

GOP's Next Move, FTX's Crash, and Men Out of Work, with Sen. Rand Paul, Jeffrey Tucker, and Nick Eberstadt | Ep. 435
Nov 15, 2022
Senator Rand Paul, a prominent libertarian voice, dives into the GOP's electoral struggles and the impact of mail-in voting on recent midterms. Jeffrey Tucker, president of the Brownstone Institute, unveils the dramatic rise and fall of crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, dissecting media narratives and political entanglements. Lastly, Nick Eberstadt addresses the staggering number of men leaving the workforce, linking trends in screen time and health to this decline, and highlighting the urgent need for societal engagement.
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Expanding Voter Base
- The Republican party needs to broaden its voter base to win elections.
- Focus on gaining more support from various ethnic groups, particularly African Americans.
Trump's Role in Midterm Losses
- The New York Post, Wall Street Journal, and some Fox News commentators blame Trump for the GOP's midterm losses.
- They cite bad candidate quality and the embrace of election denialism as reasons.
Prioritizing Georgia Runoff
- Delay leadership votes and Trump's 2024 announcement until after the Georgia Senate runoff.
- Focusing on the Georgia race first can avoid the appearance of prioritizing individual ambition over party success.