Podcast Summary
Adopt a State: Contribute to Battleground Elections from Home: Crooked Media's 'Adopt a State' initiative empowers individuals to support battleground states' election efforts from home through training and calls to action.
Crooked Media has launched a new initiative called "Adopt a State" to help people in non-battleground states make a difference in the 2020 election. The program allows individuals to adopt one of six battleground states and receive calls to action to support volunteers, organizers, and strategists in those states. Adopters will receive training from Organizing Together to effectively engage in digital campaigning efforts, including donations, voter registration, and get-out-the-vote efforts. The program was developed in response to the election likely coming down to a specific set of states, and the need for people in non-battleground states to have a significant impact on the outcome. Adopting a state is a way for individuals to contribute to the election effort from their own homes.
Election Campaign Training Program: Join a fun and competitive training program to learn best practices for phone calls, texting, leadership, and state-specific strategies from experienced Obama campaign professionals, with a focus on Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
This discussion is about a training program for individuals who want to contribute to the election campaign. The program covers best practices for phone calls and texting, leadership styles, and adopting specific states for competition. Experienced professionals from the Obama campaign will lead the training. The states being focused on are Arizona, North Carolina, Michigan, Florida, and Pennsylvania, with each participant adopting one state. The goal is to make it fun and competitive while preparing individuals to confidently carry out call-to-actions. The chosen states have significant potential for change, with some having close election results in the past. The overall objective is to build a dedicated team to help win the election.
Adopt a state and make a difference in the upcoming election: Individuals can adopt a state through organizations and make a significant impact by calling, texting, donating, and registering voters, demonstrated by successful efforts in Wisconsin.
Every individual has the power to make a difference in the upcoming election by adopting a state through organizations like Votesaveamerica.com/adopt. This initiative encourages people to call, text, donate, and register voters in their chosen state, providing instructions and resources to ensure maximum impact. The success of such efforts was a key factor in flipping a supreme court seat in Wisconsin this summer, demonstrating the potential for digital organizing to make a significant difference at a national scale. With uncertainty surrounding the election process and the need for a strong grassroots effort, it's crucial for people to get involved now and adopt their state to help ensure voter education and ballot submission deadlines are met.
Older candidates gaining support from young voters: Age might not be a significant factor for voters, and older candidates like Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are gaining support from young voters. Biden should consider broader podcast appearances to reach more voters and inspire engagement.
Age may be a concern for some voters, but it may not be as significant as polling suggests. Elizabeth Warren's energy and enthusiasm have been noted, and young voters, in particular, have shown support for older candidates like Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. Regarding Biden's podcast appearances, it was suggested that he should aim to reach a broader audience beyond politically engaged listeners and consider appearing on shows like Pod Save America to inspire and encourage voters to get involved in the election process. Additionally, it was pointed out that candidate time is a valuable resource, and reaching a larger audience through shows like Pod Save America could potentially yield more subs and support for his own podcast.
GOP's False Narrative on Mail-In Voter Fraud: Despite evidence, GOP fears democracy and potential voter turnout, fueling false narrative on mail-in voter fraud. Biden campaign starts wide map for 2020, including TX, GA, and Hollywood expertise could enhance DNC's virtual convention.
The false narrative surrounding mail-in voter fraud being a significant issue in elections, despite statistical evidence suggesting otherwise, is being perpetuated by the GOP due to their fear of democracy and potential increase in voter turnout, particularly among underrepresented groups. Another key takeaway is that the Biden campaign is starting with a wide map for the 2020 election, including states like Texas and Georgia, which may not be viable battlegrounds this cycle due to financial constraints, but could become so in the future. Finally, for the DNC's virtual convention, Hollywood expertise could be valuable in producing an engaging and impactful event that goes beyond a simple Zoom call.
Designing visually impressive speech locations and utilizing Hollywood professionals for virtual Democratic convention: Creating a presidential experience during virtual events requires visually impressive speech locations and Hollywood professionals' creative ideas to ensure grandeur and connection with audiences.
Creating a presidential and engaging experience during the virtual Democratic convention is a significant challenge due to the lack of a large audience and physical space. However, designing visually impressive speech locations and utilizing creative ideas from Hollywood professionals could help create a sense of grandeur. Additionally, effective organization and engaging teleconferencing are crucial for connecting people and making the meetings worth attending. Regarding the unmasking issue, it is a serious process used to reveal the identity of American citizens in intelligence reports for national security purposes. The Republicans' accusations about the unmasking of General Flynn are misguided, as the identity is not known until after the unmasking process is completed. This is a regulated and audited process that has occurred frequently in the past.
