Pod Save America “There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Unity.’”
Jan 25, 2021
Jen Psaki, former White House Press Secretary during the Biden administration, shares her insights on navigating the challenging political landscape. She discusses the bipartisan chaos surrounding Biden's COVID relief plan, including Mitch McConnell's tactics and Republican civil strife. Psaki emphasizes the necessity of unity in governance while critiquing misconceptions about Biden's approach. The conversation also touches on executive actions aimed at unifying America and the evolving dynamics within the media and political communications.
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Focus on Needs
- Focus on the actual needs of the crisis when discussing relief.
- Don't get bogged down in just the price tag.
Republican Concerns
- Republicans' primary concern with Biden's relief plan is the overall cost.
- They avoid specifying which parts they oppose, likely due to the unpopularity of cutting aid during a crisis.
Specific Republican Objections
- Some Republicans express concerns about non-COVID specific items, like the minimum wage increase.
- Others, like Susan Collins, oppose $1400 checks for higher earners.
