Leon Neyfakh
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Leon Neyfakh is a podcast host and producer known for his analytical approach to historical events. This interview highlights his ability to cut through the noise of political narratives to focus on the critical factors that influenced the election.
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“The idea that the raid on Elian Gonzalez cost Al Gore the 2000 election hardened into conventional wisdom after November 7th, when the vice president only received about half as many Cuban American votes in Florida as Clinton did in'96. But there was a second controversy that played out in Florida during the campaign. ”
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“Environmentalist in Florida had every reason to expect that during the 2000 campaign, Al Gore would come out against the Homestead Airport Plan. Even putting aside his overall record on the environment, Gore had been a driving force behind major legislation to fund Everguys' restoration. And yet, whenever Gore was aske”
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The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Bonus: Fiasco, from Leon Neyfakh
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