Pod Save America What’s the Story We’re Telling? + Sen. Ruben Gallego (Crooked Con)
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Nov 19, 2025 
Jen Psaki, former White House Press Secretary, teams up with political strategists Faiz Shakir, Liz Smith, Rebecca Katz, and Adam Jentleson to discuss the need for a cohesive narrative for Democrats. They emphasize bold messaging on affordability and governing accountability. Senator Ruben Gallego shares insights on winning Latino voters and the importance of ambitious policies that promise a better quality of life. He urges the party to take risks to maintain momentum and avoid alienating working-class support while reflecting on the dangers of militarization in politics.
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Ignore Boxed Questionnaires
- Tear up outside questionnaires that box candidates into niche positions.
- Instead, stand on your own views and use grassroots input selectively to learn from voters.
Primaries Shape National Debate
- Primary fights driven by candidates, not just groups, can push extreme positions into the national debate.
- Remember that vulnerable communities suffer when Democrats lose primaries by over-indexing on niche demands.
Aim For A Prosperity Vision
- Offer a positive economic vision that prevents people from falling into poverty in a changing economy.
- Big goals like ending poverty can unite the party and require ideas from all factions.