Election whisperer says DON'T PANIC about Trump vs Biden polls | Rachel Bitecofer

-- Rachel Bitecofer, political strategist and author of the new book "Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game," joins David to discuss the state of Trump vs Biden 2024, the claims of a racial realignment, whether we should be panicking about polling, and more. Get her book: amzn.to/3TXX4Gp
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Broadcast on April 3, 2024
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[@Wayner71]

As an Australian, I can't understand why Trump is even competitive. Is nothing getting through the right-wing media net? The world is very worried about this situation. We can't survive four more years of Trump. Those who can, please stop it happening. Get out and Vote Blue!

[@HowievYT]

Right with you, neighbour - from NZ.

[@tonib.3016]

Ugh...I live here and you cannot even know how worried I am. It's horrible!!!

[@Wayner71]

@@tonib.3016 I can appreciate it. Trump's election will impact the entire world. Millions live in fear of this authoritarian.

[@Sam-ql4ze]

Their nicknames are faux news and fox propaganda network. Prior court cases have determined they don’t have to provide facts as they are not a news channel but a commentary channel. It’s bs and the type of past rulings that compounded on itself to where we are today. Straight hate and propaganda sent to the dumbest people that think it is truth. Watch a few segments a Fox News. I have, and it’s utterly fascinating how they take a generalized concept that most independence and sane people would take and then slowly shifted by the end of the segment of spewing pure hate.

[@Renee-is-love]

Right with you 🇺🇸

[@fitnesse1288]

Don't get complacent. We have a very competent administration vs. a Putin/Hitler wannabe.

[@ghostsyynx]

The Putin/Hitler wannabe has a very real chance of winning though. We ALL need to vote! This is an election we can not risk losing.

[@irishhi8333]

​@@ghostsyynx And, folks need to vote in all elections; local, state and Congressional (the Senate and House of Representatives) as well as the presidential race. The presidency needs support.

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

Do you know anybody that is complacent? I don't. Either they will vote or they will not. Not because they are complacent or vigilant.

[@tareewoods2434]

​@JjiinxATF It amazes me how many people seem OK with becoming a dictatorship where we will have very little say about our own lives anymore.

[@govinda102000]

You paired that right.

[@shawnasomers9127]

Have to say, I’m Canadian and I feel like I’m more into the US election than a lot of Americans. We’re frightened to death over here that Trump will get in again, this lady makes me feel a little better but I won’t stop paying attention. Obviously I can’t vote but I’ll keep sending my Canadian space laser positive vibes for a Biden/Harris win!

[@SuperMrHiggins]

We all need em.

[@ReynardTheFox-dm8py]

Do you have room up there in that big, beautiful country for my wife and I ?

[@shawnasomers9127]

Loads of room!! 🇨🇦🍁😁

[@cjfengshui1]

I think we’ve been in PTSD for over 8 years. I don’t understand how anyone could vote for this guy. Crazy 🤪. I’m praying and I know many are for sanity.

[@lindakochis5476]

Thanks we need all the positivity we can get.

[@michelebella677]

We need Rachel to do a daily 5-minute confidence booster on the show.

[@gerardscimeca2487]

If being lied to makes you feel better, go for it, just try not to watch the news starting Nov. 6 for the next 4 years.

[@user-gw5ru6kr6c]

For real! I just watched videos from the republican against trump…cheered me up!

[@pocketrocket7090]

The difference between Trump 2020 and Trump 2024 is he’s more desperate to win to avoid jail time. Vote Biden/Harris 2024. 💙💙💙💙

[@blindvisionary415]

sure lets support a genocide enabler... SMH! BLUE MAGA IS STILL MAGA! Jen-Joe Has Got To Go!

[@susanommen1590]

And to take his revenge.

[@kookootrix1978]

Another difference: Trump has half the brain cells and twice the makeup.😂

[@johnmaki3046]

Give Donny a "lock pick" and condoms, though! "Personal lubricant" would also be a "needed item"!

[@annmariehicks1239]

Wr also need to be very worried about the lunatics who would be in his cabinet. No more "adults in the room" (for whatever good that did for us)

[@aaronpincus6095]

The difference between the two OLD presidential nominees is only "three years, 7 months, and 87 FELONY charges."

[@bm-outdoors]

Two wars, more US debt, highest inflation ever, convicted of violation of the first amendment

[@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131]

@@bm-outdoorshuh?

[@RobertWierenga-vb4ez]

Not one conviction.what war exactly did he start we are in the middle of 3 wars.paying for them.this is so stupid that you can't get the information your self.its called history.they want this country and you are giving it to them. Militia is the 300 million we the people.facts don't look good for you

[@bm-outdoors]

@@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131 oh that doesn’t fit your biased media narrative, you may have to read it a few times and use your brain and actually think and come up with a opinion of your own instead of letting the duopoly brainwash you

[@bm-outdoors]

@@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131 you confused because that doesn’t fit with what your biased and corrupt media has told you?

[@paulmain2635]

The only reason trump is going for election is to keep him out of jail.

[@armi4276]

Exactly

[@Keenonhang]

And to get revenge on his enemies.

[@deniseabatte685]

Exactly

[@brendanobern5535]

It might be enough.

[@feliciagaffney1998]

I think he truly wants to be the dictator. Campaigning to be President isn't going keep him out of jail, if he is sentenced jail time. But, it will be difficult to run for President while IN jail. I'm sure he'll find a way... 😂😂 Or the Republicans will find a new candidate.

[@TehSiets]

Can we just call out the fact that more educated voters aren’t likely to respond to those stupid phone text polls because we all know it’s not safe to click random links from strangers? That has to have an effect on polling numbers.

[@marymcmurtry6140]

I never open anything that I don't recognize as being from a reputable source.

[@Stevie_Bee]

I don’t care about polls…I’m VOTING BLUE 💙💙💙

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

Polls say that Trump will win the 18-35 age group by four points. That 11% of voters are undecided between Biden and Trump. Biden and Trump, really? That the border is the number two voting issue and that women's reproductive rights or democracy are not in the top ten. Does this pass the smell test to you? Sometimes when things don't appear to make sense, that is because they don't.

