Political Experts React to Viral Ad Against RFK Jr. + Republican Voters Against Donald Trump

[@podsaveamerica]

What ads should we break down next time?

[@JJPrizeDistributionComittee]

I can't believe we didn't get the Lincoln Project's "Man's best Friend!" I know the Lincoln Project is more for those of us who already have our minds made up, but we can make an exception for this one, right? At least for a short segment?

[@ecbh8487]

The Abortion Ad was so powerful until the cop rolled up in a car from the '60's which made me think of "SHELDON". I wish they would rework the end because I think it would really capture the attention of younger voters, as well as outraged women and the men who love them. I could almost feel myself saying "hurry", "hurry" like a "Thelma and Louise" moment. The actors were good. The driver looked really scared.

[@CarolynProctor-jo2zj]

Wish Rory Kennedy, who does GREAT docs, had done their ad WITHOUT the noise. But I’m a boomer and know about the Kennedy’s without having to google them. Reading is fundamental!

[@annamiehe6538]

you should do the wolf ad ny ND's Senate candidate

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@ecbh8487 - it's time for details of the procedure itself to be shown, from beginning to end.

[@diamonddog3685]

Instead of a cop pulling over a woman and demanding a pregnancy test, it should have been a woman arriving home from an out of state abortion and the police waiting for her with a family member that ratted her out.

[@apierion]

Should be an entire series of them

[@sebastiang7394]

Yes more realistic. But people are not usually afraid of their family.

[@queenboudicca31]

With $10k in their hand....

[@Batfan166]

@diamonddog3685 They don't need family to turn people in. They are even working on getting medical records that are supposed to be private. Maybe they've done that already. They should put that in there.

[@TemplarOnHigh]

Should be a "Mean Girls" sequel.

[@AnnetteRoman]

I so remember that orange day climate apocalypse... Never seen anything like it, and it's impossible to convey in pictures.

[@luzsanchez3050]

I find it both cringey and effective!!!!!! I really can’t separate the two! 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮. We must Not allow this to happen, or it will be a handmade’s tale!!!!

[@sheliamaxwell2569]

Maybe not having a stylized ad makes it genuine. And in my opinion, maybe because I was only thirteen and living in the city where Robert F. Kennedy was assinated, and despite my age, I was traumatized by his death. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to be a little base, he ain't his daddy!!!

[@itsROMPERS...]

The Mall ad isn't effective because his followers believe that the charges are bogus.

[@albertmarrero2780]

Like the Kennedy ad to prevent JRK Jr. from getting votes; I disagree w Wagner; any speak-up ad against a candidate like Kennedy is worth it; they’re too critical!

[@geisaune793]

Bro I’m sorry I know this ain’t the time or the place but Alex Wagner is a hottie. Anyway, I’d rather be dead than vote red

[@Dulcilady]

The best ads would show trumps transgressions during his time in office, ie. The footage of the airport chaos when he tried to ban Muslims with Trump’s voice raging in the background.

[@japanesemaplepruning]

RFK Junior 2024

[@Jk-tk4bc]

When you say " i think a majoraty of people are just looking for an alternate to Trump or Biden, because they just dont like either" isnt that enough of a reason to vote for Kennedy? Kennedy is no longer the spoiler! He is offering to sign a contract with Biden that says he will drop out of the race if polls reflect that he is the spoiler, but Biden has to sign it too. Kennedy is really good at finding solutions to problems.

[@DavidStOurs-p1w]

That last ad isn't going to change Trump's maga supporters mind's. They all look at everything Trump has done as not crimes, but a political hit job. They will defend Trump no matter what he does.

[@maryerichardson8302]

Personally, I favor “Trump” republicans over Maga!!!

[@jakes8409]

I vote third party because the Democratic party isn't progressive enough x.x

[@petitorveritatis1]

Kennedy has my vote

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

Bryan kemp came to an event where I worked and I joked to coworkers that I didn't recognize him without a $h0tg.n. in his hands.

[@isaackitone]

They should make an ad on Trump blocking the border bill.

