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Summary
TLDRIn this transcript, the co-host of PS of America and host of Love it or Leave it, John Lovett, discusses the political landscape as the U.S. heads towards the November elections. The conversation focuses on the disapproval of Joe Biden among young people and progressives due to various issues, including the situation in Gaza. Lovett emphasizes the importance of framing the election as a choice between Biden and Trump, arguing that the latter would be worse on all fronts. He also highlights the Biden administration's achievements and the potential influence of public opinion on policy, particularly regarding climate change and abortion rights. The discussion underscores the significance of voting as a means to shape the country's future, with a focus on the potential for change and the comparative positions of the two parties on key issues.
Takeaways
- 🤝 The conversation features a discussion on the political climate leading up to the November elections, focusing on the challenges faced by Joe Biden and the binary choice between him and Donald Trump.
- 🌎 The issue of young progressives disapproval towards Biden is addressed, with the emphasis on framing the election as a choice between two candidates with contrasting views on critical issues.
- 🕍 The situation in Gaza and the criticism towards Biden's support for Netanyahu is discussed, with references to Bernie Sanders' stance and the call for leveraging US aid to influence a change in Israel's policies.
- 🚫 The conversation highlights that despite criticisms, Biden has been a strong president on domestic policy, with significant achievements in climate change, infrastructure, and other areas.
- 💰 The importance of voting is underscored as a means to influence the country's direction, with the upcoming election posing significant choices on issues like climate change and abortion rights.
- 🔥 The potential impact of the abortion rights ballot measure in states like Florida is discussed, with the belief that such issues can mobilize voters and possibly influence election outcomes.
- 📈 The script touches on the Biden campaign's cash advantage and the strategic use of resources in various states, highlighting the importance of resource allocation in winning close races.
- 📊 The role of polling in the election is debated, with a discussion on the validity of polls and the potential biases within them, as well as the historical trend of voters displaying responsibility when faced with critical choices.
- 🥇 The conversation includes a light-hearted wager on naming items from the Cheesecake Factory menu, reflecting the friendly yet competitive nature of political discourse.
- 🎙 The necessity of presidential debates is affirmed, with the belief that they serve as a platform for voters to assess the candidates' fitness for office and their vision for the country.
- 📚 The episode concludes with a mention of a book on saving America, suggesting the ongoing need for informed civic engagement and political education.
Q & A
What is the main issue discussed in the beginning of the transcript?
-The main issue discussed is the growing concern over young people and progressives disapproving of Joe Biden and the challenge of framing the election as a binary choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
How does the speaker suggest approaching the issue of young voters who disapprove of Biden?
-The speaker suggests separating the concerns about Israel from the overall approval of Biden's performance and highlighting the worse potential outcomes under Trump's administration.
What is Bernie Sanders' stance on the Biden administration's support for Israel?
-Bernie Sanders is critical of the Biden administration's unwavering support for Benjamin Netanyahu and the moral, human, and political toll it has taken, but acknowledges the awful situation and calls for using America's leverage to push for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire.
What are some of the Biden administration's achievements mentioned in the transcript?
-The achievements mentioned include the inflation reduction act, the infrastructure bill, bipartisan legislation, the use of administrative power, strong stance on antitrust, and attempts to cancel student debt.
How does the speaker describe Joe Biden's superpower?
-The speaker describes Biden's superpower as his ability to listen, embrace, and build consensus from the center-left to the left, making more progressive positions sound moderate and achieving things that even a more left-wing president might not have been able to do.
What is the speaker's opinion on the importance of voting?
-The speaker views voting as an opportunity to use a lever of power to make the country better or worse, emphasizing that it is not a grand statement of human identity but a choice with significant consequences.
How does the speaker feel about the possibility of abortion rights being on the ballot in several states?
-The speaker believes that having abortion rights on the ballot will turn people out to vote and protect their basic human rights, and could potentially swing states like Florida in favor of the Democrats.
What is the speaker's perspective on the current cash advantage held by the Biden campaign?
-The speaker views the cash advantage as a positive for the Biden campaign, allowing for more spending in various states and defining the opposition early on, despite the current polls showing Trump competitive.
What does the speaker think about the potential impact of a Biden-Trump debate?
-The speaker believes that a debate is necessary and thinks that Biden will demonstrate his capability for the job, potentially exceeding lowered expectations set by right-wing media for him.
