Democrats in Washington are on the defensive

Today’s episode of the AJC’s “Politically Georgia” podcast features a conversation with Democratic strategist Tré Easton.

Easton is a former Congressional staffer with Georgia roots.

“That’s where I really learned politics. It was growing up with the young Democrats of Georgia and figuring out how to do things,” said Easton. “And, hopefully, make a little change for people.”

Easton, a Barnesville, Georgia, native, most recently worked as a legislative director for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman.

He discussed the standing of the Democratic Party with host Tia Mitchell.

“I learned a lot of things working for a swing state senator. You really can’t come at things with a purely ideological lens,” he said of Democrats' losses in 2024.

Easton expects Democrats to go on the defensive and explain how the fast-moving federal cuts and tariffs directly affect their constituents.

“It needs to be front of mind for people because people understand, you know, what’s happening in their communities,” he said.

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On the next episode: Host Greg Bluestein is in the Gold Dome ahead of Crossover Day talking to lawmakers and Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns.

About the Author

Natalie Mendenhall

Natalie Mendenhall produces the "Politically Georgia" podcast. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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