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Summary

The video transcript discusses the contentious issue of immigration in the US, highlighting contrasting views on Kamala Harris's approach as Vice President. A recent poll suggests voters believe border crossings will increase if Harris wins the election, while Trump's supporters criticize her as a 'failed border czar.' Democrats counter by blaming Trump for blocking a bipartisan border security deal and praise Harris's toughness on immigration. The debate reflects the ongoing political divide and the high stakes of the immigration issue in the upcoming election.

Takeaways

• 🏛️ Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona discusses the Democratic Party's challenges with immigration policy, especially for Kamala Harris.
• 📊 A CBS poll indicates that 48% of likely voters believe Southern border crossings will increase if Harris wins, while 72% believe they will decrease under Trump.
• 🔍 Trump and his Republican allies criticize Harris as a 'failed border czar', accusing her of being lazy and wanting an open border.
• 🗣️ Trump's campaign emphasizes immigration as a key issue, believing it to be advantageous for them when he discusses it.
• 🛡️ Democrats counter by praising the Biden administration's immigration efforts and blaming Trump for blocking a bipartisan border security deal.
• 📝 Senator Chris Murphy, the lead Democratic negotiator on the failed deal, describes it as a tough bill with $20 billion for new border security and reforms to the asylum system.
• 🔥 Trump is accused of killing the bill to maintain division and fear, which are said to be his political 'oxygen'.
• 📉 Border crossings have decreased by 40% since December, which may help Democrats as there are fewer images of people crossing the border.
• 🇲🇽 Mexico's enforcement of border regulations is credited with helping to reduce border crossings, which could benefit Harris in the election.
• 📈 Despite the decrease in border crossings, polls consistently show that Trump is ahead of Harris on the issue of immigration.
• 🎭 Trump's rallies are described as a 'festival' where he feeds off the crowd's energy, often preferring to focus on attacks rather than policy discussions.

Q & A

What is the main political challenge related to immigration mentioned in the script?

The main political challenge related to immigration is the handling of the U.S. Southern border crossings, which is considered one of the biggest political challenges for the Democratic party and for Kamala Harris in particular.

What does a recent poll from CBS suggest about voters' beliefs regarding Kamala Harris and border crossings?

A recent poll from CBS suggests that 48% of likely voters believe that U.S. Southern border crossings will increase if Kamala Harris wins the election.

How does Donald Trump's narrative on Kamala Harris differ from the Democrats' perspective on her role in immigration policy?

Donald Trump and his Republican allies criticize Kamala Harris as a 'failed border czar,' while Democrats praise the Biden administration's efforts on immigration and blame Trump for obstructing a bipartisan border security deal.

What was the outcome of the bipartisan border security deal mentioned in the script?

The bipartisan border security deal, which included $20 billion in new border security and reforms to the asylum system, fell apart earlier this year, with Democrats blaming former President Trump for its failure.

How does Democratic Senator Chris Murphy describe Kamala Harris's stance on immigration?

Democratic Senator Chris Murphy describes Kamala Harris as 'tough as nails on immigration' and attributes the failure of the border security bill to Trump's interference.

What is the current status of border crossings according to the script?

Border crossings have decreased by 40% since December, which is helping Democrats as it reduces the visibility of the issue leading up to the election.

What role does Mexico's border enforcement play in the current situation, as mentioned in the script?

Mexico's decision to enforce border regulations and keep people away from the southern border is helping to reduce the number of border crossings, which in turn is beneficial for Kamala Harris and the Democrats.

How does the script suggest that Donald Trump's campaign is using immigration as a political tool?

The script indicates that Donald Trump's campaign views days when he speaks about immigration, the economy, and crime as good days for him, suggesting that these topics are used strategically to rally support.

What is the impact of Donald Trump's focus on policy versus his 'Trump show' style of campaigning, as described in the script?

While policy discussions like immigration are important, the script suggests that Trump's base prefers the 'Trump show,' which includes attacks and controversial statements, as it generates more attention and press coverage.

What does the script imply about the strategy of Donald Trump's campaign regarding Kamala Harris and immigration?

The script implies that the Trump campaign is focusing on immigration as a key issue to criticize Kamala Harris, using it as a strategy to rally support and highlight perceived weaknesses in her approach to border security.

Outlines

00:00

🏛️ Immigration Policy Debate

The first paragraph discusses the contentious issue of immigration policy in the United States, particularly focusing on the political challenges it poses for the Democratic Party and Vice President Kamala Harris. A recent poll suggests that 48% of likely voters believe the Southern border crossings will increase if Harris wins the election, while 72% believe they will decrease under Donald Trump. The narrative from Trump and his allies criticizes Harris as a 'failed border czar' and implies a preference for open borders. In contrast, Democrats at the convention praise the Biden administration's efforts on immigration and blame Trump for obstructing a bipartisan border security deal. Senator Chris Murphy, the lead Democratic negotiator on the deal, highlights the failed attempt at comprehensive immigration reform and accuses Trump of prioritizing division and fear over policy. The paragraph also touches on the current decrease in border crossings and how this might influence the election.

