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Raging Moderates - The Final Week, John Kelly's Warning, and the Battle for Congress

2024/10/29
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Key Insights

Why is Kamala Harris positioning herself as an underdog in her campaign?

Harris is framing herself as an underdog to energize voters and create a sense of urgency, contrasting with Hillary Clinton's campaign which carried an expectation of victory.

What was the impact of Tony Hinchcliffe's comments at the Trump rally?

Hinchcliffe's controversial remarks about Puerto Ricans went viral, potentially alienating a significant voting bloc in swing states and could swing votes towards Harris.

Why did Trump appear on Joe Rogan's podcast?

Trump's appearance on Rogan's podcast aimed to appeal to younger, low-propensity male voters, leveraging Rogan's large following of 14 million Spotify listeners.

What did John Kelly warn about in relation to a second Trump term?

John Kelly, Trump's former Chief of Staff, warned that Trump would govern like a dictator, characterized by authoritarianism, suppression of opposition, and social hierarchy.

How are down-ballot races shaping up for control of Congress?

Democrats are optimistic about holding the Senate, with key races in Montana and Texas being closely watched. In the House, races in New York and New Jersey are seen as opportunities to regain control.

Chapters

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss Kamala Harris's star-studded rallies aimed at energizing voters and compare her approach to Hillary Clinton's in 2016.
  • Harris has been calling herself the underdog, unlike Clinton's campaign which carried an expectation of victory.
  • The rally in Houston with Beyoncé was the largest yet, with Harris positioning herself as a mother caring deeply about the world.

Shownotes Transcript

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov dive into the final week of the campaign season. They discuss Kamala Harris’s star-studded rallies aimed at energizing voters, and Donald Trump’s push to engage younger male voters, including his recent appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast. They also look at Trump’s former Chief of Staff John Kelly’s warning about a potential second Trump term and examine the down-ballot races that could decide control of Congress. 

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