Pod Save America “Kyle Rittenhouse, Right-Wing Hero.”
Nov 23, 2021
Join legal expert Melissa Murray, a professor and co-host of Strict Scrutiny, as she breaks down the controversial Rittenhouse verdict and its implications for vigilante culture. They dive into the challenges faced by prosecutors, particularly in a politically charged environment. Murray discusses the media's role in shaping public perception of such cases and the dangerous normalization of violence. They also draw parallels between rhetoric in the Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery cases, urging for active engagement in addressing deep-rooted social issues.
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Messaging Strategy
- If Build Back Better passes, tout the accomplishments, even if smaller than promised.
- Frame it as a starting point, urging voters to elect more Democrats to achieve more.
Political Asymmetry
While activists' positions are sometimes unpopular, right-wing misinformation campaigns amplify their impact. Centrists, by limiting Democratic ambition, hurt governance and electoral chances.
Policy vs. Popularity
Activists embraced policies that many voters disliked, particularly those without college degrees. Biden opposed these policies, won, and was initially popular, suggesting other factors affect approval.