[@lindajamroz4807]

Trump's mouth is big enough to block the border all by itself. 🤔Just when I was thinking trump was useless. Hmmm😉

[@gregbors8364]

Biden doesn’t seem to want to call Trump’s bluff with an executive action on the border 🤷‍♂️

[@craffte]

And making sure older and disabled people have to work twenty hours a week if they wanna keep their Medicare. WTF??

[@craffte]

@@lindajamroz4807 His breath and farts alone could keep everyone out. The ORANGE WALL OF GAS. call FEMA this is serious

[@someguy2135]

Great idea!

[@f.kieranfinney457]

You may think that cop is over the top, but if you’ve lived in the south, it’s not far off.

[@luzsanchez3050]

Unfortunately true!

[@wendyrobinson3174]

To me, what's cringe about the Fugitive ad is the fact that it's necessary.

[@Aloddff]

I like that it draws focus to the fact, the future is here now. When handmaids tale was written, the setting is apocalyptic but the book is governed by this principle that nothing is made up, law-wise if you mixed every standing law together they would make this hellscape. Most of those laws WERE trigger laws and now Americans are living under these conditions. now the next steps are enacting prohibitions on movement and death penalties which some states are CURRENTLY drafting

[@nelsaf365]

Agree. It is Handmaid's tale real. Too many women are oblivious to the right's plans. I think there is a wealth of ads that could be made following the right's other ideas that will impact women and children. Imagine fast food giants sponsoring elementary and middle schools. What would that child's curriculum contain? Learning the cash register? If they can dream it, they will do it.

[@sue27june04]

💯%

[@davidking4838]

And true.

[@homohawk]

Exactly!

[@madambluewave]

As a woman, the acting in the ad is what affected me, just the look on that girl's face when the cop told her she was going to have to take a pregnancy test 😬 I literally felt the fear.

[@muc405]

Me too!

[@sprig5173]

I feel like I should cringe but there's real fear there.

[@Studeb]

I think the ad is well made enough that even as a man, you feel the fear. If nothing else, having empathy helps.

[@unvergebeneid]

She's a good actor but she's also very attractive and very white, both of which unfortunately helps a lot with people feeling empathy. So, great choice there.

[@nadiainthesky]

⁠@@unvergebeneidthat was my first thought as well…

[@dodgelandesman]

The reason the 88 felony ad works. I was half paying attention. I assumed this was an ad blaming dems for hiring felons. And I'm like shit are they really gonna hire a dude with 88 felonies. 1 or 2 I get but boy, this is embarrassing. Then I realized the felonies belonged to Trump. Got me to pay attention

[@Barubindc]

I made the mall ad and we tested it and it moved voters to Biden by 3 points.

[@MileHile]

You're a brave human to watch Alex Wagner's blunt honesty ~ your ad. Appreciate your efforts to re-elect President Biden. Thank you!

[@chrisoneill3999]

Voters know the value of honesty. Pundits not so much (they can't monetize it).

[@TPaine76]

All’s well that’s Longwell! So grateful to you and Sarah and everyone at RVAT for all the work you do.

[@apierion]

No joke that pregnancy text ad got me in the feels and I’m a fucking guy from nj. That’s a good one.

[@BluebonnetblueTexan637]

What is child support in NJ? This affects the guys too.

[@apierion]

@@BluebonnetblueTexan637 you ain’t wrong, but child support wasn’t even on my radar.

[@nnonotnow]

If your setting silently by as a Republican and letting Trump do his thing, you are not part of the problem. You are the problem. They don't get a pass anymore.

[@davidmark7785]

Almost a statement, but couldn't understand

[@BluebonnetblueTexan637]

They are doing a travel ban in Texas too. Or trying too.

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Idaho, Nebraska, Alabama Frankly, Alabama might be the most aggressive. USDOJ is already publicly put them on notice.

[@debrabiderman4275]

Think the first Ad is fecking scary as Shit! And im 68 and beyond all that.

[@davidking4838]

The Alabama ad is cringe......but that is exactly what gives it its power. Great ad!

[@hippodinoreserve6090]

All we have to do is - do nothing, and this abortion ad will become our reality. 😢 Please Vote 💙

[@katheryn7258]

Don’t vote blue…write in someone decent!

