Closing Arguments

The idea that Joe Biden will somehow heal America in a post-Trump era has become ...

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The idea that Joe Biden will somehow heal America in a post-Trump era has become the closing argument of the Democratic candidate’s campaign. Will Biden’s “return to normalcy” pitch constrain his presidency? There’s a lot of ill will festering among congressional Democrats over coronavirus relief negotiations and the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Assuming post-Election Day Democratic majorities in both the House and the Senate, will Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi pull Biden further left? Our podcast hosts are here for the breakdown. With less than a week until Election Day, Sarah and the guys discuss both presidential candidates’ closing rally schedules, ongoing election litigation, and whether Mitch McConnell is the real savior of the Trump years.

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    Michael Berkowitz

    Mr. Goldberg took the occasion of the phrase "press the flesh" for another Toobin double-entendre, but seconds later let the phrase "glad-handing" pass without comment. Is he now being graded on degree-of-difficulty? (Personally, I don't care for the Toobin jokes; I just found this surprising.)

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    Mkapnick

    Sarah managed to provide both the best and worst moments possibly in podcast history all in one week.

    The Best: On Advisory Opinions--"That is not an achievement. That is an accident!" For those who did not hear it, give it a listen. That response after the build up of David's intro was literally a laugh out loud moment (and I mean that literally). So much so I had to stop what I was doing and explain to my wife what the heck was so funny.

    The Worst: No child in the history of childhood has ever claimed sweet tarts as their favorite Halloween candy. No one not ever. Not even once. Until now.

    The real correct answer was York's Peppermint Pattie but since no one provide that answer, the next best was of course Reese's peanut butter cup. However, given David's gross mispronunciation of the name, the judges awarded the prize to Jonah for Twix which was a defendable answer though the folks at 538 give the edge to Kit Kat over Twix.

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  3. Tristan Martin

    Can someone let David know that his pronunciation of Reese's constitutes the "unforgivable sin" from Matthew 12? It would make for a great Sunday newsletter.

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    Angie

    And it pegged me...Said Cleveland...I live 30 minutes west of Cleveland

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    Angie

    That was fun, gonna try the test next, and the other stuff was interesting too...and I actually agreed with most of it...lol

    I like the dark chocolate minis as a kid, but, I am weird...and I am not actually a big sugar fiend either, like different kinds of sweet and I like bitter sometimes too

    Reeses ( and I say Ree-sees), the pumpkin shapes ( or any holiday shapes they do) are the best because they are thicker...
    I also like Snickers and Butterfingers and Peppermint Patties
    Non-chocolate I like gummies a lot and sour patch kids ( there goes that more bitter taste thing...lol)

    I also say pop here in OH...soda to me is soda water...that is put in alcoholic drinks
    But, I am a Pepsi fan as opposed to Coke

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    Seth B

    Thanks for that link to that NYT dialect quiz. It failed with me, but pinpointed my wife to within 50 miles of her birthplace. Some of the terms therein (for the night before Halloween, for example, or for fireflies) were hilarious.

    I wish you all a fine Goosey Night tomorrow. May the peeny wallies shine brightly upon you.

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  7. Leah Miller

    I laughed out loud when David pronounced Reese’s because we just had this discussion at my house. FWIW, this Ohioan is with Jonah and Sarah on this one. If only the election results could be this simple!

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  8. Butch Kamena

    My late wife, who was raised in the Pacific Northwest, always said Reece's like David. Flawless lady otherwise, though.

    And Sarah is wrong about children and the small Hershey's dark chocolate, I loved those little things as a kid.

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    Mr. "B"

    Any idea why this episode didn't hit Google podcasts?

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    Adicesa14

    In 2016, I voted for Trump because I surmised Republicans would be able to navigate policy to sensible conclusions and calm his worst impulses. It seems the former has occurred. Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan, and others were the instruments of legislative success. Had Trump not interfered more legislation and 2018 electoral win’s may have transpired. I am still contemplating who may be most responsible for the foreign policy accomplishments. Regardless, Trumps achievements are mostly attributable to others. As for his worst impulses, nobody has been able to have any effect. His reelection is in doubt because his behavior is abominable, and he cannot control his own mouth.

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