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S4 Ep49: Can Kamala Be Unburdened? (with Benjy Sarlin)

2024/9/7
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This chapter discusses Kamala Harris's political journey, contrasting her more progressive stance in 2019 with her current center-left positioning. It explores her comfort level in each mode, how being Vice President has influenced her, and the public's varied perceptions of her political leanings.
  • Harris has shifted from a more progressive stance in 2019 to a center-left position currently.
  • Some believe her current pragmatic approach is more natural for her, while others speculate about her true political leanings.
  • Harris's less defined political ideology allows for diverse interpretations and projections from the public.

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Kamala Harris's campaign has created a month of immaculate vibes, but plenty of voters are still skeptical. Semafor) Washington bureau chief Benjy Sarlin joins Sarah to discuss the state of the race going into the second debate, and Harris's standing with skeptical former Biden voters.

*show notes *Adam Carlson's Crosstab Aggregator)

Relevant past episodes:

With black voters: March 2024, with Ashley Allison) July 2024, with Audie Cornish)

With hispanic voters: October 2023, with Ruy Teixeira) June 2024, with Amy Walter)