The Lip News
Episode 60
Bernie Sanders, George Pataki, and the Politics of Long-shot Candidates with National Journal Contributor T.A. Frank
The psychology behind long-shot presidential candidates is explored with National Journal contributor T.A. Frank. We gain insight into what makes underdogs like Bernie Sanders and George Pataki run for president and learn what makes a candidate credible today in this Lip News interview, hosted by Gabriel Mizrahi.
Read T.A. Frank’s National Journal article on George Pataki’s presidential run here:
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcome to TLN.
00:10 Introducing T.A. Frank.
00:20 What makes long-shot candidates like Bernie Sanders and George Pataki run for president?
03:20 Frank’s impressions of Pataki motivations of underdog candidates.
06:20 What makes a candidate credible today?
08:30 Pataki’s moderate temperament and why it works against him.
11:50 Thanks and goodbye.
Guest Bio
T.A. Frank is a journalist based in Seattle, Washington. He’s written for numerous publications, including National Journal and The New Republic, where he’s covered American politics, culture and immigration.
Hosts
Lissette Padilla
Mark Sovel
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