cover of episode Harris’ Election Law Hire & Daniel Penny's Defense | 10.31.24

Harris’ Election Law Hire & Daniel Penny's Defense | 10.31.24

2024/10/31
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Key Insights

Why did Kamala Harris hire Mark Elias for her legal team?

To battle election integrity efforts with aggressive tactics.

Why is Pennsylvania crucial in the upcoming election?

It's a battleground state with a history of voting with the winner.

What is the defense strategy for Daniel Penny's trial?

To focus on the threatening nature of the incident and avoid heroics or vilification.

Why are some Pennsylvania voters undecided?

Concerns about inflation, taxes, and government spending.

Why might the defense highlight Jordan Neely's mental health issues?

To explain the threatening behavior that led to the incident.

Why is the defense cautious about race being a theme in the trial?

It could lead to a mistrial if injected improperly.

Chapters

Kamala Harris has enlisted Mark Elias, a controversial Democrat attorney known for his aggressive tactics, to lead her legal team in the upcoming election. Elias's history and current strategies are discussed, along with the implications for the election process.
  • Mark Elias is known for his ruthless tactics and willingness to win at all costs.
  • He represented Hillary Clinton's campaign in 2020 and is now part of Kamala Harris's legal team.
  • Elias's firm has won significant election cases, including extending mail-in ballot counting in Nevada.

Shownotes Transcript

Kamala Harris onboards an aggressive Democrat attorney to her legal team, we hear from a focus group of voters in Pennsylvania, and we talk to the attorney for Daniel Penny about their defense strategy. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

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