Pod Save America “Basket of Neanderthals.”
Mar 4, 2021
Svante Myrick, the dynamic Mayor of Ithaca, New York, has gained attention for his bold police reform proposal that seeks to transform how communities handle public safety. He discusses prioritizing community solutions instead of traditional law enforcement. The conversation dives into the challenges and motivations behind this innovative approach, emphasizing the need for trust between police and the communities they serve. Myrick also highlights the importance of community engagement and the role it plays in shaping effective policing policies.
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Republican Opposition to Popular Bill
- Republicans are opposing Biden's American Rescue Plan, seemingly to unify.
- This is unusual given the plan's popularity even among some Trump voters.
Transparency Increases Support
- The American Rescue Plan's popularity increases as people learn about its details.
- Even Republicans show significantly more support after seeing specifics.
Senate Pressure to Conform
- Dan Pfeiffer recalls working for Senator Tom Daschle when Democrats lost the Senate majority in 2002.
- There was pressure to unify and oppose Bush administration policies.