cover of episode The "Let Trump Be Trump" Strategy

The "Let Trump Be Trump" Strategy

2024/8/14
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Trump struggles to define Kamala Harris, resorting to personal attacks and inconsistent messaging. His rambling interview with Elon Musk highlights his campaign's lack of direction. Meanwhile, Harris benefits from this disarray, emerging as a "turn the page" candidate.
  • Trump's attacks on Harris are inconsistent and ineffective.
  • Harris is seen as a "turn the page" candidate.
  • Trump's interview with Elon Musk highlights his campaign's disarray.

Shownotes Transcript

Jon and guest host David Axelrod discuss Donald Trump's struggles to define Kamala Harris, his rambling interview with Elon Musk, and why the Trump campaign keeps letting their candidate run his mouth so much. Then, they look at Trump and Harris's competing economic messages, how Tim Walz is faring out on the trail, and what the Harris team needs to accomplish at next week's Democratic National Convention.

 

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