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The Bulwark Podcast

John Avlon: Winning Back the House from the MAGA Minions

Feb 28, 2024
Discussions include the MAGA crew's stance on democracy and bipartisanship, Avlon's decision to run for Congress, and the fate of Rudy Giuliani. Topics range from political perceptions to electoral strategies, defending liberal democracy, heroism in tragic events, and emotional gratitude exchanges.
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Quick takeaways

  • John Avlon aims to build a broad coalition to defeat Trumpism by appealing to independents and moderates.
  • Defending women's reproductive freedom against extreme right-wing agendas is crucial for democracy.

Deep dives

Campaigning Approach and Coalition Building

John Avalon's campaign strategy focuses on appealing to independent voters and moderate Republicans while inspiring the Democratic base. He aims to build a broad coalition to defeat Trumpism and uphold democratic values. By advocating for bipartisan solutions, such as reinstating state and local tax deductions and expanding the child tax credit, Avalon aims to address issues like affordability and rebuilding the middle class.

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