The Playbook Podcast April 11, 2025: It’s still the economy, stupid
Apr 11, 2025
Brakkton Booker, a national politics correspondent for Politico, joins to discuss the shifting political landscape as Trump's tumultuous tariff actions unsettle the economy. He dives into how Democrats perceive a unique opportunity to challenge Trump’s narrative, highlighting their strategies to resonate with voters amid uncertainty. The conversation also explores divisions within the Democratic Party on tariff policies, and the broader implications of economic turmoil on political accountability and upcoming elections.
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Economic anxieties as an opportunity for Democrats
- Democrats see Trump's economic policies, particularly tariffs, as a political weakness.
- They believe focusing on economic anxieties offers a strong line of attack.
Holding Trump Accountable
- Brackton Booker suggests Democrats aim to hold Trump accountable for economic instability.
- They'll emphasize his promises of growth and question if those have been met.
Reporter's Pause
- Booker describes a moment of panic when tariffs seemed to pause, threatening his story.
- He quickly realized the economic anxieties persisted, allowing the narrative to continue.