Political Gabfest Is The Blue Wall Cracking?
Oct 10, 2024
Ben Strauss, CEO of Climate Central and climate change expert, joins the discussion to dissect the impacts of global warming on extreme weather, specifically hurricanes. He shares insights on how climate change intensifies storms and the science behind attributing these disasters to human activity. The conversation also dives into the close presidential race dynamics, highlighting challenges in traditionally Democratic regions, and the looming concerns of politicization within the Justice Department if Trump returns to power.
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Trump's Debate Avoidance
- Trump rejecting a second debate with Harris suggests a lack of confidence, despite claims of winning the first.
- He aims to limit Harris's platform to present herself as a reliable alternative and counter Republican attacks.
Ineffective Anti-Trans Ads
- Republicans spend millions on anti-trans ads, despite social science data suggesting these ads are ineffective.
- These ads may reflect Republican recognition of Trump's weakness on key issues like the economy and border.
Conflicting Poll Results
- Recent polls show conflicting results about the presidential race, with Harris leading nationally but trailing in some key states.
- The close nature of the race makes polling less reliable due to factors like weighting of previous choices.