Pod Save America “New tone, who dis?”
Apr 2, 2020
Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party, dives deep into the urgent issues of holding elections during a pandemic. He shares concerns about voter access and the fight for mail-in voting to ensure safety for all. The conversation highlights the unique challenges faced by Wisconsin's voters amid restrictive state legislation. Wikler emphasizes the importance of engaging communities to uphold democratic participation, especially for those underserved. He passionately advocates for innovative strategies to protect election integrity in these turbulent times.
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Fauci vs. Trump
- Pfeiffer contrasts Fauci's earlier, more trustworthy delivery of the grim projections with Trump's.
- Hearing it from Trump, responsible for saving lives, is terrifying.
Trump's 'Great Job'
- Trump stated that even with 100,000 to 240,000 American deaths, he would have done a "great job".
- This reflects his attempt to redefine success amidst a devastating crisis.
Mishandled Crisis
- Favreau emphasizes other countries' successes in managing the virus, highlighting the failures of the Trump administration.
- He points out that this preventable crisis was mishandled.