This week, I'm joined by my friend and fellow Democratic strategist Josh Nanberg of Ampersand Strategies to talk about the state of the 2020 Democratic field and the art of messaging in presidential politics. We take a look at how the candidates are using - or not using - effective messaging to distinguish themselves in a crowded field and at the excessive emphasis on personality over policy. We also get into the thorny but undeniable issue of sexism in politics - an issue commonly called a "women's issue" but one that, let's be honest, is caused by the guys in the room. 

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