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Behind-the-Scenes Work in Politics with David Weeks Part 1
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David Weeks, a veteran in corporate and political communications, discusses his 40-year career and the behind-the-scenes work in politics. He highlights the shift in Texas politics from conservative Democrats to Republicans and the rise of the Tea Party Movement. Weeks emphasizes the importance of candidates representing the values of their districts and the role of elections in shaping policy. He also touches on the contested Republican primary races and the influence of money in campaigns. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the border security issue and its impact on both the Republican and Democratic parties.
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00:00 The Importance of Behind-the-Scenes Work in Politics
03:07 The Shift in Texas Politics from Conservative Democrats to Republicans
10:46 Elections Have Consequences: Shaping Policy Through Voting
13:11 The Increasingly Contested Republican Primary Races
15:34 The Role of Money, Candidates, and Messaging in Campaigns
20:10 The Border Security Issue: A Point of Division in the Democratic Party
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