[@RobertCoxEsq]

The CA Republican's effort to recall Newsom makes more sense now (not that I agree with it). They wanted to take him off the board because he can effectively message to their base the same way they communicate to their base.

[@MrBsbotto]

Agreed. Newsom is an absolute pro at standing against right-wing bullshit and deflating the fools with wit and laser-like delivery. What a champion for democracy!

[@david4096]

Newsom would make a good President..

[@doktortutankamazon31]

A Doctor being told he can't save his patient from organ failure. Cops at the hospital.

[@bluelotus3750]

They were trying to track women's cycles by getting access to their phone apps and purchase history. That first ad wasn't cringe, it was showing how scary and insane the lengths they're going to, to control women.

[@alexandradaniele]

Women should ditch these apps and if they have to make arrangements for an abortion in another state, they should use burner phones.

[@bluelotus3750]

@@alexandradaniele They shouldn't have to. We're not criminals just because we can carry a fetus or couldn't (if that is the case). How many men are going to jail every time they j*rk off? Why doesn't a r*pist or child molester get castrated or even tried in court? Harvey Weinstein's case was just overturned on a technicality. And they KNOW he is guilty. Why is Viagra or Cialis easier to get than the pill or heck, even insulin? All they have to do is track your receipts for tampons/pads. Which they already do. Considering most women's cycles, especially young women's are off or erratic, it's a disaster in the making. Women need to vote out these disgusting politicians and Congress needs to codify Roe. It is healthcare.

[@bluelotus3750]

@@alexandradaniele They shouldn't have to. We're not criminals just because we can carry a fetus or couldn't (if that is the case). How many men are going to jail every time they j*rk off? Why doesn't a r*pist or child molester get castrated or even tried in court? Harvey Weinstein's case was just overturned on a technicality. And they KNOW he is guilty. Why is Viagra or Cialis easier to get than the pill or heck, even insulin? All they have to do is track your receipts for tampons/pads. Considering most women's cycles, especially young women's are off or erratic, it's a disaster in the making. Women need to vote out these disgusting politicians and Congress needs to codify Roe. It is healthcare.

[@cardocann6689]

Isn't there something in the Constitution about interfering with interstate travel?

[@jainthorne4136]

Republicans stopped caring about the Constitution a long, long time ago.

[@davidking4838]

I believe so - the State you live in does not own you.

[@smilingfox8978]

More likely, the fact that you crossed a state line makes it a federal.offense.

[@allynnamccleod8862]

Since when has constitutionality stopped red states from passing clearly unconstitutional laws? No matter how glaringly unconstitutional a law is, until someone brings suit and the appeals work themselves up through the system, possibly all the way to the Supreme Court, unless a lower court issues a stay of enforcement of the law, they are still on the books and still doing damage.

[@Jbal8924]

@@allynnamccleod8862my thoughts exactly! 😠

[@gleebranham5091]

The meidas touch travel commercial is a banger y'all should review it

[@larkendelvie]

Wow -- fantastic idea -- we need to require that all candidates for government office show their tax returns and pass a full background check. If we have to do it so do they.

[@newmoon766]

One sign of a really bad law is that it is absolutely unenforceable. Another one is that it makes it illegal for someone to do something they're only doing out of desperation.

[@sprig5173]

Surely it's unconstitutional to restrict interstate travel?

[@newmoon766]

@@sprig5173 Yes, it is. For now. With this Supreme Court, who knows? 🤕

[@imnadia84]

It's not unenforceable. Abusers can rat out their victims. Some states are thinking of giving vigilante cash rewards. It's very big brother watching us.

[@rarechase9487]

I disagree with the second part. Many criminals are committing crimes to support themselves and family. While yes they are acting out of desperation, you cannot turn to crime or illegal activities to make ends meet. you need some morals. doesn’t matter if it’s done out of desperation, it shouldn’t be legal. Not talking about abortion at all.

[@Batfan166]

I think the Biden ad is very effective. Plain and simple. Its real. I disagree with your analysis.

