Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov Why the GOP is SCARED, and Trump is Copying Zohran Mamdani
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Nov 7, 2025 Joining Jessica Tarlov is Aaron Parnas, a Gen Z political commentator and lawyer known for his insightful social media commentary. They dive into the shifting landscape post-election, exploring how Democrats can draw lessons from Zohran Mamdani’s win. Parnas discusses Trump adopting affordability messaging to connect with voters, and they analyze the surprising turnout among Latino and young voters. They also tackle Nancy Pelosi’s retirement and the implications for Democratic leadership, along with Marjorie Taylor Greene's unusual presidential ambitions.
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Unified, Local Campaigns Won The Day
- Aaron Parnas argues Democrats won by running near-flawless, locally tailored campaigns focused on affordability.
- He says unified messaging across diverse candidates signaled the party can be a coalition that wins together.
Trump Is Adopting Democratic Messaging
- Parnas notes Trump is adopting 'affordability' messaging after Democrats made it central.
- He implies issue framing can shift across parties when it resonates with voters.
Voter Shifts Driven By Policy, Not Culture
- Parnas highlights Latino and young voter shifts back to Democrats where immigration wasn't on the ballot.
- He argues these voters reacted to policy outcomes, not just cultural messaging.