Pod Save America “Holiday mailbag!”
Dec 26, 2019
Listeners get a peek into the hosts' insights on the complexities of impeachment and the need for bipartisan support. They tackle Senate biases that favor white conservatives and advocate for crucial reforms. The discussion highlights the media's failure to prioritize pressing issues like climate change over impeachment. Voter demographics and strategies for electability are examined, along with personal music preferences and their ties to political engagement. The importance of political activism and community connection is celebrated as a counterbalance to current events.
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Impeachment Concerns
- Trump may be acquitted, raising concerns about future crimes and election rigging.
- This highlights a broken democracy where the Senate's structure hinders accountability.
Focus Group Insights
- Jon Favreau details his experience conducting focus groups with swing voters.
- He explains the recruitment process, compensation, and challenges of moderating.
Campaign Finance and Election Length
- The length of the election cycle is driven by campaign finance laws, not primary dates.
- Candidates start campaigning early to raise money, leading to longer, potentially nastier primaries.