Will the worship of Trump and further consolidation of the MAGA base be a winning strategy? Or will themes like joy, freedom, patriotism and the strategy of expanding the coalition lift the Democrats to victory?   We're on Patreon! Join the community:  https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review:  https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics   In this episode, we do a comprehensive comparison between the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) and the Democratic National Convention (DNC). We highlight key takeaways from both events, noting the overt 'Trump worship' at the RNC and the strategic emphasis on mocking Trump at the DNC. There is a focus on differences in messaging, with the RNC catering to its established base while the DNC aimed to broaden its appeal. We also reflect on the contrasting themes of manliness, patriotism, and freedom reclaimed by the DNC. Additionally, we cover candidate suitability, campaign strategies, and the significance of the electoral process.   03:02 State of the Race: Conventions Recap 07:52 Mockery as a Strategy 12:21 Themes of the Democratic National Convention 16:41 Contrasting Leadership Styles 22:05 Expanding the Tent: Republican Speakers at the DNC 23:39 Support for Israel and Ukraine 27:11 Protests and Media Coverage 29:08 Personal Reflections and Joy in the Campaign 34:39 Concerns and Support for Harris-Walz Ticket 46:20 Current State of the Race and Polls   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what’s broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Please support our sponsor Meza Wealth Management:  https://www.mezawealth.com/