Lawrence: Harris & Obama denounce 'dangerous' Trump who condemns John Kelly, not Hitler
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This episode delves into the controversial topic of Donald Trump's admiration for Adolf Hitler, examining the historical context and potential consequences for American democracy. The episode highlights Kamala Harris's campaign against Trump, focusing on his admiration for Hitler and his generals. It features a new Harris campaign ad with comments from President Obama and Vice President Harris. The episode also discusses Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and his proposed national sales tax, explaining their impact on American consumers. The episode features Barack Obama's comments on Trump's admiration for Hitler, emphasizing the danger of Trump's presidency and his disregard for the military's role in serving the Constitution. It covers Kamala Harris's campaign rally in Atlanta, featuring speeches from President Obama, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Springsteen. Obama emphasizes Harris's qualifications and her commitment to fighting for the American people. The episode discusses the tight election in Georgia and the importance of early voting. It focuses on the Nebraska Senate race, where independent candidate Dan Osborne is challenging Republican incumbent Deb Fisher. Osborne's campaign is gaining momentum, tapping into voter discontent with Congress and his background as a union laborer. The episode covers the North Carolina governor's race, where Democratic nominee Josh Stein is facing a self-confessed Nazi opponent. Stein highlights the importance of fighting for a state and nation that welcomes all people and prioritizes democracy. The episode concludes by reflecting on the impact of Donald Trump's words on children who have grown up hearing his rhetoric. Laurence O'Donnell highlights the potential for Trump's poisoned words to have a lasting negative effect on American society.
Outlines
Trump's Admiration for Hitler and the Upcoming Election
This episode explores the controversial topic of Donald Trump's admiration for Adolf Hitler, examining the historical context and potential consequences for American democracy. The episode highlights Kamala Harris's campaign against Trump, focusing on his admiration for Hitler and his generals. It features a new Harris campaign ad with comments from President Obama and Vice President Harris. The episode also discusses Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and his proposed national sales tax, explaining their impact on American consumers.
Obama's Warnings and Harris's Campaign Rally
The episode features Barack Obama's comments on Trump's admiration for Hitler, emphasizing the danger of Trump's presidency and his disregard for the military's role in serving the Constitution. It covers Kamala Harris's campaign rally in Atlanta, featuring speeches from President Obama, Spike Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Bruce Springsteen. Obama emphasizes Harris's qualifications and her commitment to fighting for the American people.
Tight Elections and Voter Turnout
The episode discusses the tight election in Georgia and the importance of early voting. It focuses on the Nebraska Senate race, where independent candidate Dan Osborne is challenging Republican incumbent Deb Fisher. Osborne's campaign is gaining momentum, tapping into voter discontent with Congress and his background as a union laborer. The episode covers the North Carolina governor's race, where Democratic nominee Josh Stein is facing a self-confessed Nazi opponent. Stein highlights the importance of fighting for a state and nation that welcomes all people and prioritizes democracy.
The Impact of Trump's Rhetoric on Children
The episode concludes by reflecting on the impact of Donald Trump's words on children who have grown up hearing his rhetoric. Laurence O'Donnell highlights the potential for Trump's poisoned words to have a lasting negative effect on American society.
Keywords
Fascism
A far-right, authoritarian, ultra-nationalist political ideology characterized by a dictatorial leader, suppression of opposition, and control of the media.
Tariff
A tax imposed on imported goods, typically paid by the importer, which can lead to higher prices for consumers.
National Sales Tax
A tax levied on the sale of goods and services, typically collected at the point of sale.
Democracy
A system of government where supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation, typically involving periodic free and fair elections.
Voter Turnout
The percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot in an election, a crucial factor in determining the outcome of elections.
Political Polarization
The widening gap between opposing political ideologies and the increasing difficulty of finding common ground.
Working Class
A social class composed of people who perform manual labor or work in blue-collar jobs, often facing economic challenges and limited political representation.
Naziism
A totalitarian, racist, and anti-Semitic ideology and movement that emerged in Germany in the 1920s and 1930s, responsible for the Holocaust and World War II.
Q&A
What is the main focus of Kamala Harris's campaign against Donald Trump?
Harris's campaign focuses on exposing Trump's admiration for Adolf Hitler and his generals, highlighting the danger he poses to American democracy.
How do tariffs affect American consumers?
Tariffs are ultimately paid by American consumers in the form of higher prices for imported goods, leading to inflation and increased costs for everyday necessities.
What is the historical significance of Donald Trump's admiration for Adolf Hitler?
Trump's admiration for Hitler is deeply concerning given Hitler's role in the Holocaust and the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime. It raises questions about Trump's values and his understanding of history.
What is Barack Obama's message to voters in the upcoming election?
Obama urges voters to turn out and protect American democracy, warning about the dangers of Trump's unchecked power and his potential to undermine the Constitution.
What are the key issues in the Georgia election?
The Georgia election is extremely tight, with the outcome potentially hinging on voter turnout. Early voting is crucial, and voters need to be aware of the importance of their individual decisions.
What is Dan Osborne's campaign strategy in the Nebraska Senate race?
Osborne is running as an independent, appealing to voters who are dissatisfied with both major parties. He emphasizes his background as a union laborer and his commitment to representing working-class interests.
What is the significance of Josh Stein's opponent in the North Carolina governor's race?
Stein's opponent is a self-confessed Nazi, highlighting the rise of extremism and the importance of fighting for a state and nation that welcomes all people and prioritizes democracy.
How might Trump's words have affected children who have grown up hearing his rhetoric?
Trump's divisive and often inflammatory rhetoric could have a lasting negative impact on children, potentially shaping their views on politics, society, and their place in the world.
Show Notes
Tonight on The Last Word: Former President Obama and Vice President Harris campaign together in Georgia. Also, the strength of an Independent candidate shocks Republicans in their quest to win Senate control. And North Carolina surpasses 2 million early voters. Rep. Nikema Williams, Dan Osborn, and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein joins Lawrence O’Donnell.
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