[@bunk9947]

Vote Blue- We want 4 more yrs of sleepy Joe hysterical world vids and SNL skits. Joe Biden’s Border INVASION is destroying our country and killing our citizens!....and don't forget: You're a Racist American if you vote red: The 10 million Illegals thank you...The Cartels thank you, Inner city crime thanks you, Syria, China, Iran thank you, LGBTQ things who want your kids thank you, Woke DA's who let violent criminals out thank you, Teachers who are teaching your children if your white your an enslaver thank you.....

[@pigbelly100]

You should! I’m a registered democrat and I’m gonna sit at home, along with a bunch of other democrats I know.

[@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131]

@@pigbelly100uhhhhhhh why? You don’t care about doing your due diligence to your country?

[@gregoryanderson6740]

​@pigbelly100 You and any other Democrats that stay home and let Trump win the White House is a FOOL and will never forget or forgive you all. I love my freedom, and maybe you don't, but for the love of God, get out and vote blue PLEASE!!!!

[@radiologicphysicist1083]

Complacency could easily result in another Trump presidency. Don’t be complacent……..

[@pftittl]

I agree

[@r.h.lincoln9889]

​@JG-MVI hope that most Dems in NY don't feel that way. We can't be complacent and let Trump win. This is more than just about Joe Biden's handling of the war. If Trump gets in, it's worse for everyone, here and abroad.

[@robvansteijn9324]

@JG-MVSo you say Joe Biden comitted genocide and not the Israelian army?

[@williamcarter9066]

None of us are complacent!! And are aware of the stakes!! But it’s way too early to panic and Trump will always need an additional 10 million votes which is not ever going to happen!

[@williamcarter9066]

@JG-MV And we won’t be voting for a 1 term loser a 2 times impeached former sitting Fat orange loser according to all reports a smell that would even a skunk 🦨 go he stinks 😂😂😂

[@TheDude0fLife]

I was polled by phone a week ago for the first time ever as a registered voter. The questions started out my age, occupation, do I vote, how often I vote, will I be voting, then asking about Biden vs. Trump. I basically told the pollster I would not vote for Trump under any circumstances. Then some questions about inflation and the economy, the border, Russia/Ukraine, Israel/Palestine, but oddly nothing at all about Trump's election denial, lawsuits, Jan. 6th, etc. as if they were not even relevent issues. Then he went on to questions about whether I will likely be voting for Sherrod Brown (I'm in Ohio) and I said yes. There seemed to be a lot of framing around how various dumb right-wing talking points would affect my decision on whether I would vote for him, such as if he were to vote to pass laws in support of abortion "up until birth", and transgenders in women's sports, then would I reconsider? It all seemed really right-wing culture war biased as if to insinuate that those are the more relevent issues to be concerned with. No mention at all about healthcare, prescription drugs, social security, student loan debt or any of that.

[@Bandomeme]

Thank you for this guest. She’s interesting, knowledgeable, clear, and passionate. Make her a regular, please!

[@canadiangirl826]

How are they polling young people? I'm hoping that women, young and old, LGTBQ people and the sane people will vote for Biden.

[@fred1267]

Biden will soon be in a home for the mentally impaired - if you support him then maybe that is where you belong as well

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

Polls say that Trump will win the 18-35 age group by four points. That 11% of voters are undecided between Biden and Trump. Biden and Trump, really? That the border is the number two voting issue and that women's reproductive rights or democracy are not in the top ten. Does this pass the smell test to you? Sometimes when things don't appear to make sense, that is because they don't.

[@pleegjepleegje]

Since when are 'the sane people' a group separate from women and LGBTQ and why would you divide women in two categories young and old? This sounds like misogyny in disguise

[@renatheer]

Polling in the US seems very last century, I've never heard of them doing it other ways than through landlines? No wonder things younger people care about isn't getting through to the politicians.

[@user-vq4cj8wv1x]

If this were the case, Democrats would always win in a landslide.

[@anacisewski7703]

We have such a spoiled, privileged and entitled self-absorbed society, they don’t realize how hard it has been to win those freedoms. It doesn’t come for free. People just like to be entertained. They forgot that over million people died of Covid due the criminal negligence of Trump who knew what was happening in early December 2019 but didn’t do anything or told anyone until it hit hard in March 2020. I have not forgotten, I will not forgive him.

[@greggiles7309]

He was scared of creating panic. He had no idea what to do. I have no regrets voting for Jacinda.

[@rve420]

@@greggiles7309 He was fine with lying early on because only blue states were being hit hard early. His ineptitude has led to more of his own base dying from the pandemic than his political opponents whom he wanted to die.

[@user-cz5lj2vx1f]

You have REALLY made important points--both nterms of "Just ENtertain Me" Americans and the impact of Covid. I AGREE with you on both.

[@reneelibby4885]

I hear people whining about grocery prices and yes, they are high but people are acting like it is the only issue!! Like mules with their little blinders on. It's pretty disheartening. And you would think Roe would have caused even more uproar than it has. What part of losing a basic human right do you not get???

[@bethseitz8830]

@@reneelibby4885I am so sad how much time I spend explaining to young women what is on the ballot for Women.. Trump wants a full ban. Women are suffering already! If he gets elected, it’s gonna be a bloodbath of young women and girls.

[@denisecase807]

The only poll I care about is the voting booth. I will be voting blue, all the way down the ticket. And nobody will intimidate me or violate my rights.

[@jaimelopez-gi3oo]

Wow, she makes me so happy. I never realized I am an out of the ordinary, I haven't stopped listening to politics since 2015.

[@seth1455]

that makes you extraordinary

[@ileneragland369]

Me too! I've never been so focused on learning what's going on! We need to keep informed like our lives depended on it...because it does!

[@laura-gp3gv]

Don't panic but don't stay home. Please vote BLUE 💙

[@Aer_We_Breathe]

RFK and BLUE the rest of the way down.

[@tsunami770]

That is the issue. There is no good reason to vote red or blue both candidates suck and there are not enough registered Democrats to carry the General elections

[@laura-gp3gv]

@@tsunami770 until there is a strong third party it's always the lesser of two evils. But this election the difference between THESE two is vast. It's a moral imperative to defeat Trump and MAGA.

[@tsunami770]

@@laura-gp3gv It appears 60% to 71% of all Americans disagree with you and I would put to you that the lesser of two evils argument is merely justifying evil anyway. A strong moral imperative would not bend the knee when faced with a form of blackmail and as someone said recently, none of that is worth the lives of innocent children when the lesser of two evils supports a genocidal war.

[@willisapril]

RFK is going to hurt Biden big time in the swing states. Lets Go Brandon!

[@darlaleasure4924]

I usually dont look to hard. But now democracy is under fire. I never voted for Trump and never will.😊

[@user-he3dq5um2b]

I'm sure you never served in the military

[@cinziam457]

You must be vigilant. Always always always vote! Get everyone you know to vote.

[@johncall293]

@@user-he3dq5um2bthe military is made up of republicans and democrats. Get a grip.

[@pipz420]

I will be voting RFK in nov and hoping for a better future for our country.

[@cathysurerus576]

​@pipz420 you will not be getting it from him, that's for sure. Know who his big donors are?? The gop big donors...

[@LI.Agentio]

I hope Democratic strategists are listening to this woman. They need to focus on what she knows, PLEASE!

[@ankhpom9296]

The dem strategists are not intelligent people, apparently asleep.

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx481]

Insightful commentary delivered with a sweet smile. She is delightful please bring her back❤

[@Soylntgrnisppl]

We've already seen Trump win an Election, in 2016, when he lost the Popular Vote by about 3m and mathematically he could potentially lose the Popular Vote in November by 4-5m and still have a "fighter's chance" to win the Electoral College and the Presidency. Everybody must vote!

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Yup

[@user-jc7kc5ub6o]

This is why the electoral college must be scrapped. Vote blue 🔵💙 all the way.

[@user-zm9ye6oq9j]

The Electoral College must be done away with

[@richardburnett-_]

Twice before in US history the loser of both the popular and electoral vote has been made President by Congress.

[@Sag301]

​@@user-zm9ye6oq9j 😂

[@lynnemaclean7201]

As an Australian I am bewildered by what is going on in USA politics 😮 Get out and vote!! People all over the world are tortured, imprisoned and die for the right to vote. Don’t take the right to vote lightly. It is a precious thing. Vote vote vote. Change the USA. Change the world 👍

[@frogdogink4415]

As an American, It doesn't make ANY sense to me either 😕

[@pomerlain8924]

Too many of our citizens keep letting perfection get in the way of good. There are so much more people in this country who are liberal and believe in democracy, compared to the MAGAs, but we continually shoot ourselves in the foot by not being united. Too many people take voting for granted or think they will make a statement if they vote for a third party that has zero chance at winning. It's beyond frustrating. If people really want legit third parties, how about sponsoring a third-party candidate in down ballot races where numerous MAGA Republicans run unopposed. But nobody ever thinks to do that. It's always got to be a third-party ticket for a presidential, which can do the most damage by siphoning away votes.

[@lynnemaclean7201]

@@matthewmoore7447 Murdoch has brought shame to all of us Australian’s 😞 An old dinosaur that destroys everything in his path 😢

[@lynnemaclean7201]

@@matthewmoore7447 Believe me, no Australian has forgotten!

[@johnmaki3046]

Well, AT LEAST keep the world from going FURTHER DOWN THE TOILET!

[@meangene98]

I’m 63 years old and I’ve never even considered the possibility that the USA could fail… until trump came along.

[@richardsmith6942]

Failed???? Under Biden-multiple active wars and China ready to jump into the mix, highest inflation since early 80’s, disgraceful withdrawal from Afghanistan, political prosecution of conservatives making the US look like a 3rd world country that only wants to silence the opposition, other countries laughing at Joe who can’t walk, read a teleprompter, speak a cohesive sentences, conduct a non scripted interview, and he is one of the most corrupt politicians ever having been in it over 50 years with so many scandals. Even Obama couldn’t stand the guy. Get your head out of your ass and watch something other than MSNBC, CNN, NPR, Politico, The Washington Post or The NY Times. You’re stuck in an echo chamber. Come out and inhale some fresh air and truth. Things are WAY WORSE under corrupt Joe. Orange fall is coming soon. Deal with it. We the people…… have had enough!

[@user-kh6oq9oe6t]

Me too. I'm 64 and I never thought I'd live to see the day such a thing could happen....that our population would actually want a dictatorship!

[@rjdoucette]

Thanks Rachel & David! Love you both! Happy Conviction Day!! (And of course, VOTE!) 😁

[@karlahemphill3414]

Vote blue and save democracy 💙 VOTE, VOTE, VOTE

[@MS-ns2pj]

I’m far more interested in protecting our Federal Constitutional Republic. That’s why I will vote red.

[@tsunami770]

@@MS-ns2pj How? Both parties are wholly owned subsidiaries of the donor class, you are voting for an illusion.

[@pipz420]

This is why a vote for trump or biden is just 4 more years of the same shit. If you really care about this country and seeing a better future for you and me I think we will need to vote RFK and actually start having a serious conversation with each other about politics. Do you care about just voting a color or about real issues?

[@octobermoon3959]

💙💙💙💙

[@unicorn73212]

​@@pipz420well I'll base it on the rules the color blue is a prettier color and red is the color of the devil. Trump also has 91 pending charges on his file, Biden had no charge on his file so you tell me what is the safer option of you set the colors aside here and look at there records not what's coming out of Trump's mouth because he's a scam artist a funny one but he's also very dangerous because he threatened to bail out a bunch of prisoners.

[@tylerhackner9731]

Don’t be complacent but don’t be panicked either

[@itgetter9]

This right here!! Keep your head down, keep working your connections, and never panic.

[@MsThebeMoon]

Have to be positive even when it looks so frickin dark. I'm surprised more people are not more aware or what's going on.

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

Do you know anybody that is complacent? I don't. Either they will vote or they will not. Not because they are complacent or vigilant.

[@LA-ql1bc]

@@MarkDalbey-cv9sbI know lots of people who not only won’t vote they have never voted because they don’t think it matters.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

I’m not panicked. As a Dutch person I am extremely concerned.

[@Sorrywrongvishal]

God bless this woman. A breath of fresh air and common sense among the terminally online political pundits. I’m following her on everything

[@gringoboy701]

I knew a pollster who quit because he realized how inaccurate polls were, he figured he was just wasting his life. The only poll that matters is the official vote.

[@ankhpom9296]

Polls may not be all that accurate but still give hint as to which direction things are or may be going.

[@SuperMrHiggins]

Especially now in the modern era. The people who are polled are those that still have land lines. Most people I know under the age of 40 (Including several financially well off individuals and their families) don't even have land lines. The people who have land lines tend to be the elderly, and they historically have tended to vote one way over the other.

[@arthurvandervelde]

As a citizen of a small Western country allied with the USA, I have been alarmed at polls indicating that Trump is leading. If he were to be elected president the effect upon the entire world would be catastrophic. I find Rachel's words comforting in the extreme. Thank you for bringing such an astute and insightful commentator into your show.

[@laura_v191]

i feel you 😢 - from the country that started ww2

[@jamiepaulzine6725]

How's the world under a current dementia patient aka Biden. On the brink of WW3 btw

[@noak-vc8jt]

Yes. I'm watching this horror show from sweden. A Trump win would spell disaster for Europe and the world. Only putin would benefit

[@dannyrosario4265]

Biden for this Independent ❤🇺🇲 2024 NO MAGGOT CULT REPUBLIC DICTATORSHIP WE ARE AMERICANS!!!

[@blindvisionary415]

sure lets support a genocide enabler... what's more American than that? BLUE MAGA IS STILL MAGA! Jen-Joe Has Got To Go!

[@johnmaki3046]

HOPEFULLY!

[@margaretjones7954]

Well u don't act like Americans or .ugh of anything else except a bunch of cry babies

[@shelbysmom769]

Snowflake

[@nobodyknows3180]

@@shelbysmom769 that's your best. lol. zero eq.

[@susieinthecountry4434]

Thanks David and Rachel for this important message, do not vote for Trump or even a Republican EVER!

[@Hgood1]

I'm worried that I don't see enough a takedown of Trump as of yet.

[@DanielLucero-yf2fv]

She is a wise, educated and humble human being. I wish she had been one of my Professors in school.

[@judithdawodu803]

I was not born n this country Now that I am a citizen I do vote I know the importance of my vote

[@ConnieN-1098]

@judithdawodu803 Thank you for recognizing how important voting is!

[@tomaswilliamson9685]

With all due respect, you just gave a big boost to Biden-As-Senile-Theater Did you see the post meeting press conferences in which Biden described the complex relationship between Japan and the U.S. Biden was spectacular, both in his prepared statement and in Q&A. Why not show a few minutes of Biden describing past, current, and future Far East issues? Why do shows like this promote ageism, and enhance the false notion that the real race is whether Biden or DT will land on senility first. PS WMV : White Male Victims. The most privileged, pampered group in history. And yet, they whine incessantly. the perpetual victims.

[@hildaflores5759]

THANK YOU! Women and or Men who love their women, or anyone, you must see the total truth that WOMENS RIGHTS TO CHOSE ARE SO IMPORTANT!! Vote Vote Vote BLUE 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@ibeetellingya5683]

Welcome fellow American. Thank you for supporting your country and Democracy.

[@rileylabski]

Thank you. I am a veteran and a US citizen and after Traitor Trump I know how important voting is. I never voted in local or state elections until MAGA and Traitor Don arrived on scene; now I NEVER miss a vote, large or small. MAGA radicalized me - to vote against them, every time!

[@deeh9]

It seems like Canadians are paying more attention to this than Americans. And we're scared!

[@Sag301]

Most every nation on Earth 🌍😘✌️

[@knittysong]

Good reason to be scared, and if Drumpf won you'd get a huuuuuge influx of US refugees!

[@susanommen1590]

You should be. But mark my words…..evil never wins.

[@sarahtiferet9025]

@@susanommen1590 LOL! - That's not even remotely true ! Hitler was elected , just to start.

[@sarahtiferet9025]

Hi Canada ! I love your country and wished i would have stayed there when it was easier to immigrate .. It depends on where in the US . Here in the Bay Area ( especially where i live in the Berkeley/ Oakland area ) My community is VERY aware of what could happen It is VERY scary . But yes , in general Americans are very LAZY about voting and educating themselves . I'm helping to take care of my mom or I'd leave now Peace

[@eftsoulpath333]

I just can’t listen anymore to these current polls-like Rachel says they are BS at this point

[@pedronoa1973]

Its scary how many ppl are clueless to whats happening.

[@millenialsmom2214]

Abortion, Abortion, Abortion! Vote Pro Democracy, VOTE BLUE 🗳 💙💙💙💙

[@joshuadinan5512]

I’m sorry, didn’t Biden have an opportunity to protect Roe V Wade and codify it into law before it was overturned? What has Biden done to protect the innocent Palestinian people? Why does he deserve my vote?

[@ttr1360]

U don't know where Biden stands on Humanitarian Assistance for Palestinians?? U havent done your homework

[@user-cc5pq4yp8u]

@@joshuadinan5512 Because he’s an adult who has read and has respect for the constitution, he actually believes in the peaceful transfer of power and he’s not utterly self-serving like trump. It’s simple really. In another 4 years Biden will be peacefully transferring power to next guy, he’s not going to whine about it and travel across the country stoking civil war and selling bibles to pay for his 91 indictments

[@TheEndingAbyss]

@@joshuadinan5512 Nope, he has not had that opportunity. Where did you see this window to codify roe?

[@millenialsmom2214]

@ttr1360 I will never find a candidate I agree with on every issue. Bodily autonomy and democracy/voting rights are the top priorities for me. Without those, I can't change anything, including foreign policy I disagree with. Anyone who thinks the former guy would be better on Gaza or Ukraine hasn't done their research.

