Politicology
‘The Insurrection Pivot’ —The Weekly Roundup
Jan 5, 2024
Guests: Ron Steslow (Political commentator and analyst), Liz Gilbert Cohen (Former President of the 2020 Democratic National Convention), Liam Donovan (Principal at Bracewell LLP). Topics include immigration crisis, corruption in Congress, and Biden's pivot to Trump's role in the insurrection.
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- President Biden is pivoting his campaign messaging to focus on Trump's role in the Capitol attack to energize the Democratic base and contrast his leadership with the chaos caused by Trump.
- The scrutiny on congressional stock trading highlights potential conflicts of interest and the need for stricter regulations, urging voters to reward legislators based on their outcomes rather than campaign promises.
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Biden shifts campaign focus to Trump's role in Capitol attack
President Biden is set to pivot his campaign messaging to focus on Donald Trump's role in the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. The campaign recognizes that highlighting Biden's positive achievements is not resonating with the public as much as emphasizing the dangers of Trump's presidency. This pivot is aimed at energizing the Democratic base and contrasting Biden's leadership with the chaos and division caused by Trump.
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