How Much More Does Harris Need to Say to Win?
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The podcast begins with an advertisement for Squarespace, a website platform for creating online presence. It then delves into the analysis of Kamala Harris's performance in the vice presidential debate. The discussion explores whether Harris "won" the debate and what her performance signifies for the upcoming election. The podcast further examines the potential impact of the debate on the campaign, considering whether Harris's performance will significantly shift the campaign and what strategies both campaigns might employ moving forward. Finally, the podcast features a "Hot Cold" segment where Michelle Cottle shares her "cold" take on the unsolicited invitations to join online brand communities, expressing her dislike for these marketing tactics and the trend of finding community based on shared brand preferences.
Outlines
Squarespace Advertisement and Vice Presidential Debate Analysis
This segment features an advertisement for Squarespace and analyzes Kamala Harris's performance in the vice presidential debate, exploring whether she "won" the debate and its implications for the upcoming election.
The Impact of the Debate on the Campaign
This segment discusses the potential impact of the debate on the upcoming election, considering whether Harris's performance will significantly shift the campaign and what strategies both campaigns might employ moving forward.
Hot Cold Segment: Unsolicited Brand Communities
Michelle Cottle shares her "cold" take on the unsolicited invitations to join online brand communities, expressing her dislike for these marketing tactics and the trend of finding community based on shared brand preferences.
Keywords
Vice Presidential Debate
The debate between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, the vice presidential candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.
Kamala Harris
The Democratic vice presidential candidate and current Vice President of the United States.
Election Strategy
The tactics and approaches employed by political campaigns to win an election.
Brand Community
A group of consumers who share a common interest in a particular brand, often engaging in online forums, social media groups, or events organized by the brand.
Marketing Tactics
Strategies and techniques used by businesses to promote their products or services and reach their target audience.
Q&A
What was the key moment in the debate that you think helped Kamala Harris "win"?
Jamal Buie argues that there wasn't a single key moment, but rather Harris's overall approach of using biography, highlighting progress on issues, contrasting herself with Trump, and attempting to bait him into reacting.
How important is it for Trump to tie Harris to Biden, and how important is it for Harris to distance herself from Biden?
Michelle Cottle emphasizes the importance of this strategy for both candidates, as Trump seeks to blame Biden for the country's problems, while Harris aims to present herself as a candidate of change and a new generation.
What is one thing Harris needs to do to win the election, and what is one thing Trump needs to do to win?
The panelists suggest that Harris needs to increase her visibility and get people more comfortable with her, while Trump should focus on emphasizing the failures of the Biden administration and limit his public appearances.
Show Notes
Kamala Harris may have won the debate by baiting Donald Trump. But is it enough to sway undecided voters?
This week on “Matter of Opinion,” the Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie joins our hosts to talk about how each campaign should reconsider its nominee’s visibility in the next seven weeks to win the White House.
Plus, Michelle wants to be seen less.
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