05:01

🎭 Trump's Rally Dynamics

The second paragraph delves into the dynamics of Trump's rallies and the strategic challenges his campaign faces. It notes that Trump's strategists and advisers are concerned about his tendency to deviate from policy discussions into more personal attacks or controversial topics, which often garner more media attention. The paragraph suggests that while Trump's base enjoys his aggressive style, there is a desire for him to focus on policy issues such as immigration, which are seen as advantageous for him. The paragraph also reflects on the nature of Trump rallies as 'festivals' where the crowd's energy feeds Trump's performance, and how he is inclined to respond to their preferences for a more combative approach rather than a substantive policy discussion.

Keywords

💡Immigration

Immigration refers to the movement of people from one country to another with the intention of residing there permanently. In the context of the video, it is a central political issue, particularly for Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. The script discusses how immigration policy and border control are key challenges and points of contention between the Democratic and Republican parties, with the Southern border being a focal point.

💡Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States and a prominent figure in the Democratic Party. The script mentions her as a target of criticism from the Republican Party, specifically from Donald Trump, who refers to her as a 'failed border czar.' This highlights the political debate surrounding her role and the administration's approach to immigration.

💡Donald Trump

Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, is portrayed in the script as a critic of Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party's handling of immigration. His narrative is used to contrast the Republican view on border security and immigration policy, emphasizing his stance on a stricter approach to border control.

💡Border State

A border state is a state that shares a border with another country. In the video, Arizona is mentioned as a border state, which is significant because it is at the center of immigration challenges and is a battleground state in political elections. The script discusses how political figures like Trump campaign in these states, focusing on immigration issues.

💡Poll

A poll is a survey of public opinion used to gauge the popularity of political figures, policies, or issues. The script cites a CBS poll indicating that a majority of likely voters have differing views on how border crossings would be affected by either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump winning an election, reflecting the public's perception of the candidates' stances on immigration.

💡Bipartisan

Bipartisan refers to the cooperation and collaboration between two major political parties, in this case, Democrats and Republicans. The script mentions a bipartisan border security deal that fell apart, illustrating the challenges in achieving consensus on immigration policy.

💡Border Czar

The term 'border czar' is used to describe a person with significant authority and responsibility over border control and immigration policy. In the script, Donald Trump criticizes Kamala Harris by calling her a 'failed border czar,' suggesting that he believes she has not effectively managed these issues.

💡Asylum System

The asylum system refers to the set of laws and processes by which individuals can seek protection from persecution in their home country by applying to live in another country. The script discusses reforms to the U.S. asylum system as part of the broader conversation on immigration policy.

💡Hate and Division

Hate and division are themes that the script associates with the political strategy of Donald Trump, suggesting that he uses these to rally support and maintain his political influence. The script implies that addressing immigration and border issues can be divisive, and that some politicians exploit this for political gain.

💡Trump Rally

A Trump rally refers to a political gathering where Donald Trump speaks to his supporters. The script describes these events as 'festivals' that Trump uses to energize his base and focus on issues like immigration that resonate with his supporters, often prioritizing these over policy discussions.

💡Battleground State

A battleground state is a state in U.S. elections where the outcome is uncertain and both parties have a chance of winning. Arizona is mentioned as a battleground state in the script, highlighting its importance in political campaigns and the focus on immigration as a key issue in such states.

Highlights

Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona is at the center of immigration policy challenges, a significant issue for the Democratic party and Kamala Harris.

A recent CBS poll found that 48% of likely voters believe Southern border crossings will increase if Kamala Harris wins the election, while 72% believe they will decrease under Donald Trump.

Donald Trump and the Republicans have criticized Kamala Harris as a 'failed border czar', accusing her of promoting an open border policy.

Trump claims that under his administration, the border had the best numbers in recorded history before it deteriorated under the current administration.

Democrats at the convention praised the Biden administration's efforts on immigration and blamed Trump for blocking a bipartisan border security deal.

Senator Chris Murphy, the lead Democratic negotiator on the failed deal, described it as a tough bill with $20 billion in new border security.

Murphy accused Trump of killing the bill to maintain his ability to divide and use fear as a political tool.

The current advantage for Democrats is that border crossings are down 40% since December, reducing the visibility of the issue.

Mexico's enforcement of border regulations is helping to keep the border numbers down, which could benefit Kamala Harris in the election.

Despite the decrease in border numbers, immigration remains a high-priority issue in polls, with Trump leading Harris on the matter.

Trump's campaign sees days when he speaks about immigration, the economy, and crime as advantageous for his campaign.

Democrats are trying to convey the message that they attempted to pass a tough border bill, which was blocked by Trump.

The transcript discusses the challenge for Trump's campaign in balancing policy discussions with the 'Trump show' that his supporters enjoy.

Trump's rallies are described as festivals, where he feeds off the crowd's energy and preferences for attacks over policy discussions.

Trump's advisers express concern that his focus on policy may not be as appealing to his base as his usual style of campaigning.