[@agwarden]

I agree with it. It's pretty blatantly scripted and won't win anyone over who is still trying to decide. The Kennedy family only speaks to the bluest boomers.

[@sookibeulah9331]

They do all work for the Biden administration and are simply looking after their pay check.

[@marciahilber5536]

The ad about ".... if you can't get a job in a mall.." will be very effective.

[@poaks742]

I agree that it can be really effective for some voters. It'll also help counter the bull$#!+ narrative Republicans have put out over and over again about the "Biden crime family." When they're poisoning the media ecosystem with disinformation like that, it helps to keep reminding people about Trump's crimes.

[@wordless1111]

Mall ad should of ended with applicant saying all he needs is a second chance.

[@craffte]

Good one, exactly

[@ridleyramos7657]

These ads aren't meant for political pundits. They are meant for the less educated, politically disengaged regular Joe's and Jane's from a swing state. You two are not the target market.

[@germanswede6446]

Glad they addressed it. I could not focus on the Kennedy's pro-Biden ad because I was so distracted by the cross-talk.

[@Batfan166]

I think the Newsom ad was good. I agree the cop with pregnancy test part could be reworked to make it more effective

[@t.tenney3470]

Some of the ads are good enough to remind us of the issue, but can be improved

[@uarthchylde]

Bounce her off the hood and don't have her stare in the direction of the cameraman?

[@julmaass]

How about cops stopping ANY woman traveling between states for any reason required to do a pregnancy test.

[@triple_sec0]

As a woman, I found the ads very effective. They illustrate a reality that Trump/Project 25 would be more than thrilled to create if he’s elected. Remember when we were all saying that Trump would be a horrible president when he was running and then elected? Well, he was beyond horrible. In his second term, I think he’ll pull every autocratic move in the book and then some. Autocracy is all about control, fear and submission.

[@hawkweed]

Can't believe she compared the cop in the first ad to the cops from the movie Fargo. In Fargo, the cops were the pregnant sheriff and her mild-mannered deputy.

[@KuueenKumi]

Think she meant the dorkiness of the acting and accent. Don't forget there was a TV show

[@theomegajuice8660]

@@KuueenKumi It's a little bit difficult to feel threatened by someone with a heavy sing-song accent like that. Admittedly, I say that as a straight white guy who has never lived in the Southern US

[@mike696969able]

IMO a better ad would have a clips of former Trump admin employees…their faces with their titles …VP, Sec of State…etc all saying…how they won’t be voting for Trump along with the caption…Trump’s former coworkers (who know him better than anyone) don’t support him…you can either

[@rkymtnchi503]

They should make an ad that goes through a list of every campaign aide and/or former employee of Trump who pled guilty and went to prison for crimes that benefitted him, a list of the two dozen women's sexual assault allegations towards him over the years, a list of his remaining criminal charges, a list of all his failed and bankrupted businesses...with a background tune of Woody Guthrie's 1954 song, "Old Man Trump", which was written about Donald's father

[@atticusandwinifred3274]

I thought the abortion ad was the most effective. For me anyway.

[@pennybaker498]

If I was still living in the states (moved to the UK 20+yrs ago) and under 40 and lived in a red state I would be moving.

[@Lori-1492]

At, at 73 I distinctly remember the Kennedys. RFK Jr doesn’t have the brains. I think it is a great ad-your own family won’t support you‼️😂 I appreciate Gov Newsom’s ad too, very powerful.

[@annakingry9157]

To be fair, he says he gets much of his information from beings in space.

[@lindajamroz4807]

​@@annakingry9157and Steve Bannon was the one who urged him to run, and he's being funded by a trump super pac.

[@taylorcommon807]

Have you looked into all of RFK JR’s policies? What exactly points to “doesn’t have the brains?”

[@david4096]

RF K is Sickning .His grating voice is so aulfull.Chringworthy face to.

[@BrendaTanner-v6e]

My take was all 3 ads were effective. JFK’s family speaking their minds without any backdrop was stark & straightforward; the pregnancy ad was gut ranching in that women are being treated this way & the ‘ no one would hire’ was so matter of fact!

[@sookibeulah9331]

They all work for the Biden administration and are looking after their pay checks.

