Pod Save America “Democracy dies with Dershowitz.”
Jan 30, 2020
Senator Amy Klobuchar, a pragmatic leader from Minnesota, discusses her closing arguments on impeachment and its implications for democracy. Tanya Somanader, Chief Content Officer of Crooked Media, shares insights on the evolution of Vote Save America, highlighting the importance of voter engagement and registration. They delve into the strategic challenges faced by Democratic candidates, analyze polling trends, and tackle the contentious issue of electability, especially concerning Bernie Sanders. The conversation emphasizes civic engagement as crucial for upcoming elections.
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Republicans' Anti-Democratic Shift
- Republicans' anti-democratic streak has been decades in the making, accelerated by Obama's 2008 election.
- Their political power shift led to tactics that dilute the majority's power, evident in the impeachment trial.
Republicans Exploiting Cynicism
- Impeachment's lack of tangible impact allows Republicans to exploit public cynicism.
- They manipulate the narrative, making corruption seem like normal politics.
Necessity of Impeachment
- Impeachment was necessary, even if politically unwise, as doing nothing would legitimize Trump's actions.
- Ignoring the situation would send a dangerous message about acceptable presidential behavior.