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Donald Trump: Bible Salesman

Mar 27, 2024

Sarah Longwell, Executive Director of Republican Voters Against Trump, and Liz Smith, a Democratic strategist, delve into the political landscape as Trump faces a hush money trial while controversially selling Bibles. They discuss Biden's recent polling rebound and the challenges of attracting disenchanted voters. Longwell highlights strategies aimed at advertising to Republican voters turned off by Trump. The pair also analyze RFK Jr.'s vice presidential pick and the implications for third-party candidates in the upcoming election.

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Liz Smith

Sarah Longwell

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Trump's financial struggles have led him to sell Bibles, facing legal prosecution and alienating potential voters like Nikki Haley supporters.

Biden's economic messaging resonates with voters, emphasizing progress and stability under his administration compared to potential setbacks under Trump.

RFK Jr. targets a diverse audience, focusing on building an anti-Trump coalition with the support of donors like Nicole Shanahan for his campaign.

Deep dives

Joe Biden's Positive Momentum in Battleground States

Recent polls show Joe Biden making gains in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Biden's focused efforts, such as running ads and talking about important issues like healthcare, have contributed to this shift. The positive momentum can be attributed to voters starting to see more of Biden and contrasting him with Donald Trump, leading some undecided voters to lean towards Biden due to their unfavorable view of Trump.

Perception of Trump's Influence on Religion

00:29

Strategic Focus on Third Party Candidates

00:36

Ensuring Voter Communication Amid Legal Threats

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Intro

4min

Biden's Visibility and Economic Perception

7min

Economic Messaging and Trump's Hush Money Trial

1min

Politics, Religion, and Celebrity: A Complex Intersection

10min

Trump's Fundraising Challenges

8min

Tensions within the GOP: The Quest for Voter Appeal

8min

Navigating Swing Voters: The Anti-Trump Coalition

6min

The Changing Face of Republican Identity Post-January 6th

5min

Celebrating Women's History and Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

2min

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The Political Playbook: Kennedy's VP Pick and Campaign Dynamics

17min

The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell joins Dan to talk about Biden’s post State of the Union uptick in the polls. A cash-strapped Donald Trump is now selling bibles while preparing to be the first President to be criminally prosecuted after his hush money case gets a trial date. Meanwhile, he’s refusing to court the Nikki Haley voters who might make or break his fate in the general election. And Sarah tells Dan about the voters she’s targeting with ads from Republican Voters Against Trump. Later, Democratic Strategist Lis Smith joins the pod to talk about Robert F. Kennedy’s Vice Presidential pick Nicole Shanahan and how the Democratic National Committee is countering the threat posed by third party candidates.

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Donald Trump: Bible Salesman

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Joe Biden's Positive Momentum in Battleground States

Economic Messaging in Biden's Campaign

Trump's Legal Troubles and Fundraising Challenges

RFK Jr.'s Audience Targeting Strategy

RFK Jr.'s Ballot Challenges and Support

Perception of Trump's Influence on Religion

Strategic Focus on Third Party Candidates

Ensuring Voter Communication Amid Legal Threats

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