Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/11/22: Biden's Abortion Response, Elon vs Twitter, Ukraine Fears, Biden's Age, Buttigieg's Plot, Shinzo Abe, & More!
Jul 11, 2022
Tobias Harris, an expert on Japanese politics and author of "The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan," shares insights on Shinzo Abe's significant legacy in Japan, touching on his economic reforms and national security advancements. The conversation delves into Biden's response to abortion rights, critiques of his age amid potential re-election, and the implications of the Ukraine conflict. Harris also discusses political rivalries and the fate of U.S. foreign policy, providing a thorough analysis of current events that shape global dynamics.
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Democratic strategy on Roe v Wade
- Democrats should capitalize on Roe v Wade being overturned and show exactly what they would do with additional votes.
- Focus on popular actions like codifying exceptions for rape and incest, or guaranteeing abortion rights up to 15 weeks.
White House Response to Roe v Wade
- The White House's response to the Roe v Wade decision was slow and uninspiring, leaving Democratic allies feeling deflated.
- A focus group revealed that Democratic base voters, aged 25-39, were also disappointed with the White House's response.
Kamala Harris on past Democratic failures
- Kamala Harris struggled to answer why Democrats failed to codify Roe v Wade when they previously held power.
- Her response was vague and unfocused, further highlighting the administration's lack of a clear strategy on abortion rights.
