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Can Tim Walz Out-Debate JD Vance?

2024/10/1
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Hosts discuss the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the contrasting responses of President Biden and Donald Trump. They analyze Trump's politicization of the disaster and Harris's approach, suggesting ways she can effectively address the situation and counter Trump's narrative.
  • Trump falsely accused the Biden administration of withholding aid from Republican areas.
  • Biden signed a major disaster declaration before the hurricane hit, demonstrating a proactive response.
  • Harris plans to visit the affected areas as soon as it doesn't disrupt relief efforts.
  • Hosts suggest Harris could fundraise for local relief organizations and have her campaign staff assist with recovery efforts.
  • Trump's actions are compared to his past responses to natural disasters, including denying aid to North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew.
  • Project 2025, supported by Republicans, proposes cuts to disaster relief programs.

Shownotes Transcript

Tim Walz and JD Vance prepare for the last big moment of the campaign: Tuesday's vice presidential debate. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy handicap Walz's strengths and weaknesses and offer their advice on lines of attack. Plus, just a day after threatening a "really violent" police purge, Donald Trump travels to hurricane-ravaged Georgia to lie about Joe Biden and Kamala Harris deliberately holding up aid. Then, legendary strategist James Carville stops by to talk about where the race stands and how Harris can pull out a win.

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