The Conversation with Dasha Burns Meet the pollster who is getting under the Democrats’ skin
Jan 26, 2024
Former top pollster and strategist for Bill and Hillary Clinton, Mark Penn, discusses his controversial polls and the potential for a third-party candidate. They also explore the support for Joe Biden and the doubts surrounding his candidacy. The episode dives into Trump's strengths and weaknesses in the 2016 and 2020 campaigns, the rise of immigration as a top issue, and Biden's negotiation strategy. Overall, a fascinating conversation on the current political landscape.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Potential for a Third Party Option
03:29 • 18min
Analysis of Joe Biden's Support and Doubts
20:59 • 7min
Trump's Strengths and Weaknesses in the 2016 and 2020 Campaigns
27:37 • 8min
The Rise of Immigration as a Top Issue in Recent Polling
35:45 • 2min
The Politics of Biden's Negotiations and Issue Neutrality
37:29 • 2min
Echoes of Welfare Reform and Immigration Concerns
39:07 • 3min