[@tedtratt9553]

The fact of restricting movement of a citizen , who is not wanted for a crime, is more disturbing than anything. Ask police to act on something you have heard is going to happen, they will say they cannot act until a crime has been committed. This is political interference in a person's rights.

[@chosler172]

There are county's in Texas that have put traveling thru there county illegal.

[@kierstenridgway4634]

The first ad seems absurd. I don't know that people will believe that it's actually kind of probable. Hand maids tale for sure! I was at a party this weekend. My nephew said he believes Trump will not go for a total ban on abortion. Basically, he is taking him at his word, which imo is the most scary part! Yes, I couldn't help myself but to talk about politics at a party! 😬

[@hippodinoreserve6090]

Thank you. You took one for the team.❤

[@nelsaf365]

I wonder what would change your mind about that first ad? As a 50+ woman, I see it as a possibility for our future, and it was acted well (yeah, the cop was central casting cringe). If you are under 50, and you see it as less possible bc the ad is ineffective, why? I feel the comments are important to those making these ads. 😊

[@Batfan166]

@kierstenridgway4634 Disagree with you. This ad is horribly realistic. Too many women have found out just how real this has become

[@herotyranus6540]

How old is your nephew?

[@pmclaughlin4111]

Would sound absurd except 2 cases working their way through the courts. At least one case filed then dropped. Alabama seems most aggressive in pursuing medical records of woman who receive medical care put of state. Another state has a law that discusses the use of local roads to leave the state. So its not about reproductive healthcare, its about local tax dollars being used on local road maintenance facilitating women seeking healthcare

[@quinnnewman9538]

I am wortied that a lot of this good messaging is gonna be all for naught because zoomers are going to be salty about gaza and blame biden instead of netanyahu

[@muc405]

I see 1968 happening all over again, but we’ll get fascist trump and his enablers until he dies. And just like those student protesters back then, zoomers are playing right into the fears of “law and order” voters who never stay home, while zoomers will vote for some random 3rd party candidate.

[@itsROMPERS...]

That concerns me too. And so they will refuse to vote for Biden without even considering that Trump will be much worse for Palestinians. So in their concern for Palestinians they'll doom many more to torture and death under Trump. It's insane.

[@gliberty42]

"people who care about Jan 6" -- the fact that this is just a subset of Americans is so deeply disturbing. How can you not? How can this ad not hit everyone in the gut?

[@mightyone3737]

Awesome to see Alex on here, I pray it won't be 4 years before you have her back on!

[@jarichards99utube]

2024 Slogan: "MAKE AMERICA DECENT AGAIN, RFK ALL The Way...! "

[@communitygardener17]

These blocks on interstate travel are a violation of federal interstate commerce laws and must be challenged.

[@itsROMPERS...]

Right, the SCOTUS will obviously override it, because they're honest and unbiased.

[@brdfleetwood]

We have rights to freely travel anywhere in the United States. These abortion laws need to be repealed

[@fett713akamandodragon5]

You only have the rights the extreme court hasn't erased yet. They're currently discussing whether the tRump has outright immunity and can just assassinate people and seem inclined to make that a reality too.

[@fankrys]

As someone formerly train in chemical science, i could never go with anyone, left right or center, that denies science.

[@chosler172]

That is true for most democrats if I'm not mistaken. Should probably lean in on rfk Jr's anti vaccine beliefs.

[@sookibeulah9331]

It’s always interesting that someone calling for better scientific and fully independent oversight is described as anti-science. I say independent oversight as much of the alphabet agencies funding comes from the corporations they are supposed to regulate.

[@MileHile]

The Kennedy ad could have easily been filmed at a family gathering, and there are a LOT of Kennedys. It was a good intro and test run.

[@sookibeulah9331]

They all work for the Biden administration and are looking after their pay checks.

[@captmants2093]

Gosh I really gotta redo this show just as a regular person lol! It's so interesting getting professional opinions, good job yall.

[@patriciavaughan1390]

The first one isn’t far off from the future.

