Know Your Enemy
Project 2025 Implodes (w/ Mary Harris)
Aug 5, 2024
Mary Harris, host of Slate's What Next, brings insightful analysis as she talks with Sam about the chaotic collapse of Project 2025. They dive into the internal strife within conservative circles and Trump's complicated relationship with the initiative. Radical proposals, like easing child labor laws, raise eyebrows while garnering minimal support from voters. They also explore the ideological rifts between traditional conservatism and Trump’s pragmatic strategies, leaving listeners to ponder the future of the Republican Party.
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- Project 2025, initially designed as a unifying framework for Trump's supporters, became a political liability due to extreme proposals and backlash.
- The tension between traditional conservatives and Trump's populism is evident in the project's unpopularity and his hesitance to fully embrace its agenda.
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The Rise and Fall of Project 2025
Project 2025 has recently become a prominent topic in political discourse, representing a set of policy proposals shaped by conservative organizations and promoted by the Heritage Foundation. This initiative aimed to create a framework for a future Republican administration, primarily catering to Donald Trump’s supporters by providing training and job opportunities. However, the project faced a significant backlash, culminating in the resignation of its director, which signaled a shift in the Trump campaign's relationship with this initiative. Though initially seen as a unifying blueprint, it has now been perceived as a political liability, leading to a distancing by Trump and his campaign.
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