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'The Run-Up': The Republic

Sep 24, 2022

Jim Clyburn, a key Democratic Congressman from South Carolina, discusses the struggle for unity in defending democracy leading up to the midterms. Robert Draper, a journalist focused on conservative politics, highlights the alarming rise of election denialism in Arizona and its ramifications for electoral dynamics. Together, they explore the complexities of American identity and the evolving political landscape, questioning whether the nation can rise above division and reclaim its foundational values.

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Robert Draper

Jim Clyburn

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Intro

4min

Navigating Democracy: Biden's 2020 Challenge

17min

Hope and Imperfection: America's Democratic Pursuit

3min

Shifts in the Republican Landscape: The Case of Arizona

5min

The Rise of Election Denialism

18min

Establishing Governance Amidst Political Turmoil

2min

In kicking off the midterms, Joe Biden talked about American democracy as a shared value, enshrined in the country’s founding — a value that both Democrats and Republicans should join together in defending. But there is another possible view of this moment. One that is shared by two very different groups: the voters who propelled Biden to the presidency … and the conservative activists who are rejecting democracy altogether.

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