The Jimmy Dore Show

“The Democrats Have Lost Their Way Entirely & I’m leaving The Party!” – Dem Fundraiser Evan Barker

Sep 23, 2024

Evan Barker, a former Democratic campaign operative who has raised millions for the party, reveals her disillusionment with its shift toward corporate interests and away from working-class values. She discusses the disconnect she observed at the Democratic National Convention and her decision to leave the party in a Newsweek piece. The conversation also touches on bizarre pandemic behaviors of public officials, including a health czar's secret parties, and whistleblower claims about Trump’s security — exposing a web of contradictions within political and health authorities.

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Evan Barker's departure from the Democratic Party highlights a growing disillusionment with its increasing alignment to corporate interests over working-class needs.

The podcast points out a significant cultural divide between party elites and working-class communities, exacerbating feelings of alienation among traditional Democratic supporters.

Barker expresses skepticism about the potential for reform within the Democratic Party, emphasizing a lack of focus on populist, working-class ideals in current leadership.

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Disillusionment with the Democratic Party

A former Democratic campaign operative, who has raised substantial funds for the party, expresses her growing disillusionment after attending the Democratic National Convention. Initially excited about the event, she reflects on her experience feeling detached and saddened by the elite atmosphere, which seemed out of touch with the struggles of everyday Americans. The operatives she interacted with echoed a sense of complacency, insisting that party processes were justified despite numerous sidelined voices. This encounter underscored her realization that the Democratic Party has shifted away from its working-class roots and abandoned the very constituents it used to represent.

Intro

5min

Disillusionment with the Democratic Party

16min

Shifting Political Loyalties and Personal Backlash for Speaking Out

6min

Pandemic Absurdities: Humor and Hypocrisy

16min

Critique of Medical Authority and Big Pharma's Influence

2min

Unraveling Security and Political Controversies

16min

Outrage Over Health Concerns and Societal Indifference

2min

Evan Barker is a former Democratic campaign operative who says she has raised tens of millions of dollars for Democratic candidates and organizations. But over the years she witnessed the party changing, increasingly embracing elites and corporate interests while abandoning the working class. After attending the recent Democratic National Convention, Barker announced she was leaving the party in a widely read piece in Newsweek.

Jimmy speaks to Barker about the changes they’ve both witnessed inside the Democratic Party, whether there is a seismic political shift underway and how rejecting Democrats has cost them personally and socially.

Plus segments on an undercover video in which the New York City COVID czar admits to engaging in wild sex parties during the pandemic and the Secret Service whistleblower who came forward to claim that the most recent Trump assassination attempt was an inside job.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano!

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The Jimmy Dore Show

“The Democrats Have Lost Their Way Entirely & I’m leaving The Party!” – Dem Fundraiser Evan Barker

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Disillusionment with the Democratic Party

The Shift Toward Elites

Cultural Disconnect from Middle America

Populism Versus Establishment Politics

The Future of Political Reform

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts