The Rachel Maddow Show Preview of “The Blueprint” Season 2
Oct 15, 2025
Jen Psaki dives into the evolving landscape of the Democratic Party and how it can reconnect with voters. She chats with Texas Congressman Greg Casar, who champions the need to represent working-class interests. They discuss the importance of communicating policies in straightforward language, drawing from Casar's labor-organizing roots. This insightful dialogue sets the stage for a season focused on reshaping the party's identity and strategies.
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Democrats As The Party Of The Many
- Greg Casar defines the Democratic Party as the party of working-class people fighting the few who exploit them.
- He ties modern progressivism to historic Democratic achievements like Medicare and the Voting Rights Act.
Election Framing: Billionaires Versus The Public
- Casar casts present GOP fights (like over health care) as attempts to transfer public resources to billionaires.
- He positions Democrats as defending lower costs, health care access, and standing up to the billionaire class.
Use Plain, Worksite-Tested Language
- Talk about issues in the plain language people use on worksites and in daily life rather than DNC talking points.
- Ask whether an issue would matter to someone on a construction site before making it a priority.