The transcript highlights a pattern of Trump focusing on immigration and the economy during his rallies in battleground states.

Despite attempts to focus on policy, Trump's rallies often draw more attention to controversial statements or attacks.

Transcripts

all right that was uh Senator markk

Kelly from Arizona a border state very

much at the center of immigration

challenges immigration policy is

considered one of the biggest political

challenges for the Democratic party and

for kamla Harris in particular a recent

poll from CBS the BBC's us partner found

that 48% of likely voters believe us

Southern border crossings will go up if

Miss Harris wins the election 72%

believe they will decrease under Donald

Trump and Trump in his Republican allies

have made immigration a focal point of

their criticisms of Harris calling her a

failed border Zar and the former

president leaned into that narrative on

Thursday while campaigning in the

Battleground and border state of Arizona

we had a borders are who was the borders

she loved the title but she didn't want

to do the work because she's lazy and

probably more importantly than being

lazy she uh wants to have an open

border and you say who would want an

open border where criminals can pour

into our country

and all you have to do is walk up there

if you have the courage to do it and go

to that open section stand there for a

little while you'll be running back here

very quickly so we went from the best

numbers in recorded history to the worst

numbers in recorded history or any other

history and we have a Marxist that's

running and I don't think you can let

her this country is not ready for a

Marxist

president that's what our Warriors do

but Democrats at the convention have

fired back praising the Biden administ

A's efforts on immigration they blame

former president Trump for standing in

the way of a bipartisan border security

deal that fell apart earlier this year

and Democratic senator Chris Murphy was

the lead Democratic negotiator on that

deal in his speech at the convention on

Wednesday he called Harris quote tough

as Nails on immigration and spoke about

the failed

measure Donald Trump's allies weren't

just in the room they helped us write

the whole

bill it was a bipartisan bill it was a

tough Bill $20 billion in new border

security gave the president the

emergency power to shut down the Border

made compassionate but serious reforms

to our Asylum system one Republican said

it would have had almost unanimous

support if it weren't for Donald

Trump trump killed that bill and he did

because he knew that if we fixed the

Border he'd lose his ability to divide

us his ability to Fan the Flames of fear

about people who come from different

places right you guys know this right

hate and division that's Trump's

oxygen right people people like Trump

and JD Vance they need it to survive in

politics okay we have we have our US

Special correspondent caddy K back with

us here caddy great to see you again

we've just been talking a bit about

immigration and we did see that split

screen today didn't we of the convention

going on here with this enthusiasm and

Donald Trump On the Border in Arizona

really taking that line of attack

against kamla Harris saying she's a

failed borders are what did you think of

that look so what I I hear from people

in the Trump campaign is that every time

um Donald Trump is speaking about the

economy about the border and about um

immigration issues around that then

those are good days and crime those are

good days for Donald Trump so to see him

on the border like that talking about

those issues what the Democrats are

trying to counter that with clearly is

trying to say look this is on you we did

everything we could to try and get that

tough border Bill through it was uh

sponsored by a republican by a

Conservative Republican and Donald Trump

killed it that's a pretty nuanced

message to get to people now the

advantage for the Democrats at the

moment is that border crossings are down

40% since December and so you don't have

the day-to-day images like we had over

the course of the winter suia remember

you're reporting on them of those people

coming across the border that is helping

Democrats as much as anything that's

pretty much controlled by Mexico if

Mexico carries on making the decision to

uh enforce border regulations to keep

people away from the southern border

then that will help Kamala Harris

because you won't have those images

going into the election but it's still

something that constantly in poll after

poll it plls very high and Donald Trump

is still ahead of KLA Harris in the

polls on that yeah we just spoke to a

congresswoman from Nevada briefly just a

little while ago and she said look the

Border numbers are down this is not

going to be as big of an issue but of

course Donald Trump will make it an

issue you said for him in his campaign

it is a good day when he's staying on

policy like he did today um do you think

that we're starting to see a pattern of

that as he's going you know to these

Battleground States and delivering these

speeches you've seen a little bit of a

pattern of that this week so you saw it

in Michigan when he was talking about

the economy this was a week that was

meant to be focused on issues it was

build as being focused on issues there

were three big rallies three big issues

that they were going to tackle the

Border being one of them the trouble is

and I hear this and it's a complaint

that I hear from Trump's strategists and

advisers is that then the president can

talk for 45 minutes about immigration

and then if he you know talks about the

Jewish Governor Josh Shapiro that's what

gets attention or if he uses the name

Barack Hussein Obama again that's going

to get a lot of attention it gets a lot

of pickup in the Press so he's a

candidate who is torn up as he says he's

polling his own rally goers right and

they're saying no we don't want you just

to talk about policy Economic Policy

that's boring we want the Trump show I

mean the Trump show Trump rallies you've

been to them I've been to them they're

kind of a festival in a way and and

that's what his rally go as once and

Donald Trump feeds off the crowd so when

they he pulls them and they tell him

that you know they want him to go on

attack that's what he wants to do yeah

he says I am am that's his happier place

yeah