What is the outcome of the wager made between the speaker and the co-host?
-The speaker loses the wager as they were unable to correctly name 10 items from the Cheesecake Factory menu, resulting in a donation to Vote Save America.
Outlines
🗣️ Political Framing and Biden's Performance
The paragraph discusses the challenge of framing the upcoming election as a choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, particularly among young and progressive voters who disapprove of Biden's handling of various issues. The speaker suggests separating the criticism of Biden's support for Netanyahu from the broader critique of his administration's policies. They reference Bernie Sanders' stance, highlighting his criticism of Biden's unwavering support for Israel and the need for the U.S. to use its leverage to push for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire. The speaker emphasizes that despite the issues with Biden's policies, Trump would be worse on all fronts, including the handling of the situation in Gaza. They express hope that Biden's administration will listen to progressive voices like Sanders and work towards changing Israel's policies. The speaker also praises Biden's domestic policy achievements, such as the inflation reduction act and the infrastructure bill, and argues that he has exceeded expectations by building consensus and pushing for progressive policies.
👴 Age Concerns and the Importance of Voting
This paragraph addresses concerns about Biden's age and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. The speaker argues that if Biden were younger, his re-election would be unquestionable due to his domestic policy achievements. They acknowledge the real concern about age but emphasize the choice between a candidate who will fight to improve the country and one who would make it worse. The speaker discusses the impact of voting on key issues like climate change and abortion rights, and the potential for Biden to be persuaded on various issues, unlike Trump. They also touch on the strategy of turning out voters through issues like abortion rights, which are being challenged in multiple states, and the importance of resource allocation in tight races across the country.
💰 Campaign Finances and Polling
The speaker discusses the financial advantage Biden has in his campaign, with over $150 million in cash on hand, compared to Trump. They note Biden's spending in various states while Trump is saving his resources. The speaker questions the impact of this financial disparity and the effectiveness of traditional advertising versus digital ads in reaching younger, less engaged voters. They also address the current polls, which show a stubborn stickiness in Trump's support despite Biden's economic achievements and the popularity of issues like abortion rights. The speaker expresses skepticism about the validity of polls, citing past instances where polls were deemed inaccurate, but ultimately argues that as the election approaches and the choice becomes clearer, voters are likely to turn out in favor of Biden, based on past behavior in special elections and the responsibility gene in the electorate.
🍽️ Cheesecake Factory Menu Wager
In this paragraph, the speaker engages in a light-hearted wager with the co-host about naming items from the Cheesecake Factory menu. The speaker confidently lists various dishes, including appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts, showcasing their knowledge of the menu. The wager is set such that if the speaker wins, they will donate to Vote Save America, and if they lose, they will donate to a fund supporting Mitch McConnell. The speaker successfully names ten items, leading to their victory in the wager and a commitment to donate to Vote Save America. The paragraph concludes with the speaker continuing to list more items from the menu, demonstrating their extensive knowledge.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Joe Biden
💡Donald Trump
💡Progressives
💡Gaza
💡Climate Change
💡Abortion Rights
💡Election
💡Inflation
💡Democracy
💡Political Rhetoric
Highlights
The discussion begins with the concern of young people and progressives disapproving of Joe Biden for various reasons, including inflation, housing, and the situation in Gaza.
The binary choice between Joe Biden and Donald Trump is framed, with the argument that Trump would be worse on all issues, especially regarding the situation in Gaza.
Bernie Sanders' criticism of the Biden Administration's unwavering support for Benjamin Netanyahu is mentioned, highlighting the moral and political toll it has taken.
The importance of using America's leverage to push for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict is emphasized.
Donald Trump's rhetoric on Israel is discussed, with the assertion that he is worse than Biden on every issue.
The idea that electing Trump would exacerbate the already difficult situation is presented, with the argument that Biden is more likely to be persuaded on various issues.
Joe Biden's domestic policy achievements are praised, with the claim that he has been an extraordinary president despite the challenges he faced.
The inflation reduction act and the infrastructure bill are cited as examples of Biden's significant investments in climate change and infrastructure.
Biden's use of administrative power and his efforts to empower people with strong stances on antitrust are mentioned.
The argument is made that Biden has outperformed expectations and has been a better president than any Republican could have been.
