Thomas Friedman on how the Left can start winning again

The transcript discusses the emotional appeal of Trump's campaign and the need for the left to find a similar emotional message to connect with voters. It emphasizes the importance of gut-level connections in politics and critiques Hillary Clinton's campaign strategy for lacking this element. The discussion concludes with a call for progressive leaders who can connect emotionally while guiding the country forward.

What was a key strategy of the Trump campaign that helped it connect with voters?

• Avoiding public rallies

• Connecting with voters on an emotional level

• Focusing on detailed policy plans

• Emphasizing economic statistics

According to the speaker, how do people primarily listen?

• Through their eyes

• Through their minds

• Through their stomachs

• Through their ears

What was a major criticism of Hillary Clinton's campaign approach?

• It was too focused on emotional appeal

• It failed to connect emotionally with voters

• It was overly aggressive

• It relied too much on social media

What does the speaker suggest the left needs in a leader?

• A leader who avoids emotional appeals

• A leader who focuses solely on economic issues

• Someone who can connect emotionally and lead progressively

• Someone who mirrors Trump's strategies

Which past leader is mentioned as having some ability to connect emotionally with voters?

• George W. Bush

• Richard Nixon

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan