

19 Days to Go: Early Voting, Dance Parties and Third Parties
21 snips Oct 17, 2024
This discussion features Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher, and Rebecca Davis O’Brien, national political correspondents for The New York Times, alongside Ested Herndon, host of the Run-Up podcast. They dive into Trump's bizarre town hall tactics, including his unconventional use of a music playlist. Kamala Harris's strategic outreach to Black male voters is examined in depth, highlighting her unique challenges. Additionally, insights from Georgia's early voting reveal a surge in voter engagement, reflecting the evolving political landscape ahead of the election.
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Trump's Town Hall DJ Set
- During a town hall, Donald Trump played DJ for 40 minutes.
- He danced on stage with Kristi Noem, interrupting the normal campaign event.
Harris's Dual-Pronged Argument
- Kamala Harris portrays Trump as both unserious and a threat to the country.
- Trump's behavior, like dancing at rallies, reinforces Harris's unseriousness claim.
Trump's Threat of Military Intervention
- Trump discussed using the military against political opponents.
- This represents a potential abuse of power and a shift in American governance.