13: Graham Platner Is A Stone Cold Weirdo

Graham Platner is weird, lets find out how weird !!Erin and Kurt dive into the latest political headlines, including race strategies, bizarre candidate controversies, and the complexities of voter behavior. They explore how personalities, campaign tactics, and voter indifference shape the future of local and national politics.Key Topics:The bizarre persona and scandals surrounding political candidates like Graham Platiner and Spencer PrattThe dynamics of local elections, including Los Angeles mayoral race and Maine’s controversial candidateThe influence of campaign spending, especially in California's primary racesThe surprising lack of moral outrage and voter apathy around scandalous behavior in politicsThe role of political image—"blue-collar" vs. entertainment industry backgrounds—and voter perceptionsThe tendency of wealthy candidates to run for office as a "life crisis" or ego project, with examples from Tom Steyer and Michael BloombergThe impact of social media, grassroots campaigning, and national attention in local election outcomesThe potential for certain controversial candidates to stay relevant even after election lossesReflection on the broader cultural moment regarding voter dishonesty, lawmaker morality, and candidate quality