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Mark Leibovich: The Democrats' Rumor Mill

2024/8/27
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Mark Leibovich, staff writer at The Atlantic, compared the atmosphere and key moments of the Democratic and Republican conventions. Both events exuded confidence, but the Democratic convention showcased unity and star power, while the Republican convention centered around Trump and his supporters.
  • Both conventions were marked by overconfidence.
  • The Republican convention was heavily focused on Trump and framed by the assassination attempt against him.
  • The Democratic convention showcased unity, star power, and strong performances from figures like the Obamas and Kamala Harris.

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Rumors have surfaced about Joe feeling sad and resentful about the re-energized party. At the same time, Kamala seems happy to share the limelight with party stars, like Pete Buttigieg. And over at Mar-a-Lago land, the flat-footed Trump campaign still doesn't know how to respond to the change in the Dem ticket. Plus, the mysterious and sketchy way Trump is allocating campaign contributions. Mark Leibovich and Juleanna Glover join Tim Miller.

*show notes: * Mark's piece on the Buttigieg Bubble) Elaina Plott Calabro's piece on Kash Patel) Juleanna's essay for The New York Times on Trump's expenditures) The "YIMBYs for Harris" event Tim is part of) The Apple playlist link for Bulwark Pod music) Tim's Spotify list)