On with Kara Swisher

"Donald Trump Has Made Democrats Great" (Again)

Feb 9, 2023

Faiz Shakir, Bernie Sanders's 2020 campaign manager, Jennifer Palmieri, former White House Communications Director, and Tom Bonier, CEO of TargetSmart, engage in a lively discussion about the Democratic Party's current landscape. They delve into how Marjorie Taylor Greene's antics during the State of the Union unexpectedly boosted Biden’s image. They also explore the Democrats' narrative strategies and challenges in reconnecting with working-class voters, the shifting dynamics of youth engagement, and the implications of Trump’s influence on the 2024 race.

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Episode guests

Tom Bonier

Jennifer Palmieri

Faiz Shakir

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

Performative Politics and Social Media

5min

Navigating Political Challenges and Narrative Wars

2min

Biden's Personal Touch in Politics

3min

Political Strategies and Voter Dynamics

15min

Youth Engagement and Democratic Dynamics

16min

Navigating Democratic Dynamics Post-Midterms

8min

Republican Showdown: 2024 Candidates Analyzed

4min

Political Strategies and Social Media Impact

3min

We discuss Biden's State of the Union speech — and the state of the Democratic party — with three of the party's savviest strategists: Bernie Sanders’s 2020 campaign manager Faiz Shakir, former White House Communications Director (and host of The Circus) Jennifer Palmieri, and Tom Bonier, the CEO of TargetSmart.

On the agenda: how Marjorie Taylor Greene's State of the Union heckling made President Biden shine, how Democrats have rallied in response to Trump, whether the party can win the narrative and wedge-issue wars...and, of course, if Biden is running in 2024.

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