Senior political correspondent and a political reporter from The New York Times discuss the impact of Trump's conviction on the upcoming election, focusing on potential strategies of Democrats and Trump, Biden's approach, and the loyalty of Republicans towards Trump even post-conviction.
Trump's conviction could sway voter allegiance, potentially impacting the presidential race dynamics.
Biden's campaign adopts a subtle approach towards Trump's conviction, refraining from overtly capitalizing on it for political gain.
Deep dives
Trump's Conviction Impact on the Election
The podcast delves into how the criminal conviction of Donald Trump on 34 felony charges could potentially sway the remaining months of the presidential race. Polls suggest a segment of Trump supporters might shift their allegiance to Joe Biden following a Trump conviction, creating a significant impact even in a close election. The discussion emphasizes the potential game-changing effect this conviction could have on voter decisions and how both the Biden and Trump campaigns strategize around this critical development.
Trump's Response and Campaign Strategy
The episode highlights Trump's response to his felony conviction, focusing on his vehement denial and efforts to spin the guilty verdict in his favor. Trump's strategy involves portraying the conviction as a result of a rigged system and rallying his supporters by positioning himself as a victim of political persecution. His fundraising messages and public statements underscore his campaign's emphasis on fighting against a corrupt system and positioning himself as the solution, ultimately banking on the conviction to drive his narrative of victimhood and political defiance.
Biden's Approach and Democratic Response
The podcast discusses the contrasting approaches of the Biden campaign towards Trump's conviction, highlighting Biden's restrained response and reluctance to overtly capitalize on Trump's legal troubles. Despite the potential opportunity provided by Trump's conviction, the Biden campaign opts for a subtle approach, refraining from making the conviction a focal point of their campaign. Democratic voices urge Biden to leverage Trump's felony conviction for political gain, emphasizing the need to communicate this narrative effectively to reach a broader voter base and underscore the significance of Trump's legal predicament.
Last week, Donald J. Trump became the first U.S. former president to be convicted of a crime when a jury found that he had falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal.
Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, and Reid J. Epstein, who also covers politics, discuss how the conviction might shape the remaining months of the presidential race.
Guest:
Nate Cohn, who is the chief political analyst for The New York Times.
Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times.
Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The New York Times.
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