[@aaronfaucett6442]

I'm the first ad the girls were only a mile from the State line, they clearly have never seen The Dukes of Hazzard 😂

[@jayhemp00]

Please, please please please! Do more of these shorts! I absolutely love them. I'm down for all of the podcasts, but these totally make my day. 🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@donthompsonrealtor3294]

It is 1000% NOT Cringe, based on the (so called) news I consume. ONE Word, I!!inois

[@Marcel_Audubon]

what's Illinois got to do with it?? Illinois was probably these young ladies' destination

[@seanbrennan2478]

I think the Kennedy Family ad is primarily useful as a video on internet, for someone to show on their phone to someone who only knows RFK Jr by his name, and not by his policies.

[@Android-Zen]

What policies do you have an issue with?

[@bobdog90]

@sean I totally agree.

[@changingworld7467]

@@Android-Zen The people who say they don't like RFK never know any of his policies. They just watch MSNBC...

[@seanbrennan2478]

@@markwilson4374 @Android-Zen As 2 people have asked, I have an issue with his policy to threaten to sue Science Journals, for retracting "real" science papers. I wonder which retracted papers he has a problem with, cough, debunked autism vaccine study, cough. The policy is framed as removing Big Pharma influence on science community, but he is very vague on what valid science has been suppressed. I would agree with a policy that studies that are a result publicly funded research are accessible without a paywall, but that is not his main issue.

[@taylorcommon807]

I side with more of RFK JR’s policies with Biden’s. That’s why he has my vote. The few Kennedy siblings endorsing Biden does literally nothing for those who actually listen to RFK JR speak on what issues face this country. I’m not antivax. But I think big pharma is corrupt and we should have someone look into it! For example: instead of promoting diet and exercise, they promote ozempic. Which has driven up the price and makes it harder for actual diabetics to get it. We also don’t know the long term effects of people using it long term that are using it off label.

[@CCtriC-zr9xy]

I love him. We need more Dems like this. Gov Cumo was really good too but his unacceptable conduct doomed him as it should.

[@travcat756]

Compose an ad where someone is trying to argue with Jim Jones' cult not to drink the kool aid

[@maryhalverson5713]

That might be too offensive to rabid Bidenites.

[@maryhalverson5713]

That might be too offensive for rabid Bidenites.

[@dlcs1406]

Every one of his political ads points at a different group and I think this one's going to be effective to the Boomers

[@barbarakristof4253]

There are a lot of people in the JFK/RFK generation who probably do think it's a good thing to vote for a Kennedy, who maybe feel an obligation to vote for RFK Jr just beause of a sense of loyalty. This ad should be shown to them.

[@mcoguyaj]

We are old not senile. We also believe in science and vaccines. What I have found is that young people don't know about his anti vaxxer stance and a lot of anti vaxxers our probably behind him 100%. I think Trump should be worried about RFK Jr. Because they both have the bat shit crazy members of our society.

[@rileysob17]

This ad reads like a hostage video

[@taylorcommon807]

@@markwilson4374well said! Rfk all the way! ❤

[@sookibeulah9331]

That small proportion of his family all work for the Biden administration. Their loyalty is to their pay check.

[@jtempleton1465]

There are many more voters voting for RFK, Jr. than you think. "Nothing changes if nothing changes". He has my vote.

[@sookibeulah9331]

Absolutely. Break the Duopoly.

[@flygirlfly]

Soooo...you're essentially voting for Trump. RFK has NO CHANCE of winning.

[@PFWoody488]

"I learn something new..." is such a great compliment.

[@gh1430]

RFK all the way!

[@pennymccabe6989]

It’s really the only ad they need to run on RFK Jr. If his whole family (who know him best) are endorsing Biden, it tells you everything you need to know! 😂

[@rossgoldberg5201]

It's not aggressive and provocative enough on how RFK jr. is a total fraud, has actually sold out his entire family name, betrayed the Democratic party, is not a true liberal/progressive, not a serious candidate at all, and needs to seriously consult a psychiatrist because of how delusional and incredibly egotistical he is. The whole Kennedy family can say all of this and more about him in a fair manner and with tough love for RFK jr.

[@maryhalverson5713]

The ad's a big flop because those weak links work for Biden!

