The chapter delves into the current political landscape within the Democratic party, exploring the unexpected support for Joe Biden from various factions despite initial predictions of a left-wing challenge. It scrutinizes the potential nomination of Kamala Harris amidst concerns about Biden's effectiveness and the party's electoral prospects, analyzing her strengths and weaknesses compared to Biden. The conversation also touches on strategic decisions, challenges Harris may face, and the importance of focusing on critical issues while navigating criticism in the political sphere.
Yascha Mounk and Matthew Yglesias discuss Kamala Harris' strengths and vulnerabilities, and what she needs to do to win.
Matthew Yglesias is a writer and journalist, co-founder of Vox, and founder of the Substack newsletter Slow Boring. His latest book is One Billion Americans: The Case for Thinking Bigger.
In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Matthew Yglesias discuss how Kamala Harris can broaden her appeal before November; what explains the lack of substantial coverage of Biden’s cognitive impairments in the mainstream press before the June debate; and how seriously we should take the evolution of economic policy in the Republican Party platform.
This transcript has been condensed and lightly edited for clarity.
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