Edwin Eisendrath is joined by David Nir, publisher of The Downballot.

Nir discussed the importance of local and state elections, highlighting the significant number of elected offices in the U.S. and their impact on democracy. He talked about the resurgence of interest in down-ballot races, citing Wisconsin's recent Supreme Court race as an example. He emphasized the role of independent media in providing unbiased information, contrasting it with the vulnerabilities of corporate media to co-optation. Nir also spoke about the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, including the need for generational change and the importance of endorsing primary winners. Additionally, he talked about the resources available in The Downballot Ultimate Data Guide.  

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