[@maryhalverson5713]

That ad's a big flop because those weak links work for Biden!

[@rileysob17]

Does your extended family know you best?

[@maryhalverson5713]

@@rileysob17 - Not in the slightest.

[@ellennordstrom5214]

This show reveals why MSNBC should include more comments from Alex when they have all of their hosts on special coverage events; she's very observant and makes great points!

[@stevendurrant1724]

What kind of oddball calls Trump an ‘outsider’ and a Kennedy ‘outside the mainstream’? They are epitomes of privilege

[@richardvickrey4786]

Alex, love you, mean it! BUT, by your logic, there's no point to run ANY of these ads. I must respectfully disagree. I live in an area of the country that stupidly leans to the Right whenever possible. I am in the "Old Fart" demographic of voters. Still, against all odds, I have been a lifelong "FDR Democrat". Point being, I feel aspirational ads such as these, have the capability of impacting impressionable future voters AND Senior Citizens who might be ready to make a meaningful change late in life. My now deceased, 93 year old Dad made such a change. He went from voting for Ronald Reagan (twice!) to being a regular viewer of msnbc who felt that Trump was a joke. Someone who could NEVER become the Republican nominee in 2016. Luckily, he passed away before having to deal with the carnage & disgrace Trump has brought to our nation. 💙

[@Gizmodo-4920]

How about an older voter watching J6 footage & wondering "Why did I vote for Trump again in 2020?" And the same voter watching footage of "career GOP" Senators, etc. saying they are going to support Trump no matter what he's done. Include recent Tim Scott footage being asked by Kristin Welker if he will accept 2024 election results!! What could be more damning? 😱

[@pcrockett5967]

I try to watch MSNBC or listen to PBS news or get into intelligent podcasts, but they’re generally a turnoff. I have a PhD, but grew up working class. PBS & MSNBC reflect my politics but are soooo elitist. Hosts cannot stop themselves from using 4 to 5 syllable words or referencing high brow literature or focusing on the 401k investor class economy - basically reflecting the reality of college educated, 401k people. No wonder why Fox attracts the working class. Get out of your elitist silos. Speak a tad more slowly. Your content is too good. Why turn off large segments of your audience? BTW- all the ads were effective.

[@ronaldadams9233]

Where's Sirhan Sirhan jr. when you need him?

[@itsROMPERS...]

The question that needed to be asked.

[@sookibeulah9331]

Nice, especially when the Biden administration has refused to grant Secret Service protection 5 times, even though it’s common for candidates to have it by this stage in the election. Nicki Hayley was given secret service protection and she had less chance of winning than RFK Jr. The Dems know Biden is such a week candidate they have to try to get rid on one opponent through the courts, hoping and praying for a successful prosecution and they other they hope will meet the same fate as his father. What can’t the Dems just have a candidate the 51% of Americans support - because they have to go with the candidate their corporate donors want.

[@BluePerroDos]

I don’t know when I missed Alex Wagner but it’s possibly the years I stopped watching news in 2021 until a few months ago! I’m so impressed with her and I am euphoric she is on our side!

[@Marcel_Audubon]

you stopped watching the news for 3 years? how? why?

[@BluePerroDos]

@@Marcel_Audubon I realized that I was living in an state of almost obsession with politics and I felt terrible. I started putting the tv channel on the ones that ran old black and white Westerns and I love them. Unfortunately, many of the channels do lean right. When the election season started up, I started to pay attention. I do get my news from The New Yorker and Atlantic etc. I enjoy watching KZbin also with people I trust and enjoy. BTW I’m an active voter and research the folks I vote for.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

@@BluePerroDos Thanks. Maybe I'll take a break (after the election) but I will have the DTs!!

[@changingworld7467]

'On our side' = you just explained why it isn't news. Propaganda works of course, but young people don't want to participate.

[@changingworld7467]

nonsense...

[@nessa7431]

I just love this show. I learn a lot - I watch ads differently now.

[@communitygardener17]

You guys may be over thinking the Kennedy ad. It appeals to dems who remember RFK. It is a good ad.