[@gleneverett9728]

This gal is freaking brilliant don’t panic America just spread the word get ready to vote! And don’t be shy about spreading the word

[@arthurdent9281]

Yep, actually getting out the vote is the most important thing! Polls don't win elections. Actually voting wins elections.

[@jamesl9371]

She is right. I’m a 70 year old Canadian and I’ve been following American politics since the day JFK was shot. It’s like my hobby and I follow it closely I’m sure I know more than 90% of Americans I guess it’s part of the fascination. It’s often hard to believe it’s real Like why do people want to vote for a party that doesn’t want to give them affordable healthcare and education and a living wage? It makes no sense

[@Frenetic321]

Bought Rachel’s audiobook, archived this video to keep me sane!!!

[@14LP2]

Agree! 💙VOTE BLUE IN EVERY ELECTION!!!💙

[@mark-xx1lt]

As a person who used to ignore politics in my 20s & 30s, Rachel sounds correct. Only in the last month before the election did I pay attention.

[@helendropinski3754]

Do yourself a favor, watch more than CNN, MSNBC, try Fox or Newsmax, get both side opinions. Youll see for yourself the spin on narrative. Youll see democrats on Fox, but republicans are never welcomed on Cnn, msnbc or nbc,abc, cbs! Should tell you something,

[@logiclight]

That said, (not that I know your age), but probably this kind of channel that makes politics easier to understand, gives context, etc Also, freedoms and rights were not being taken away after working so hard to get them.

[@cyninbend]

No wonder they have such a hard time figuring out the issues, esp the economic ones.

[@richardsmith6942]

Keep ignoring it. It’s above your pay grade obviously. Don’t vote! You’re not educated enough. Let’s go Brandon!

[@RetirementbyDesign26]

I am so happy you had her on! I was trying to remember her name and it just escaped me! I’ll be keeping much closer tabs on her from now on

[@kundalinicobain6897]

🍄Trumps memory is waaaaaay worse than yours!

[@SS13934]

Don't panic, worst case scenario we will cheat again!! 😂😂😂😂

[@user-ox9ku7fq5q]

Meanwhile I’m going to have heartburn every time Trump manages to dodge or delay another court ruling. Many of my neighbors don’t want to vote at all. We all need to educate that not voting is almost the same as a vote for Trump.

[@willisapril]

Well RFK is going to hurt Biden in the swing states which why this election will be different

[@laura_v191]

start to educate them now! in November, organise a group event to go out and vote so that you can keep each other company while saving your country! turn it into a fun event

[@susanommen1590]

Many of my colleagues don’t want to vote either, all I tell them is to vote to keep our democracy. It makes them open their eyes.

[@cynthiastopsen]

Not voting at all is a vote for tRump. Please vote Blue.

[@richardsmith6942]

Please don’t vote. It will be a waste. Just like our current president. We the people…have had enough. Let’s go Brandon!

[@Longtack55]

This undemocratic Electoral College should be abandoned, particularly when Electoral Districts are jerrymandered with ease, and appeal processes are so obviously mishandled by the USSC.

[@katherinecrossman8521]

You are right we have communication , and travel abilities , never dreamt of , when the Constitution was written, and there had to be accommodations made for the lack of travel and communication difficulties , that took TIME .

[@JayDeeDubb]

I don’t think the electoral college should be totally abandoned, but it definitely needs a massive overhaul. I fear that if it were to go away, a lot of fly over states would not want to be part of the United States anymore. We’ve already been down that path. And the gerrymandering needs to be fixed asap.

[@user-vw1ep5wr4s]

Why can't the USA have a first past the post system.? A simple majority. Why this weird and unfair electoral college which pretty much says some states are more important than others?

[@abimelech3636]

I agree but Gerrymandering doesn't have much to do with the Electoral College, they're separate issues. Most states determine who their votes go to by winning a plurality of votes for the whole state. Though the number of votes for each state is determined by the number of congressional districts + 2 for senators, the gerrymandered districts don't change the electoral college vote.

[@boborsini433]

Exactly, eliminate that death trap! The fact that one or two states determine the outcome of a presidential election, is ludacris!

[@ileneragland369]

Rachel Bitecofer needs her own show! PLEASE! I would add her to my long list of people I follow religiously!

[@user-cc2vo3kr4l]

Go forward President Biden, our country is very strong now, God bless America 🇺🇸

[@stephenlong111]

Thank you Rachel…never give up! Vote blue 💙💙💙💙

[@charlescaldwell4595]

No way comrade.

[@andrewrobinson1479]

@@charlescaldwell4595 I'd vote for a block of cheese over trump

[@polydex108]

She's basically saying most people are apathetic, stupid and uneducated, and she's correct.

[@tsunami770]

Simply cannot do that. The Democratic party is now irredeemable. I don't support Trump either.

[@cybertoe1221]

​@@charlescaldwell4595Comrades are trump supporters, Boris. Didn't your handlers clue you in?

[@evangeloevoxi]

This is why my conservative Christian non-political parents get so confused and frustrated when I try to explain all of the propaganda talking points that they believe, and they cant understand why I bring up totally different topics during a discussion about one topic, nor do they understand why they matter as a whole. It's so exasperating. Because they aren't inherently stupid, just uninformed, misinformed, and stuck in the old ways of Southern Baptist that they were born and raised in. They are slowly trying to understand my progressive perspectives though, especially when I explain that Jesus was a progressive and would have agreed with all of my humanitarian, empathetic, and scientific ways of thinking. There are ways to get people to listen, if y'all take time and patience to reach out to people who don't understand things. Plant the seed of knowledge in others, and hope it grows!!! 💜💙💚

[@tonib.3016]

Maybe introduce them to Tennessee Brandos videos... he has a way of explaining things in his Tennessee accent that just might register with them. Just a thought!

[@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401]

Your way of reaching out to your family is the only way.....patience and understanding. I am still going through that, too....at least we can have normal conversations. Unfortunately, that is not working with many onetime friends, which I have lost, but life is too short to exhaust ourselves ad infinitum trying to reach them and free them from radical Evangelicalism.

