#423 – Tulsi Gabbard: War, Politics, and the Military Industrial Complex
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Maintaining Neutrality in Political Primaries
In political party roles such as the Democratic National Committee, neutrality and fairness are crucial during primary elections. Officers are expected to remain impartial and not influence the outcome in favor of any candidate. The actions of individuals in leadership roles can strongly impact the perceived fairness of the primary, as seen in the case of Debbie Wasserman Schultz making unilateral decisions that favored Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Democratic primary. Additionally, the mainstream media's role as neutral facilitators in providing information to voters can significantly influence the electoral process.
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