[@justicetexas9492]

RE: Kennedy family ad. Good jo of describing the ick factor. Why would I care or need to know what all these family members think? We don't worship these subsequent generations just for being Kennedys.

[@deeannebennett26]

Okay Crooked Media….How did Smartless land the pod interview with all 3 former Dem presidents and you guys didn’t?🤯

[@heyborttheeditor1608]

You guys should do one of Kennedy’s ads. You know, so it doesn’t look like you’re politically motivated democrat-Republican pushers

[@hannantr]

Please talk about Actblue and why so many Democrats are not donating because they are sick of being harangued by multiple campaigns who can't even identify themselves properly in ridiculously long emails. And, of course, the endless text messages.

[@jayc5695]

Dan, I respect ya and listened to PSA every week leading up to 2020, but you should not dismiss how many D's are going to vote independant this election.

[@Coopsterish]

I think the Kennedy ad is spot on. If RFKJ’s family is against little Bobby..it’s telling.

[@Android-Zen]

Are you sure that those familiy members don’t stand to gain financially by keeping Biden in office? 5 of his family members work for the Biden admin. It’s understandable that they want to keep their position.

[@rossgoldberg5201]

Yeah, but Alex and Dan are right. Why didn't that ad attack RFK jr. hard? We still have a bit too many Democrats who are too afraid to get in the fucking mud by getting very aggressive like Tim Ryan or John Fetterman as James Carville would say.

[@bobdog90]

They found 4 people. One was his nephew. This dude has 8 siblings. I'm not voting for RFK, but I think he responded to this issue really well in the past when he said something along the lines of, "Do you agree with your whole family on political issues?" I certainly don't agree with mine. It's really is just cheap ad hominem when you think of it.

[@rockdocandlittlebird5974]

Yes! The first one screams Handmaid's Tale and it's chilling. The Kennedy one is kinda... eh... don't care, never cared about RFK, he's antivax and that's a deal breaker for me. #3 is a combination of cringe and funny. Mistly funny because it's true.

[@philliphoyt7686]

I’m voting for RFK Jr Biden is brain dead 😂😂😂

[@RichardRamsey-su7he]

I laughed at the pregnancy test demand. From the cop.... but yeah, it's very effective. The fear of cops is a real thing, and the fear of extremist religion is also a real thing. Double whammy for people they are targeting.

[@LogicAndReason2025]

That 1st add is even more emotional if you saw the Handmaid's tale episode where Emily makes it to Canada - barely.

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

Let's stop saying trump is responsible for today's Supreme Court. The Federalist Society and Leonard Leo are responsible. I mean come on. If trump selected justices, we would have Judge Judy, Judge Reinhold, and a 1969 GTO on the court.

[@fett713akamandodragon5]

Haha! You're probably right, Mitch McTurtle is on that list to blame also ofc.

[@chosler172]

But Trump is out there taking full credit for it. I say let him.

[@kurttuchscherer7706]

@@chosler172 and that is the problem. And it doesn't help that the media plays along. I get the politics behind behind it. We don't want trump to win and the abortion issue is a vote driver. But even if trump loses, Leonard Leo will still be there when the next republican president comes along. The right keeps talking about the " deep state". The Federalist Society, Heritage Foundation etc. are the very definition of it.

[@nancychandler3673]

Women's Reproductive Healthcare is the main reason to vote 💙 Biden/Harris. Flip the House. Keep the Senate. 🇺🇸

[@petecoogan]

They should refer to rfk jr as their crazy Uncle

[@mwk89]

For the voter that doesn't like either Biden or trump, is it really a persuasive argument to say that rfk Jr is a spoiler?

[@sookibeulah9331]

I see Biden as the spoiler. The Dems know the only way he wins against Trump is securing a conviction against him.

[@hdunleavy]

Really like this show! Thanks!

[@truesimplicity]

Incredibly effective ads... 🚫🐘

[@murtbuggy1]

Everyone is miscalculating the appeal of RFK Jr.....I hope he wins in November. Oh the add, the add is in awfully bad taste from Dems, who seem to be in favour of democracy, except for third party candidates.

[@christinebenson518]

You're delusional if you think RFK Jr can win. He can't.