Election Battle Lines Emerging in the 2024 Race

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Elections in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and elsewhere showed slightly surprising Democratic strengths and the enduring power of abortion as a campaign issue.

Meanwhile, a series of polls indicate that President Joe Biden is unpopular, and struggling against former President Donald Trump, a year out from the elections.

In the background, Trump's multiple criminal cases which could impact his popularity going forward.

Host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR Senior Political Editor/Correspondent Domenico Montanaro and White House Correspondent Asma Khalid about the emerging battle lines in the 2024 election.

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This episode was produced by Emma Klein and Jason Fuller. It was edited by Roberta Rampton, Jeanette Woods, Adam Raney and William Troop. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.