Pod Save America “Elder Abuse.”
Sep 9, 2021
Joined by Melissa Murray, an NYU Law Professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, the discussion dives into crucial topics surrounding reproductive rights and the California recall election. They analyze the implications of a Supreme Court ruling affecting abortion laws and tackle the evolving political landscape regarding women's rights. Murray emphasizes the need for strategic advocacy as the stakes rise in Washington. The conversation also highlights the importance of voter mobilization and community engagement ahead of the midterms, especially in light of recent developments.
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Stop Talking to Reporters
- Stop talking to Hill reporters to avoid messy public narratives around legislative efforts.
- Focus on internal discussions and negotiations to pass the plan efficiently.
Manchin's Target Audience
- Joe Manchin's performative centrism targets the Washington establishment, not West Virginia voters.
- His op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, behind a paywall, ineffectively reaches his constituents.
Framing Spending
- Democrats discuss spending in terms of gross cost, not net cost after accounting for how it's paid for.
- This framing makes popular investments seem expensive while obscuring the fact that they're paid for by taxing the wealthy.