The counter-programming strategy for Democrats is not to copy Trump or become more left-wing, but to offer 'uplift'—a complete moral reset after 16 years of corruption and resentment—offering integrity and hope rather than more resentment.
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“The counter programming smart move to me for a Democratic candidate is to offer uplift...You've had enough corruption. You've had enough sin. You've had enough resentment. Let's try a little hope.”
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How America Recovers from All This | Yale Conversations with David Brooks | Yale University— Yale Jackson School of Global AffairsCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:23:19 PM
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