Analyzing Surrogate Usage Strategies in Political Campaigns

Sarah, Mike, and Jonah analyze Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s debate strategies, or lack thereof. Plus: the futility of fighting political headwinds, executive overreach, and a new Dispatch newsletter.

Agenda:

— Why presidential debates don’t (and do) matter

— Improving Biden’s comms strategy

— Veepstakes for Trump

— Politics of Biden’s immigration policy

— Congress, do your job!

— This weekend: the new Dispatch Faith

Show Notes:

— The Dispatch’s The Collision

— Advisory Opinions’ Living Anachronism

— Bump stocks decision

— The Skiff’s Interview with David French

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