Pod Save America Ron’s Boulevard of Broken Streams
May 25, 2023
Tim Miller, a savvy political strategist and author of "Why We Did It," joins the conversation to dissect the chaotic launch of Ron DeSantis's campaign. They delve into how House Republicans are seemingly comfortable playing brinkmanship with the economy. In a bizarre twist, they explore Marjorie Taylor Greene's astonishing $100,000 purchase of Kevin McCarthy's used chapstick. The blend of political analysis and absurd fundraising tactics makes for an entertaining discussion filled with insights and humor.
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Poor Platform Choice
- DeSantis's choice of an audio-only platform for his campaign launch was a strategic misstep.
- A successful campaign launch should highlight the candidate's strengths, and DeSantis missed the mark.
Disastrous Campaign Launch
- Ron DeSantis launched his presidential campaign on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk.
- The launch was plagued by technical issues, including crashes and audio problems.
Campaign Launch Strategy
- Center campaign announcements around a candidate's greatest strengths.
- For DeSantis, this isn't an audio-only platform, especially one with a history of technical issues.