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The New Yorker Radio Hour

Pramila Jayapal: Biden’s “Coalition Has Fractured”

Jan 23, 2024
Pramila Jayapal, leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, discusses the fractured coalition of Joe Biden's presidency over issues like immigration and Israel's war in Gaza. She highlights the Democrats' late embrace of populist ideas and the need to address housing and childcare concerns. Jayapal expresses frustration with the lack of progress and emphasizes the importance of a strong coalition. The controversy surrounding Israel's actions and the use of the term 'genocide' is also explored.
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  • The fragile coalition that won Biden the White House in 2020 is "fractured" over issues like immigration and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
  • The Democratic Party needs to prioritize populist ideas such as housing and childcare, as these are the issues that voters care about the most.

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The Fissure Between Centrists and Progressives in the Democratic Party

The podcast discusses the growing divide between centrists and progressives in the Democratic party. While Joe Biden was able to win over a majority of progressives and young voters in 2020, there is concern that many of these voters are now disenchanted. The Warren Gaza issue is mentioned as one specific point of contention, along with concerns about the candidate's age, perception of the economy, and immigration. It is noted that the Democratic party leadership fears that this divide could potentially cost Joe Biden the White House in the 2024 election.

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