Psaki on what national narratives are missing about primary elections so far
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We have a very big show for you tonight. Senator John Osoff is gonna join me in just a moment. And today Senator Osoff felt compelled to get in front of a camera and say this about his Republican opponent in one of the most important races in the country.
Yesterday we heard Congressman Mike Collins say Unacceptably and disgustingly call for taxpayer funded payouts to the violent thugs who ransacked the United States Capitol to try to overturn the twenty twenty election. Congressman Collins needs to immediately come out and publicly retract his support for these taxpayer-funded payouts to violent insurrectionists. Furthermore, the Congressman needs to publicly retract his false and disgraceful continued insistence that Donald Trump won the twenty twenty election, which Donald Trump lost decisively here in Georgia and across the country.
Now, I'm I'm gonna tell you more about what that was all about in just a moment. I'm gonna tell you exactly what Mike Collins said to deserve that blistering rebuke from Senator Osof. But it does show you. What a bind Republican candidates are in right now. I mean I don't feel so bad for them, but they are in a bit of a bind. Forced to basically defend slush funds for insurrectionists and indulge Donald Trump's delusions about an election he lost six years ago. And wouldn't you know it? My other guest tonight is running against a full-blown election denier as well. The new Republican nominee for governor in Wisconsin, Tom Tiffany, voted to overturn Joe Biden's victory in two states as a member of Congress and still refuses to say Joe Biden won that election again, six years ago, still to this day.
And honestly, have at it, fellas. Because as Republicans are forced to defend this failed lame duck president and his failed policies and the stories he tells himself at night about an election he lost, Democrats are gathering strength and energy and delivering actual messages about what they will do for the people they are asking to elect them. Which brings me to the guy who finds himself in the unexpected position of facing Tom Tiffany in November. Because later on this hour I will be joined by Democratic candidate for Wisconsin Governor David Crowley after his stunning upset victory in last night's primary. This morning, he attended a Unity breakfast along with his primary opponent, Francesca Hong.
You can see them both.
Why does Jen Psaki say the media’s focus on intra‑party fights misses the Democratic unity narrative?
We tried to lighten them up there so you could see them and in the photo. And while there are a lot of hot takes out there about what his victory means, the newly minted Democratic candidate for governor had a lot to say about what he thinks his victory means.
Over the past few months, you've heard a lot of people try to define this election as a battle between the left and the center, between progressives and the establishment, between insiders and outsiders. That narrative misses the entire point of what we're doing. Because when I travelled across Wisconsin, I didn't meet people who introduced themselves that way.
What does Senator Jon Ossoff say about secret protective measures around the president and the impact of leaks?
I met parents wondering how they afford childcare. I met workers who want wages that keep up with the cost of living. I met farmers trying to preserve family traditions. I met small business owners trying to keep their doors open and I met seniors who deserve security and dignity after a lifetime of work. I met young people who simply want a fair chance to build a life right here in this great state we call Wisconsin. We may not agree on every policy. We may not use the same labels.
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8 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–3:19
2
Why does Jen Psaki say the media’s focus on intra‑party fights misses the Democratic unity narrative?
3:19–4:00
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What does Senator Jon Ossoff say about secret protective measures around the president and the impact of leaks?
4:00–17:27
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How did David Crowley pull off an upset win in the Wisconsin Democratic primary?
17:27–18:43
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What personal experiences does Crowley say shaped his approach to governing?
18:43–22:33
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Why does Crowley believe uniting with Francesca Hong’s supporters is crucial for the general election?
22:33–23:21
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How is the fundraising gap between Crowley and Republican nominee Tom Tiffany affecting campaign strategy?
23:21–24:35
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What is Crowley’s stance on data‑center development and how does it differ from Tiffany’s position?
24:35–42:26
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