A political reconciliation narrative in which picking a former antagonist makes the candidate look forgiving, mature, and empathetic.
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Redemption story
A political reconciliation narrative in which picking a former antagonist makes the candidate look forgiving, mature, and empathetic.
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Jiang argues that Harris attacking Biden in the 2019 debate and then becoming his running mate created a redemption story that made Biden look forgiving, listening, team-oriented, and empathetic.
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"...third reason why they like Kamala Harris is because of the redemption story. So, in 2019, there's a Democratic primary, okay? This is when..."
"Anyone? Yes, okay, exactly, okay? Doesn't hold grudges, what else? What else? What else? Doesn't hold grudges. He's a very forgiving man. What else?..."
"for 50 years, and some of your policies I don't support. For example, you do not support the integration of black and white students..."
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A dated May 2024 election model: Biden's 2020 coalition weakens, the suburbs become the hinge, and Trump can win by turning Nikki Haley from enemy into evidence that he has changed.
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