<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;Election Countdown: Insights from the Dixie Dems&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;Join Bob Gatty and guests Arthur Hill and Robert Thompson in this special election countdown episode of the Dixie Dems on the Lean to the Left Podcast. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;The discussion in this episode provides insights into key battleground states like North Carolina and Georgia, touching on local electoral dynamics, early voting experiences, and the potential impacts of increased voter turnout. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;The episode also delves into issues like sign-stealing, the influence of young voters, and the broader implications of local electoral mechanisms. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;Additionally, Bob shares thoughts on his newly released book, 'Hijacked Nation,' covering the political landscape from the January 6 insurrection to the current day. The book is available at Amazon at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdWVGQ3ZEFWcVY3TmVaaHY1VER4TVUwWGo4d3xBQ3Jtc0tuRDlOeWVySVNMV0dvSkpPMjJDcnhmeF9fM3hiXzNFUEpRVWRMaFNadUdUajJjd2p6blppRzE0eWVEcWN5SXMyTjJrYUw5YlVZYlhJdENLMWlWdTRjVEY2R1dzS3BTQ2FhZkRDeHM1OWwxdkg2blMxYw&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4ePrTF7&amp;amp;v=AjGeV9sWP3s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; and Barnes &amp;amp; Noble at &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FnbElYNlJDVEttS0lIM2JKaUV4RDB4T2lEQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTVlnTDJlYU9nMmpNZFNYRU0wTTJZUDhWT1NCZm9hQ3V5NU1raXVfQTJfU3VaVFdkQTlLcU1nZ0NxcHZ5NUo3VmlNdVdZNGRLTVpBV1VTRng5UjlBYWh0ZE9iQVpzeWZzVDhoWnFfM2RZZ1dlYUs1MA&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fhijacked-nation-bob-gatty%2F1146432791%3Fean%3D9798990982963&amp;amp;v=AjGeV9sWP3s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hija...&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;Don't miss this insightful conversation as the Dixie Dems break down the upcoming election and its possible outcomes, with optimism about Harris' chances in Georgia and North Carolina, two key battleground states that could be the key to victory.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;CHAPTERS:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=0s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;00:00&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Introduction and Halloween Special&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=59s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;00:59&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Election Focus: North Carolina and Georgia&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=210s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;03:30&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Early Voting Experiences&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=687s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;11:27&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Georgia's Election Shenanigans&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=844s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;14:04&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Final Thoughts and Predictions&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=1825s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;30:25&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Local Elections and Issues&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=2029s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;33:49&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Promoting the New Book&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;amp;t=2187s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;36:27&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt; Closing Remarks and Call to Vote&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;About Bob Gatty&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes &amp;amp; Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital version coming soon. Here's a direct link: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE9ZY1lwQTFpU0x5Z3ZpQkhaeHItRkJkeWZxd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMmFOOTE0dHJRUUNWUlNUYjRIVlJHYzd4bGh3NGlKZ1ItQVljenMxbENiMGlKR3hyR1NYQ0F4VzltUmpRZlItOHZTLUFJX1h2TUw3YURITzVrVkwyZ1ktbFVRSVdHU1NaTElJbEFzQTdTenczYTdrUQ&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4eK8ghZ&amp;amp;v=AjGeV9sWP3s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;"&gt;https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;______________________&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;DISCLAIMER:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"&gt;Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, you won’t pay any extra – in fact, you may even save with a discount! Using these links helps support this channel, allowing us to keep providing free content to help you on your journey. Thank you for your support&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Lean to the Left Podcast

Bob Gatty

Election Countdown: Insights from the Dixie Dems

NOV 2, 20241 MIN
The Lean to the Left Podcast

Election Countdown: Insights from the Dixie Dems

NOV 2, 20241 MIN

Description

<p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">Election Countdown: Insights from the Dixie Dems</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">Join Bob Gatty and guests Arthur Hill and Robert Thompson in this special election countdown episode of the Dixie Dems on the Lean to the Left Podcast. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe! We have many more thought-provoking discussions lined up that you won't want to miss.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">The discussion in this episode provides insights into key battleground states like North Carolina and Georgia, touching on local electoral dynamics, early voting experiences, and the potential impacts of increased voter turnout. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">The episode also delves into issues like sign-stealing, the influence of young voters, and the broader implications of local electoral mechanisms. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">Additionally, Bob shares thoughts on his newly released book, 'Hijacked Nation,' covering the political landscape from the January 6 insurrection to the current day. The book is available at Amazon at </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVdWVGQ3ZEFWcVY3TmVaaHY1VER4TVUwWGo4d3xBQ3Jtc0tuRDlOeWVySVNMV0dvSkpPMjJDcnhmeF9fM3hiXzNFUEpRVWRMaFNadUdUajJjd2p6blppRzE0eWVEcWN5SXMyTjJrYUw5YlVZYlhJdENLMWlWdTRjVEY2R1dzS3BTQ2FhZkRDeHM1OWwxdkg2blMxYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4ePrTF7&amp;v=AjGeV9sWP3s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">https://amzn.to/4ePrTF7</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> and Barnes &amp; Noble at </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FnbElYNlJDVEttS0lIM2JKaUV4RDB4T2lEQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTVlnTDJlYU9nMmpNZFNYRU0wTTJZUDhWT1NCZm9hQ3V5NU1raXVfQTJfU3VaVFdkQTlLcU1nZ0NxcHZ5NUo3VmlNdVdZNGRLTVpBV1VTRng5UjlBYWh0ZE9iQVpzeWZzVDhoWnFfM2RZZ1dlYUs1MA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barnesandnoble.com%2Fw%2Fhijacked-nation-bob-gatty%2F1146432791%3Fean%3D9798990982963&amp;v=AjGeV9sWP3s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hija...</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">Don't miss this insightful conversation as the Dixie Dems break down the upcoming election and its possible outcomes, with optimism about Harris' chances in Georgia and North Carolina, two key battleground states that could be the key to victory.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">CHAPTERS:</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=0s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">00:00</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Introduction and Halloween Special</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=59s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">00:59</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Election Focus: North Carolina and Georgia</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=210s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">03:30</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Early Voting Experiences</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=687s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">11:27</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Georgia's Election Shenanigans</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=844s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">14:04</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Final Thoughts and Predictions</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=1825s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">30:25</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Local Elections and Issues</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=2029s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">33:49</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Promoting the New Book</span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjGeV9sWP3s&amp;t=2187s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">36:27</a><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);"> Closing Remarks and Call to Vote</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">About Bob Gatty</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital version coming soon. Here's a direct link: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbE9ZY1lwQTFpU0x5Z3ZpQkhaeHItRkJkeWZxd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMmFOOTE0dHJRUUNWUlNUYjRIVlJHYzd4bGh3NGlKZ1ItQVljenMxbENiMGlKR3hyR1NYQ0F4VzltUmpRZlItOHZTLUFJX1h2TUw3YURITzVrVkwyZ1ktbFVRSVdHU1NaTElJbEFzQTdTenczYTdrUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F4eK8ghZ&amp;v=AjGeV9sWP3s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: inherit; background-color: revert;">https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZ</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">______________________</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">DISCLAIMER:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(19, 19, 19); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);">Some links in this description are affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase through them, you won’t pay any extra – in fact, you may even save with a discount! Using these links helps support this channel, allowing us to keep providing free content to help you on your journey. Thank you for your support</span></p>