The belief that Biden's age might be a concern for some voters is acknowledged, but the focus is on the choice between making the country better or worse.
The importance of voting is discussed, emphasizing that it is an opportunity to use power to influence the country's direction.
The potential impact of the abortion rights question on the ballot in several states, including Florida, Montana, and Arizona, is analyzed.
The cash advantage that Biden has over Trump and the implications of this advantage for the upcoming election are discussed.
The effectiveness of traditional advertising versus digital ads in reaching younger, less engaged voters is considered.
The current economic situation, including job reports and inflation, is discussed in relation to the upcoming election.
The significance of polls and the potential bias towards Trump in these polls are debated.
The belief that Biden's campaign will gain momentum as the election approaches and the choice between Biden and Trump becomes clearer is expressed.
The idea that debates between Biden and Trump are inevitable and necessary, and the potential impact of these debates on the election is discussed.
The wager made at the end of the discussion, where the participant has to name 10 items from the Cheesecake Factory menu correctly.
Transcripts
I'm now joined by the co-host of PS of
America the host of Love it or leave it
and content Queen oh yeah John love it
thanks for taking the time hi we're here
in your studio we're here yes we're here
in the in the uh in the Crooked that's
right so I want to start with an issue
that I think is is more and more
worrisome as we head toward November and
that is that there are young people
there are progressives who disapprove of
Joe Biden for whatever reason whether
it's inflation housing Gaza how do you
approach the issue of framing this as a
binary choice between Joe Biden and
Donald Trump Trump who would be
objectively worse on all of these issues
and especially the issue of Gaza with
people who who right now very adamantly
want to punish Joe Biden at The Ballot
Box so I think you have
to I I actually
put the concerns and anger on Israel in
a separate category and I'd actually
point you to Bernie Sanders answer to
John on PS of America this week which I
thought really captured the way I feel
about it anyway which
is Bernie Sanders is unabashed in his
criticism of the bid
Administration he is I think
rightly confused by just
how much unwavering support Joe Biden
has shown not to Israel but to Benjamin
Netanyahu and the moral and human toll
not to mention political toll toll that
that has
taken but the point that Bernie Sanders
makes is this is awful and he is trying
to move the Biden Administration there
are now Senators even long time very
staunch Defenders of Israel who have
come out in favor of conditioning Aid uh
who have said that uh there has to be uh
we have to use America's leverage to
push Israel into allowing humanitarian
Aid and and push Israel into uh a
ceasefire but the point that Sanders
makes is this is an awful
situation but electing Donald Trump only
makes it worse only makes it much worse
there's no issue on which Donald Trump
isn't worse than Joe Biden and that is
very much true he's listened to Donald
Trump's rhetoric on Israel in just the
past couple weeks it is very much true
so I far be it for me to be
claiming that I
have the words or sentiments to convince
people who are disgusted by what's
happening uh to convince them that they
need to turn out for Joe Biden I do hope
that the Biden ministration listens to
people like Bernie Sanders and others
who are calling for them to use the
administration's leverage to change
Israel's
policies but uh I do think the point
that Bernie makes there is right more
broadly
especially on domestic policy Joe Biden
has been an extraordinary president he
really has there are many reasons why he
has not achieved a great deal of what he
had hoped to achieve on student loans
for example although they're taking
another shot at it
but given the hand that he was dealt the
divisions in the Congress The Economic
Consequences of a pandemic of right-wing
propaganda apparatus aimed at him he did
as much with the the the cards he was
dealt as any president could you look at
the inflation reduction act as the
biggest investment in climate change uh
policy uh in history you look at the
infrastructure Bill and some of the
bipartisan things he was able to get
through even with a whole a majority of
Republicans just radicalized against
governing against democracy you look at
the way he's wielded administrative
power the way he's tried to empower
uh uh people who take such a strong line
on antitrust you look at how he has
managed to go around a Supreme Court
ruling to try to cancel as much student
debt as humanly possible you look at the
record and it is a record that deserves
re-election and whatever concerns people
have whatever disappointments people
have Joe Biden uh has been a better
president than any Republican could been
he has been a better Democratic
president than anyone hoped has been he
has outperformed what a lot of people's
expectations were he consistently
exceeds people's expectations and he's
done it you know his great superpower
has been to listen and embrace and try
to build consensus from the center left
all the way to the left and in doing so
making more Progressive positions sound
moderate that is his great superpower
