Pod Save America “Tweets and Reconciliation.”
Jan 11, 2021
Faiz Shakir, former campaign manager for Bernie Sanders and a senior advisor to Harry Reid, shares his insights on navigating progressive policy in a closely divided Senate. He discusses Joe Biden's challenges and strategies for advancing key legislation, including healthcare and voting rights. The conversation also touches on the implications of social media censorship and accountability in politics, alongside the lessons learned from the Capitol attack's aftermath, emphasizing the need for honest discourse and strategic engagement.
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Just the Beginning?
- Jon Favreau expresses fear that the Capitol attack wasn't the end, but the beginning of similar events.
- He points to planned armed protests in state capitals and around the inauguration.
Patchwork of Protection
- Protecting the Capitol involves a complex mix of agencies like Capitol Police, House, and Senate Security Services.
- Confusion over roles and responsibilities may have contributed to the slow response.
Impeachment is Necessary
- Impeach Trump even if conviction is unlikely because it’s the right thing to do given his incitement of the attack.
- This view is shared by the hosts.