The DNC and What's Next, with Washington Post Columnist Dana Milbank
The Bill Press Pod
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🗓️ 27 August 2024
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Washington Post Columnist Dana Milbank and Bill discuss the recent changes in the American political scene. Dana Milbank expresses his surprise at how dramatically the political landscape has shifted in just a month. He initially expected an unpleasant political season but now finds it to be an interesting story. They also discuss the Democratic National Convention and how it compared to expectations. Dana Milbank mentions that there were fewer protests and conflicts than anticipated. They highlight the use of words like "joy" and "freedom" by Democrats during the convention. They also discuss Kamala Harris and her emergence as a strong candidate. Dana Milbank believes she is the antidote to the darkness portrayed by Trump. They touch on Trump's reaction to the convention and his inability to focus on policy rather than personal attacks. They discuss JD Vance's campaign and his lackluster performance, as well as the upcoming debates between Trump and Harris and between Vance and Tim Walz. Dana Milbank expresses his belief that Harris has the advantage at this moment due to her energy, fundraising advantage, and momentum. Dana has a new book coming Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House. You can pre-order here.
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| 1:06.2 | Hello, good friends. Welcome back to the Bill Press Pod, where we're still basking in the unity, |
| 1:13.3 | the energy, and the joy coming out of last week's glorious democratic convention. And now the real deal, |
| 1:19.9 | 10 weeks to go and lots of questions about what lies ahead. How long can Kamala Harris and Tim Walts keep up their momentum? Will Donald Trump ever get beyond personal insults and outright lies? |
| 1:27.2 | Does Bobby Kennedy's endorsement make any difference at all? |
| 1:30.2 | Will there even be a presidential debate on September 10? How will Tim Walls handle J.D. Vance |
| 1:37.1 | on October 1 if that debate happens? And right now, who's got the advantage, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? |
| 1:45.1 | To help us sort all of that out today, we turn to popular Washington Post columnist and author |
| 1:51.2 | of several political books, Dana Milbank, who like me is just back and still recovering |
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