that is an amazing achievement that
means that he's been able to get some
things done that I even think are more
leftwing president might not have been
able to get done just by virtue of it
being Joe Biden just by virtue of it
being Joe Biden if he were 10 years
younger this wouldn't even be a question
of course of course of course he will
have deserved re-election on his
domestic policy achievements the age
concern is there it is real but uh we
all collectively have a choice about
whether or not we want someone who is
going to fight to make the country
better or someone who's going to make it
much worse someone who's going to try to
enshrine row into law or someone who's
going to try to pass a National Abortion
ban someone who is going to go after
trans people and and and gender
affirming care or someone who's going to
try to protect it at the federal level
someone who believes in democracy or
someone who
doesn't voting is not some Grand
statement of human identity it is not
the defining character trait that that
proves who you are or or what you
believe it is an opportunity to use a
lever of power to make the country
better or to make the country worse we
will have a choice in November on
climate for example
I don't think that there is a bigger
Choice facing a democracy on Earth
probably in the next decade than whether
or not we elect uh a Democrat for the
climate on planet Earth I don't think
that there's a bigger choice I think
every climate activist in the country
whatever their legitimate gripes are
with Joe Biden's Embrace of kind of an
all of the above strategy of of his
failure to to to to to do a host of
different things whatever the valid
criticisms may be every person who
believes that we have to tackle climate
change ought to be doing everything they
can to elect Joe Biden in November and
you can you can do that across virtually
every single issue and I think what's
important to point out too is that he
can be persuaded on a lot of these
issues Donald Trump can't and so knowing
that this is the choice however flawed
that choice may be if you have you know
on on issues that you don't even agree
with Joe Biden on at all like whether
it's whether it's you know Gaza whether
it's whatever it is Joe Biden is much
more likely to be persuaded to be more
moderate to have a moderated position on
those issues than Donald Trump who has
already signaled that what he'll do with
Gaza for example is just go and raise it
raise it to the ground not only do we
know that Joe Biden can be persuaded we
have seen Joe Biden be persuaded that
Joe Biden that is President is governing
more to the left than than than you
would expect from his decades long
career in politics more than what a lot
of people expected when he became the
nominee yeah he was persuaded he has
shifted there is a beautiful story in
that this mostly Centrist figure uh
spent decades trying to become president
and in deciding that that that the
country's Soul was a Jeopardy that he
truly believed democracy was on the line
not in not running on a lefty platform
not running on an ideological that was
not the guiding principle of his
campaign that was not what motivated him
run he believed democracy was in
Jeopardy he believed that that that that
that there was a decency and goodness in
America and that he had an obligation to
run to to call upon that decency to
prevent Donald Trump from being
reelected and in his belief in democracy
he brought the leftwing and the to to
the table he he brought Bernie in he
brought a bunch of different people in
he he he kind of reshaped the consensus
of the democratic party and that belief
in democracy shaped not only his reason
for running but for the way he governed
and there's something like remarkable
and important and beautiful in that
story uh H that's how I feel about that
perfectly put um I want to switch gears
a little bit here to uh the question of
of abortion specifically so we're
expecting the question of codifying
abortion rights to be on the ballot in
Florida in Montana in Arizona among
other states this November including New
York by the way which has major
implications for down ballot races in
that state does this actually put a
place like Florida for example in play
like if someone asked you whether they
should donate to candidates in Florida
given the fact that we have limited
resources what would you tell them it's
a really good question I would look is
America do I believe it's possible sure
anything's possible possible anything no
I I look if we're winning in Florida
we're having a good election day yeah uh
do I believe that abortion being on the
ballot um turns people out absolutely we
have seen abortion win not just in
States like California but in States
like Kentucky in in in red
Ohio Kansas uh
so when the when voters are are told
that their basic human rights are going
to be on the ballot they show up and
they protect them that is absolutely
true does that turn a state that has
been sliding away from us into a state
we can win maybe maybe but I also say
you know we've got tough races to win in
Ohio got a close race to win in
Wisconsin we've got races to win in
Nevada we've got races to win in Arizona
there are a lot of places where your
money go very
far I think it remains to be seen uh if
do I think that abortion being on the
ballot means that that we can do well in
Florida and better than we had hoped
absolutely does it make Florida swing
state
again I'd like to see I'd like to see
more information I'd like to me I'd like
to see some data on that first well well
to that point Biden right now has a huge
cash Advantage I think he has over $150
million cash on hand Trump doesn't Biden
is spending in a raft of States right
now while Trump is laying low likely to
save what cash he has left and that he's
not paying to Alina Haba to represent
him in losing cases in court how much of
an impact do you think that that makes
right now um because on one hand like it
is important to define the opposition
early but then on the other hand most
people aren't even paying attention to
politics right now yeah and I do think
there is this like there is this
increasing problem which is the people
that you can reach with traditional
advertising are are older are maybe more
likely to vote already and the younger
less engaged people who have already
caught the cut the corridor never had
the court to begin with aren't going to
see as many television ads but they will
see digital
ads I think I think you you would always
rather have a cash Advantage I would
rather have better polls I think that if
you could ask Donald Trump what would
you rather have right now more money or
the polls that he have I think you
picked the polls honestly well then you
know right now we are seeing the
strongest economy in our lifetimes uh
jobs report came out this week that
showed that Biden broke 15 million jobs
Democrats are out there campaigning for
abortion rights which is popular with
three ERS of the country and yet the
polling is right now stubbornly stuck
with Trump how much are you taking
seriously the polls versus ignoring them
and also adding in the fact that you
know for so often we see that there is a
fundamental issue with the with the
validity of polls I we should assume
they're true I the people that are like
oh the polls are probably wrong and
actually it's there's a there's a bias
towards Trump in these polls like okay I
hope you're right let's pretend you're
not right let's live as though these
polls are are an accurate snapshot of
where voters are right
now the Biden campaign has said for a
long time there's been a lot look
obviously people have been we've gone
through kind of
periodic uh uh moments of just Panic
there's like Panic news Cycles I don't
know what stirs them right like they're
sort of lowlevel and then all of a
sudden there's some some event or some
issue kind of leads to a round of oh
he's too old and we need a a broker
convention or uh uh he like misplaces a
modifier one day and uh but put aside
that kind of like EB and flow of
concern the Biden campaign has
consistently said especially like in the
last few months before the campaign had
really heated up uh when people are
actually presented with the
choice uh these polls will go from reg
registering a kind of dissatisfaction an
anger a sourness a desire for something
better a wish that the choices were
better a dissatisfaction with by having
to have this face off again a kind of
General unhappiness in the country which
is what they you know let's say that's
what these polls register over time as
the Campa campaign heats up as people
are actually confronted with the not
just a real Joe Biden who is actually
president versus a prospective or Gauzy
version of trump a real Biden versus a
real Trump that fundamental
responsibility that voters have put on
display ever since 2016 what they they
did in 20 in 2017 in 2018 and 2020 and
2022 and 2023 will bear out now I think
there are people who overstate the
significance of these special elections
which I do think speak to a kind of like
hyper engaged subset of the democratic
electorate just showing up yeah uh
they're listening to this right now um
otherwise known as our audience right
but but I do think that there is
something to there is something to the
idea that a poll is one thing a poll a
year out or six months out or eight
months out is one thing but that when
people are actually confronted with a
choice they turn out to protect abortion
they turn out to vote against election
deniers they turn out to vote against
people that want to Pardon
insurrectionists and that that
responsibility Gene is still in there um
and as and you know even in the past
couple weeks I don't think you can call
it a don't call it a comeback but I do
think you start to see like you blew
your eyes like okay the campaign's
ramping up lot of news Cycles Trump vers
Biden Trump vers Biden Biden vers Trump
Biden vers Trump and what do you see you
start to see a few places where Biden's
ticking up where Trump is ticking down
and you start to say okay this is the
Biden theory that over time as the
campaign really begins in Earnest as the
choice becomes clear we will see a
change we have to see that change yeah I
think right now I think that's a great
point I think right now what we're
seeing is like people registering
dissatisfaction with this with how it is
right now but not necessarily an
acknowledgement of what these polls will
eventually show which is that this is a
binary choice between two people um so
yeah and I think that will start to Bear
it out and also by the way as the
election tilts towards what are you
going to do in the next four years I
think there are a lot of people like
I've seen some kind of discourse like
why why are some of
these these low numbers so um stubborn
right like you just pointed there's
great economic data that came out
inflation is not where it was a year ago