Dan Wagner

Malcolm Kenyatta, the first openly LGBTQ person of color to run for a U.S. Senate seat, joins strategist Rebecca Katz and data expert Dan Wagner to tackle the disconnect between Democratic leaders and voters in Pittsburgh. They discuss how disillusioned Biden supporters feel let down by national politics, particularly on economic struggles. The conversation dives into strategies for Democrats to reconnect by addressing real-life issues like inflation, gun control, and the need for authenticity in candidates to genuinely resonate with the electorate.

Dan Wagner, the founder of Civis Analytics and former analytics chief for Obama's 2012 campaign, joins Dan Pfeiffer. They dissect why polling failed so dramatically in 2020, unveiling the complexities of public sentiment. Wagner emphasizes the dire need for effective messaging and strategic introspection among political parties. The duo also touches on the implications of potential pardons from Donald Trump and discusses critical bipartisan efforts needed for Covid relief, all while navigating tricky political terrains.