June 12, 2024: Does Hunter Biden's conviction shake up the election?
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On Tuesday, Hunter Biden was convicted on all three charges he faced in a Delaware court over an unlawful gun purchase. The result was not necessarily a surprise for the Biden camp, though insiders say it is taking a tremendous personal toll on the president. But could the conviction actually benefit Biden politically? White House bureau chief Jonathan Lemire joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss. Plus, the biggest takeaways from Tuesday's elections around the country. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today.