Welcome back to another episode of the Branding Democrats podcast! This week, we have a special guest, Kaivan Shroff—a prominent Democratic commentator, attorney, and non-profit advisor.
In this episode, Kaivan shares his journey into politics, starting from his high school days in Westchester, New York, to working on Hillary Clinton's campaign during the 2016 presidential race. We navigate through critical topics, from the nuances of the 2024 presidential election and the challenges of polling accuracy, to Kaivan's perspectives on political figures like Trump, Haley, and Clinton.
The conversation takes an interesting turn as Kaivan talks about how we can counter conservative ideologies. He shares his role as the Press Secretary for Dream for America—a grassroots organization focused on empowering Gen Z to counteract the influence of far-right groups like Turning Point USA. From his experiences with the media, Kaivan has deep insights into the dynamics of media bias, including the challenges Democrats face in countering conservative messaging, and the importance of institutionalized efforts in grassroots organizing. We talk about the media's coverage of poll numbers and the perception of the economy. We know that polls are unreliable and criticize the media's focus on the horse race rather than substantive issues.
The discussion then shifts to potential 2024 candidates, including Nikki Haley, and critique her political stance and actions. They discuss her financial history and question her suitability as a candidate. We share our views on potential Democratic candidates for future elections, including Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris, and Pete Buttigieg.
In the final segment, we discuss Dream for America’s goals. The organization is committed to framing young progressive voters for the future and we encourage high school and college students to get involved.
To learn more about Dream for America and Kaivan:
TikTok/Instagram/Threads/X: @kaivanshroff
https://dream4america.org/about/
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