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This podcast episode is the second part of a two-part conversation with George Conway and Sarah Longwell, prominent 'Never Trump' figures, discussing the 2024 presidential election. They analyze the impact of Kamala Harris unexpectedly becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee, the shift in momentum towards Harris, and Donald Trump's struggles to respond effectively.
A significant portion is dedicated to dissecting George Conway's new 'Anti-Psychopath PAC' ad targeting Trump's mental state and the potential impact of portraying him as psychologically unfit. They also analyze JD Vance's controversial comments and the possibility of Trump dropping him as running mate.
Towards the end, they evaluate potential vice-presidential candidates for Harris, with Josh Shapiro and Tim Walz emerging as leading contenders, and discuss the importance of this pick given the unique circumstances surrounding Harris's nomination.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- George Conway and Sarah Longwell believe portraying Donald Trump as psychologically and cognitively unfit is an effective strategy to undermine his candidacy.
- Kamala Harris's sudden rise as the presumptive Democratic nominee has reinvigorated anti-Trump efforts and shifted momentum towards Democrats.
- JD Vance's controversial comments and perceived inauthenticity have made him a liability for Trump's campaign.
- Harris's vice presidential pick is seen as crucial, with Josh Shapiro and Tim Walz emerging as leading contenders who could help her appeal to moderate and working-class voters.
- Conway and Longwell express cautious optimism about Democrats' chances but acknowledge the challenges of defeating an incumbent president.
- There is a focus on provoking Trump's erratic behavior and forcing mainstream media coverage of his psychological state.
- The Democrats are seen as benefiting from nominating a 'fresh' candidate like Harris in contrast to Trump's familiarity.
- The conversation highlights the unique circumstances surrounding the 2024 election and the high stakes for both parties.
Top Episodes Quotes
“The object of this pack is to explain Donald Trump and his maladies, and then to explain secondly, why those render him unfit for office and the dangers to the country.“ by George Conway
― This quote from George Conway succinctly captures the central premise and objective of his 'Anti-Psychopath PAC' efforts against Trump.“I think it's great. I think it's fabulous. I think she's the right person at the right time. And I think it goes to something that I've thought about, I've said previously, not publicly, because I never used to comment on politics publicly, but I thought this for years. The Democrats do better when they nominate somebody fresh and new.“ by George Conway
― This quote captures George Conway's enthusiasm for Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, viewing her as the ideal 'fresh' candidate at this moment.“I went from dreading the three month slog that after the debate, I thought was en route to certain defeat to being ready to run through a wall like we are in this game. There is a whole opportunity here to, like, change the entire narrative.“ by Sarah Longwell
― Sarah Longwell encapsulates the shift in momentum and newfound optimism about the Democratic prospects following Harris's nomination.“I think that Shapiro, if you want to code more moderate, Shapiro can do that while still talking to working class voters and wals. I just think one of her big liabilities is that people are going to tag her as a San Francisco progressive.“ by Sarah Longwell
― This quote highlights Sarah Longwell's analysis of potential vice presidential picks, suggesting Josh Shapiro could help Harris appeal to moderate and working-class voters.
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8/1/24
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