The Editors Episode 801: Gavin Goes All Caps
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Aug 22, 2025 The hosts dive into Gavin Newsom's bold social media tactics, including his all-caps messaging style, sparking debate on its effectiveness. Political dynamics are unraveled as they compare Newsom's and J.D. Vance's presidential ambitions. Nostalgia for Cracker Barrel sparks a humorous critique of its branding changes, while fast food favorites bring back personal memories. The chat winds through Political accountability linked to TikTok, touching on the challenges of navigating social media in today’s chaotic landscape.
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Newsom’s Social Media Play Works Short-Term
- Gavin Newsom's all-caps social media stunt is a tactical success that gained him many followers quickly.
- Michael Brendan Dougherty says it humanizes him and shows political confidence while being derivative of Trump/Vance tactics.
Democratic Identity Crisis Drives Membership Loss
- Democrats face both registration losses and internal conflict over tone and policy direction heading into future elections.
- Phil Klein emphasizes debates between moderation and leftward militancy will shape their recovery or decline.
Stop Using Alienating Progressive Jargon
- Avoid alienating the median voter with niche progressive jargon and performative language.
- Charles C. W. Cooke urges Democrats to stop overusing academic terms and speak more like average voters.
