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Why Emanuel Thinks Xi Holds The Upper Hand
- Rahm Emanuel argues the U.S. enters talks with Xi Jinping weakened after shifting military assets from Asia and mishandling allies.
- He says China gained leverage through new South China Sea construction, higher energy-driven inflation, and Donald Trump’s need for Xi’s affirmation.
Emanuel Makes The Case With Results Not Titles
- Rahm Emanuel frames a possible 2028 run around results from Clinton, Obama, Chicago, and Japan rather than titles.
- He cites the ACA, assault weapons ban, Pelosi’s speakership, Chicago school gains, and the Camp David Japan Korea summit.
How Democrats Got Trapped In A Cultural Cul De Sac
- Emanuel says Democrats lost focus by fighting over bathrooms and locker rooms while half of U.S. kids cannot read at grade level.
- He distinguishes being a party of acceptance from becoming a party of advocacy that undermined priorities like Title IX.