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Winning The Fall (feat. Simon Rosenberg)

Sep 30, 2025
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Simon Rosenberg
Simon Rosenberg, founder of the Hopium Chronicles and a veteran political strategist, dives deep into election strategy and democratic resilience. He discusses how Democrats can capitalize on Republican vulnerabilities by focusing on healthcare and democracy in their messaging. Rosenberg emphasizes the importance of early voting to mitigate disruption and outlines strategies to prepare for threats to free and fair elections. He reflects on recent electoral gains and calls for civic resistance to counter the rising tide of Trump-style authoritarianism.
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ANECDOTE

Examples Of Successful Institutional Pushback

  • Simon cites moments where institutions and leaders stood up to Trump-era actions, like J.B. Pritzker blocking planned invasions.
  • He frames those as examples of successful public and institutional defiance.
INSIGHT

Democrats Are Overperforming Locally

  • Simon Rosenberg argues Democrats are overperforming in local and special elections compared to eight years ago.
  • He sees this as a sign we can "win the fall" if elections proceed and turnout holds.
INSIGHT

Budget Fight Is A Narrative And Institutional Battle

  • The budget fight is both a policy and narrative battle about Trump's failures and threats to democracy.
  • Rosenberg predicts the fight may force changes to Senate filibuster rules to pass extreme GOP priorities.
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