Democratic Response to President Trump's Address by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Sen. Bernie Sanders rejects James Carville's call for Democrats to retreat and supports Sen. Elissa Slotkin's response to President Trump's address. Slotkin, a moderate Democrat, has a background in national security and served in various government roles before being elected to Congress and then the Senate.
Key Points
- Slotkin elected to give Democratic response to Trump's address
- Background in national security, served in government roles
- Defeated Republican incumbent in a swing district
- Calls for Democrats to move away from identity politics
- Expected to focus on bread and butter issues
Pros
- Sen. Bernie Sanders supports Sen. Elissa Slotkin's response
- Slotkin has a background in national security and government roles
- She defeated a Republican incumbent in a swing district
Cons
- Democrats are in disarray with a tug of war between progressive and traditional elements