It's Monday. Let's talk politics.

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Advertisement Read in browser Today's Opinions Mon Mar 11 2024 Today feels like the most Monday that has ever Mondayed, but here we are, and we must continue forward. So let's talk about where things stand in the 2024 election, shall we? On the chance that you're one of the lucky ones who has managed to avoid all of the political noise, we'll go ahead and catch you up on things. President Joe Biden is asking America for four more years in the White House and Donald Trump is asking us to put him back in charge after we sent him packing in 2020. Yes, we know some of you probably think he didn't lose the election but we don't have time to get into that right now. Just play along, please. Donald Trump and Joe Biden BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIJIM WATSON, AFP via Getty Images But where do their campaigns stand now that the primaries are all but over? Good question. Columnist Chris Brennan attempted to answer that every question over the weekend by comparing the Republicans and Democrats to families dealing with their own brand of dysfunction. • Biden must win back 2020 voters. Trump only cares about MAGA. Let the election begin. • Bonus election column: I'm a Republican who voted for Trump – twice. This changed my mind. Overlooked by the Oscars: Best performances were ones Academy ignored It seemed to me like those who felt most maligned by Oscars 'snubs' simply hadn't watched any other films. Consider these if you missed them. READ MORE Advertisement Should I go to urgent care or my doctor? The answer may save your life. Relying exclusively on urgent care instead of a primary care physician can feel like a harmless shortcut. But there are no shortcuts to good health. READ MORE This Ramadan, we're struggling with guilt and rage over Gaza Since Israel attacked Gaza, Muslim Americans have felt guilt, helplessness and rage. We're bracing for more carnage during the holy month of Ramadan. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback