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Volcker and Manchin: Where Courage Meets Unpopularity
14:41 - 21:43 (07:01)
The speaker draws parallels between Paul Volcker and Joe Manchin, speaking to the pushback and ill will Manchin is currently receiving from passing on Build Back Better, and how in time it will be appreciated that he was courageous in taking this step. In addition, the speaker comments on Kamala Harris' perceived lack of ability to connect with both the American people and her progressive base.
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The speaker draws parallels between Joe Manchin's courage and Paul Volcker's unpopular action of raising interest rates to control inflation decades ago, stating that Manchin's refusal to support the Build Back Better plan will be a gift in the long run, while Trump's presidency served as a stress-test and exposed the fragility of American Democracy.
14:41 - 18:47 (04:05)
Summary
The speaker draws parallels between Joe Manchin's courage and Paul Volcker's unpopular action of raising interest rates to control inflation decades ago, stating that Manchin's refusal to support the Build Back Better plan will be a gift in the long run, while Trump's presidency served as a stress-test and exposed the fragility of American Democracy.
ChapterVolcker and Manchin: Where Courage Meets Unpopularity
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18:47 - 21:43 (02:56)
Summary
This transcript discusses Kamala Harris’ perceived struggles as Vice President and how she is being sidelined by the Democratic Party, potentially impacting her future in politics.