Pod Save America “Welcome to the Panderdome.” (LIVE from Des Moines)
Jun 10, 2019
Ann Selzer, a renowned pollster and president of Seltzer & Co., shares her insights on Iowa caucus polling with the lively hosts. They discuss Trump’s trade war, the challenges of media bias, and the strategies candidates use to resonate with voters. Selzer emphasizes the significance of polling in understanding public sentiment, while the conversation humorously critiques political pandering unique to Iowa. The dialogue showcases the complex emotions tied to activism and the need for authenticity in campaigning, all while engaging the audience with witty anecdotes.
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Trump's Manufactured Crisis
- Trump backed off his tariff threat against Mexico after they agreed to actions already in place.
- He claims this is a monumental victory, but he manufactured the crisis himself.
Unreliable Trading Partner
- Trump's actions show the U.S. is an unreliable trading partner.
- He declares victory while worsening the actual immigration crisis by cutting aid to Central American countries.
Racism Fuels Crisis
- The core issue of the immigration crisis is Trump's racism.
- People are dying trying to seek asylum because Trump doesn't want brown people in the U.S.