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Kamala Up, Lovett Down

2024/9/20
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The hosts analyze recent polls after the Harris-Trump debate, noting a slight lead for Harris but a tight race overall. They discuss the unusual results from the New York Times Siena poll, showing a tie nationally but a Harris lead in Pennsylvania, and explore potential explanations for this discrepancy. They also analyze the debate's impact, concluding that while Harris improved her favorability, she needs to further define her economic policies.
  • Harris holds a slight national lead in post-debate polls, but the race remains close.
  • The New York Times Siena poll shows conflicting results, with a tie nationally but a Harris lead in Pennsylvania.
  • Harris's favorability has improved, but she needs to better define her economic policies to undecided voters.
  • Trump's campaign strategy focuses on disqualifying Harris rather than winning over new voters, but this approach seems to be failing.
  • There is concern that Nebraska Republicans may change state law to a winner-take-all system for electoral votes, potentially impacting the election outcome.

Shownotes Transcript

Another day, another round of maddening polls showing the race locked in place—with Harris ever-so-slightly ahead—even as voters agree that she beat Trump handily in the debate. Jon and Dan go through the latest numbers, preview the Harris campaign's reproductive rights event with Oprah Winfrey, and attempt to process the revelations about North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's, um, online interests. Then, Tommy, Jon, and Dan debrief Lovett on his (spoiler alert!) brief but iconic run on Survivor.

 

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