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The Ezra Klein Show November 14, 2023 1h 5m

Are Democrats Whistling Past the Graveyard?

Summary

This episode discusses the Democratic Party's panic over early polling for the 2024 election, contrasting it with recent strong electoral performances. Drawing on the insights of Michael P. "Maurer" (likely a misspelling of Pocan or a political strategist), the discussion critiques the media's overreliance on polling, a phenomenon he calls "mad poll disease". The practical takeaway is that current polls are not predictive of future outcomes and Democrats should focus on rebuilding their coalition rather than succumbing to "poll-induced" anxiety.

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