A break down about the primary election and the Democratic National Convention

Aug 20, 2024

On this episode of The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky, Michael Brodkorb and Becky Scherr are joined by Julius Hernandez to break down the following:

00:01:00 - Primary Election Recap

• Overview of Primary Results: The hosts discuss the primary election results, focusing on various races, including Congresswoman Fischbach's domination in CD7 and Omar's win against Don Samuels in CD5.
• Royce White's Nomination: Julius and Michael express their disappointment and concerns about Royce White's nomination as the GOP candidate for Senate, criticizing his controversial views and the potential negative impact on the Republican party.

00:10:00 - CD2 Election Analysis

• Taylor Rahm's Campaign: Discussion about the confusion and controversy surrounding Taylor Rahm's campaign in CD2, including his unclear withdrawal and the eventual victory of Joe Tarab.

00:12:00 - CD7 and CD5 Recap

• Fischbach's Win: The hosts briefly congratulate Congresswoman Fischbach on her primary win in CD7.
• Ilhan Omar vs. Don Samuels: Becky and Julius discuss the rematch in CD5, expressing admiration for Don Samuels and analyzing the challenges faced by his campaign against Omar.

00:19:00 - DNC Convention Preview

• Overview of DNC Convention: The hosts preview the DNC convention, highlighting speeches by President Biden, Hillary Clinton, and others. They discuss the significance of the convention for the Democratic party and the role of Minnesota delegates.
• Democratic Unity: Michael emphasizes the convention's importance in unifying the Democratic party, contrasting it with the Republican party's lack of unity.

00:30:00 - President Biden's Speech

• Analysis of Biden's Speech: The hosts analyze President Biden's speech at the DNC convention, noting its emotional tone and the significance of his decision to step down.
• Passing the Baton: Julius and Michael discuss the symbolic passing of the baton from Biden to Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, reflecting on Biden's legacy and the future of the Democratic party.

00:41:00 - Abortion Rights Focus

• Impactful Stories: The hosts discuss the emotional stories shared at the DNC convention regarding abortion rights, highlighting the importance of this issue in the upcoming election.
• Republican Messaging Challenges: Michael and Julius express concerns about the Republican party's messaging on abortion, noting the powerful impact of the stories shared at the convention.

00:50:00 - Harris and Walz Ticket

• Excitement for Upcoming Speeches: The hosts express excitement for the upcoming speeches by Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at the DNC convention, discussing their potential impact on the election.
• Republicans Supporting Harris: The conversation shifts to notable Republicans who have endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket, with Julius and Michael discussing the implications for the election.

00:57:00 - Looking Ahead to the election

• Post-Convention Bounce: The hosts speculate on the potential bounce in the polls for the Harris-Walz ticket following the DNC convention and discuss the challenges for both parties.

The Break Down with Brodkorb and Becky will return with a new episode next week.

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