Morning Joe Discusses Tight Presidential Race and Key Political Issues

On the November 4, 2024, episode of MSNBC‘s ‘Morning Joe,’ the hosts delved into several critical topics as the U.S. presidential election draws near. One of the key discussions centered around the latest NBC News poll, which indicates that the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is extremely close, with a significant gender gap emerging.

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi appeared on the show for a wide-ranging conversation. She addressed Donald Trump’s recent aggressive remarks towards journalists during a rally in Pennsylvania and criticized his fitness for the presidency, suggesting that his “brain [is] deteriorating at this rate”.

The program also touched on the challenges faced by Democratic campaigns in connecting with Black male voters. Co-hosts Charles Coleman Jr. and Trymaine Lee of ‘Black Men in America: The Road to 2024’ discussed the sentiments and expectations of this crucial voting demographic with Phillip Agnew, co-director of Black Men Build.

In addition, the show covered Speaker Mike Johnson‘s intentions to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and revise the CHIPS Act, highlighting the ongoing political divides and policy debates in the lead-up to the election.