“In Biden’s case, his voters are there but they need to be compelled to vote given his age and given this kind of nagging position on Israel.”

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to face up in the first of two scheduled debates with Team Trump already downplaying the likelihood of a good performance, but just how significant the event will be for voters remains to be seen. Meanwhile, whistleblower Julian Assange has returned to Australian shores following a plea deal that allowed him to escape further jail time. Also discussing a drop in illegal immigration, investment in rural water projects, Olympics, and the latest primaries.

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