Stay Tuned with Preet What Will It Take For Democrats To Win? (with Ezra Klein)
Jul 18, 2024
Ezra Klein and Preet Bharara discuss strategies for Democrats to win the 2024 election. They also analyze Judge Cannon's ruling on Trump's classified documents. The conversation covers ideological conversions, Democratic Party's approach to the election, and Senator Bob Menendez's conviction and the rule of law.
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Limited Weight of Lone Concurrence
- Justice Thomas's lone concurrence on special counsel appointment influenced Judge Cannon's ruling, but it holds little legal weight due to lack of majority support.
- Judge Cannon's decision dismissing Trump's classified documents case heavily referenced this concurrence, an unusual emphasis in legal reasoning.
Trump Case Revival Possibilities
- The Trump classified documents case may be revived on appeal or by refiling through a Senate-confirmed US attorney, addressing Judge Cannon's appointment issue.
- Timing and political factors, like the upcoming election, complicate such potential legal maneuvers.
Republicans' Unique Unity in 2024
- The Republican Party shows unprecedented unity around Trump, believing in his probable victory in 2024.
- Trump’s dominance has made the party more malleable ideologically, with emerging shifts beyond pure personality cult.