Leah Litman, a law professor and co-host of Crooked's Strict Scrutiny podcast, joins the conversation to explore the bizarre intersection of politics and pop culture, particularly focusing on the right's fascination with Taylor Swift. She analyzes Donald Trump's increasing legal troubles, including significant financial ramifications and upcoming trials. The discussion also touches on state versus federal conflicts, as well as the ambitious strategies of the Biden-Harris campaign to navigate voter engagement amidst misinformation.
Clear messaging and vision from President Biden and Vice President Harris are crucial in winning the election.
Building infrastructure in key states and resolving disputes through involvement of other branches of government are key aspects of the campaign strategy.
To effectively reach voters, campaigns need a comprehensive strategy that includes presence in various media channels and engagement through friends and family.
Deep dives
Campaign Strategy and Building Infrastructure
The campaign aims to define the choice for voters and has come out with speeches and travel to set the tone. They also emphasize the importance of building infrastructure in key battleground states, including staffing up to ensure a strong ground game. Paid media will also play a role in their strategy.
Supreme Court Ruling and Potential Resolutions
The recent Supreme Court ruling on the Texas border dispute has raised questions about the balance of power between federal and state authorities. The campaign aims to resolve disputes like these through the involvement of other branches of government, such as the President and potentially deploying federal troops if necessary. They also believe that clear messaging and vision from President Biden and Vice President Harris are crucial in winning the election.
Building Out State Infrastructure
The campaign is focused on building infrastructure in key states, aiming to have leadership teams in place and state staff hired by the end of the month. They are also running organizing pilots and experimenting with tactics to scale up their operations. Announcements regarding staffing and continued capacity building are forthcoming.
Engaging Undecided Voters and Shaping the Election Narrative
Many voters are not yet engaged in the political process and are undecided as they have not been closely following the election. The campaign aims to raise the stakes of the election and communicate with these voters early to shape the choice they will have in November. They are focused on moving the general election forward and communicating the differences between their candidates and the Republican alternative.
Adapting Communication Strategy in a Fractured Media Environment
With the media environment becoming more personalized and fragmented, it is crucial for political campaigns to adjust their communication strategies accordingly. The rise of platforms like TikTok has led to people seeking personalized content and retreating to trusted sources. To effectively reach voters, campaigns need to be present in various media channels, both paid and earned, as well as engage people through their friends and family. This requires a comprehensive strategy that includes paid media campaigns, reaching out to influencers and content creators, and empowering volunteers to share authentic and personalized content within their social circles.
Expanding Electoral Map and Addressing Age Concerns
Looking ahead to the 2024 election, the campaign is focused on securing the necessary electoral votes by targeting multiple states, including Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Florida. Additionally, the campaign acknowledges concerns about President Biden's age and addresses them by highlighting his track record of delivering results and focusing on issues that matter to voters. The campaign emphasizes that age is not the deciding factor for voters; instead, they prioritize the president's achievements, policy agenda, and the stark contrast between his actions and those of his opponent.
Strict Scrutiny's Leah Litman joins Jon Favreau to puzzle through the right's new Taylor Swift obsession, take stock of Donald Trump's mounting legal problems, and explain why some Republicans are threatening a new civil war over the Supreme Court's border ruling. Then, Dan Pfeiffer speaks to Biden-Harris deputy campaign managers Quentin Fulks and Rob Flaherty about their plans to mobilize voters, fight disinformation, and win the election.
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