Analyzing Election Wins and Exposing Money’s Influence in American Politics
Professor Charles Stanton and third-year law student Blanca Peña discuss recent U.S. elections, highlighting the victories of Eric Adams in New York City, a woman governor and a black attorney general in Virginia, and female nominee Jackie Sherrill in New Jersey. They note the significant voter turnout, particularly among diverse groups, which contributed to Sherrill's win. Stanton and Peña criticize the current administration's economic policies, rising costs, and cuts to social programs. They emphasize the influence of wealthy donors and the need for public financing of elections to reduce corruption. The conversation ends with a critique of the New York Times' potential prosecution for revealing Supreme Court justices' opinions.
