Pod Save America "Impeaching to the Choir."
Sep 27, 2022
Join David Plouffe, a savvy Democratic strategist and former Obama campaign manager, as he dissects the latest Republican policy agenda ahead of the midterms. He humorously critiques the vague 'Commitment to America' and its disconnect with public concerns. The conversation dives into political narratives, including tackling IRS claims and the implications of potential impeachment. Plouffe also discusses candidate strategies in key states, emphasizing the importance of authentic messaging to resonate with voters.
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GOP Video Blunder
- The rollout video for the Republican "Commitment to America" used stock footage filmed in Russia.
- It also featured a fake Lincoln quote from a Lehman Brothers ad.
Vague GOP Platform
- Republicans released a vague midterm policy platform called "Commitment to America".
- The vagueness reflects the lack of new ideas and the difficulty of uniting the party behind specific policies.
GOP and the IRS
- Republicans oppose increased IRS funding because they want to protect rich tax cheats.
- The IRS has been gutted, and Republicans want to make sure it can't go after rich people.
