virtually inevitable]( [DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE]( Mark Milley takes shot at Trump, warns of 'wannabe dictators' in pointed farewell speech]( [THE REIDOUT]( [Joy on looming shutdown: With MAGA extremists, the cruelty is the point]( [11TH HOUR]( [Friday Nightcap: 2024 Presidential race]( [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] Legal news is dominating the headlines, and former prosecutor Jordan Rubin is tackling these crucial issues with the return of the “Deadline: Legal” Newsletter. An extension of “Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace,” you can expect insights when major updates hit, along with news and analysis from MSNBC legal experts, in your inbox throughout the Supreme Court term. [Sign up now](.   In the latest episode of “Velshi Banned Book Club,” Ali Velshi is joined by author of the book, “Speak,” Laurie Halse Anderson and author of the book “Ready or Not,” Meg Cabot. Together they subvert the damaging and sexist narrative that books written by women and for women are frivolous, light, and devoid of meaning. [Listen now.](   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.](   This weekend on MSNBC SATURDAY - MSNBC’S “The Saturday Show”: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.)… Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) - MSNBC’S “SYMONE”: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)… Kerry Washington - MSNBC’s “Ayman”: Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.).. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas)… Molly Jong-Fast…. Hayes Brown SUNDAY - MSNBC’S “Velshi”: Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.)… Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) - MSNBC’S “Inside with Jen Psaki”: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg… Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)… Michael Cohen - MSNBC’S “PoliticsNation”: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)… Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) *Subject to change   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)