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The Focus Group Podcast

S4 Ep3: "He's not fighting. He needs to fight." (with Jen Psaki)

Oct 7, 2023
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins Sarah to discuss critiques from voters regarding the Democratic Party's lack of fight. They explore challenges faced by Biden administration, frustration with economy, messaging around Vice President Harris, and complexities surrounding immigration.
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Quick takeaways

  • Democratic voters want their party to be more proactive and assertive in countering Republican policies and messaging.
  • Democratic voters have high expectations for their political officials and want them to be fighters in key issues such as gun control, passing the George Floyd bill, and addressing climate change.

Deep dives

Frustration with Democratic Party Messaging

Democratic-leaning voters express frustration with the Democratic Party's messaging, perceiving it to be passive and not assertive enough. They want Democrats to be more proactive and assertive in countering Republican policies and messaging. Some voters also feel that the Democrats are not effectively communicating their accomplishments to the public.

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