The Conversation with Dasha Burns Rahm Emanuel Wants to Save the ‘Weak’ and ‘Woke’ Democratic Party Brand
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Jun 8, 2025 
Rahm Emanuel, a seasoned political figure with roles from congressman to Chicago mayor, discusses the Democratic Party's urgent need to refocus on practical issues rather than divisive topics. He also addresses the rising anti-Semitism in America and speculates on the potential for a Jewish president. Joining him, Elizabeth Ralph of Politico Magazine delves into the fallout from Trump-era policies and shares insights on quirky trends like the increase of cosmetic surgery among D.C. men, mixing politics with personal narratives.
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No Enthusiasm Gap in Democrats
- Rahm Emanuel argues there is no enthusiasm gap in the Democratic Party, citing voter turnout in special elections since November.
- He criticizes spending resources on primaries in safe seats instead of focusing on targeted districts vulnerable to Republicans.
Missing Roadmap Forward
- Emanuel believes the core issue is that Democrats lack consensus on a clear roadmap forward.
- He stresses the party has spent too much energy opposing Trump and not enough on positive policies.
Focus on Education and Economy
- Stop focusing on culture war issues like bathrooms and locker rooms; start focusing on education and economic accessibility.
- Make the American dream affordable through tangible investments like free community college and universal pre-K.
