In this Substack Live conversation, David Pakman speaks with Tim Miller of The Bulwark about the state of the Democratic Party post-2024, the fallout from Biden’s decision to run again, and the emerging political ramifications of the Epstein files. Miller argues that Democrats, by positioning themselves as institutional defenders against Trump, lost touch with working-class frustrations, while Biden’s 2024 run—marked by isolation and poor communication—hurt the party’s prospects and set up Kamala Harris with a nearly impossible task.
They then pivot to the Epstein scandal, which Miller says has become a full-blown political story not because of new revelations, but due to Trump’s botched attempts to manage it. The resulting sense of cover-up, Miller argues, chips away at Trump's outsider image and could fragment his coalition—particularly among anti-establishment supporters and younger, non-ideological men. Finally, they discuss the growth of The Bulwark, crediting its success to consistency, authenticity, and a no-nonsense approach to political commentary, while sharing war stories from the world of political content creation.
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