cover of episode Brian Schatz and Mona Charen: Democrats Don't Trust Happiness

Brian Schatz and Mona Charen: Democrats Don't Trust Happiness

2024/9/3
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Kamala Harris has shown strong political skills, uniting the party's coalition and appealing to the center. Her performance has been praised, though some remain skeptical. This segment discusses her recent performance and potential.
  • Harris has effectively united the party base and made overtures to centrist voters.
  • Despite positive performance, some Democrats remain skeptical of her chances.
  • Harris's political skills have been on display during the transition into the convention and subsequent rallies.

Shownotes Transcript

Kamala is showing that she's good at politics by uniting the party's coalition and making appeals to the center. But many Democrats can't help themselves and are just waiting for all hell to break loose. Plus, building affordable homes, conserving the republic vs. preserving conservative policies—and Walz, the everyman. Sen. Brian Schatz and Mona Charen join Tim Miller.

*show notes: * Mona's piece, "What Are We Conserving?") Pat Toomey on CNBC today)