[@davidbouvier8895]

You might remind them that it was Jesus who drove the money lenders out of the temple.

[@mem1701movies]

Your parents are stupid.

[@Kwk16534]

😂 easy answer tell your parents that the Republicans will take away their social security and Medicare and show them multiple clips on KZbin where Republicans have said exactly that even if the parents are racist or overly Christian or anti-abortion the one thing they do worry about is losing their social security

[@johnmaki3046]

I will vote for Biden in November '24 (provided, at 68, I am HERE in November '24)! HOWEVER, while I have voted for Hilary Clinton and Joe Biden before, my PREFERANCE was/is/WILL BE Bernie Sanders! As THINKING FOLKS, we are STUCK with Biden/Harris!

[@thomasallen6980]

I am all about voting for light over darkness no matter who the candidate is. I dont care if it is Biden or Bernie or anyone else. I think people will see that he was in it for himself the entire time. Taken a while but they are getting there.

[@gointothedogs4634]

I understand the Bernie buzz. However Bernie voted against a number of good bills that have become policy, all because he didn't believe they went far enough at the time. His words, not mine. I'm a 73-yr. old staunch progressive also, but I understand that things don't always progress immediately with the masses like Bernie and others may want. We often must move incrementally, step by step, instead of throwing everything out if it doesn't go Bernie's way. Look how much Biden has moved to the left compared to even Obama. He knows how to read the country.

[@user-je4es5lj4v]

I'm a thinking person and I'm not "stuck" with Biden-Harris they are a great team

[@freedomfinder5196]

Always appreciate hearing from Rachel! Thank you. 💙🇺🇸💙

[@maureenedwards2388]

I can't believe that I am only part of approximately 15% of liberals paying attention to news! What happened to an educated electorate?

[@boborsini433]

They are just exhausted!

[@laurie2682]

It’s exhausting but I need to know what’s going on . This is a fight for our democracy.

[@scaryperi3051]

This is what happens when voting is a right given to anyone instead of a privilege earned by those who are qualified to decide on such matters.

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

The rest are mentally stable.

[@rachelcampbell9733]

They are lying to you. People are paying attention and they are leaving blue so freaking fast it should have your head spinning. Go look at what is happening. CA is about to go into bankruptcy and I used to live there. Everyone with half a brain I know left there!

[@melissaweyrick5311]

Polls are like Balloon Animals, easily twisted and full of hot air.

[@BigTimeRushFan2112]

since 2012 all national polls have been nuttier than a squirrel turd. remember that "red wave in '22" that was supposed to give the GOP a +40 member margin over the Dem's? I do...

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

Polls say that Trump will win the 18-35 age group by four points. That 11% of voters are undecided between Biden and Trump. Biden and Trump, really? That the border is the number two voting issue and that women's reproductive rights or democracy are not in the top ten. Does this pass the smell test to you? Sometimes when things don't appear to make sense, that is because they don't. A poll involves somebody talking politics for a full half hour with a complete stranger on the phone. Do you really believe that more moderate people are going to take time out of their day to do that? The biggest voting block in this country is severely underrepresented in the polls. The silent majority. Until they are, polls aren't worth the paper they are written on.

[@Jugivadi]

She is smart a hell. Thanks for the interview.

[@HighHolyOne]

Strategy to the non political: 1. They've gone after abortion; 2. They're even going after contraception; (HELLO??) 3. You'll have no time to party if you're having to raise/pay for surprise kid or two; 4. So, GET YOUR ASS OUT AND VOTE DEMOCRATIC! Do the same with preexisting conditions, credits for child care, big money competing for housing, greed among 5 remaining corporate food producers, etc.

[@cyninbend]

Paycheck can be added to your list--Trump has said over and over that Americans earn too much and that's why we can't be competitive--with Bangladesh and Ethiopia---manufacturing with unskilled labor... Idiot. And then there is this push to create a fundamentalist Catholic THEOCRACY. SMH. Forced church attendance, get rid of public schools, just have church educate kids...no science, no evolution, no sex education, now maybe no microbiology or public health services.

[@susanommen1590]

If they win, they will go for LGBTQ+ rights, they will use the military to go against Americans that didn’t support the orange idiot and so much more.

[@anthonypeasley7604]

What do the democrats do for housing and food pricing? As far as I am concerned, they are also corporate so don't do anything

[@HighHolyOne]

@@anthonypeasley7604 Elizabeth Warren and others are pushing legislation against big money in housing, competing for housing stock with the person looking to owner-occupy. Dems have ramped up antitrust actions against monopolies, duopolies, in food and other industries, including Amazon.

[@macmcleod1188]

You left out, "They've stated plainly they are going after social security and medicare."

[@janetgoba2661]

Rachel Bitecofer is a fantastic guest!

[@Tronipule]

Excellent interview. Thank you

[@catharinaholm6035]

Thank you Rachel B - very refreshing!

[@j_117]

Polls predicted Marilyn Lands would lose by 11 points. They're glorified astrology.

[@2thRiteFREESPEEisAVirtueSignal]

It's just been hilarious to watch the right sheep bleat "Mi Dee Ah! MEE D UH always lying to you!!" and be so pumped about the polls the media was giving them showing Trump's dominance. And then get freaked out Again as Biden gets his bumps lol. What an insane clown posse.

[@PaperRaines]

They're not astrology, they actually deal with reality at least lol. The coverage of polls is made up, they're just vehicles to make money. The pollster makes money, the media sells their ads on it, and the viewers get something to talk about. It's just a collective activity to do something rather than admit they have no idea what's going to happen.... .... well, when I put it that way, it kind of is astrology 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

Who is Marilyn Lands? It is a pretty safe prediction that someone people don't know who is will lose by a lot more than 11 points. There is low name recognition and then there is no name recognition. Neither probably will not win, but the person with no name recognition will lose by a lot more.

[@BrandonSorenson-fb3gg]

​@MarkDalbey-cv9sb it's the alabama race that went to a dem challenger by 25 points.

