Friday, May 3, 2024. Annette’s News Roundup.
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From Big Tent USA, Liz Cheney interviewed by Charlie Sykes.
“BigTent was honored to host a dynamic conversation featuring former Congresswoman (R-WY) Liz Cheney and MSNBC Commentator Charlie Sykes. Their conversation explored a range of topics including the future of democracy, insights from Cheney’s book ‘Oath and Honor’, the dynamics within the Republican Party, perspectives on Trump and the Capitol assault. Additionally, they dove into ways we can safeguard American democracy.”
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Trump’s worst expressions of authoritarian intent have flown largely under the radar screen. Liz Cheney recognizes that.
During an event in Connecticut last March, she said, “I will do everything I can to make sure [Trump] is never anywhere near the Oval Office again.” She was up front about the fact that meant reelecting Joe Biden, who she disagrees with on policy issues. But Cheney said a Biden win was essential to save the country.
That’s the message we need to share with people in our circles.
We know how this works. People believe trusted sources: their friends, coworkers, neighbors, and family. So, it’s time for you to share information with the people around you.
Tell them what Trump is saying about how he will conduct himself during a second term in office and what his plans are for the country. Give them copies of material to read or read portions out loud to them.
Since Trump is committed to violating so many of our democratic norms, there is something to share with everyone, whether it’s withholding funding from blue states and foreign countries, dehumanizing pregnant people, using the military to enforce his plans domestically, or anything else on the laundry list of horribles.
Make sure those in your circle understand that Trump intends to transform the country from a democracy into a dictatorship.
Garin’s poll concluded that there was some good news embedded in it for democracy.
When people being polled were presented with accurate information about Trump, they understood he was out for revenge and dangerous, even dictatorial. The gains in understanding were statistically significant.
It’s one thing to see it in a campaign ad, but another to discuss it with a close friend. There are many voters and potential voters around us who are not firmly wed to Trump but still need facts to be persuaded that he must not be reelected. The information about Trump’s intentions bears repetition and emphasis, and we all have an important role to play. Let’s get to work. (Joyce Vance. Civil Discourse)
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The Jury at the Trump Criminal Election Interference Trial heard this recording that Michael Cohen made in secret in September 2016.
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