The Ezra Klein Show This Is How the Democratic Party Beats Trump
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Nov 2, 2025 Democrats are urged to expand their geographical reach, not just their voter base, to regain competitiveness. A debate emerges on whether to include both socialists and moderates in a broader party tent. The impact of social media on political dynamics and its influence on party culture are examined. Questions arise about the consequences of the party's leftward shift on various voter demographics. Lastly, the discussion centers on fostering internal disagreements to build coalitions and the need for Democrats to learn from their historical successes against illiberalism.
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Win Places, Not Just People
- The Democratic Party must win more places, not just more people, because U.S. political power is place-based.
- Representation across diverse places requires a different kind of political thinking than persuasion alone.
Representation Over Persuasion
- Politics should be about representing genuine differences, not converting others to your view.
- Ezra Klein invokes Bernard Crick: politics involves relationships with people who are genuinely other people.
The Rise Of A Professional Political Class
- Social media and nationalized media collapsed local political communities into an online professional class.
- That professional political culture now sets incentives that pull politicians away from local constituents.
