Debate Dynamics and Political Strategies

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This week, we discuss the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

Then, we consider the implications of Liz Cheney and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, endorsing Kamala Harris.

Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer a listener question and talk about electoral reforms that could improve voting and reinvigorate our democracy.

Joining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: 

Lucy Caldwell  (Board Advisor to the Renew Democracy Initiative and advisor to the Forward Party)

Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP; host of The Lobby Pod)

Segments this week:

(02:14) The debate 

(36:08) Former Vice President Dick Cheney and Liz Cheney endorse Harris

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Related readings

Segment 2: 

Politico - Why the ‘one-two punch’ of Liz and Dick Cheney backing Harris matters - POLITICO

The Dispatch - Voting Isn’t A Window Into the Soul - The Dispatch

LA Times - The problem with Liz Cheney's Kamala Harris endorsement - Los Angeles Times

The Dispatch - There’s One More Thing Liz Cheney Could Do to Thwart Trump - Jonah Goldberg - The Dispatch

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