Hacks On Tap Dolls, Tariffs & Polls
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May 6, 2025 
Heidi Heitkamp, a former U.S. Senator from North Dakota and director at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, joins for a lively discussion on Trump’s political impact and economic policies. They explore the 'doll economy' and its importance in current politics. The conversation highlights the fallout of proposed tariffs, the disconnect between elite narratives and everyday struggles, and the challenges Democrats face in articulating their economic message. Heitkamp also discusses the shifting Senate dynamics and their implications for future elections.
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Trump's Economy Blame Game
- Donald Trump attributes all positive economic outcomes to himself and blames Joe Biden for everything bad.
- This blame-and-credit approach is straightforward and a common president strategy but taken to an extreme by Trump.
Trump's Repetition Strategy
- Trump's ability to convince followers hinges on repeated claims regardless of truth.
- He believes if he says something enough, people will believe it.
Economy Ownership Divides Republicans
- Although Trump claims credit for the economy, polling shows voters and some Republicans don't see it as "Trump's economy."
- Some Republicans openly acknowledge the economy as Trump's responsibility, marking a shift.