The Good Fight David French on The Mess We’re In
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Oct 9, 2025 
David French is an Opinion columnist for The New York Times and the author of 'Divided We Fall.' In a candid conversation with Yascha Mounk, they dissect the evolution of political rhetoric, highlighting the dangers of both leftist and MAGA overreach. French argues that Democrats alienated moderates, while exploring the fallout of purity politics on the left. They also discuss the judiciary's crucial role against executive overreach and the need for broader free speech protections to combat intimidation in public discourse.
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MAGA Mimics Left With Greater Force
- MAGA has copied the radical left's excesses but with federal power behind it, making it far more dangerous.
- David French warns this overreach will cause backlash but can inflict heavy damage first.
Trump's Working-Class Coalition Is Fragile
- Republicans built a new multiracial working-class coalition but risk alienating those voters through brutal policies.
- Trump expanded minority support in 2024 but his harsh tactics may repel those gains.
Immigration Voters Want Control Plus Compassion
- Immigration policy is simple in public preference: control the border and show compassion to those already here.
- Extremists on both sides make coherent policy impossible and fuel political cycles.
