Challenges and Shifts in Political Dynamics

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This chapter delves into the challenges faced by Vice President Kamala Harris, analyzing her strategic positioning, supporting role, and public image. It explores the shifting public opinions towards politicians like Donald Trump, the influence of key figures like Elon Musk, and the evolution of economic policy within the Republican Party. The conversation also examines the nuances of political ideologies, the adaptation of center-right parties, and the changing attitudes towards Trump over different election periods.

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.

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