Path to the Presidency: New Orleans attack response

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  Hi there.

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  I'm Sumi Somaskanda from the BBC World Service.

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  This is the global story.

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  Americans are still trying to make sense of a deadly attack that brought terror and tragedy to the streets of New Orleans in the early hours of New Year's Day.

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  Joe Biden and Donald Trump have offered competing messages of leadership and, and defiance in response to the killings.

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  How could this shape the final days before the presidential transition?

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  And how is the exchange of power in Washington being viewed overseas?

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  As the countdown to Inauguration Day continues, let's map out the path to the presidency.

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  We gave Katrina a break this week, so joining me today is my fellow BBC chief presenter, Christian Fraser, who is in London.

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  Hi, Christian.

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  Hi, Sumi.

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  And here in Washington, Courtney subramanian from the BBC's digital team.

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  Hey, Courtney.

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  Hey, Sumi.

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  Thanks for having me.

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  How did you guys spend your New Year's ringing in the New Year?

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  Well, I had Christmas off and then they said coming to work for some easy shifts.

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  And then all hell broke loose in New Orleans, of course, some tragic circumstances there.

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  And so we were rolling all the way through.

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