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19 Days to Go: Early Voting, Dance Parties and Third Parties

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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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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
INSIGHT

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.
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