[@myradioon]

@@MarkDalbey-cv9sb You just proved her point. Tuned out populace,

[@ttkn5056]

Rachel is the best!

[@richardsmith6942]

The best in a hot dog eating contest. How can she say so many lies without a snack in sight. She must be famished. Let’s go Brandon!

[@ttkn5056]

@@richardsmith6942 trumptard.

[@angelaasadi9283]

Rachel is a great guest. She eases our stress with her fact based information.

[@johnframe3440]

I'm buying Rachel's book right now! She is insightful, sharp, & gives me hope! David, thanks for having Dr. Bitecofer on your show this week!

[@BigTimeRushFan2112]

I have "Trump dies of a stroke before Labor Day" on my bingo card, anyone else?

[@anitaking26]

👍

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Hoping for it We should be so lucky

[@Zummbot]

Best thing Trump could do for this country.

[@user-sp6zq2qo1i]

Yup, yup, yup👏👏👏

[@whodey2112]

Go cholesterol!!!

[@kuro8865]

I'm sick of having this third party discussion every 4 years people need to learn before we lose our country

[@pomerlain8924]

Same here. Third parties always want to get on the presidential ballot when they have no chance in hell of winning, and a very good chance of siphoning off votes. Not to mention, do they not understand that they will not have any type of congressional help, since Democrats and Republicans will have all the seats? If third parties, like No Labels, really wanted to make an impact, sponsor some candidates for lower-tier races in state elections, where a lot of Republicans run unopposed. Build out that way to show that they can be legitimate party.

[@richiejohnson]

Leaders should be selected from the qualified in the party, not from the ones willing to run. The party elders used to prevent these gaffes

[@Rambler91]

We’ve already lost it if only parties dominate every election and get nothing done.

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

Trump is nothing but a spoiler. VOTE DR JILL STEIN if you don't want deSantis or MTG or Biden in the White House.

[@klausm5460]

Watching US news shows and commentary nonstop since 2016 from Germany and now hearing that 85 percent of US citizens don´t do likewise. 🤯

[@dawnbrown6578]

She's mistaken. We have no choice but to pay attention, because DT just won't shut up and go away.

[@klausm5460]

@@dawnbrown6578 Isn´t that her point that those who pay attention to shows like David´s are the ones being interested and invested in political news, education and reasoning? It´s very much a matter of perspective and your perspective is understandably that paying attention matters, but that doesn´t seem to be the case with a lot of people.

[@ryantilton]

She is articulate and intelligent. I want to hear more of what she has to say.

[@Tootssie]

I never follow the polls. They just make you stress tf out, and they don't choose the winner. I don't think a lot of voters do the polls.

[@greedo2660]

♥ Rachel! Thanks for the peace of mind.

[@davehallett810]

Rachel looks like she's had 2 many cheese burgers 🍔

[@r.h.lincoln9889]

So? Her choice. Do you have anything important to comment on?

[@sue27june04]

​@davehallett810 you are a jerk. Just go away!

[@greedo2660]

@@davehallett810 I'm calling that an irrelevant, douche-bag take.

[@greedo2660]

@@davehallett810 So it's not just Trump's brains that are mush.

[@alansnipes3101]

It's my party and I'll panic if I want to.

[@user-uv9ew1uj7c]

😂

[@janislentz5649]

Most voters are NOT thinking about the 2024 election until October! They are not political! Why can’t we handle elections like Britain? They start about 2 weeks before Election Day with campaigning!

[@kelo_13]

this makes me so mad that average people don’t pay attention to politics…if 70% of americans actually cared enough the dems would absolutely demolish republicans with messaging and policy…

[@mr.v3061]

probably true

[@dannyspitzer1267]

Agree

[@Ullumma]

It has yet to be disproven and is the flaw of democracy, that the masses are (often) asses.

[@dggydddy59]

And this country would be one million percent more equitable, fair, just, and enlightened for everyone in every way. On every list of the advancements America has made as a country for our people, it has always been the conservative party who stood in the way. It's no less true today than it's ever been.

[@user-fd2vk3gh4u]

Or even better the Republicans would be forced to be a reasonable alternative to the Dems

[@commonsense571]

Nothing for granted! Stay strong 💙🗽🗳️🗽🗽🗳️💙💙💙🩵

[@Catherine-km2kf]

As one of your cult members I have to say you are so uplifting. I believe in your research. Vote blue!

[@Owlbearwolf2]

Just vote. And blame greedflation on Trump’s corporate tax cuts.

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

💙Very informative and illuminating ... thank you David and Rachel. 🙏

[@Sidsimon]

People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote - a very different thing. - Walter H. Judd

[@SuperMighty42]

Inflation on food has Rachel worried, please buy her books

[@richardsmith6942]

I’m surprised she could speak all those lies through her no neck of hers and without any snacks in between lies. Let’s go Brandon. More cupcakes for our “honored” PhD guest and more pudding and a fresh diaper for our current commander in cheat!

[@TomCastor]

Great conversation!

[@Shelly-gm4kz]

If you never vote again in your lifetime is fine, as long as you register and vote in this coming presidential election. ***never before has this been as important an election than now, in my 62 years*** your life matters and we need everyone's vote to preserve what we are and what we represent for ourselves and our future generations. BLUE all the way, baby !!!!

[@johnmaki3046]

Trump HAS TO LEAVE; PRISON OR JUST VANISHING!

[@richardsmith6942]

It’s going to be orange fall come November! We the people…have had enough! Let’s go Brandon. You debate people you disagree with, NOT prosecute them you moron. Let the people decide, NOT a court room! You’ve turned this country into a 3rd world country by prosecuting unfairly the leader of the opposition party. That’s what they do in Venezuela, Sadam Hussein’s Iraq, Nicaragua, etc…

[@serenity6415]

It did my heart good to hear a political scientist with a phD call it "maga cult". It is what it is. I got some reassurance from her explanations. Thank you for bringing her on. I'd love to see her as a regular guest. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@BANTRYBAY24]

She's spot on.

[@LI.Agentio]

Sounds good Rachel. Thank You in helping us Not Panic.

