The Democratic Party is being tested on criminal justice reform, and the party really elevate people who have a little bit of a different a message on that issue. And if you talk to anyone around this, they think that's because they know republicans are trying to use progressive prosecutors as a wedge. You have the kind of prominent figures in the democratic party right now embracing new york cities mayor eric adams,. One that wants to increase police funding, even while talking along side the need for criminal justice reform issue.
This episode contains strong language.
This week, voters in San Francisco ousted Chesa Boudin, their progressive district attorney. The move was seen as a rejection of a class of prosecutors who are determined to overhaul the criminal justice system.
But what happened to Mr. Boudin can be seen as more the exception than the rule.
Guest: Astead W. Herndon, a national political reporter for The New York Times.
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