The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway The Lincoln Project's Steve Schmidt: Election Special
Nov 1, 2020
Steve Schmidt, co-founder of The Lincoln Project and a seasoned strategist, dives into pressing election insights. He predicts significant Republican losses in upcoming Senate races, attributing these changes to strong Democratic challengers. Schmidt contrasts polling from 2016 with today, revealing the repercussions of Trump's presidency on American democracy. He also discusses the Lincoln Project's innovative strategies for countering Trumpism and emphasizes the need for bipartisan leadership to navigate the current political landscape.
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Trump's Impending Defeat
- Trump will lose the election and be humiliated.
- America has always bet on itself and won, and this time will be no different.
2020 vs. 2016
- The 2020 election, unlike 2016, centers around Trump's unfitness for office.
- The Clinton campaign's polling suspension and Comey's actions contributed to her narrow loss.
Trump's Fatal Flaws
- Trump's presidency has been defined by lies, division, and attacks on democracy.
- Republican senators failed to hold him accountable, allowing his harmful actions to escalate.
