
The Dishcast with Andrew Sullivan
Judis & Teixeira On Redeeming The Dems
Nov 17, 2023
"Judis & Teixeira On Redeeming The Dems": John Judis, editor-at-large at Talking Points Memo, and Ruy Teixeira, nonresident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, discuss their book on the soul of the Democratic Party. Topics include personal backgrounds, ideological shifts, understanding ideologies, importance of the white working class vote, and analyzing Biden's economic policies.
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- The Democratic Party's focus on cultural radicalism and identity politics has alienated working-class voters, highlighting the importance of economic policies and labor reforms in attracting their support.
- Biden's policies aimed at revitalizing the economy have not effectively communicated to working-class voters, leading to a disconnect between policy action and voter perception.
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Navigating the Changing Democratic Party
The podcast episode explores the evolution of the Democratic Party and its coalition. The hosts discuss the book 'The Emerging Democratic Majority,' which examined the shift in demographics and population growth that suggested a potential permanent majority for Democrats in the 21st century. They also highlight the book 'Where Have All the Democrats Gone,' which examines the changing soul of the party and the challenges it faces in retaining its base. The discussion focuses on the party's struggle to appeal to white working-class voters, the impact of cultural liberalism, and the importance of economic policies in attracting voters.
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