Polls still look good for Democrats. They’re on the offensive in debates, and their opponents have no good answers. Sucks to be them!
In this episode, Matt and Brian discuss:
Is the picture for Democrats getting rosier, or have they plateaued?
Should Democrats be trying to expand the map, by moving money into Florida and other reach states, or is their risk-averse approach the right one?
What fits the facts better: Quiet Trump support, going undetected in survey data, or Trump fatigue, even among three-time Trump voters?
Is dominance a method of persuasion in and of itself?
Then, candy: Republican desperation takes many forms. One form is the orchestrated Republican smear campaign against James Talarico, which disintegrated instantly. Another is Trump’s repeated, unpopular attempt to bribe voters with $5,000—so long as they elect Republicans. A third is Trump’s desperate capitulation to Vladimir Putin, and his offer of a pittance of diesel fuel. A fourth is the Homeland Security raid on Ilhan Omar’s DC home. A fifth is the promise of a livestreamed firing-squad execution. What’s behind all these stories? What do they have to do with one another? And how should Democrats respond?
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