The Dispatch Podcast I’m Not Inflaming Political Violence, You Are | Roundtable
Sep 20, 2024
Heidi Heitkamp, former U.S. Senator from North Dakota and founder of the One Country Project, joins the conversation to delve into the current political landscape. She discusses the potential political realignment and the role of grassroots mobilization in swing states. The dialogue takes a serious turn as they address the alarming rise in political violence and the implications of rhetoric in shaping narratives. The discussion also touches on the intersection of foreign policy and domestic elections, highlighting the complexities of contemporary campaigning.
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Election Handicapping
- Heidi Heitkamp believes Kamala Harris has improved her chances in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona.
- Trump is now playing defense in states he previously thought were safe.
Teamsters' Unprecedented Non-Endorsement
- The Teamsters didn't endorse a Democrat for president for the first time in 35 years.
- Heitkamp is upset, citing Democrats' efforts to fix the Central States Pension Fund.
North Carolina's Shifting Landscape
- Mike Warren is reporting from North Carolina, a swing state where Democrats hope to repeat their 2008 victory.
- Demographic changes favor Democrats, but it depends on voter turnout.