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Trump's Happy-Go-Lucky Debate Strategy

2024/9/8
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The podcast discusses the upcoming debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. They analyze Trump's debate preparation, the debate rules, and potential strategies for Harris. They also discuss the importance of Harris focusing on her own vision and policies.
  • Trump is preparing for the debate with 'policy time' and complaining about his legal woes.
  • Harris is preparing with practice sessions and a Trump stand-in.
  • The debate rules include muted mics when the other candidate is speaking.
  • Harris's campaign hopes for chaotic exchanges where both mics are unmuted.
  • Experts suggest Harris should focus on her economic vision, undercut Trump's economic record, and get under his skin.

Shownotes Transcript

Kamala Harris prepares for Tuesday's debate while Donald Trump has "policy time" and complains about his legal woes. Live in Phoenix, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, Dan, and guest host Jane Coaston discuss the upcoming debate, some surprising Republican endorsements for Harris, and the GOP's continued turn to weird. Then, Rep. Ruben Gallego talks with Dan about his crucial Senate race against Kari Lake and what Democrats need to do to win Arizona in November. Plus, a Kari Lake-themed game.