In this episode of the Branding Democrats podcast, we welcome back Claudio Vallejo, a progressive creator out of Texas, better known as @whatsupcv.

This week, the discussion centers on Donald Trump's recent conviction on multiple felony counts and its implications as the election looms close.

We talk about why President Joe Biden's campaign is notably reserved in its response to Trump's legal woes. Claudio gives his take on the strategic silence of Biden's campaign and the Democratic Party's general approach to politeness and morality in political warfare. We express concerns about the Democrats' lack of aggressive counter-narratives, especially in response to the Republicans' exploitation of Hunter Biden's legal troubles and other GOP talking points.

The discussion shifts to the societal impact of conspiracy theorists like Marjorie Taylor Greene and the Republican Party's failure to push back against extremist elements within its ranks. We talk about how the MAGA GOP abandons substantive policy-making in favor of sensationalism and fear-mongering. Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to fight for the people and get policy passed.

We wrap up the episode reflecting on the historical context of current political challenges and underscoring the stakes of the upcoming election. America needs us to show up in November!

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