Pod Save America “When they Cuomo, we go high.”
Feb 22, 2021
Bee Nguyen, a Georgia State Representative and advocate against voter suppression, shares her insights on the alarming new legislation aimed at curbing voter access in her state. She highlights the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities and the urgent need for federal legislation to protect voting rights. The discussion also touches on Governor Cuomo's controversy surrounding underreported nursing home deaths and the political landscape surrounding the American Rescue Plan. Nguyen's passionate fight for equitable voting resonates amid a chaotic electoral climate.
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GOP Messaging Shift
- Republicans are struggling to counter the American Rescue Plan's popularity.
- Their messaging has shifted from bipartisanship and deficit concerns to labeling it a "payoff to progressives."
Political Risk for Republicans
- Opposing the popular American Rescue Plan is politically unwise for Republicans.
- The bill enjoys broad support, including from independents and a substantial portion of Republicans.
Biden's Minimum Wage Strategy
- Biden should actively champion the $15 minimum wage, emphasizing its importance.
- If Manchin and Sinema obstruct it, their opposition should be made clear to the public.