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Kamala’s Closing Argument (feat. AOC)

2024/10/30
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Key Insights

Why is Kamala Harris making a closing argument to undecided voters?

To contrast her plans with Donald Trump's and present herself as a president for all Americans.

What are the key issues Kamala Harris addressed in her closing argument speech?

Lowering costs, seeking common ground, and providing common sense solutions.

How does Kamala Harris plan to differentiate herself from Donald Trump?

By not viewing people who disagree with her as enemies and offering them a seat at the table.

Why did Joe Biden's comment about Trump supporters being garbage cause controversy?

It was seen as offensive and provided an opportunity for Republicans to feign outrage.

What are some of the plans Trump and his surrogates have openly discussed?

Dismantling Obamacare, empowering RFK Jr., and slashing government budgets.

How does AOC suggest motivating disaffected progressives to vote?

By emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of a Trump presidency on vulnerable communities.

What lessons can progressives in the U.S. learn from Puerto Rico's recent political developments?

The importance of pragmatic third-party strategies and forming coalitions across different political positions.

Why does AOC believe it's crucial for progressives to vote in this election?

To set conditions for a larger organizing project and ensure politicians are accountable to the electorate.

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Shownotes Transcript

Kamala Harris delivers a rousing closing speech, promising to be a president for all Americans and sharply contrasting her plans with Donald Trump's. Trump works to clean up that terrible Puerto Rico joke, getting assists from Sean Hannity and, unfortunately, President Biden, and Trump and surrogates like Elon Musk and Mike Johnson remind voters about their plans to take away health care and slash government budgets—and maybe crash the economy while they're at it. Jon Lovett and the Bulwark's Tim Miller sift through all of it, including the three remaining groups of undecided voters and the unending debate over invoking "fascism." Then, Lovett and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez talk about how to persuade disaffected progressives and what she's been seeing on the ground in Pennsylvania.