Unmasking Michael Flynn was not a conspiracy: Flynn's identity wasn't hidden, unmasking requests may have come from briefers, FBI investigated Flynn for legitimate reasons, no evidence of Obama trying to take down Trump, Trump's electoral college advantage from non-college educated white voters in red states
The unmasking of Michael Flynn in intelligence reports was not a conspiracy as it seemed, as Flynn's identity was not hidden in the first place. The request for unmasking could have come from briefers and not the specific staffers named. Furthermore, the FBI was investigating Flynn for legitimate reasons, and there was no evidence of Barack Obama trying to take down Donald Trump. Trump's electoral college advantage in the 2016 election came from his higher approval rating in states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arizona, and Florida, where there are more non-college educated white voters, who are his base. These states have lower educated and more white populations, making them redder on the electoral map.
Electoral College Favors Candidates in Certain States: Every vote matters in the Electoral College system, even in safe states. Third-party votes can sway close results in key states, and the 2020 election's outcome hinges on significant differences between candidates.
The electoral college system in the United States gives an advantage to candidates in states with higher approval ratings and more non-college educated white voters, even if they lose the popular vote. This is why it's crucial for people to get involved and support their preferred candidate, even in safe states, as every vote counts. The example was given of third-party votes in past elections influencing close results in key states, and the importance of not helping the opposing party by siphoning off votes. The choice between candidates in the 2020 election is significant, with vastly different visions for the country, and every vote can make a difference. It's essential to consider the impact of one's vote and the potential consequences of relying on others to do the right thing.
Discussing Mitch McConnell's exit and Ted Cruz's Twitter fight: Engaging in politics, even in small ways, can lead to a sense of accomplishment and relief. Speakers shared their motivations for wanting to see Mitch McConnell out of office and their plans for celebrating. They also addressed Ted Cruz's Twitter fight and believed Cruz's lack of authenticity makes him unpopular with the public.
Demonstrating commitment to making a difference in the political process, even in small ways, can lead to a sense of accomplishment and relief. During the discussion, the speakers shared their motivations for wanting to see Mitch McConnell out of office and their plans for celebrating if that were to happen. They also addressed the topic of Ted Cruz's Twitter fight with them, explaining why they believe Tommy receives the most vitriol. The speakers expressed their beliefs that Cruz is a political chameleon who lacks authenticity and has a history of being unpopular with the public. They also looked forward to potential future debates involving Cruz and other politicians. Overall, the conversation highlighted the importance of staying engaged in the political process and standing up for one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.
Respecting People's Backgrounds and Accomplishments: Criticizing people based on insignificant details or past roles reveals more about the critics than the targeted individuals. Instead, focus on their worth and accomplishments.
The speakers on this podcast discuss the importance of respecting people's backgrounds and accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. They also share personal stories of being judged based on their past roles or appearances, and how such criticism reveals more about the critics than the targeted individuals. For instance, former White House staffer Tommy Vietor was labeled as "Van Driver" by political opponents despite his various responsibilities during the 2004 campaign. Similarly, Ronan Farrow gave himself a haircut during quarantine and faced mockery for it. These incidents show that those who focus on insignificant details or past roles to undermine others' worth are projecting their own insecurities and lack of substance. The speakers also share lighter moments, such as discussing favorite dinosaurs, demonstrating the importance of finding joy and levity even in challenging times.
Exploring diverse interests: dinosaurs, candy, and Star Wars: The speaker expresses admiration for 'Rogue One's exploration of the cost of empire and the value of faith in the Force, while having mixed feelings about 'The Mandalorian'.
The speaker has a wide range of interests, from dinosaurs and candy to Star Wars and television shows. He shared his fondness for various things, including Reese's peanut butter cups, Laffy Taffy, and Raisinets. Regarding Star Wars, he expressed his admiration for "Rogue One," considering it the most mature film in the series due to its exploration of the cost of empire and the value of faith in the Force. The speaker also shared his thoughts on "The Mandalorian," expressing mixed feelings about it, comparing it to "Knight Rider" in terms of production values and cheesiness. Overall, the conversation showcased the speaker's eclectic tastes and thoughtful analysis of various media.
