The Bulwark Podcast Tom Malinowski: Fight the Power, Dems
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Feb 11, 2025 Tom Malinowski, former congressman and Assistant Secretary of State, discusses strategies for the Democratic Party to confront current political challenges. He critiques Trump's performative politics and emphasizes the importance of holding leaders accountable on economic issues. Malinowski also urges Democrats to navigate tariffs effectively and to address voter dissatisfaction while advocating for tech accountability. He insists on the necessity of a united front to preserve America's democracy and enhance its global influence.
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Force Votes on Tariffs
- Force votes in Congress on Trump's tariffs, especially those imposed through emergency declarations.
- This forces Republicans to publicly oppose Trump or support policies that harm their constituents.
Exploit Privileged Resolutions
- Use privileged resolutions to force votes on repealing Trump's emergency declarations, including tariffs.
- Target tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU to expose Republican hypocrisy.
Demand Respect for Budget
- Democrats should not give any votes for government funding without assurances that Trump will respect the budget.
- Demand that allocated funds are spent as directed by Congress.