[@gdrcinnamonpony7395]

Please please friends we need to get out and vote! Time goes by so fast just think of going out there tell your relatives your neighbors your friends those you work with we need to vote. Let’s make sure we vote blue 💙💙💙💙

[@shannonoconnor5502]

Rachel is the best. Thank you SO much for having her back on the program, David👏🏼

[@oliverjoyner2176]

Personally I don’t believe referring to the right as “evil” is good for our country. I believe that mostly everyone from both sides of the political spectrum are actually genuine people that want the best for humanity. We all just grew up living different lives in different places. We all have different information and experiences which lead us to vote one way or the other. I just don’t believe referring to one side as “evil” helps unify the county

[@tobyspeeks3793]

I love Rachel! I'm usually pessimistic about everything, but for some odd reason, I'm super optimistic about November! Vote BLUE!

[@michaelholtzman1463]

I’m a fan of Rachels thinking!

[@davehallett810]

Rachel looks like she's a fan of pizza 🍕

[@r.h.lincoln9889]

Here you are again with a fat joke. Grow up

[@CMDR_Hal_Melamby]

And the lowest of the low still have nothing, eh ​@@davehallett810?

[@CJinMono]

​@@davehallett810 Appearance doesn't detract from worthiness or ability. Your comment doesn't add anything to the conversation.

[@mikivanduyn9630]

​@@davehallett810mind your own obese country...

[@brandonaleal8276]

Absolutely been a fan of hers for a long time she is brilliant!!!

[@plztnboy]

Just ordered her book in appreciation of her warrior mentality for democracy. Thank you Rachel for appearing in this episode, you are awesome!

[@cjfengshui1]

Excellent! Love her!

[@fishbone2921]

What a smart, likable and informative lady. I feel comforted.

[@presence5426]

She's glib.

[@kevynnedallaire1815]

*She is absolutely bang on! Even in my own country 🇨🇦, I am continuously shocked by the ignorance of basic civics in the average voter. And from my observation of comments about American politics, I'm even more shocked!* *There was a time when civics and history were considered to be really important subjects in our educational systems, but they have been de-prioritized in favour of a focus on STEM education. That has weakened both our countries significantly.*

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

I am a history major with a political science minor. In particular, I would be interested in knowing. Exactly when were history and civics considered important in our education system? Let me give you some help. I am 62. I went to high school in the 1970s. Civics wasn't taught in school then. Civics would have to have been considered important before the 1970s.

[@peggynulsen1365]

71 year old here....Civics required all through school. American History every year. English every quarter. I graduated HS in 1971 and was a pretty well educated citizen and well prepared for college. I can spell too!

[@barbt.]

@@peggynulsen1365I’m of the same era but Canadian. Starting from 7th grade through to 12th whether it was actual civics or a unit in social studies our political systems were studied. It was helpful

[@MarkDalbey-cv9sb]

@@peggynulsen1365 I was a freshman in 1976 and graduated in 1980. Civics was not taught in my high school. When I was in the first grade we had duck and cover drills. When I was in the second grade we didn't have them any more. I guess they figured out that a plywood desk wouldn't protect you from an atomic bomb. Do you remember those?

[@peggynulsen1365]

@@MarkDalbey-cv9sb hi Mark. I went to 5th grade (1963) in Richland, Wash. Located a few miles from the Hanford Atomic Works, we had regular drills as you described. Being a rather precocious, science oriented student, I was pretty sure this would not work in the event of a nuclear accident or attack, but hey, I was 10. The school system there was very progressive and I loved it, but my Mom hated the desert so we only stayed one year. I am not sure exactly when or why the educational system in the U.S. lost its way, but I know I am grateful for the excellence of my own public school experience. I consider myself a life long learner and my early education gave me the tools to pursue almost any area of interest and come away with a good base of knowledge. To say this has enhanced my life immeasurably is an understatement. But to get back to the whole point of this thread.....learning and understanding are foundational tasks in human brains, without this we cannot properly or accurately assess or comprehend anything, including current political or world events. GOOD EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO AN INFORMED CITIZENRY. Our founders knew this long ago and we need to get back to excellence in public schools.

[@SCOTTEDM]

Excellent interview and speaker, Rachel is fantastic!

[@exextrovert]

I love watching Rachel, she is confident, informative and oozes positivity! ✨💙✨

[@leepo007]

Don’t worry, we will show up 💙💙💙💙

[@jhpstudios8107]

I hope you're right

[@philblum1496]

Wow! Love her! ❤️

[@escapeearth2327]

Good show David! 💙

[@mikelkirby2791]

I agree with Ms. Bitecofer. She is both intelligent and fact-driven and has the history to back up her predictions.

[@sene8675]

Agree.

[@sene8675]

But I'm not convinced that it is a matter of most people yet to tune in. There is a deep problem, if not sickness, in our society because half of it cannot see Trump for who he is. That would be OK for a new-to-democracy society but not the one who "disposed" of kings in 1776.

[@XZITT]

Most will still be out and be voting 💙💙

[@elenaborisnj364]

She is sounds like ,she is know what she is talking about .

[@davidsides7253]

That makes me feel a little better. I'm one of those who watches the news every day. I go to bed thinking about it and wake up thinking about it. Vote Blue Vote Biden 🗳

[@SoulCavern]

Vote rfk, blue is not blue anymore!!!

[@Carolina-uf2ip]

Me too. My dad immigrated here as Hitler was voted in under a democracy. He’s passed away but he saw Trump get elected first time and he said it’s exactly how Hitler sounded and carried through. He was worried for us, I hate that he died seeing another Hitler

[@prehistoricgentlemanbird9131]

@@SoulCavernuhhhhh yeah no.

[@knittysong]

@@SoulCavern Neither is RFK. Voting for him is too likely to help Trump. Is that what you really want?

[@willisapril]

Well I see Trump winning this time as you can't trust the polls anyway but he will get all the same voters who voted for him in 2016 and 2020 and RFK is going to hurt Biden in the swing states big time and if Trump picks Tim Scott or Tulsi as his VP its all over.