Trump's Execution Rhetoric Masks Political Peril and Failing Strategies

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Organizations & Institutions

• Swing Left - An organization focused on ensuring volunteers and donors direct their time and money toward competitive elections.
• Vote Forward - Swing Left's non-partisan affiliate, which conducts randomized control trials on voter contact methods like sending letters.
• Analyst Institute - An organization that runs experiments around voter contact to measure the effectiveness of various interventions.

Articles & Papers

• "Can You Cover a Thing That Didn't Go Well for Us" (The Atlantic) - An article that discussed the findings from Vote Forward's "Big Send" program, specifically highlighting that their letter-writing campaign in 2024 did not have a measurable impact.

People Mentioned

• Zoran Mamdani (New York Mayor) - Mentioned in the context of his upcoming meeting with Donald Trump and his advocacy for New Yorkers.
• Kevin Hassett - Discussed for his messaging on the economy, particularly regarding tariffs and prices.
• Nate Silver - Referenced for his polling average on presidential approval ratings.
• Nate Cohn - Mentioned for his analysis of potential outcomes regarding the House of Representatives and redistricting.
• Krat Chuy Garcia (Illinois Congressman) - Discussed for hid his last-minute retirement announcement from everyone except his chief of staff to rig the system for his chosen successor.
• Marie Glusen Camp Perez (Washington Democratic Congresswoman) - Referenced for forcing a vote to rebuke Chewy Garcia's actions.
• Stacy Plaskett (Non-voting delegate for the Virgin Islands) - Mentioned in the context of a censure resolution against her for texting with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Corey Mills (Florida Republican) - Referenced due to a retaliatory measure from Democrats condemning him for sexual misconduct and threatening violence.
• Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (Florida Democrat) - Discussed for being charged with stealing FEMA disaster relief funding and funneling it to her congressional campaign.
• Michael Dreeben (Jim Comey's lawyer) - Highlighted as a highly skilled attorney.
• John Tester - Mentioned for his approach to campaigning in Montana, where he knocked on every door rather than relying on targeted lists.
• Scott Foreman (Founder of Vote Forward) - Credited for founding Vote Forward and for his work in voter contact research.
• Rob Brehan (Republican Congressman for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district) - Discussed for running his campaign on an anti-corruption platform while allegedly engaging in stock trading and purchasing a helicopter.

Websites & Online Resources

• swingleft.org/groundtruth - Website for listeners to get involved with Swing Left's Ground Truth program.