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Bill Kristol: Do Something

2024/8/26
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Kamala Harris' DNC speech effectively portrayed Trump as an unserious man with dangerous potential consequences if re-elected. The convention aimed to minimize Trump by mocking him, a strategy reflected in speeches by Obama, Walz, and others. This approach recognizes that Trump's unseriousness contributes to his popularity, making him appear less extreme than his actual agenda.
  • Harris' speech highlighted the contrast between Trump's unserious demeanor and the serious threat of a second term.
  • The DNC aimed to portray Trump as small and weak rather than a strongman.
  • Trump's unseriousness makes him more palatable to some voters, masking the extremity of his agenda.

Shownotes Transcript

Some of the people best suited to make the case against Trump are the jilted Cabinet members and others who worked with him—doing the right thing is never the wrong thing. Plus, McMaster's preposterous spin, appreciating the words Kamala didn't say in her speech, making Trump own RFK, Jr.'s antivax views, and the gamesmanship over the debates. Bill Kristol joins Tim Miller.

*show notes: * Adam Kinzinger on speaking at the Democratic convention) Tim on the big fish anti-Trumpers who should endorse Kamala already) Bill on the key line in Kamala's speech)